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LONGINES "HENRY BIRKS & SONS" STERLING SILVER
SWIVEL LUG CASE ENAMEL DIAL PERFECTLY SERVICED SUPER CLEAN ALL OVER
1902
STOCK ITEM #LONGINES290------As clean as can be is this genuine
Longines signed case, movement and enamel near perfect dial. I will add the case
serial number is off by four digits to the serial number on the movement which
is amazing in the collectors way of thinking. This is a signed sterling silver
case and across less the crown it is 34mm. From end of swinging lug to end of
swinging lug this case is 46mm so it is a nice size indeed. The case serial
number is 3,354,814 and the movement serial number is 3,354,818 and as mentioned
off by 4 digits. The dial is enamel and signed "Henry Birks & sons" as this is
the Canada wide Dept store for fine silver and jewellery way back in the early
1900's and still exists today. The hands are original and the crystal is glass
not a flaw. There are no personal engravings on this mirror finish back of the
case. The movement as you can see is in near pristine condition and there are 15
clean and inspected jewels. The caliber for this 13 ligne size movement is 13.34
and again serviced the proper way so expect a good reliable timekeeper. The band
is nylon and never worn. Longines in house produced and just a classic design
from the year 1902.
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ACCUTRON BULOVA "ICONIC" , "SNORKEL 666 FEET" DIVER
WATCH FRESHLY SERVCIED ALL ORIGNAL 1974
STOCK ITEM #ACCUTRON70------I have for sale a fully service rare Accutron
"Snorkel 666 feet" divers watch with the original bi-directional rotting bezel
and the bezel is excellent as the scans show you.
The dial is 100% factory original as well as the hands as they have never been
altered not touched. The crystal I took off and polished until the end result is
near perfect. This is a stainless steel case with a case reference number
written on the inside of the screw in back 7526-3 and on the outside the serial
number reads 3-648070 /N4 and the "N-4" stands for the Bulova code 1974 the year
of production at the Swiss Accutron Bulova factory. From lug to lug this case is
38mm long and wide less the crown is measures 40mm. There are 17 links to this
Accutron "1066" signed bracelet and 2 end pieces so it can fit any size wrist
for sure. The movement is with a fresh cell and it is an Accutron day and date
quick set ( no need to go around and around) movement 2182-G with 15 clean and
inspected jewels. As clean as can be and in all over terrific condition all
orignal from the crown to the crystal to the dial to the movement a true
"iconic" piece that keeps Accutron time for sure ;-)
1050.00 USD

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ILLINOIS
ULTRA RARE "PICCADILLY" MODEL 2 ART-DECO TIME PIECE WITH 17 JEWELS ALL ORIGINAL
ORIGINAL DIAL FULLY SERVICED 1929
STOCK NUMBER #ILLINOIS45--------first time I have owned a "Piccadilly" Illinois
model have ever have, in 29 years. I finally found a clean Illinois
Piccadilly model 2 and I serviced this rare bird with much T.L.C. This was and
still is considered the holy grail when it comes to Art-deco Illinois timepieces
from the 1929 era. This is a signed gold filled 3 piece case with the serial
number 20,546. On the inside of the back of this snap in back it reads
"Model 164 and no personal engravings on this smooth bezel case. Please notice I
buffed out to very clean condition this original glass Illinois crystal though I
had to clean and redo the lume with the original hands. The dial is excellent
consider the fact it is 92 years old! The movement is a model 2, 17 clean and
inspected jewel movement and it is a 3/0 size piece with broad Geneve
Swiss damskeen stripes. The jewels if I may say are all in gold jewel settings.
Even the center wheel, third wheel and forth wheel are casted in sold
gold. This is a stunning super clean serviced movement with the serial number
5,277,096. The band is Calf extra long and 16mm in width. Produced at the
Illinois USA watch factory in 1929. As rare as an "honest Politician
!!!!!!.
2000.00 USD
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HAMILTON "VEGA" ELECTRIC GOLD FILLED WRIST WATCH FULLY
SERVICED AN ICONIC TIMEPIECE 1963
STOCK NUMBER #HAMILTON505--------This is a fully serviced Hamilton electric 505
movement and done the proper way. This is the famous and iconic electric "Vega"
model from the Hamilton factories in the USA. From lug to lug this Hamilton
signed gold filled case is 42mm long and wide in the middle of this case it is
29mm so it is a nice size indeed. The case serial number is S-627,414 and there
are no personal engravings on this snap in gold filled back. The dial as you can
see has patina change and it is in it's original condition never altered never
touch as well as the hands. I did change the crystal and it is perfect not
a flaw. The movement once again I have serviced the proper way and with a fresh
power cell. I have cleaned and inspected all jewels and the balance is perfectly
poised. Produced in the year 1963 once again at the factory. The band is leather
at 18mm in width. Vega is one of the hard models to find and most are with
redone dials and cheap quartz movements inside as not many of us left that can
service these gems to factory spec. As I am writing this description it lies in
front of me ticking away in a perfect beat ;-)
1800.00 USD
  
It' amazing to think back in 1963 this gem
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ENICAR SHERPA AUTOMATIC SUPER DIVE ROTATING INNER
BEZEL FULL SERVCIED 2 CROWN CASE LARGE TIMEPIECE! 1966
STOCK NUMBER #ENICAR550--------Firstly I always print the flaws up front. This
is an original dial and repaired as all the markers we reapplied at 75% thus the
price has been reduced. The hands are relumed properly and the back has
lines though not Earth shattering at all. This is the original acrylic thick
crystal. From lug to lug this Enicar tonneau signed case (Tonneau is
barrel in French) is 46mm long and wide it is 44mm less the replacement crowns.
The case reference number is 126/002 and signed Enicar on the compressor screw
in back. The movement has been serviced the proper way with never a short cut
taken. This is an Enicar day and date piece and the caliber is 1147 with 24
clean and inspected ruby jewels. When you pull out the top crown the inner black
and orange bezel rotates in both directions, when you push the top crown it the
bezel cannot turn. The bottom crown needless to say changes the time. The day
and date wheels both snap over perfectly ar 12 pm. To change the "day" disc you
go to 12 midnight and when it flips over to the next day you turn the hands
backwards to 11:20 then go forward and when the time hits the 12 position the
"day" wheel will snap over to the next day. As clean as can be keeps excellent
time and produced at the Enicar Swiss factory in the year 1966. The band
is semi padded leather at 22mm in width never worn not a bend. This really is
quite a striking timepiece and not so easy to find!
3000.00 USD
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CROTON "CHRONOMASTER SEA
DIVER AVIATOR" 2 REGISTER CHRONOGRAPH ROTATING BEZEL FULLY SERVCIED IMPECCABLE
CONDITION 1964
STOCK NUMBER # CROTON880-------I have for sale a very rare and impeccably
serviced Croton double register chronograph in a 2 piece stainless steel case
and a rotating original bezel. From lug to lug this Croton signed case is 46.5mm
long and wide less the crown it is 40mm. The back is a screw in with no personal
engravings. The case serial number is 903,006 and the case reference number is
105/9080. The dial is factory original never touched by human hands never
altered as well as the 5 hands. The crystal is acrylic with a reflector ring and
new old stock and perfect. The movement is properly serviced and it is signed
"Croton Watch Co Inc". This is a caliber for this Croton movement CL5-F195 with
17 clean and inspected jewels. All chronograph complications are in
perfect order and the sweep hand fly's back to 12 pm perfectly when pressing the
return chrono button. The band is an add on and compliments this piece to no
end. This truly is a rare piece and agian properly serviced and keeps great
time. This Croton was produced in Switzerland at the Croton factory in the year
1964.
1800.00 USD
  
In a letter to Croton, Admiral Byrd had this to say of the watches: “They
were subjected to prolonged immersion, extreme altitude and high-magnetism. They
were dropped and knocked against ice. They were never wound. Through all these
tests, [the watches] kept perfect time.”
This hardy nature was certainly not limited to the watches Admiral Byrd and
his crewmen wore. The brand prided itself on the rugged durability of its
products, and Operation Deep Freeze only proved them right. Throughout the 1950s
and into the 1960s, the brand launched a succession of sports watches that are
desirable even now.
This watch, the Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver, is one of them. In a period
marked by exploration, watch brands released scores of watches to meet
explorers’ every need. Released in 1963, the Chronomaster Aviator Sea Diver (or,
in its earliest iteration, the Chronograph
Aviator Sea Diver) had much in common with other sporty chronographs like the
Omega Speedmaster or the Heuer Carrera. However, due to the increasing
popularity of SCUBA diving as a recreational sport, Croton Nivada Grenchen
incorporated a rotating diving bezel.
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INTERNATIONAL WATCH COMPANY (IWC) SCHAFFHAUSEN 18 KARAT
SOLID GOLD AND IMPECCABLY SERVCIED 1947
STOCK NUMBER #IWC44330--------I offer for sale a fully serviced the proper watch
IWC signed 18 karat solid gold case and without personal engravings. This 3 piece IWC case is 45mm long and wide less the crown it is 35mm. The back of
this signed "IWC" case is a snap in with a mirror finish. The case reference number is
1,332,951. The dial is factory 100% original and very clean with a bit of
patina to it. The hands are original and the crystal needless to say has been
changed and fit properly. The movement is a IWC in house factory caliber 88 with
17 clean and inspected ruby jewels. The serial number for this well maintained
and serviced manual wind movement is 1,138,292 which tells me it is from the era
1947. As clean as can be and keeps great time for sure. The band is 18mm in
width new never worn. A classic design and truly an elegant timepiece.
3250.00 USD
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SEAMAN SWISS
MADE LARGE DIVERS AUTOMATIC DIVER'S WATCH QUICK SET DAY AND DATE WELL SERVCIED
1971
STOCK NUMBER # SEAMAN100------This is a huge piece as from lug to lug this
case is a whopping 47mm and across less the crown it is 42mm. The crystal is
original and polished to perfection. The back of the case is stainless and
it is a screw in with no personal engravings. The dial is more than
excellent and original from the Swiss factory never touched nor altered. The
hands as well are excellent and original. The bezel is bi-directional and as it
has been cleaned and greased properly so the rotating action is perfect. The
movement is automatic as you can see by the oscillating rotor and with 25 clean
and inspected jewels caliber 2066 . This is a double roller inca-bloc balance
wheel system and as it has been properly serviced and keeps great time indeed.
This piece was produced in the year 1971 and looks amazing for its vintage age.
The bracelet is an add on and it is a two tone steel piece with middle gold
links. If your looking a a bit on the big side serviced diver's watch well this
is the piece for you and comes with a 2 year warranty like all timepieces.
725.00 USD
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Darryl is the serious watch
collector's friend - the dealer you dream of. His inventory is always rich and
inviting and best of all, he's incredibly helpful. He just nailed a rotor post
for a Rolex bubble back for me - I'd looked everywhere in the UK, France and
Germany. But it was Darryl who came up with the goods.
I think Darryl's secret is, unlike most dealers (who like money) Darryl
really likes watches and those of us in thrall to collecting.
John Bacxx
London (England, to avoid confusion)
Thanks john for the kind words,
After 29 years as a cert watchmaker it's still a labour
of love for me. Enjoy life
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UNIVERSAL GENEVE BUMPER AUTOMATIC GENUINE
ORIGINAL "COCA COLA" DIAL NEVER TOUCHED WELL SERVCIED 1952
STOCK NUMBER # UNIVERSAL75------Just freshly serviced and oiled properly with
Mobious synthetic oils! This is a gold filled Universal Geneve bumper automatic
time piece and as clean as can be with the original "Coca Cola" dial never
touched never altered factory original! From lug to lug this Universal Geneve
case is 41mm long and wide less the crown it is 35mm. The case is a screw in
back and no personal engravings as it is with a mirror finish. The case serial
number is 9,961,173 signed "Star Watch Case Company". The movement is once again
serviced the proper way and it is a Universal Geneve in house caliber 139 and as
mentioned it is a bumper automatic movement. There are 17 clean and inspected
jewels to this gem and for sure keeps great time. Produced at the Universal
Geneve Swiss factory in the year 1952.
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HEUER
"TEMORADA" FIBERGLASS WATER PROOF CASE IN AWESOME ALL OVER CONDITION
AND SERVCIED PROPERLY 1976
STOCK NUMBER #HEUER15--------I have for sale a pretty much never worn genuine
100% original Heuer "Temporada" 2 register chronograph and again in excellent
all over condition. This Heuer signed case is moulded fibreglass with an
aluminium bezel and the bezel is 90% excellent condition. On the outside of back this case it is written "Shock
resistant, Swiss made, Antimagnetic, Water resistant". The case reference number
is 733809. And as the scan shows you on the inside of the back of this case it
is written "Heuer Swiss". From lug to lug this case is 42mm. The dial is factory
original as well as the hands and acrylic crystal, never touched nor altered.
The movement is pristine and it is a signed Heuer 17 jewel piece made by the
Valjoux Swiss factory. All 17 jewels have been properly inspected and oiled. The
caliber for this double register chronograpgh is 7733. As I have just serviced
this piece a few days ago it keeps great time and all functions are proper. The
orange sweep hand fly's perfectly back to 12 pm. Produced at the Heuer factory
in the year 1976. The nylon two tone band really compliments the dial and case.
2700.00 USD
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DARRYL, THIS IS A MOMENT OF GLORY FOR YOU! I MUST THANK YOU FOR YOUR
ULTRA-HONEST OPINION. WITHOUT IT I WOULD STILL HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY DELUDED
REGARDING THE VALUE OF THE IWC. And dealing with Central xxx made me realise how
reasonable your prices are.
Many thanks
John B
(Sydney, Australia)
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R.C.A.F!!!!
RODANIA ULTRA RARE 1 BUTTON CANADIAN MILITARY CHRONOGRAPH WELL SERVCIED ORIGINAL
DIAL AND HANDS 1959
STOCK NUMBER #RODANIA40--------I have for sale a freshly serviced Rodania
R.C.A.F Canadian Air force time piece and aprox 1959 is the age for this well
serviced piece. This is a 2 piece case with a screw in R.C.A.F signed rodania
back. There is etching and abrasive rubbing on the back of this case in the
middle and must be mentioned. The case reference number is 4449-H and signed
Rodania on the inside of the back of this case. From lug to to lug this rodania
R.C.A.F case is 45mm long and wide less the crown it is 38mm. This is a 100%
factory unmolested dial and the hands still have the original luminous material
untouched. The crystal needless to say is changed and and if you will excuse the
pun it is "crystal clear!". The movement is signed Rodania on the
center wheel bridge and there are 17 clean and inspected jewels to this Venus
caliber 175 movement. All parts were inspected then in to our cleaning system
then inspected again. Mobious oils and lubricants used and reassembled to what
is now an excellent time keeper indeed. The year of production for this Rodania
Canadian R.C.A.F 1 button chronograpgh is 1957. The band is rubber with a
working compass which I personally thought is a neat idea. A rare piece with
military history and all chronograph functions are in perfect order!
5500.00 USD
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WE UNDERSTAND
"OLD SCHOOL" CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!
WE ARE A FULL
SERVICE CENTER FOR ALL VINTAGE POCKET AND WRIST WATCHES 2 YEAR WARRANTY INCLUDED
(UNLESS DROPPED) WE SELL VINTAGE PARTS TO THE PUBLIC
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AMAZING MICROSCOPIC VIEWS OF A PALLAT FORK HORN (PIC
1) , PALLAT FOR END OF PIVOT PIC 2 AND PIC 3 IS A PALLAT STAFF SHAFT.
REALLY NEAT WORK BY A DEAR FRIEND OF MINE THAT DOES THIS
FOR A LIVING AND VERY SUCCESSFUL AT THAT. MANY THANKS CHAD FOR LETTING ME SHARE
THIS WITH MY FRIENDS AND CLIENTS.
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Chad Hiebert
Director - SEMx Incorporated
403 966-6781
Suite 113, 1919 27 Avenue NE
Calgary, AB, T2E 7E4
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IWC "DIRTY DOZEN" FACTORY ORIGINAL DIAL AND WELL SERVICED
MILITARY PIECE 1949
STOCK NUMBER # IWC90000------This is not an IWC case rather it is a custom piece
and made to fit this genuine IWC caliber 89 center sweep movement and factory
original IWC "Dirty Dozen" dial and hands. I can say this is a 3 piece all
stainless steel case and from lug to lug the total length of this custom case is
43mm long. Across less the large steel crown it is 35mm. The dial once again has
never been molested , touched or altered, it is in the same condition as it left
the factory back in 1949/50. The hands I did re lume and now they are bright at
night and the exact same patina as the original as I am very careful of this
fact I did change the Center Sweep pinion that holds the sweep hand so the
action is smooth as silk as the sweep hand goes around. The movement again is a
caliber 89 with 17 clean and inspected jewels. The serial number for this
movement is 1,206,740 which gives me the date of 1949/50. This movement has been
taken apart and cleaned the proper way so expect a clean running military (non
broad arrow) movement and dial in a generic perfect fit case. There are a slim
and select few movements with the military broad arrow to the center wheel
bridge and this one does not have it. Saying this, over the years 95% of all
caliber 89 movements have been serviced and parts exchanged and swapped out for
new old stock parts so in my point of view I am ok with this piece being sold as
a generic case and a genuine caliber 89 International Watch movement. After the
war they did have these pieces still with the broad arrow case but non broad
arrow signed center wheel bridge so it is correct not forged at all. If this
case had the markings with the broad arrow then you would expect to pay 12,000
USD or more with ease. So here is your chance to own a piece of military history
at a way affordable down to Earth price with a 2 year warranty ;-)
The Dirty Dozen is the name of a movie from the 1960s, depicting the
misadventures of 12 fictional soldiers during the Second World War. It is also,
in watch collecting circles, the name given to a group of 12 watches worn by
those who actually fought in it – specifically, British soldiers. They were
commissioned by the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) during World War II, and
while they may not be as highly rated as other military watches when they are
presented individually, as a set, they become some of the most collectible –
specifically (but not exclusively), by British collectors.
The British military had always been equipped
with the most contemporary timekeepers of their era, from the marine
chronometers of Harrison, John Arnold, and other horological pioneers, which
gave the Royal Navy the essential ability to reliably determine longitude at
sea, to "unbreakable glass" wristwatches advertised by Smiths watches during the
First World War. But, when Great Britain declared war on Germany in 1939, few
local watch companies could compete with Switzerland’s greater production
capabilities, and those still in the business of making components were asked to
focus their efforts on building military parts for the Air Force and the Navy.
Switzerland would export large quantities of watches and pocket watches
during WWII, to both the Allied Forces and the Germans, but these were
civilian market orders which pre-dated the war. The MOD thought these were not
suitable to the needs of British soldiers, and decided to place an order
for custom-built wristwatches. These needed to be accurate, reliable and
durable, which in watch making terms meant they had to be regulated to
chronometer standards, and also be waterproof and shockproof.<p>The watches also
had to have a black dial, Arabic numerals, luminous hour and minute
hands, luminous hour markers, a railroad minute track, a shatterproof crystal,
and a stainless-steel case. Powering them would be 15-jewel
movements, measuring between 11.75 and 13 lignes. Twelve companies would fulfill
this brief: Buren, Cyma, Eterna, Grana,
Jaeger-LeCoultre, Lemania, Longines, IWC, Omega, Record, Timor, and Vertex
ON HOLD :-)
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BREITLING "NAVITIMER" ORIGINAL DIAL CASE AND MOVEMENT WELL
SERVCIED INDEED! SPECTACULAR PIECE! 1964
Dear Darryl
Thanks so much for the Navitimer. As always, thanks to your craftsmanship and
expertise, the watch arrives and exceeds expectations once it’s on the wrist!! A
valuable addition to my collection of iconic aviation timepieces. This is truly
one for the ages.
Dr. B
Sent from my iPhone
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PATEK PHILIPPE 18 KARAT CONVERT WRIST WATCH AND WELL
SERVICED AND GENUINE 1970
STOCK NUMBER #PATEK--------SOLD ;-)
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A COLLECTOR'S DREAM One of my friends here in St Catharines Ontario Canada
bought this little gold Longines with the box, original sale receipt warranty
original match serial number card and booklet.
Dates to 1942 and original sold for 62.50 today the value is well over 750
USD...remarkable isn't it.
As the banks give us next to zero it's nice to see little gems like this hold
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WORLD
HALLMARKS BY WILLIAM B. WHETSTONE AND ASSOCIATES 2ND EDITION ULTRA IMPORTANT FOR
THE COLLECTOR A MUST!!!!!!!
STOCK NUMBER #BOOK------As a general rule I never give out free advertising
on my pages unless it pertains information second to none for the collector or
pertaining to horological items and this book fits the bill in all ways you
could possible imagine. This is a hard cover book with 380 pages packed with
important information with most world hallmarks from the 1700's to present date,
many many countries are involved and it took five years to complete. I have know
Bill Whetstone since Gxd only knows when lol ! From beginning to end it was
his passion and here it is. If you have a hallmark it is in this book and can
guide you to proper information that you will NOT find anywhere else. The price
is 250.00 USD and well worth it as far as I am concerned and as you see I bought
one from Bill and I can now trace rare late 1700's and 1800's pocket watches by, the case hallmarks on the inside of the case,
i.e., town marks, port of entry
marks, sterling, gold, Assay's office stamps, year of production stamps, it's
all here in this book and it is once again a must.
please contact me for Bill's info on how to purchase
this very important book, and if you tell
Bill you saw it on my pages he will personally sign it for you!
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