July 30, 2025

Omega Speedmaster automatic chronograph Triple-Date, 39mm, 3520.50.00. $2,600.00 CAD. 510-00214

The Speedmaster “Triple-Date” looks a lot like Omega’s famous Moonwatch but in a slightly smaller case size of 39mm. In many ways the smaller watch is a better choice for many people. Most obvious is the reduced price; these watches sell for way less than half what the Moonwatch does. The automatic winding feature means you never need to manually wind it up. The sapphire crystal is exponentially harder compared to the plastic equipped Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch. Some added utility on the smaller watch comes form of a Day/Date/Month (Triple-Date) calendar. A final feature is the small 24 hour dial display located with the continuous seconds hand at 9:00 o’clock. The flat black dial with all its information can seem a bit daunting at initial introduction but within no time all available information is easily deciphered. The large bright white hour and minute hands along with large stick hour markers are treated with luminous material to allow instant time interpretation day or night. The 12 hour chronograph register hands are all nicely lined up vertically. A 24 hour dial with broad arrow hand sits at the 9:00 position displaying the hours of the day in full Arabic numerals. The “triple date” moniker comes from the fact this watch displays the day of the month (rocket shaped, white tipped long black centre hand), day of the week and the month of the year in the cut out windows at 12:00. A handy tachymeter scale outlines the bezel that can be used for calculating  units per hour. Our example is in good condition retaining its original finish on all surfaces. The automatic Omega modified Valjoux 7751 movement housed within the 39mm stainless steel case is keeping excellent time with all functions working as designed. It was just serviced in July of 2024 by our master watchmaker and is working better than expected for a non chronometer rated mechanism. The Vibrograf timing report shows an amazing rate of just plus 1 second per day, strong amplitute of 282 degrees, and an absolutely perfect beat error of zero milliseconds. There is something very satisfying about the operation a mechanical chronograph watch that a quartz model just can’t duplicate. As far as bang for the buck goes this has to be one of the best kept secrets in the watch world. This model is no longer available and I’m sure it’s destined to become a future classic collectible. Including our 1 year Bill Le Boeuf Jewellers one year warranty the watch is estate priced at $2,600.00. Stock 510-00214.

July 29, 2025

14kt. two-tone diamond earrings, 6.7gr., 0.50ct. tw. I1-HI, Omega backs. $1,540.00 CAD. 131-00340

 The versatility of gold makes it the perfect material to express a jewellery designers creativity. It easily blends with other metals to display different hues, can be polished, hammered, drawn, sandblasted, or brushed to display multiple finishes on the same piece. It is also malleable enough to easily set any gemstone. These estate earrings display many of gold’s wonderful attributes. The mirror image design has a mostly hammered texture that has been sandblasted to accentuate the white on yellow contrast. The borders of the overlapping design are highlighted with over 100 small round brilliant cut diamonds that were each hand-set one by one. The earrings are secured with spring loaded wire omega backs with long posts. This style of closure is easy to use as there are no fussy little butterfly friction backs, they are also quite comfortable applying pressure across a larger area on the back of your ear. They are of sturdy construction with a finished weight of 6.7 grams. They are also in like new condition. Estate priced at $1,540.00 CAD.

July 28, 2025

2005 Datejust 36mm, 116233, Tuxedo dial, roulette date, crown clasp, 2025 Rolex service. $11,500.00 CAD. 505-00605

Destined to be a classic from the moment it was introduced in 1945. Today, this watch is still a best seller for Rolex. From the 28mm ladies to the 41mm over sized gents model. The Oyster Datejust has proven itself as the world’s choice when it comes to time keeping with style and class under any situation. Our latest estate watch is the most versatile 36mm size. Originally this size was strictly the domain of men but today many women love wearing this manageable size as a do it all design that offers more legibility than the smaller versions. Rolex know a thing or two about who there demographic is, as they no longer offer the small 26mm Datejust. The typical Rolex client is likely someone approaching that age when eye glasses become part of the wardrobe. Rolex have answered this requirement with slightly larger case sizes, thicker hands and hour markers on many Datejust models. The hands and markers also now receive much more luminous material offering great contrast during the day and improved legibility in low and no light situations. Our latest Datejust 116233 dates from 2005 according to the D series serial number. If you’re looking for a two-tone 36mm Datejust, this is the one want for a number of reasons. It comes complete with a recent (Feb. 2025) factory service receipt and travel pouch. We didn’t open the case back to be sure but we’re pretty confident this was the first service given to the 20 year old Rolex. The interesting two-tone dial is known in Rolex circles as the Tuxedo. It is very subtle, adding a new dimension to the classic look. This dial is quite rare and no longer offered. The “roulette” date display alternates with red text on odd days and black on the even days. More than just an interesting quirk, the alternating red/black text allow older eyes to determine dates that can look almost the same, as long as you remember red for odd days and black for even days. As an example, the 28th of the month and the 29th would look almost identical if both were black. The final feature that makes this watch the 36mm version to have is the Crownclasp. The clever buckle integrates the coronet release trigger to the bracelet link pattern rather than a large flat section covering inner hinged parts. For a 36mm size, only model 116233 featured this seamless buckle design from 2004 until it was retired in 2018. Many Rolex customers miss this clasp design and can’t understand why Rolex decided to get rid of it on the newer series of 36mm Datejust. The iconic solid 18 karat fluted bezel is still crisp and sharp, twinkling with even the slightest movement. The 24 link 18 karat and steel jubilee bracelet is in excellent condition showing only a tiny amount of sag and no stretch.is still in place. Rolex still produce a watch that looks almost identical to this with a slightly different model number 126233. The current version comes with a suggested retail price of $18,200 CAD, but sadly you can’t get it with the Tuxedo dial, red/black Roulette date display, or the integrated Crownclasp. Including the balance of the Rolex two-year service warranty, this excellent condition Datejust is priced more than 36% less than its replacement value at $11,500.00 CAD. Stock #505-00605.

2022 Tudor Pelagos FXD 43mm 25707B like new, with 3 extra straps. $4,900.00 CAD. 505-00562

The Tudor Pelagos FXD 265707 is not just another capable diver’s watch. This one was truly developed as a Professional diver’s underwater navigation tool. On Tudor’s website, they explain underwater navigation like this: “Underwater navigation consists of reaching a precise location by sea, without surfacing, by following a meticulously planned route. Divers carry out this underwater navigation in pairs, connected to one another by a strap known as a “life line”, and complete a series of straight swims guided by a magnetic compass. They swim at a constant speed for a set time in each section, completing as many sections as necessary whilst timing each one exactly. Underwater navigation entails restarting a countdown at each change of course. The anticlockwise graduation and luminescence of the bezel of this model make it easy to set up and monitor each countdown, by aligning the time set for the section to be covered on the bezel with the minute hand. When the minute hand arrives opposite the triangle, the team changes course and the diver in charge of timing begins the next countdown. The Pelagos FXD has also been fitted with a large bezel ring, which exceeds the diameter of the case for optimum grip, even with neoprene gloves and hands that are numb from long dives in cold water.” There you have it, underwater navigation 101 by Tudor. This watch is officially supplied equipment for the Marine Nationale (French Navy). Its robust design, ease of function, and information interpretation couldn’t be more suited to the tasks asked of it. The FXD refers to the case design with its FiXeD lugs exclusively for use with NATO-style one-piece straps. Traditional spring bar equipped watches can fall off if a bar breaks, bends, or somehow comes dislodged. The titanium case measures around 41mm in diameter, but the bezel measures 43mm according to our micrometer. The extra overlap makes countdown timer adjustment extra easy. The glowing characteristics are not reserved for the dial or part of the bezel. The entire bezel ring is treated with some of the most luminous material we’ve ever seen. Beating within the case is Tudor’s in-house developed, automatic winding, 25 jewel, calibre MT5602. This movement dates from 2015 and can be found in every 3-hand Tudor Chronometer. It runs at an industry standard 28,800 cycles per hour but provides an extra long 70 hours of power reserve. Its silicon hairspring is anti-magnetic and is something you don’t see in many watches in this price range. Tudor’s MT series (Manufacture Tudor) frees them from the limitations of sourcing movements from outside makers that are often the competition. This watch has no evidence of use and is in perfect condition. It comes complete with boxes, tags, documents, an endorsed warranty card, and an extra original Tudor rubberized NATO style strap (never worn) with signed buckle. It also comes with two Erika’s Originals elasticized fabric straps that are supremely comfortable, waterproof, and full adjustable in length without the need of a traditional pin style buckle. Both of these straps are also never worn and cost around $125.00 each. The new owner will benefit from the balance of the 5-year warranty that expires June 2027. This watch is estate priced at $4,900.00 CAD. Stock #505-00562.

SOLD

July 27, 2025

18 karat nautical link mariner bracelet, 18 karat, 31.7gr., 8 1/2″. $4,050.00 CAD. 441-00394

As of this posting, the price for an ounce of gold is over $4,600.00 CAD. While you may think that is great news for jewellers, the truth is the input costs alone for producing jewellery are getting out of reach for many consumers by the time merchandise reaches display showcases. Our latest bracelet is a great example of the dilemma we are facing. This premium quality 18 karat gold bracelet weighs nicely over an ounce and is made from 75% pure gold worth over $3,500.00 in just gold content. This means we could simply scrap it and walk away with $3,500.00. If you had to buy a new one from the manufacturer, the cost would be around $4,500.00 (at wholesale). By the time the retailer applied a reasonable markup, expect to see a price of at least $6,000.00 for it; and the market for a $6,000.00 bracelet is much smaller than you’d imagine. It is easy to scrap things like this and move on, but we feel that would be a shame because many beautiful items such as this would then be gone forever and not be enjoyed. This bracelet measures 7.9mm wide and just over 8 1/2 inches long. It will easily fit most women’s wrists or a slimmer gentleman. We gave it only a light polish to preserve the original finish, and retain as much gold as possible too. Ever time you polish your jewellery you lose a little gold. Even if you only lost 0.1 gram of 18 karat gold every time you polished your jewellery, you’d be losing $11.00 in gold at today’s gold price! We’re hoping to find this bracelet a new owner and not just melt it down into a pretty puddle. With that in mind we are offering the bracelet for just 15% above its salvageable metal content. If you’ve always wanted a high quality, well made, heavy bracelet, this one is a great value at only $4,050.00 CAD. Stock #441-00394.