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If you follow our estate pages you’ll know we seldom see ladies watches pass through. When they do they are usually quartz models. It is uncommon to see a traditional automatic winding ladies watch in our estate department. When it comes to tradition, the Tag Heuer Carrera is about as established as they come. The classic style debuted in 1963. At the time it was considered very modern looking with clean sharp lines and an easy the read dial layout.
Today, there is nothing more classic looking than a Tag Heuer Carrera. The style hasn’t changed at all since Jack Heuer sketched out the original design, aside from different bracelet and strap options over the years. Case size has adapted to modern tastes; the internal mechanisms that started off strictly as hand wind, eventually adapted automatic movements and even some quartz. The classic looks of the Carrera have always been most suited to a mechanical timepiece.
The movement inside our latest estate watch is the 18 jewel Tag-Heuer calibre 9. This little Swiss made movement is thoroughly modern in specification, shock protected balance, 40 hour power reserve, 28,800 high frequency beat, three hand display with 31 day calendar. The screw on case back features a transparent display window showcasing the nicely decorated mechanism.
Our Carrera features a beautiful navy blue radial finish dial and all stainless steel construction.
The lab-grown sapphire crystal is not only super hard, it helps the watch achieve a water resistance rating of 100 meters. We were tempted to polish away some evidence of use but we’ll let the new owner decide whether or not they’d like it polished and refinished. It was purchased in the summer of 2022 at the Tag Heuer Yorkdale Toronto Boutique.
The original bill of sale shows a purchase price of $3,100.00 plus sales tax, today this watch shows a retail price of $3,900.00 as seen on the Tag Heuer website. Our watch is running great and keeping time. It comes with the original inner/outer boxes, instructions, original bill of sale, and the endorsed warranty card.
The stainless steel bracelet contains the full compliment of adjustment links and shows no sag or stretch. The locking buckle integrates seamlessly with the link pattern providing a safe and secure wearing experience.
We are happy to supply the new owner with a complementary 1-year warranty. Estate priced at $2,200.00 CAD. Stock #520-00177.
Tanzanite are one of the prettiest gems because of their ability to display different hues in the same stone depending on which direction they are viewed. The potential colours they can display are typically rich blues, violet, reddish/purple and even yellow to green. Almost all tanzanite that make it to market are heat treated, reducing the yellow green elements but maximizing the violet blue colour for which this rare gem is most prized. Even in smaller sizes like our 7mm x 5mm ovals you can see more blue when looking down the length of the stone. When viewed from the top completing blue and violet hues are evident as the they are moved. This 19 second YouTube video shows the potential colour possible in a huge uncut rough specimen. Our two tanzanite are estimated to weight 1.50 carats in total and are set into simple four prong yellow gold settings secured by friction fit butterfly backs.
The total weight including the stones is an even 1.00 grams. The set is in perfect condition. The tanzanite show no chips scuffs or scratches. They are estate priced at just $250.00 CAD. Stock #211-00199.
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The original do it all luxury watch is the Rolex Turn-O-Graph. This example was the latest attempt at reviving the Turn-O-Graph “Thunderbird” model.
Need a dressy watch for a special occasion the beautiful snow white dial, highly polished case with 18 karat white gold fluted and Jubilee link bracelet links make the right statement. Going out on the boat, the 36mm oyster case (37mm by actual measurement) is water tested to 300 feet. The two-way rotating timer bezel is extremely useful as a quick reference for timing any event lasting up to 60 minutes.
For an everyday watch the Turn-O-Graph excels, tough stainless steel bracelet with crownclasp buckle, lab-grown sapphire crystal, easy to interpret dial with large red seconds hand, red calendar display with magnification lens, luminous hands/hour markers, threaded case back and crown.
Despite the versatile do it all nature of the Turn-O-Graph, they have never been popular ever since the first model debuted in 1953. It was the first Rolex to feature a rotating bezel. It showcased this useful timer feature before there even was a Submariner. This example was originally purchased in Liverpool England 2010.
It comes with its inner/outer box, and fully endorsed warranty card. This watch was regularly worn by its previous owner and displays scuffs and scratches on the case and bracelet.
We have elected to leave it in as presented condition. We would happily refinish it for no extra charge if you’d like it looking a little more like new. The marvelous crownclasp buckle with integrated locking crown trigger found on this bracelet is no longer available.
Turn-O-Graphs have once again been retired from the current Rolex line up. Rolex is a very stubborn brand, it wouldn’t surprise us to see an updated Turn-O-Graph relaunch at some point in the future.
While you can no longer purchase one of these new, Rolex still offer the more common Datejust 36 with fixed bezel, white dial and Jubilee bracelet for $12,850.00. Our Turn-O-Graph is running great with all functions operating as designed. Including Bill Le Boeuf Jewellers one year warranty the watch is estate priced at $11,220.00 CAD. Stock #505-00647.
We’re not sure if this cross with its circular hole is some sort of Celtic cross interpretation or it has some other meaning. What we do now is that it is completely hand fabricated (not cast) from multiple pieces of yellow gold all soldered together. The 47 round brilliant cut diamonds that decorate the entire top surface have been bead set by hand with rhodium plating to further enhance their sparkle. We conservatively estimate the total diamond weight at 0.75 carat of SI2-I1 clarity and JK colour. The cross measures 42.7mm x 29.9mm.
After a thorough cleaning for a few hours in our high temperature ultrasonic cleaner we were surprised to measure the total weight at 6.666 grams.
If you are a bit weirded out by this number, we’d be happy to give it a quick refinishing to remove a few light scratches, some oxidation, and a few hundredths of a gram so the finished weight isn’t so devilish. The large bail will accommodate a large gauge cord necklace or heavy chain of up to almost 5mm diameter. It is in lightly worn condition showing only the slightest amount of wear through the bail where a chain would have passed through. This hand fabricated natural diamond cross pendant is estate priced at $1,250.00 CAD. Stock #161-00281.
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Ayrton Senna was a legendary Brazilian race car driver who won 41 Formula 1 races over 11 years. He died in a racing accident while leading the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix in Italy. He is regarded as a national hero in his home country; known for philanthropy and his no holding back driving style. Ayrton won more than half of the Formula 1 races he entered that were in wet condition; this statistic is far better than any other driver. He was a great ambassador for Tag Heuer and to this day they occasionally produce special edition watches honoring the the Formula 1 icon.
This Senna Edition F1 chronograph is our latest estate watch and one of the last to pay homage to the Link series of Tag Heuer watches. Aryton wore many Tag Heuer watches and more often than not they were one of various S/el (Sports Elegance) models (later renamed “Link”). This rare Senna Edition CAZ201B is seldom seen with yellow highlights on the dial, bezel, crown, start/stop button, and strap stitching. In keeping with the unique bracelet pattern of the original S/el and Link models, this watch features the same pattern embossed on to the black leather strap.
I think Mr. Senna would approve of this subtle tribute to one of Tag Heuer’s most defining designs. The large watch measures 44mm diameter and features a ceramic tachymeter bezel scale, self-winding automatic movement with 12-hour chronograph with date display.
The back of the case is embossed with an image of Ayrton in his helmet.
This watch is in light new original condition. It has hardly been worn and never been polished or refinished. It comes complete with special box, certificate, instructions, and unendorsed warranty card.
Even though this is a racing inspired chronograph watch, it’s still a Tag Heuer with the features normally associate with a professional diver model. The hardened lab-grown sapphire crystal, threaded crown, and threaded case back give this watch a water resistant rating of 200 meters. Luminous pigment in the hands and hour markers allow good visibility in low light situations.
Its tough leather strap is infinitely adjustable in length by a cleverly engineered locking deployment buckle with slide lock.
The watch is working great and keeping excellent time with all functions operating as designed. We are including a 1-year warranty for the next owner of the rare Tag Heuer Formula 1. Estate priced at $3,500.00 CAD. Stock #520-00185.