December 3, 2025

2001 Rolex Submariner 16613 serti champagne dial 40mm. $20,000.00 CAD. 505-00428

Without question the Rolex Submariner is the world’s most popular sports watch. For more than 70 years the Submariner has been the choice for those who want a watch than can operate with accuracy and reliably in almost any environment. For the first few decades of production the Submariner was only available in stainless steel. In the late 70s, an all gold version debuted, a few year later a two-tone version became available. The gold and two-tone models where signs of changing times and a change of corporate direction for Rolex. They realized they needed to become a luxury lifestyle statement in addition to one of many other high quality watch manufacturers. Their watches were not only being purchased by those who required the specific capabilities, but more and more by people wanted to be part of the Rolex story. Adding diamonds and sapphires to a watch that was originally developed as a simple time telling watertight tool contribute zero function. In fact the sparkling hour markers framed in 18 karat yellow gold bezels detract from the outright legibility, but they sure do look nice. The champagne dial along with other gem set dials have come to be know as “serti” dials. Serti comes from the French word “sertir”, meaning “to set”, specifically in reference to gem setting. Rolex describe all of their watches set with gems faces as serti dials, but most Rolex fans refer mostly to the sports references with gem dials as serti models. The professional models have always been the most popular and we see our fair share of them but rarely do they turn up with these expensive optional dials. I can only recall seeing around half a dozen or so of these serti Submariners pass through our estate department over the pass four decades. Our latest Submariner dates from 2001 according to the K882076 serial number. The original champagne dial is in excellent condition, no discolouration, moisture stains, or blemishes of any kind. The full length bracelet 93253 features (new for the era) solid end links and an 18 karat yellow gold stripe on the buckle. The 18 karat and stainless steel bracelet shows only minor sag. The rotating timer bezel turns counter clockwise with precision allowing a timer display of up to 60 minutes with 30 second intervals. The threaded triplock crown feels like new with a full turn and a half before popping out to the winding position. The sharp edged lab-grown sapphire crystal is perfect, showing not even the slightest scuff, scratch, or nicked edge. The watch is running great with all functions operating as designed. Don’t let the pretty face fool you, this watch is still a Submariner and was warrantied watertight when new to a depth of 1000 feet. The watch still passed our vacuum test but we suggest you don’t wear this watch for deep dives. Although this watch dates from 2001, the tritium dial would suggest it is a few years earlier as they were phased out in 1999. Since this watch is so fully documented we believe this is a case of Rolex using up some older dials on newer production. These valuable original tritium dials are no longer available and a replacement service dial from Rolex is going to cost over $3,000.00. Considering their rarity, serti dial Submarines don’t cost nearly as much as you’d expect. Looking at what’s available on the secondary market, there appears to be only around 1 serti dial for every 100 regular dial Submariners and it’s been this way for years. This is a one owner watch who bought it new from of friends at D.C. Taylor Jewellers in Collingwood Ontario in October 2002. The previous owner had it factory serviced through D.C. Taylor in 2015 and again in 2023. The watch comes complete with both service documents and service warranty cards. The original owner wisely declined the factory offer in 2023 to replace (with exchange only) the “tritium” dial with the newer style for $2,776.00 plus tax. There is documentation from Rolex supporting his choice to leave the tritium dial in place. The hands and bezel are luminova as one would expect from a 2001 model year Submariner. The 2023 service warranty expired in May 2025, but we are happy to provide the new owner with a complimentary 1-year warranty. The watch comes with everything show in these images and more. It is estate priced at $20,000.00 CAD. Stock #505-00428.

December 2, 2025

1.25ct. tw. VS-GH square baguette diamond eternity ring, 3.1gr., platinum, sz. 5 1/4. $1,750.00 CAD. 121-00231

“Anniversary rings” are some of the most versatile designs around, and they don’t need to be reserved for a special anniversary. The flat edge allows them the fit flush with many different rings. They can be used in front or behind your existing wedding/engagement set, they look look great when stacked up against a plain wedding ring other flat edged design. We get a steady supply of anniversary style rings, most featuring a string of channel or prong set round diamond across the top and shoulders. Few anniversary rings have diamonds set around the entire circumference, fewer still feature anything other than round brilliant cut diamonds. Our latest anniversary ring is a full eternity design showcasing an endless row of square baguette step cut diamonds elegantly channel set in an uninterrupted string of high quality sparkle. The 32 diamonds are of VS-GH quality and measure 2mm x 2mm. The ring only measures 2.75mm in width, so pretty much all you see are the twinkling natural diamonds. It measures a rather small finger size 5 1/4. The taller wall height of 2mm allows us to bore this ring out a bit to increase the size by a small amount if needed. Being made from durable platinum means this ring can be worn for decades without concern if worn responsibly. It’s hard to place a date on this classic design; it could be only a few years old but it could also be more than 100 years old. It has no metal content/purity stamp or maker mark but we have tested it to be premium quality platinum. The pierced frame design allows easy cleaning and extra strength as each diamond is nestled into its own square setting. Of the 32 diamonds 5 have chipped corners that go unnoticed except under extreme scrutiny or magnification. Even with the minor chips the diamonds are quite secure and in no danger of coming out. This sort of eternity ring is very rare to encounter, it would be difficult and rather expensive to replace. Apart from the 5 diamonds that have chipped corners the ring is in very good condition, showing little wear to the channels that secure the diamonds in place. Estate priced at $1,750.00 CAD. Stock #121-00231.

December 1, 2025

2000 Rolex Submariner “Bluesy” 16613 40mm. $14,500.00 CAD. Stock #505-00626

The Rolex Submariner 16613 from the late 1980s until around 2010 is a modern classic if ever there was one. The “bluesy” as it’s affectionately known is perhaps the most striking among a sea of conservatively coloured Rolex sports models. It’s that vivid royal blue dial and bezel framed in rich 18 karat yellow gold that will stop you in your tracks when you pass by our showcase. It’s not for everyone but if you’re going to wear a Rolex, why not have one that makes a statement. It’s pretty easy to make a case for the value of one of these compared to the common all steel 16610 Submariners that have selling prices pretty much exactly the same. With a bluesy you get are far more uncommon watch with that amazing sunburst blue dial, some premium 18 karat gold trim, and the identical specifications when it comes to diver credentials. You get a watch good for 300 meters, one way timer bezel indexed for 30 second increments, lab grown sapphire crystal, divers wetsuit extension, fliplock buckle, calendar, and bright luminous hands/markers the same as the steel version. This example dates from 2000 according to its P series serial number. The year 2000 features a few significant upgrades over the previous years and 1 important carryover. For the new millennium Rolex focused on upgrading the Oyster link bracelet. The buckle received a laminated stripe of 18 karat gold across the previous all steel buckle. The added gold stripe blended the buckle into the bracelet much better. End links attaching the bracelet to the case were now solid machined pieces rather than light stamped components. Finally the divers extension features solid links that cleverly lock into the buckle cap and can’t accidentally come open like the old version did. The 40mm Oyster case still features spring bar holes going all the way through the lugs making the bracelet easier to remove should you wish to swap for a leather or rubber strap. The “holes case” while old school is a more secure method to connect the bracelet to the case. If you saw how much actual spring bar extends into the case on a newer “no hole” case you’d understand exactly why these offer better security. This watch is in very good condition. It shows little sag in the bracelet and the embossed Rolex coronet on the buckle still shows excellent relief despite being over 20 years old. It has been lightly worn and shows only minor scratches and scuffs. The lab-grown sapphire crystal is 100% scratch and nick free. These crystal sits just over the bezel and can be subjected to impacts causing small chips along the edges, we’re happy to report this one is perfect. The dial, hands, and markers are also perfect and blemish free. Rolex retired these watches two generations ago and now make a ceramic bezel version that is 1mm larger  at 41mm. The new version ($22,250.00 CAD) 126613LB is great but somehow is not as bright as the vintage anodized bezels from the 16613 era. This watch does not come with original documentation or packaging, but it does come with our 1-year warranty and Bill Le Boeuf Jewellers travel shell. Estate priced at $14,500.00 CAD. Stock #505-00626.

SOLD

November 30, 2025

14kt. Huggie diamond earrings, 5.8mm x 14.5mm, 8.3gr. 0.10ct. tw. SI-HI. $1,440.00 CAD. 151-00314

As of this posting (Nov. 28th 2025), silver is trading at a fresh all time high of $79.00 CAD per ounce. Gold is also getting close to an all time high too; currently at $5,900.00 per ounce. The high cost of precious metals may sound like great news for jewellers, but the opposite is true. The sky high input costs makes producing high quality, decent weight, affordable jewellery almost impossible. The answer is to make jewellery light and flimsy from lower purity alloys that don’t last and have little value. Forget about seeing something like our latest pair of Huggie style estate cuff earrings at a store selling new jewellery. Before you even start to manufacture a set of earrings like this you must buy the raw materials. In recyclable gold content these earrings contain 4.8 grams of pure gold worth over $900.00, add to that $9.00 of fine silver alloy, and $50.00 worth of tiny diamonds. Those are the ingredients, now you need to turn all that into what you see here. The cost of manufacturing can double the price of the raw materials and then a retail margin needs to be factored in on top of that. You can quickly see how high quality adds up when building nice jewellery like this. That’s where the value of estate jewellery outshines everything else. You get high quality at a price that can’t be beat, resulting in outstanding value, but not necessarily low price. These huggie style earrings are in like new condition and have been freshly polished. They can be worn with the diamond stripe on the outside or the inside, they can even be reversed for a more casual look with just a highly polished flat surface showing. The vertical string of hand set single cut diamonds have been rhodium enhanced for some extra sparkle. They each have tight hinges and very secure locking posts that disappear into the back (or front) of the hoop. This style can be worn 24/7 as there is no exposed post to poke you in the head. They only measure a little over half an inch in diameter and hug the earlobe like a cuff. They are estate priced at $1,440.00 CAD. Stock #151-00314.

November 29, 2025

2007 Rolex 18 karat gold & stainless steel Yacht-Master 16623 40mm. $14,500.00 CAD. 505-00629

For those not familiar with Rolex sports models, the Yacht-Master can be confused with a Submariner. The confusion is easy to understand as both watches are the same size (from this era), have a rotating bezel indexed for 60 minutes, have the large super water tight triplock crowns, large luminous dial markers with the same style hands. Where they differ is the Yacht-Master is a little less narrowly focused in design. A totally polished case and solid 18 karat yellow gold bezel give it a more dressy jewellery look. The lugs of the Yacht-Master turn down more and aren’t as sharp, making for an unquestionably more comfortable watch. This is still a watch that can be worn for all activities. Its famous oyster case provide a conservative water resistance rating at a mere 300 feet. The mild water-resistance rating is likely more political than practical as the Submariner has always been the halo model for the diver look. The two way indexed bezel is a handy device useful for timing any event lasting less than 60 minutes. I’ve heard people using this simple feature for everyday things like parking meters, lunch hours or even timing the perfect steak on the barbeque. The maxi hands and dial markers provide excellent contrast against the glossy white dial with black hour markers. When we first saw this dial we thought is was very odd and impractical with its black hour markers. In the dark it all makes sense as small triangular luminous plots ensure excellent visibility when the lights go out. Even in complete darkness, the “invisible by day, luminous by night” markers phosphoresce brightly. The clean white dial is far more subtle than the bright royal blue face found on a two tone Submariner. A splash of red text is applied so thick it actually shows height. This example is 18 years old, but it looks like new. It shows almost no evidence of use, even on the diabolically difficult to refinish sandblasted/polished bezel. The embossed coronet buckle logo isn’t worn down at all. If this watch has been refinished, it was done very lightly with great care taken not to disturb any original detail. The 11 link Oyster buckle shows next to no stretch or sag, although it’s missing a link or two. If you have a larger wrist we’ll need to get a link or two for you. It does not come with any original documentation of packaging. Bill Le Boeuf Jewellers includes a one year warranty covering all aspects of the watch the same as Rolex. Before this model was retired it carried a retail price of $12,600.00 USD. A current model two-tone (rose gold/steel) 40mm Yacht-Master comes with a retail price of $22,650.00 CAD. Our example is estate priced at $14,500.00 CAD. Stock #505-00629.

SOLD