December 7, 2025

Rolex Datejust 41 (December 2023) 126333. $22,650.00 CAD. 505-00619

The Datejust has evolved over the past 8 decades with dial and bezel variations, movement/bracelet improvements as well as new material options. What hasn’t changed is the overall feel and look, always remaining distinctly Datejust. When introduced in 1945 it was a game-changer, commemorating the esteemed Swiss brand’s 40th anniversary. Not only was the Datejust the first self-winding wrist chronometer with a date display, first watch with an instantaneous change calendar, it was also the first Rolex to feature the legendary cyclops date magnifier on the crystal. It’s Rolex’s most versatile model and for decades had an almost unchanging Dorian Gray effect; a watch that could be purchased and worn for decades without looking dated or out of fashion. Over the past 15 years or so the trend has shifted towards larger watches (until 2009 the largest Datejust was 36mm). Consumers demanded more sophistication and greater attention to detail with technological and mechanical improvements. Slow to change Rolex realized they had to come up with something bigger, something that appealed to a new generation of luxury watch clients. Pictured beside a 36mm Datejust the Datejust 41 is noticeably larger. Rolex has always maintained extremely strict tolerance and standards for anything leaving their factory. They even refine their own gold to assure consistency and control alloy specifications. They knew they could produce a 41mm timepiece that would be revered for years to come. Rolex’s first foray into a larger 41mm diameter Datejust was with the Datejust II and it received somewhat mixed reviews. As expected, people loved the size, but they also found the proportions to be a bit off and complained it was a bit bulky and awkward looking. There are numerous online watch forums you can join where collectors gather and dissect every subtle nuance found in a wristwatch. No scuff, blemish, or discoloration was acceptable coming from the factory; the concerns came from the balance and proportions, case profile and lug shape of the DJII were voiced. Slowly a “perfect Datejust checklist” was formed with changes that could be implemented to make a 41mm Datejust perfect. In 2016, to many collector’s delights, Rolex released a second version of the 41mm Datejust, the Datejust 41. Almost immediately and uniformly believed to be the best Datejust ever. It featured a slimmer profile with thinner lugs blending beautifully allowing it to show proudly on the wrist and yet slip comfortably under a shirt cuff. What lurks within the 904L stainless steel case is also an improvement, the calibre 3235 movement. Collectors love and appreciate the older workhorse 3135 mechanism that were used for 20 plus years in the Datejust and even Submariner models, but as a user, you cannot compete against the new generation Rolex 32XX movements like the 3235. It is not an evolution of the 3135, as over 90% of the parts are new. Without diving too deep, the 3235 features a completely new type of escapement (the heart of a movement), a modified barrel design allows for a longer mainspring with extended power reserve, new winding module to increase efficiency and tighter accuracy tolerances. In keeping with the Rolex philosophy of “in-house” manufacture, they have improved gear train efficiency by developing their own proprietary lubricants. Even though the movement is rarely seen and only by qualified watchmakers, they have even refined the aesthetic finishes on the movement itself. All these improvements ultimately provide the wearer with an extremely accurate, dependable, reliable timepiece with a very long 70-hour power reserve. Rolex suggest the new series of mechanisms only require servicing once every ten years! Our Datejust 41 is the upgraded two-tone yellow Rolesor model featuring the quintessential yellow gold fluted bezel with champagne dial. The watch showcases the  more comfortable and dressier Jubilee bracelet featuring a clever “easylink” with a locking buckle. The easylink provides a convenient 5mm extension when you need a touch more room in the bracelet. The buckle has been, believe it or not, factory tested and designed to “snap” closed not only to be secure but to also sound secure. As a final touch this watch comes with 10 diamond hour markers set in 18 karat yellow gold settings. Rolex continue to use basic single cut diamonds for dial decoration. They may be the most basic cut for a round diamond but the quality and proportions are as good as is gets providing more sparkle than you’d expect from a diamond that only has 17 facets. Under some magnification you can easily see just how perfect Rolex make the tiny details. There is a reason Rolex is the number one luxury watch brand. Even the text and dial printing on the dial is without flaw. This watch is perfect in every way. It has only been worn a couple of times since in was sold new by an Ontario authorized Rolex agent in December 2023. It comes with the original fully endorsed warranty card covering the watch under an international 5-year warranty that will cover the next owner until December 2028. This is a full set in excellent condition, completely original and  has never been polished or refinished in any way. Offered with inner/outer box, documents, warranty card, chronometer hang tag, foam box liner and even a Rolex shopping bag. With the direction of gold pricing we expect Rolex will take an even larger price increase for 2026 to cover the added input commodity cost of gold. This modern classic is estate priced at $22,650.00 CAD (slightly under the current retail price). Stock #505-00619.

December 6, 2025

1.5 inch abstract Italian hoop earrings, 5.6gr., 10mm wide, 14kt. gold. $1,190.00 CAD. 426-00320

An attractive shape is hard to describe but you know it when you see it, and these earrings have “it”. I wish we could get more estate jewellery like this, but our vintage collection consists mostly of items we’ll never see again. Interesting hollow hoop earrings are one of our most popular estate items. They sometimes sell before we even have a chance to post them online. If they make it to our website they are usually purchased within a week or so. I expect the same to happen with our latest pair. This pair of Italian-made hollow earrings each form a smooth 90-degree twist in different directions for each earring making a mirror image of each other. The mirror image and hollow construction are what makes this sort of jewellery so tricky to manufacture. No one does it better than the Italians when it comes to high quality hollow construction. The set is in perfect condition and measures 1.5 inches and around 10mm wide. They are lightweight but not so light they don’t offer decent durability. This 5.6 gram pair of estate earrings are in like-new condition and have been freshly polished to a mirror finish by our onsite goldsmiths. Estate priced at $1,190.00 CAD. Stock #426-00320.

December 5, 2025

2013 Rolex Datejust 31 178274 diamond dial on jubilee bracelet. $13,500.00 CAD. 505-00616

There once was a time when Rolex was just another high-quality Swiss watch company. One of many that produced wristwatches for an emerging world market after the first world war. Rolex watches were high quality but truly remarkable. They really were a watch assembling company that purchased dials, high quality movements, cases, and other components from various manufacturers and put them together under the ROLEX brand name. It was not until 1926 and the invention of the Oyster case that the company’s direction changed forever. The world’s first truly reliable waterproof watch case was revolutionary. The patented system of a screw-down case back and crown was a simple but effective system of keeping moisture and contaminants away from the sensitive movement. It is amazing nobody ever thought of it before, or at least not thinking to safeguard the idea with patent protection. While every manufacturer uses a similar system today, Rolex had the exclusive rights to produce watches with the Oyster style case. Today, every Rolex Oyster sold comes with a threaded crown and case back. Our latest Oyster case Rolex measures 31mm diameter, gone is the smaller 26mm ladies size. It is in excellent condition and features the classic look of stainless steel, an 18 karat white gold bezel, and a glossy black dial with diamond markers. The polished case and Jubilee bracelet give the watch a jewellery shine and is the more feminine choice of bracelet. The hidden buckle and small link size make the classic Jubilee bracelet sophisticated and comfortable. This one comes with a complete set of paperwork from Royal de Versailles in Toronto along with an appraisal, the original inner/outer box, chronometer hang tag, product tag showing model/serial number and even the protective plastic bezel guard. The factory-supplied, round single-cut diamonds are of course of exceptional quality and cut as per the Rolex tradition. Don’t let the dressy diamond face, 18 karat white gold fluted bezel, and Jubilee bracelet fool you. This watch can do it all, casual with your favorite pair of jeans or at your next formal event. Working great, keeping excellent time with all functions operating as designed. This watch was only occasionally worn and remains in very good original condition, carefully worn by a long time customer of Bill Le Boeuf Jewellers customer. It has never been polished or refinished in any way, just a quick ultrasonic cleaning was all that was required to prepare it for its new owner. The lab-grown sapphire crystal is perfect, not even showing the slightest scuff or scratch. Black dial, with diamond markers, fluted 18 karat white gold bezel on a Jubilee bracelet is a less common combination that we’ve only had once before. Rolex still produce a similar version of this watch but no longer in the Goldilocks 31mm size, they now make a smaller 28mm and a larger 34mm version. The similar modern version in 34mm (278274) comes with a retail price of $13,950.00. We are happy to provide the new owner with a complimentary one-year warranty. This uncommon Datejust 31 is estate priced at $13,500.00 CAD. Stock #505-00616.

December 4, 2025

1 ounce fine gold bar 9999 Royal Canadian Mint. Spot + 2% (NO SALES TAX). 912-00822

You should always be wary when purchasing sealed gold bars, regardless of the refiner, denomination, or size. Sealed bars are a favorite target for fraudsters. If you have the means of faking a decent gold bar you can certainly fake the packaging! For this reason, we never purchase bars without getting permission to cut them out of their sleeves and test them. We’ve seen sealed bars that turn out to be only gold plated once removed from their tamper-proof packaging. So don’t be alarmed that the packaging on this bar  has been cut open with a box cutter knife; it was for your protection and ours. This RCM 1 ounce bar has the coveted four 9 purity the Royal Canadian Mint is known for. Purchasing bullion like this is considered a financial transaction, and therefore not subject to any form of sales tax. They are offered for just 2% on top of the current spot price, which can be found here. Act fast, these don’t usually last too long and they are often our of stock at many bullion dealers! Please add 2% for credit card purchase. Stock #912-00475 912-00474.

SOLD

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.