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We have unique experience in buying, trading and selling estate jewellery. We have hundreds of previously owned items such as: diamond rings, gold coins, bracelets, earrings, pendants etc. Call or visit our store if there is a particular item you are looking for.
May 19, 2025
2022 Rolex Datejust 36 126234 18kt. fluted bezel $11,888.00 CAD. 505-00302
It may look like a familiar watch but it’s actually pretty new. Well, perhaps it is not completely new but rather an evolution of the most popular watch in the world. Much like the width of a gentleman’s tie or the length of a lady’s skirt, watch dimensions ebb and flow. This generation of the classic 36mm Datejust debuted in 2018 with narrower lugs and slight tweaks to the case, dial, and bezel. It follows the traditional balanced look of the original 1945 Datejust.
A more significant change can be found inside the 100m watertight Oyster case. The old calibre 3135 has been replaced with the all-new calibre 3235. A new movement isn’t something that happens very often for Rolex, the 3135 saw duty in many Rolex watches from 1988 until 2019. The new movement isn’t an evolution of the 3135 as over 90% of the parts are redesigned or different. The 3235 features a completely new type of escapement (the heart of a movement), a modified barrel design that allows for a longer mainspring for an extended power reserve, a 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 mechanism. All these improvements ultimately provide the wearer with an extremely accurate, dependable, robust timepiece with an extra long 70-hour power reserve. They have even tightened up the accuracy tolerances to a claimed plus or minus 2 seconds per day. This Datejust was been carefully worn by its previous owner in rotation with a few other watches in their collection. It displays minor scuffs and scratches mostly confined to the highly polished centre links and the buckle.
These minor blemishes can easy be removed by one of our goldsmiths in just a few hours if you wish. This Datejust features the upgraded 18 karat white gold fluted bezel. The Sunburst navy blue dial is equipped with highly luminous hands and hour markers.
The radial finish dial with the Oyster bracelet offers a slightly sportier look compared to the Jubilee style bracelet. Hidden under the embossed buckle is a clever extension that allows a 5mm length adjustment without the need for any tools, on days when a bit of extra room is more comfortable.
At 36mm this watch is perfect for the lady who likes something a little larger but not a cartoon on her wrist, or the gentleman who doesn’t like the bulk of a 40mm Professional model. The watch comes with everything as delivered from the original authorized Rolex agent. Full documents, booklets, endorsed warranty card, inner/outer boxes, hangtags, foam box liner, white cardboard protective box sleeve, and even a Rolex shopping bag. The next owner will benefit from the 5-year international Rolex warranty until the fall of 2027.
While not as difficult to find as a Daytona or Submariner, stainless steel, fluted bezel, blue dial Datejust is not a watch often seen in the showcase of your local Rolex agent. This very good condition estate Rolex is estate priced at $11,888.00 CAD. Stock #505-00302.
May 18, 2025
3.00 carat garnet & diamond pendant with chain, 2.9gr., 18″. $385.00 CAD. 231-00381
Natural garnets can be one of the most spectacular looking coloured stones available. They are available in a wide range of colours, shapes, and sizes. The traditional dark slightly brownish red hues are one of the most affordable varieties and showcase a colour similar to a fine red wine.
They have a high refractive index and excellent reflective properties giving them a lot of sparkle. The garnet is surrounded by a thin halo frame that is bead set with 16 tiny round natural diamonds. This is a delicate double gallery design but more than sturdy enough for everyday wear.
It is suspended from a light weight 10 karat cable link necklace measuring 18 inches in length with a spring ring clasp. The total weight of the chain and pendant is 2.9 grams. The pendant and necklace are in new condition and look like they have never been worn.
May 17, 2025
2022 Rolex Submariner 124060 41mm full kit $15,675.00 CAD. Stock #505-00594
The original Submariner was produced with one task in mind and one task only, accurate, reliable timekeeping, in an underwater environment. It debuted in 1953 with a water resistance rating of a modest 100 meters. It featured large luminous hands and hour markers coated in highly radioactive radium. Radium was used only until around 1962 when Rolex started using far less radioactive substance called tritium to illuminate the hands and markers.
In 1999 tritium was replaced with non radioactive luminova. Fast forward 7 decades since the original debuted and the basic design is the same, but this one won’t be setting off any Geiger counters. The inert bluish/green phosphorescent glow of Rolex’ latest luminous material is a proprietary concoction they call cerachrom. 
Our latest estate Submariner is the entry level model 124060. This is the version that is the closest in spirit to the original design that also lacked a calendar display (the first calendar equipped Submariner didn’t appear until 1969). The simplicity and perfect balance of the basic Sub has been its biggest selling point.
This is the newest version featuring a slightly larger 41mm case, thinner lugs, and a 1mm wider bracelet compared to the previous model. A threaded crown/case back, improved materials and manufacturing techniques have increased water resistance to 300 meters. The “no date” Sub has always been the purest of design but has never been the most popular. By our estimates Submariners with a date outsell the no date models by around 3 to 1, making these a little more rare. Ironically this example was traded in for a calendar equipped model from a customer who wanted the extra utility of a date display. This watch is in 100% original condition showing minor wear from a couple years of casual use.
It has never been polished or refinished, still displaying a couple protective delivery stickers on the last bracelet link and inside the buckle.
It was originally purchased in Canada from an authorized Rolex agent and comes with all the tags, documents, endorsed warranty card, and even a copy of the original bill of sale. The watch also comes with a brown Rolex travel pouch that has never been used. This gift with purchase is an accessory we’ve never seen before.
The Rolex 5-year international warranty will protect the next owner until August of 2027.
All Submariner models are in high demand and agents rarely have even a single example on display that is for sale. Contemporary Rolex Submariners typically don’t last very long around here. This complete example is in excellent condition and estate priced at $15,675.00 CAD. Stock #505-00594.
May 16, 2025
10 karat, 3.5mm wide herring bone necklace, 16″, 8.8 grams, $700.00 CAD. 431-00735
Some jewellery styles just age better than others. The 80s had more than their fair share of fashion flops when it came to jewellery design, but the herringbone necklace wasn’t one of them. These flattened link classics are still popular with our customers looking for vintage estate jewellery. In fact they sell so well we can’t understand why they are no longer being produced. This one is a survivor and remains in excellent condition showing no areas of stress or kinks. It measures a significant 3.5mm wide and is quite thick at 0.7mm.
When these are made too thin they can easily kink and invisibly repairing them is next to impossible for even a very skilled goldsmith. The shorter length of 16 inches, heavier gauge, and slightly harder 10 karat construction should help protect this example from damage caused by creasing. These herringbone necklaces look almost like a seamless ribbon of gold that contours to the neckline. The flat surface with beveled edges catch the light better than almost any other chain style.
It is secured by an easy to operate good sized lobster clasp. This necklace is in excellent condition showing no wear. It is estate priced at $700.00 CAD. Stock #431-00735.
May 15, 2025
1970s 18kt. Piaget Altiplano 13603 automatic 32.1mm x 5.7mm thick. $3,000.00 CAD. 501-00394
If you’ve been searching for a conservative looking automatic dress watch but can’t get your head around quartz powered, and don’t want the added bulk/thickness associated with most self winding watches, a vintage Piaget like this could be the illusive model you didn’t know existed.
Piaget are a Swiss manufacturer that’s been around since 1874 specializing in high precision movements and components. In the late 1950s they stunned the watchmaking world when they introduced a hand wind mechanism that measured only 2mm in thickness. A few years later they introduced an ultra thin automatic movement measuring 2.3mm! Instead of a large centrally located winding rotor the watchmakers at Piaget moved their small micro-rotor far off to the side, so other mechanical parts could be located on the same plane.
The edge of the tiny rotor actually sits outside the movements main plate. A section of the case needed to be milled out on this watch in order for the rotor to spin freely. The rotor itself is made from a solid piece of pure 24 karat gold. Pure gold is very heavy giving the tiny rotor more mechanical winding leverage as the watch is worn. The diminutive movement also features a 31 date calendar for some extra utility and complexity, but only added 0.5mm to the design. To make the movement a thin as possible the dial, hands, and crystal clearance is almost nothing. The overall case thickness is just 5.7mm, about the small as 3 Canadian nickels.
The sapphire crystal is tough and durable, it is set well above the bezel in order to protect the soft gold case.
The case back is also made much heavier than necessary weighing 6.2 grams and measuring 0.5mm in thickness. If Piaget wanted they could have easily made this watch even thinner but that would have meant giving up some durability.
The 30 jewel movement has 6 adjustments for positional errors adding to excellent timekeeping characteristics. The 40 hour power reserve is also impressive given the limited space for a large mainspring. The watch is in good condition showing less wear than you’d expect from a 50 year watch. The case shows scuffs, dings, and scratched associated with use. The sapphire crystal remains scratch free showing perfect optics. The dial shows minor discolouration around the edge and a few tiny spots.
32.1mm may sound quite tiny in today’s world, but the this watch is almost all dial, so even beside a 36mm Rolex Datejust the surface area of the face is actually larger.
Attached to the watch is a black leather strap secured by the original solid 18 karat gold signed Piaget buckle.
The watch is running well and comes with our complementary 1-year warranty. This uncommon and collectable Piaget is estate priced at only $3,000.00 CAD. Stock #501-00394.
