June 14, 2025

2023 Hamilton Khaki Field 38mm manual wind H69439511. $600.00 CAD. 501-00379

The epitome of basic time keeping is the Hamilton Khaki Field series of watches. There is not a superfluous feature to be found on these watches. Hand wind model H69439511 is perhaps the greatest example of this philosophy. 38mm diameter is the perfect size for easy timekeeping reference. Big bold black Arabic numbers plot out the hours with a small 24 hour track and full minute markers on the edge of the dial. The dial itself is a matte finish white. White dials were pretty much the only choice for well over one hundred years before there even were wristwatches. It is an uncommon occurrence to see an antique pocket watch with anything other than a snow white enamel dial. The hour and minute hand, along the outboard hour plots have been treated with luminous material for no light situations. The lollypop seconds hand is painted completely black with no glowing pigment to easily distinguish it from the other hands where making an interpretation error could be fatal. The domed crystal is made from super tough and hard lab-grown sapphire to thwart off almost any scratch producing impact. The case is made from sandblasted stainless steel as it is less reflective than a polished surface and resists scratches. A large 6.5mm crown facilitates easy winding and time adjustment. A threaded case back protects the movement from dust and helps provide a water resistance rating of 5 atmospheres (164 feet). Even the Bund style genuine leather strap is designed for rugged service and not a fashion statement. The two section design keeps the steel case back off the wrist providing an extra level of heat and shock resistance. This style also keep the watch on your wrist even if one of the heavy spring bars breaks. The watch was purchased in Canada in June of 2023 and will remain under warranty for the next owner until 2028. It remains in excellent condition looking practically unworn aside from some minor wear on the leather strap. Comes complete with all its original documents, packaging, tags, protective foam, plastic case back sticker, and plastic delivery sleeve. Old fashion hand wind mechanical wristwatches may seem like an outdated technology but they are still used because they are reliable and relatively simple. It is not uncommon for a well made mechanical watch to run 10 years without any maintenance. There is a certain pleasure to be had winding a mechanical watch every day or so. Hand wind watches also have a soothing audible tick tick tick tick tick sound that is familiar and comforting to those you appreciate mechanics. This Hamilton Khaki Field is estate priced at $600.00 CAD. Stock #501-00379.

June 13, 2025

3.66ct. tw. ruby & diamond bracelet, 26.2 gram, 18 karat gold. $5,000.00 CAD. STOCK #241-00103

Make a bold and timeless statement with this striking 8.4mm hinged ruby and diamond bangle bracelet crafted in luminous 18-karat yellow gold. The 17 cm bracelet features 7 high-quality oval faceted rubies calculated to weigh 2.66 carats in total. They showcase exceptional depth of colour in a richly saturated, very slightly purplish/red hue. They are beautifully matched in tone and clarity, each ruby displays a vivid and intense, uniform colour with no colour zoning; this is the kind of colour highly sought after and prized by collectors and connoisseurs alike. Carefully placed to add sparkle, 63 round brilliant cut diamonds (1-carat total weight) SI quality and I colour rating, offering a brilliant contrast to enhance the vivid beauty and fiery depth of the rubies without overpowering them. A subtle arrow motif flows through the design, adding a dynamic, directional energy and a consistent and captivating brilliance across the wrist. The hinged mechanism ensures a comfortable and secure fit, hugging the wrist with a graceful curve, and an additional safety clasp adds extra peace of mind. Offering a vibrant pop of colour that’s both refined and eye-catching, this expertly crafted piece combines classic sophistication and radiant sparkle making it perfect for both daily wear and special occasions. A timeless, heirloom-worthy piece perfect for anyone who appreciates fine craftsmanship and exceptional gemstones. Estate priced at $5,000.00 CAD. Stock #241-00103.

June 12, 2025

2023 Hamilton Khaki Field “Murph” 38mm H70405730. $900.00 CAD. 501-00322.

Looking for a no nonsense basic timekeeping tool that gets the job done in classic style? The Hamilton Khaki Field models are your kind of watch. Large hands for instant time interpretation, big Arabic hour markers, and a minute track are characteristics you’ll find on almost every Khaki Field. Some are powered by very traditional hand wind movements and some are self winding like this one. Based on the old school ETA calibre 2824-2 from the 1970s but thoroughly tweaked by Hamilton’s watchmakers for modern performance. Dubbed the Hamilton C07.611, this movement features 25 lab-grown ruby jewels, shock protection, and a really long 80 hour power reserve that is partly achieved by its slower 21,600 cycles per hour rate. This workhorse movement is visible through the screwed  on display back. The antique appearance of this Khaki Field is reenforced by some truly antique style luminous hands that look like they came off a 1st World War trench watch. What makes this watch interesting is that it played a key roll in the 2014 Matthew McConaughey movie Interstellar, where it transcends the movie characters generations. There are few day to day consumer products that can do this as well as a wristwatch or piece of jewellery. A good Swiss watch can easily last 3-4 generations with only the occasional service requirement. The actual movie watch was a giant at 42mm diameter, but the more user friendly 38mm version (H70405730) like ours was introduced in late 2022. It wears larger than you’d expect as there is no thick bezel taking up valuable dial space. The lug to lug length is very manageable for even a thin wrist. This watch was purchased at Yorkdale Shopping Centre Toronto in the spring of 2023. The fully endorsed warranty will cover the next owner until April of 2028. It remains in perfect condition looking unworn. Even the tan leather backing of the strap is perfect. Great looking, classic design, with a fun Hollywood connection. This watch comes with all its original documentation and is estate priced at $900.00 CAD. Stock #501-00322.

June 11, 2025

1.20ct. VS2-F natural diamond with GIA report 2.6gr. 14kt. sz. 4 3/4. $5,970.00 CAD. 101-00623

People often ask us how much do lab-grown diamonds cost. Well that really depends on where you buy them. Despite what online sources and retail stores are selling them for, the truth is they only cost around 2% of what an equivalent natural diamond does (at a wholesale level). Just to give you idea of just now cheap lab-grown diamond are, we just did a search for a lab-grown diamond the same as our estate natural and found 9 examples the same or bigger and better for under $183.00 USD!!! This is our regular retail price plus shipping. They are so cheap they really have become a separate and distinct market from natural diamonds. It is thought that natural diamonds are between 1 to 3 billion years old and can take millions of years to form deep within the earth. The majority of modern lab-grown diamonds on the other hand are made in just a few days in factories in China and India. We are happy to show you both natural or lab-grown diamond options if you are thinking of buying, but our hearts will always hold a special place for the miracle of a natural diamond. Our latest estate natural diamond is this very good quality 1.20 carat pear shaped brilliant cut of very nice VS2-F quality. This ring is under a year old and is in like new condition. The GIA report was produced exactly one year ago to the day. The American made setting is thin and delicate made in finger size 4 1/2. It has a very fashionable skinny shank measuring just 1.8mm wide and contains 18 tiny round brilliant cut natural diamonds of SI-GH quality weighing a combined 0.15 carat. This ring can easily be sized up a few sizes if you have a more average sized finger. It will compliment any wedding/anniversary ring with a flat edge, no need to get an expensive custom made ring to match. While natural diamonds like this have seen pricing pressure in recent years they don’t appear to be going anywhere. Natural diamonds are very expensive to find and extract, new diamond mines are not coming on stream because of this. As long as there is demand for natural diamonds there are very good opportunities to purchase them for excellent values right now, especially if you consider an estate diamond. This high quality natural estate diamond ring is priced not much more than what many stores are selling lab-grown versions for. Bill Le Boeuf Jewellers always offers true value on everything we offer. This ring is a great example of that for the estate price of $5,970.00 CAD. Stock #101-00623.

18 karat Italian made drop earrings. $410.00 CAD. 211-00200

Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite Italian-crafted dangle earrings. In many parts of the world, especially across Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Europe, gold is deeply ingrained in cultural, religious, and economic traditions. In these cultures, a high value is placed on gold purity and lower karat gold, such as 10-karat (which contains only 41.7% pure gold), is often considered costume jewellery or not “real” gold at all. This cultural preference for higher karat gold isn’t just aesthetic – it’s about value, status, and authenticity. Lower karat gold simply doesn’t hold the same prestige, resale value, or spiritual meaning, and may not even be accepted by local jewellers or gold buyers. It is likely for these reasons that these Italian “fashion” earrings, featuring a graceful cascade of coloured glass stones from light purple, to light blue and then dark blue are crafted from luxurious Italian 18-karat yellow gold (75% pure gold content by weight) at 10.35 grams total weight including stones. They are secured by sturdy European backs with a large 5.7mm disc to distribute the spring pressure. Designed to captivate, the delicate dangle movement adds a touch of charm and fluidity, making them perfect for both daytime and evening wear. If these are a little much at 8.2 cm in total length, we could easily remove the bottom section and buy the left over gold to lower the overall cost. A striking example of timeless Italian craftsmanship combined with contemporary flair. Estate priced at $410.00 CAD. Stock #211-00200.

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