June 18, 2025

2003 Rolex Submariner 40mm 16610 Canadian Delivery $13,500.00 CAD. 505-00608

If you like em complete here’s your Submariner. The demand seems insatiable for ANY Submariner. New or old they’re always in high demand. We’re quite fortunate to get them in on a regular basis, but they are seldom as complete as our latest example, right down to a copy of the original bill of sale. The first owner was disposing of some receipts in his fireplace when he thought better of burning the Rolex receipt from October 2003. A photo copy of the original clearly shows the scorched areas from the fire.  I love it when an older watch comes in with its full compliment of boxes, documents all in perfect condition. The box looks like the watch was never stored inside. No stains or blemishes on the tan swede cuff of the inner box, its wooden lining is 100% scratch free courtesy of the protective foam sheet still in place. The chronometer hang tag is perfect too. Punched paper endorsed warranty card with black cardboard and sleeve are accounted for with sharp crisp edges. The service/instructions booklets look like they’ve never been opened fully as there are no creases in the spines. Bracelet is in excellent condition showing little sag and no stretch. The embossed Rolex logo on the buckle cover still displays fine detail that is lost when refinished too often. Case lugs are thick, serrated bezel edges are sharp allowing precision adjustment of the 60 minute timer bezel. The factory applied fine beveled edge is softening slightly from use but can easily been seen. Scuffs, scratches and minor impact marks are present on the case/bracelet but overall condition for a 22 year old professional Rolex is very good. The 16610 Submariner is a very common model but finding one complete in this condition is rare. These are the last of the aluminum bezel inserts and the traditional 40mm thin lug design common to all Submarines from 1953 until the release of the ceramic bezel model in 2010. Over the close to 25 year production run I’m sure Rolex made hundreds of thousands of them perhaps more than a million. Since they’ve been discontinued and replaced with the new ceramic bezel model collectors are turning to these. Plastic crystal Submariners routinely sell for over $20,000.00 making the 16610 one of the only options. Bill Le Boeuf Jewellers knows this watch well, in June 2023 we did a full service to the automatic chronometer movement including vacuum/pressure testing. Our invoice detailing the service comes with the package. We are happy to include a one year warranty to cover the next owner. This collectible Submariner is priced at $13,500.00 CAD. Stock #505-00608.

June 17, 2025

22KT. Fancy link necklace, 16 inch, 1.6mm, 7.8gr. $1,272.00 CAD. 431-00675

Showcasing a timeless box chain design interspersed with intricately patterned fancy link sections throughout, this exquisite 16 inch long estate necklace is a meticulously constructed piece of jewellery. Crafted from luxurious 22-karat yellow gold that is 91.6% pure, the 1.7mm wide box chain design features square-shaped links that create a smooth, uniform appearance, while the fancy link sections introduce a unique design element adding visual interest to the piece. Each ornate link is finely textured, adding depth and sophistication, while maintaining a graceful and balanced aesthetic. The combination of design elements results in a necklace that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also well-constructed. Reflecting exceptional craftsmanship, the chain boasts a solid construction and substantial weight of 7.8 grams. The high-karat gold radiates a rich, warm hue, characteristic of 22 karat purity, making this necklace both a statement of elegance and a valuable investment. The recyclable gold content alone is worth $1,050.00 as of writing this posting (June 11, 2025). At 16 inches in length, this chain is perfect to wear alone, pair with a pendant or layer with other necklaces for a more personalized look. A blend of tradition and modern style this estate necklace stands out for its durability, refined design, and luxurious presence. Estate priced at $1,272.00 CAD. Stock #431-00675.

June 16, 2025

1991 Rolex Submariner 16613 40mm with box & paperwork $15,000.00 CAD. 505-00606

When the Rolex Submariner debuted in 1953 it was regarded strictly as a highly functional “tool” type watch. Made to accomplish a few specific tasks under some very harsh conditions. It was the first watch waterproof to a depth of 100 meters, now they are rated to 300 meters. The rotating bezel made it possible to quickly calculate elapsed time. It was never designed to win any beauty contests. A few decades later a calendar appeared on the watch adding an obvious and handy feature. Shortly after that a solid gold model became available. In 1984 the first steel and gold combination added a new more affordable “jewellery” version. Model 11613 came out in the late 1980s and featured the then new Rolex caliber 3135 movement that powered submariners for the next 25 years. This movement is considered one of the most durable and reliable available. An almost 50 hour power reserve is longer than many automatic watches even today. Retired from production in 2009 has made the 16613 just a little more desirable.  Replacement model 126613 has grown a touch to 41mm diameter but now comes with a ceramic bezel insert, updated case and bracelet but still has the familiar look that was established decades ago. A brand new 126613LN will also run you $22,250.00. This example dates from 1991 and includes the original box with endorsed warranty papers. These are showing up less and less as collectors are beginning to take good examples off the market. A full technical revision was performed on the watch in 2016 including an replacing the factory crystal, crystal gasket, case gasket, bezel insert, vacuum and pressure testing. Overall condition is very good, the bracelet shows very little sag or stretch. The watch has been carefully and respectfully polished, the four lugs are still thick and display a nice crisp beveled edge that often is missing on overly polished cases. You would never guess looking at the condition that this watch was made 34 years ago. Comes complete with original box and paperwork. Bill Le Boeuf Jewellers complimentary 1 year warranty is included for the estate price of $15,000.00 CAD. Stock #505-00606.

SOLD

June 15, 2025

1.51ct. SI1-F oval natural diamond, custom setting, 3.4gr., 18kt., 0.66ct. tw. SI-H. $10,500.00 CAD. 101-00624

Wholesale is the new retail, if you know where to shop. There are great opportunities to be had in our large selection of estate jewellery. Some of our gold jewellery is priced barely over its recyclable value and occasionally even under it. Our better quality natural diamonds with Gemological Institute of America reports are always priced better than the competition and often priced at or under wholesale replacement cost. Our latest estate natural diamond is a great illustration of that. We are very confident this is the best value oval diamond of this size/quality currently on the market. Oval brilliant cut diamonds are the most requested shape, and have been very popular alternatives to round diamonds for a while now. Our latest estate ring should prove to be very popular for someone looking for a high quality natural diamond engagement ring. The full February 2016 GIA report can be seen online here (original laminated report not available). The 1.51 carat diamond is an eye clean SI1 clarity with a very good F colour, excellent polish, very good symmetry, and no fluorescence. It exhibits a very attractive length to width ratio of 1.36:1. It has been secured in a custom made, four prong double gallery ring setting with 22 good sized natural accent diamonds running down the shoulders. Each shoulder diamond has been expertly French set in 4 prong settings. The 3.4 gram ring has been crafted in premium 18 karat white gold. It measures a 7 and can be adjusted up or down a finger size or two. The ring remains in excellent lightly worn condition. A light polish and fresh rhodium plating would be all that is required to make it look like new. Its flat edge offer an endless selection of possible wedding or anniversary ring choices when the time comes. No need to purchase an expensive custom made wedding ring to fit a specific contour, this one will fit and compliment almost anything. We encourage you to compare and shop around the value this ring offers. We are very confident you won’t find better. This ring is estate priced at $10,500.00 CAD. If you’d like to buy the centre oval diamond only, it is available for just $9,500.00 CAD. Stock #101-00624.

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.

SOLD