Vintage selection, May 2018

Watch Collector · · by Christian Bissener


Rolex 6239 Daytona with a white dial, black sub-dials and red lettering in a steel case

In May 2018 the vintage selection was led by a Rolex 6239 “Newman”, in the same configuration as Mr Paul Newman’s own, with a close serial number and in great condition. More pieces from the vintage collection are shown below.

Yellow gold Rolex 6263 chronograph with a black bezel, seen against a map-patterned background
Rolex 6263, yellow gold, new old stock, full set, with sticker on the back

Rolex 6263 presentation box with guarantee, papers and leaflets
The 6263 with its full set

Yellow gold Rolex 6265 chronograph on its original bracelet
Rolex 6265, yellow gold, original bracelet, superb condition, sub-dials turning dark brown

Rolex 6239 Daytona piccolo sotto in its box with guarantee and leaflet
Rolex 6239 Daytona piccolo sotto, with original guarantee, leaflet, box and outer packaging

Steel Rolex 6239 Daytona piccolo sotto on a steel bracelet
The 6239 piccolo sotto

Steel Rolex 6238 chronograph on a steel bracelet
Rolex 6238, exceptional condition, perfect dial and strong case

Pink gold Rolex 6105 with a black dial on a dark strap
Rolex 6105, pink gold, black dial, early Ovettone, all original

Yellow gold Rolex 16018 with a green malachite dial on a gold bracelet
Rolex 16018, yellow gold, malachite dial

Steel Rolex 1655 Explorer II with an orange hand on a bracelet
Rolex 1655 MK2 “Edmund Hillary”, with original bracelet

Patek Philippe 570 in yellow gold with a cream dial and small seconds
Patek Philippe 570, yellow gold, rare in such perfect case and dial

Yellow gold 1950s dress watch with a cream dial and art déco style case
Super Luxe, 1950s, yellow gold dress watch with art déco style case

White gold Vacheron Constantin dress watch with a silver dial
Vacheron Constantin, 1970s, white gold dress watch

Pink gold rectangular Movado dress watch on a dark strap
Movado, 1940s, pink gold dress watch