WHY THIS WATCH MATTERS
The Vulcain Cricket is a mechanical alarm that will get your attention when you need it most.


THE FULL STORY
The Vulcain Cricket is one of the most famous mechanical alarm watches ever to come out of Switzerland. Introduced in 1947 at an event at the storied Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City, the Cricket established itself early on by being gifted to nearly every single American President from Harry Truman onward. To this day, when we think of great mechanical alarm watches, the Cricket is always part of the conversation. And indeed, Vulcain’s history is intricately intertwined with that of the mechanical alarm watch, a testament to the success of the aptly named Cricket.
We’re excited to offer this elegant gold-plated example in nice, honest condition. With a larger and more interesting case than we are used to finding in Crickets, this example is excellent. The champagne dial matches with the case tone and the patina on the lume really throws this Cricket over the top.
Setting the alarm function is straightforward and easy. The watch must first be wound (forward and backward, for timekeeping and alarm functions). Next, press the pusher down at two o'clock until it clicks. This will eject the crown, which can then be rotated to set the alarm. The fourth hand acts as its indicator. Simply push the crown in, and the alarm is set and ready to go.
We paired this Cricket on our Sedona strap in green because there is no better combo than gold with patina and our green Sedona.


THE FINE PRINT
Maker: Vulcain
Model: Cricket
Reference: N/A
Year: 1970s
Case No: N/A
Material: Stainless steel caseback with gold plated case
Dimensions: 38mm width x 42mm height; 12mm thickness
Crystal: Plexiglass
Lume: Yes, tritium
Caliber: Vulcain, manually-wound, caliber MSR S2
Lug Width: 20mm
Box/Papers: No


WHAT WE LOVE AND WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Things We Love:
Cricket alarm function
Clean overall condition
Unusual cushion-shaped case

Things To Know:
Light scratches on case
Spot on dial towards three o'clock

This Vulcain Cricket is in overall excellent condition. The case is strong with scratches and some light wear to the gold plate. The facets on the sides are clearly visible. The sunburst finish on the top of the case remains visible. The caseback is crisp with all engravings very clear, visible, and strong.

The dial is clean with a light patina throughout. There is a spot on the dial near the handstack towards three o'clock. The lume has all developed patina and aged to a beautiful toasted almond color. The lume on the dial has developed some patina around each individual plot, too. The hands have developed some patina.
The dial, crown, case, and movement are all signed by Vulcain. This watch was photographed on a 175mm/6.9inch wrist.

WHY THIS WATCH MATTERS
Any Day-Date will do but this "double-quick" example with a "bark" finished bezel and bracelet is hitting all of the right notes.


THE FULL STORY
The Rolex Day-Date has reigned supreme as king of all-gold wristwatches since its introduction in 1956. One of the original appeals of this watch was that all of the standard production models were crafted out of precious metal, signifying both luxury and status at a glance. Many U.S. Presidents and world leaders have been known to wear a Rolex Day-Date, including President Lyndon B. Johnson and the Dalai Lama.
The reference you see here is the 18248, which was part of the fourth series of Day-Dates released in 1988. Most notably, this was the first Day-Date to feature the caliber 3155, a movement that represented a significant improvement over the previous caliber – a double quick-set function, allowing both the date and day display to be quickly adjusted.
Beyond the classic Day-Date sizing and 1990s technical-upgrades, the ref. 18248 is specific to "bark" finished watches, as is the one we have here. Seen on the bezel and middle links of the President bracelet, the bark finish is distinctly Rolex and takes the very-gold Day-Date to the next level for us. The look on the wrist is stunning, this is the Day-Date that all your friends don't have, because you're not like all the other dinner party guests.
Condition here is remarkably clean with an extremely sharp case and very little stretch to the bracelet. Finding a ref. 18248 is one thing, finding one in excellent condition is something else – when we saw this watch we knew it had to hit the HODINKEE Shop.


THE FINE PRINT
Maker: Rolex
Model: Day-Date
Reference: 18248
Year: 1995
Case No: W866711
Material: 18k yellow gold
Dimensions: 36mm diameter; 12mm thickness
Crystal: Sapphire
Lume: Yes, tritium
Caliber: Rolex, self-winding, caliber 3155
Bracelet/Strap: Rolex, 18k yellow gold, President bracelet (Approximate max wrist size 7in / 178mm)
Lug Width: 20mm
Box/Papers: No


WHAT WE LOVE AND WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Things We Love:
Bark finish on bezel and bracelet
Classic Day-Date sizing
Extremely clean condition with a warm patina to the gold

Things To Know:
Light scratches on case and bracelet
Light stretch to bracelet

This Day-Date is in overall excellent, attractive condition. The case is strong with scratches and some light nicks. The case numbers are visible between both sets of lugs. The back of the lugs show some marks and there is concentrated patina that is likely from the bracelet. The hallmarks are all visible and crisp. The bark finish on the bezel and bracelet is strong.

The dial finish is great, with only a very slight patina throughout. The lume on the dial has developed patina and has aged to a creamy off-white color. The handset has some light patina. The lume on the hands has developed patina and is matching in color to the dial lume.

The dial, case, crown, movement, and bracelet are all signed by Rolex. The bracelet is in good condition with very light stretch between the links and some light scratching. The screw heads in the links show some scratches from being removed previously. The crystal has a few light scratches. This watch was photographed on a 175mm/6.9inch wrist.

WHY THIS WATCH MATTERS
Ever wanted a Rolex Day-Date but bigger and in two-tone? Vintage Tudor has got you covered.


THE FULL STORY
Tudor is well known for offering similar designs to its older sibling, Rolex, but for more approachable prices. This Date+Day model is a perfect example, as it bears a similarity to the Rolex Day-Date, but there are a few distinctions between the two worth noting.
The case design is borrowed from the Day-Date with the three-body stainless steel and gold Oyster case with a fluted bezel made by C.R. Spillman S.A (CRS), the same casemaker as Rolex at the time. CRS also famously made cases for the manual-wind Rolex Daytonas of the era.
While operating nearly entirely separate today, Tudor and Rolex were tied at the hip during the vintage era. Hans Wilsdorf founded Tudor as a brand his agents around the world could sell at a lower price point and "one that could attain the standards of dependability for which Rolex is famous." Tudor utilized Rolex technology, construction, and manufacturers to achieve this aim, and they were massively successful at doing so.
This Tudor is known as a "Jumbo" example, for its large size at 38mm compared to the standard Rolex Day-Date of the time that measured 36mm (Rolex has only offered larger Day-Dates in more recent years). Tudor's execution of this calendar model is offered in two-tone, stainless steel and yellow gold, as opposed to the solid precious metal examples found in Rolex's range. This allows the Tudor to have a sportier look, but one that is also suitable for more formal occasions. This example has a beautifully aged champagne dial; it shimmers in the light thanks to a sunburst pattern. The lume has gained an attractive patina over time in a creamy beige tone that complements the dial seamlessly.
Two-tone is back– it just works. Especially here on this Tudor Date+Day with the subtle touches of yellow gold of the bezel, crown, hour markers, hands, and, most importantly and striking, the Tudor shield logo at 12 o'clock. The warm gold patina throughout is simply stunning in person.
We paired this Tudor "Jumbo" with our blue suede watch strap. Two-tone really works well with dark blue and the pairing is the perfect look.


THE FINE PRINT
Maker: Tudor
Model: Date+Day
Reference: 7019/3
Year: 1969
Case No: 697126
Material: Stainless steel and yellow gold
Dimensions: 38mm diameter; 11.75mm thickness
Crystal: Plexiglass
Lume: Yes, tritium
Caliber: Tudor, self-winding, caliber 1895 (AS 1882/83)
Lug Width: 20mm
Box/Papers: No


WHAT WE LOVE AND WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Things We Love:
Two-tone "jumbo" 38mm case
Champagne dial
Creamy lume patina

Things To Know:
Scratches on case

This Tudor is in great and honest condition. The case is strong and has some scratches. The back of the lugs have some marks. The caseback has a few marks but the engraving is crisp.
The dial is in good condition with light patina. The hour markers have developed a patina. The lume plots are in excellent and full condition. The hands have developed some patina and the lume has aged to a color similar to the lume on the dial.

The crystal has a few light scratches. The fluted bezel is sharp and in great condition with a warm patina in some areas. The dial, case, and movement are signed by Tudor. The crown and outside caseback are signed by Rolex which is correct for this era. This watch was photographed on a 175mm/6.9inch wrist.

WHY THIS WATCH MATTERS
A 50s LeCoultre for the US Market with just enough funk to hold us over.


THE FULL STORY
Most people associate the Jaeger-LeCoultre with the Reverso, but if you look closely enough, you can find some hidden gems from the brand in the vintage world. Jaeger-LeCoultre is occasionally called the "watchmaker's watchmaker" for its long history of movement manufacturing and for providing its in-house calibers to other high-end brands. This reputation speaks volumes about the work that the brand was doing in this period on a horological level, specifically when it came to movement finishing and innovation. Jaeger-LeCoultre movements can be found within watches from brands such as Vacheron Constantin, Cartier, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet – just to name a few.
The model we have here is referred to as the "General Wayne" in period advertisements from LeCoultre cased and timed in the US. Hence, only the name "LeCoultre" appears on the case, dial, and movement as they officially operated in the US without the "Jaeger" name as they did in Europe. The design features a rectangular case with expertly crafted hooded lugs that are reminiscent of Cartier's Tank Chinoise while extending completely over the spring bars and beginning of the strap. Oftentimes, 14k gold cases were used for the US Market by LeCoultre and other watchmakers around the same period. The overall look has a black and gold motif with a center dial plate that rotates to display the date. A red center seconds hand adds in a pop of color that is very much appreciated on the wrist.
We paired this watch with our Sedona strap in black; why take any attention away from this excellent General Wayne design?


THE FINE PRINT
Maker: LeCoultre
Model: "General Wayne"
Reference: N/A
Year: 1950s
Case No: 58431
Movement No: 884566
Material: 14k yellow gold
Dimensions: 35mm x 30mm; 10mm thickness
Crystal: Plexiglass
Lume: None
Caliber: LeCoultre, manual-wound, caliber 810/AW
Lug Width: 20mm
Box/Papers: No


WHAT WE LOVE AND WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Things We Love:
14k yellow gold case with hooded lugs
Center dial plate displaying the date
Red center seconds hand

Things To Know:
Scratches and wear on case
Patina on dial

This LeCoultre is in overall very good and honest condition. The case shows some scratches throughout as well as some patina and wear. The caseback hallmark is crisp. The caseback has a few scratches. There are some light scratches on the rear of the lugs from strap removal and placement. The inside caseback is stamped "CASED AND TIMED IN U.S.A. BY LECOULTRE."
The black outer dial has a very deep appearance in person. There are some light scratches in some areas. The center portion of the dial has a patina that matches that of the case. The hands and hour markers show some light patina.

The case, dial, and movement are all signed by LeCoultre. The crown is unsigned. This watch was photographed on a 175mm/6.9inch wrist.

WHY THIS WATCH MATTERS
This single-register chronograph was produced in anticipation of the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, and came in three dial colors.


THE FULL STORY
Representing a "stepping-stone to progress," the Longines Conquest line was introduced in 1954. Today, vintage examples of the Conquest serve as excellent and pure representations of mid-century dress watch design. The clean, straightforward look led to the success of this line, which allowed the brand to create various iterations of the model. From stainless steel to solid gold, Longines watches under the name Conquest held down the catalog for decades offering customers variety under the same clean aesthetic.
The history behind this watch is one of hope and ultimately tragedy; it was created for the second Summer Olympics ever hosted in Germany, and the first one not under the Nazi regime. It was meant to present a new Germany, and was marketed as the “Happy Games” or the “Rainbow Games,” manifested in marketing campaigns by a multi-colored mascot named Waldi, a rainbow dachshund. These rosy beginnings were marred by Black September terrorists kidnapping and holding hostage members of the Israeli national team, resulting in the deaths of eleven members of the Israeli team, and seventeen total fatalities.
This watch features the silver dial color (the other two dial colors offered were a navy and a brighter blue), and is powered by an in-house mono-pusher chronograph movement for a single 30-minute register. The dial retains its original tritium material and bright orange luminous chronograph hand. This is a very cool vintage Longines made even more interesting by the historical context around its creation.
All in all this Longines quite the value for a single button chronograph with an interesting history in a well sized 36mm case. We paired this Longines with our Sedona watch strap in mustard, a favorite on the vintage team, to play off of the lume patina.


THE FINE PRINT
Maker: Longines
Model: Conquest Chronograph
Reference: 8614-1
Year: Circa 1972
Case No: 173943 16
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 36.25mm width x 41.25mm height; 12mm thickness
Crystal: Plexiglass
Lume: Yes, tritium
Caliber: Longines, manually-wound, caliber 334
Lug Width: 17mm
Box/Papers: No


WHAT WE LOVE AND WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Things We Love:
Mono-pusher chronograph
Silver and blue motif
Pop of orange chronograph hand

Things To Know:
Wear on pusher
Some wear on dial

This Longines is in overall great, honest condition. The case is strong and shows some scratches throughout with a few light nicks. The edges on the case are strong. The caseback has a few deeper scratches but the engravings are crisp with some paint loss. The chronograph pusher shows some wear and has a slight indentation on the cap.

The dial is in great condition and has developed a light patina with tiny scratches and marks. The hands and hour markers have developed patina. The lume on the dial and hands have darkened and are close to matching in color. The lume on the dial show some signs of degradation.
The case, crown, dial, and movement are all signed by Longines. This watch was photographed on a 175mm/6.9inch wrist.

WHY THIS WATCH MATTERS
Omega loves an anniversary. This Speedmaster celebrates 20 years passing since the Moon landing that created the Moonwatch. This example is near "new old stock" condition.


THE FULL STORY
Omega released the first Speedmaster in 1957, with the ref. 2915-1. The Speedmaster was originally intended to be a drivers' watch, and it's considered the first chronograph to feature a bezel with a tachymeter scale, rather than it being on the dial.
In 1962, the first Speedmaster went to space on the wrist of Wally Schirra, a ref. 2998-4. Of course, the model's history with NASA did not stop there. In March of 1965, NASA officially picked the Speedmaster, certifying the watch as “flight qualified by NASA for all manned space missions” and providing all astronauts in the program with a Speedy Professional. And, of course, it was a ref. 105.012 that became the first watch on the Moon on July 20th, 1969.
Always a fan of an anniversary, the Speedmaster we have here was released in 1989 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Armstrong's giant leap for mankind. On the surface, this Speedy is visually identical to the Moonwatch that Omega settled into after many changes in the 1960s and early 1970s. The classic look is accented by creamy lume patina thanks to the use of tritium in 1989. On the nine o'clock side of the case is the only tip-off that this is something special – an engraving reads "1426/2000 APOLLO XI 1969." This example was issued for the US Market notable by the limited edition number of 2,000. There were 250 examples issued for the German market and 4,000 unnumbered examples were issued worldwide.
Our example is in truly "new old stock" condition. Complete with box and papers, this is a true time capsule. Included with the watch is an outer box, inner box, warranty card, leather card wallet, hangtag, caseback sticker, Apollo 11 mission patch, velcro strap, and a signed letter from NASA Gemini and Apollo astronaut Lt. General Thomas P. Stafford. All of this is the cherry on top of an uncommon Speedmaster in all but perfect condition.


THE FINE PRINT
Maker: Omega
Model: Speedmaster Professional "20th Anniversary"
Reference: 145.0022.101
Year: 1989
Case No: 1426/2000
Movement No: 48259123
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 42mm diameter; 14mm thickness
Crystal: Plexiglass
Lume: Yes, tritium
Caliber: Omega, manually-wound, caliber 861
Bracelet/Strap: Omega, stainless steel, no. 32 ref. 1479 bracelet with 812 endlinks (Approximate max wrist size 7.5in / 191mm)
Lug Width: 20mm
Box/Papers: Yes, included with the watch is an outer box, inner box, warranty card, leather card wallet, hangtag, caseback sticker, Apollo 11 mission patch, velcro strap, and a certificate with its limited edition number.


WHAT WE LOVE AND WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Things We Love:
Near "New old stock" condition
Uncommon 20th anniversary edition
Box, papers, and accessories included

Things To Know:
Very light scratches on case

Serial number off by single digit on handwritten warranty card
This Speedmaster is in overall like "new old stock" condition. The case is unpolished with light scratches. The facets on the twisted lugs are incredibly crisp. The back of the lugs have some scratches and marks from the bracelet. The Hippocampus medallion on the caseback is very crisp. There are signs of the original wax seal on the caseback speaking to how little the watch has been worn if at all.
The dial is in great condition with a slight patina to the matte black surface. The hands have developed a very light patina. The lume on the hands has developed patina throughout and aged to a creamy yellow hue. The lume on the dial has developed patina and aged to a matching color. The bezel is in spectacular condition with no flaws to note.

The dial, crown, case, movement, and crystal are all signed by Omega. There are some very light scratches on the crystal. The Omega bracelet is in excellent condition with some light scratches but no stretching between the links. The inner box lining is peeling and flaking as is standard of Omega boxes from this era. The movement serial number on the warranty card appears to have been miswritten as a single digit is incorrectly indicated. This watch was photographed on a 175mm/6.9inch wrist.

WHY THIS WATCH MATTERS
Somewhere between orange and caramel, this dial patina is really something to see.


THE FULL STORY
Since 1952, the Omega Constellation has been one of the longest running watch lines out there, enjoyed by generations of watch collectors around the world. The line was introduced to showcase OMEGA's craftsmanship through a classic design housing high-grade movements. The Constellation has long fit into the Omega catalog as a capable dress-leaning everyday wearer. The dial is embellished with a star, as a reference to constellations in the sky. And on the caseback, the Observatory Logo is used in homage to Omega’s award winning movements that were evaluated at the Kew Observatory in 1933 and 1936. If you see this watch on someone’s wrist, it's hard to ignore. There's something nostalgic and elegant about it.
The Constellation was Omega's answer to what a technically superior dress wristwatch would look like. We tend to lean in the direction of preferring these "pie-pan" dial examples, which have gained the attention of legendary vintage Omega collectors over the years. This particular example has a simply stunning patina to the dial that makes it completely unique. Having turned a pleasing shade somewhere between orange and caramel the originally silver dial sings in the light. Only adding to the extra flavor here is a bit of "spidering" particularly below the handstack towards six o'clock. Overall, the watch and dial patina scream "vintage" on the wrist in all the right ways.
For this very vintage feeling Constellation we went with a very vintage feeling strap, our faded brown calfskin, matching the overall look of the dial patina.


THE FINE PRINT
Maker: Omega
Model: Constellation
Reference: 14361-11 SC
Year: 1961
Movement No: 18575493
Material: Stainless steel
Dimensions: 34.5mm diameter; 11.5mm thickness
Crystal: Plexiglass
Lume: N/A
Caliber: Omega, self-winding, caliber 551
Bracelet/Strap: HODINKEE Faded Brown Calfskin Watch Strap
Lug Width: 18mm
Box/Papers: No


WHAT WE LOVE AND WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Things We Love:
Exaggerated patina on dial
Classic "Pie Pan" dial
Medallion on caseback

Things To Know:
Light scratches on case

The watch is overall in very good condition. The case shows some very light scratches all over. The edges of the case and lugs still remain crisp.The case may have been polished very lightly in the past, but if so, it was very thoughtfully executed. The gold-tone medallion depicting the observatory and the night sky is well-preserved as well.

The dial has an unusual caramel patina with a spidered texture on the surface. The applied hour markers and hands show some patina overall. The dial and hands are non-lume for this present example.
The case, dial, movement, crown, and buckle are signed by Omega. This watch was photographed on a 175mm/6.9inch wrist.

WHY THIS WATCH MATTERS
A not-so-common Oyster Perpetual with a not-so-common glossy black dial.


THE FULL STORY
Rolex introduced the Zephyr in the 1950s with ref. 6582. It was soon followed by ref. 1008, which we have here today. Rolex offered this model with a black or silver dial, this example being the former and a bit tougher to track down. The Zephyr is characterized by the cross-hair dial and faceted bezel, which give it a look that is unlike any other Rolex. The combination of features gives this OP almost a futuristic flying saucer vibe, which is pretty cool. Carroll Shelby, legendary auto racer, designer, and tuner, favored the Zephyr, sporting one in a 1959 Sports Illustrated spread.
This example is in beautiful, original condition, and the dial has remained stunningly clean with an even and deep gloss black finish as well as a nice patina to the lume. If you're in the market for a Zephyr or even just a vintage Rolex that everyone else doesn't have, we can't imagine there is a better option than this watch.
The two-tone bracelet really completes the look and is sized for a smaller wrist, around 6.5 inches, but there are two additional rivet links that could be added to accommodate a larger wristed watch enthusiast.


THE FINE PRINT
Maker: Rolex
Model: Zephyr
Reference: 1008
Year: 1967
Case No: 1614026
Material: Stainless steel and yellow gold
Dimensions: 34mm diameter; 12mm thickness
Crystal: Plexiglass
Lume: Yes, tritium
Caliber: Rolex, self-winding, caliber 1570
Bracelet/Strap: Rolex, stainless steel and yellow gold, Oyster rivet bracelet with 61 end links (Approximate max wrist size 6.5in/165mm)
Lug Width: 19mm
Box/Papers: No


WHAT WE LOVE AND WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Things We Love:
Two-tone Oyster case and rivet Oyster bracelet
Crosshair dial details
Deep black glossy dial

Things To Know:
Scratches on case and bracelet
Short bracelet with two extra links that can be added

This Zephyr is in overall very good, attractive condition. The case is strong showing signs of a previous very light polish with some scratches. The back of the lugs have some scratches from the bracelet. The numbers between both sets of lugs are visible. The caseback has light scratches throughout.
The dial is in overall excellent condition. The gloss finish of the dial is remarkably in tact presenting like a deep black ocean. The lume on the dial and hands has aged to a beautiful dark creamy yellow color. The lume plots are remarkably intact and full with the exception of the plot at six o'clock which shows signs of degradation. The lume on the hands has aged similarly compared to the lume on the dial. The hands themselves have developed a light patina.

The two-tone rivet bracelet is in good condition with some stretch between the links. Speaking of links, there are two loose links not installed on the bracelet currently, these could be added to increase the wrist size. The clasp is marked "4 66," corresponding to the fourth quarter of 1966 manufacture and matching within reason to our case serial number. The case, dial, crown, movement, and bracelet are signed by Rolex. This watch was photographed on a 6.0in/152mm wrist.

WHY THIS WATCH MATTERS
A jelly bean for your wrist, this one from Rolex!


THE FULL STORY
Sure, Rolex is best known for Oyster cases, external and rotating bezels – the sports models – and we love them for that. However, that is not all the Crown has to offer. Rolex can do dress with the best of them, just look at watches like the King Midas, the entire Cellini collection, and, today, although to a lesser extent, the rainbow Daytona. The brand has a flair for the opulent and, when you take the time to look, watches like this reference 8126 can really surprise you.
Executed in 18k pink gold, this small in size but high in quality, this Rolex jumps off the page to us thanks to nearly pristine overall condition. As with any watch from the early 1950s in a non-water-resistant case, the dial shows some wear but otherwise, this watch is next to flawless with an extremely sharp case. It is always nice when a watch checks out completely. On this watch, the caseback is stamped with "285" and the inside of the bezel or the other piece of the case shows a matching "85" stamp, confirming that the two parts were born together. This little Super Precision has a nice weight and heft to it with the combination of a solid pink gold case and automatic movement inside, this baby packs a punch and we can almost guarantee that you won't run into someone else with this on.
We paired this Rolex with our Sedona watch strap in a light beige color to play off of the slight patina seen on the dial.


THE FINE PRINT
Maker: Rolex
Model: Super Precision
Reference: 8126
Year: 1952
Case No: 780179
Movement No:
Material: 18k pink gold
Dimensions: 22.15mm width x 31.6mm height; 12mm thickness
Crystal: Plexiglass
Lume: No
Caliber: Rolex, self-winding movement
Lug Width: 17mm
Box/Papers: No


WHAT WE LOVE AND WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Things We Love:
18k pink gold case
Self-winding movement
Crisp case condition
Rare model

Things To Know:
Scratches on case
Some patina on dial

This Rolex is in overall excellent condition. The case is strong with scratches and is probably unpolished. The caseback has some scratches to the surface. The numbers and crown are clearly visible on the caseback. The different surface finishes on the case are clearly visible and the edges are sharp. The hallmark on the side of the case near 10 o'clock is clearly visible. The reverse side of the lugs have scratches from strap removal and placement.

The dial is in good condition and has developed patina throughout that is even. The edge of the dial and corners have a bit more patina. The pink gold hands and hour markers have developed patina.


This example has retained its original unsigned crown. The inside of the bezel is stamped with "85" matching the last two digits of the case number stamped inside the caseback, "285." The crystal has some light scratches. The dial, case, and movement are all signed by Rolex. This watch was photographed on a 145mm/5.5inch wrist.