{"title":"- VINTAGE WATCHES -","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efrom 1930 to 1979\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85em; letter-spacing: 0.05em; color: inherit;\"\u003eAll timepieces are inspected in person by our team of watch specialists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85em; letter-spacing: 0.05em; color: inherit;\"\u003eProvenance, authenticity and condition are documented at our laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rolex-ref-6239-in-stainless-steel-with-small-daytona","title":"Rolex Ref. 6239 in stainless steel with ‘Small’ Daytona","description":"\u003cp\u003eRolex Cosmograph Daytona \"Small Daytona\"\u003cbr\u003eReference 6239 — Stainless Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear: Circa 1964\u003cbr\u003eCase Material: Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003eCase Diameter: 36.5 mm\u003cbr\u003eCase Number: 1'048'952\u003cbr\u003eMovement: Caliber Valjoux 72B — Manual winding, 17 jewels, 18,000 vph, 48-hour power reserve\u003cbr\u003eDial: Black with three silver chronograph subdials; \"Small Daytona\" variant with smaller \"Daytona\" script below \"Rolex Cosmograph\"\u003cbr\u003eBezel: Stainless steel with black tachymeter scale\u003cbr\u003eCrystal: Acrylic\u003cbr\u003eWater Resistance: Screw-down caseback and crown\u003cbr\u003eBracelet: Stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet with folding clasp; bracelet circumference approximately 190 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScope of Delivery:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRolex Cosmograph Daytona Reference 6239 (Case 1'048'952)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Rolex presentation box and outer packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent vintage condition. Stainless steel case with honest wear consistent with age; original black dial with strong patina and intact luminous markers; all three subdials functioning correctly; movement in working order; Jubilee bracelet with moderate stretch typical of period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical Significance: The Reference 6239, introduced in 1963, represents the first official \"Daytona\" reference and the birth of Rolex's legendary motorsport chronograph collection. This example features the highly collectible \"Small Daytona\" dial variant, where the \"Daytona\" script is notably smaller than the \"Rolex Cosmograph\" text above it—a detail cherished by serious collectors. The 6239 was the first Rolex chronograph to feature a tachymeter scale on the bezel (rather than the dial) and the signature contrasting subdials. Fitted on the rare and desirable Jubilee bracelet configuration, this 1964 example predates the later Oyster bracelet standard and represents the earliest era of Daytona production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarity: Early 6239 references from 1963-1965 are exceptionally scarce, with the \"Small Daytona\" dial variant commanding significant premiums. Jubilee bracelet examples are far less common than Oyster configurations, adding further collectibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentication: inspected by our team of watch specialists. Case, dial, and movement correctly signed. Complete provenance available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Sothebys's New York\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification \u0026amp; inspection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery timepiece we offer are authentic, in hand, inspected by our team of watch specialist and available to view on appointment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe ship internationally using Ferrari Logistics door to door service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HORAMUNDI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52020562034980,"sku":null,"price":70000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/8222\/1348\/files\/IMG_5459.jpg?v=1771355356"},{"product_id":"rolex-datejust-ref-6824-14k-yellow-gold-cartier-double-signed-dial","title":"Rolex Datejust Ref. 6824 — 14K Yellow Gold, Cartier Double-Signed Dial","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRolex Datejust Reference 6824 — 14K Yellow Gold, Cartier Double-Signed Dial, Riveted C\u0026amp;I Bracelet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference: 6824 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: 14K yellow gold case and riveted-link bracelet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial: Cartier double-signed — gilt applied Roman numerals, outer minute track, gilt baton hands, date window at 3 o'clock \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase Diameter: 31mm (midsize\/unisex) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement: Rolex caliber 2030, automatic, adjusted to temperature and five positions \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBracelet: 14K gold riveted-link bracelet manufactured in the United States by C\u0026amp;I; deployant clasp stamped \"Rolex U.S.A.\", \"C*I\", and \"74\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Resistance: 10 ATM (100 meters) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal: Acrylic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance: Retailed by Cartier, New York Fifth Avenue \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context and Rarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Datejust reference 6824 represents one of the rarest configurations in vintage Rolex collecting: a Cartier double-signed dial. During a brief period in the 1970s, Cartier's New York Fifth Avenue boutique carried Rolex watches—an arrangement explained by the operational independence of Cartier's London, New York, and Paris offices at the time. Robert Kenmore, owner of the US branch, exercised autonomy that permitted retailing competing brands, a practice unthinkable under today's brand structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly a small number of Cartier-retailed Rolexes are documented, making these double-signed examples among the most sought-after retailer signatures alongside Tiffany \u0026amp; Co., Serpico y Laino, and Joyeria Riviera. The present watch is further distinguished by its original 14K gold C\u0026amp;I riveted-link bracelet—manufactured in the United States and highly prized for its quality and period-correct design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lower right lug is engraved with the watch's inventory number (now illegible due to age), confirming retail documentation. Dial, case, and bracelet are consistent with 1970s production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition and Certification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent condition for age; gilt dial with warm patina; case retains crisp definition; riveted bracelet with natural stretch consistent with period; movement serviced and running accurately. Provenance: Christie's Geneva 2025 auction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification \u0026amp; inspection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery timepiece we offer are authentic, in hand, inspected by our team of watch specialist and available to view on appointment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe ship internationally using Ferrari Logistics door to door service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HORAMUNDI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52020576485668,"sku":null,"price":45000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/8222\/1348\/files\/IMG_5341.jpg?v=1771355742"},{"product_id":"vacheron-constantin-ref-4178","title":"Vacheron Constantin Ref. 4178","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4178\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear\u003c\/b\u003e: Manufactured 1946\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Material\u003c\/b\u003e: 18k yellow gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Size\u003c\/b\u003e: 37 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMovement\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13'''-492 manual winding chronograph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDial\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilvered two-register dial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFunctions\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003echronograph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaseback\u003c\/b\u003e: solid case back\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrap\u003c\/b\u003e: leather strap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccessories\u003c\/b\u003e: with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomplete set of accessories, additional case back, setting pin, original certificate dated 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eExtract: Vacheron Constantin archive extract dated May 22, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully proportioned and highly collectible yellow-gold chronograph from one of Geneva’s most revered Maisons, the Vacheron Constantin reference 4178 stands among the most elegant chronographs of the mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to the accompanying Vacheron Constantin archive extract shown in the image, this example is fitted with the calibre 13'''-492 chronograph movement, and manufactured in 1946.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reference 4178 is especially admired for the refinement of its case architecture — here with its beautifully stepped bezel, elegant teardrop lugs, and rectangular chronograph pushers — all elements that have made the model one of the most sought-after vintage Vacheron Constantin chronographs. The present watch is distinguished by its classic two-register layout, silvered dial, blued steel hands, and warm yellow-gold case, combining technical interest with unmistakable mid-century charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in very small numbers and increasingly appreciated by serious collectors, the 4178 represents an important chapter in Vacheron Constantin’s chronograph history. It is a reference valued not only for its rarity, but also for the purity of its design and the balance of its proportions — qualities that have made it one of the defining vintage chronographs of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification \u0026amp; inspection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery timepiece we offer are authentic, in hand, inspected by our team of watch specialist and available to view on appointment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe ship internationally using Ferrari Logistics door to door service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HORAMUNDI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52716416991524,"sku":null,"price":40000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/8222\/1348\/files\/IMG_6653.jpg?v=1774981997"},{"product_id":"patek-philippe-ref-2526r-first-series","title":"Patek Philippe Ref. 2526R First Series","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2526R First Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear\u003c\/b\u003e: Circa 1964\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Material\u003c\/b\u003e: 18k pink gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Size\u003c\/b\u003e: 36 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMovement\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eautomatic calibre 12-600\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDial\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite enamel dial, retailed by Freccero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFunctions\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHours, minutes, direct small seconds\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaseback\u003c\/b\u003e: closed back, and antidust cover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrap\u003c\/b\u003e: leather strap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccessories\u003c\/b\u003e: with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eextract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1954 and its subsequent sale on 29 September 1955\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA rare first-series pink-gold automatic wristwatch with enamel dial, retailed by Freccero\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew vintage Patek Philippe references hold the same quiet authority as the reference 2526. Introduced in 1952, it was the Manufacture’s first self-winding wristwatch, powered by the celebrated automatic calibre 12-600, and is now widely regarded as one of the most important post-war dress watches ever made.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets the 2526 apart is not only its historical importance, but the remarkable quality of its execution — from its substantial case construction to its double-baked enamel dial, a feature that has become central to the reference’s enduring appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe present example is especially compelling as a rare first-series watch in pink gold, a notably scarcer metal for the reference. It was acquired at Christie’s by the collector putting it back to the market with Horamundi.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst-series dials are particularly prized by collectors for their more complex construction: rather than having hour markers glued onto the enamel surface, the markers are set through flared holes and fixed from the reverse — a difficult process that Patek Philippe quickly abandoned, making these early dials both rarer and more desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA paragon of mid-century restraint, the 2526 is the sort of watch that reveals its significance gradually. It is elegant without being delicate, technically important without ever feeling overtly complicated, and possesses the kind of dial quality that very few watches — vintage or modern — can rival. 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