Piaget

Clasp

Piaget's catalogue of the past is a true masterpiece of style. The models are not only eye-catching, they also feature textures that can be truly breathtaking when experienced in person. 

Piaget has been famous for its quest for the extra-flat since the 1950s, with the 9P movement unveiled in Geneva in **1957**, which was acclaimed for its thinness at just 2mm thick and its elegance, as well as for its performance and reliability.

The model reference is designated **H24** specifying the type of finishing on the case and bracelet.

This model, dating from 1969, features a superb dial paved with **165** brilliant-cut diamonds. The "Clou de Paris" decorative motif on the case and bracelet consists of small pyramid-shaped reliefs.

Moreover, given the complexity of the craftsmanship involved in creating these bracelets, reproducing these pieces today would entail substantial costs for manufacturers.

This watch comes with a 2024 Piaget Service Invoice (2-year warranty) and a Piaget travel case.

Diamond

Hours

Minutes

Discover this rare Piaget from 1969 available at our showroom in Geneva.

Heritage

Manual

Service invoice

White gold

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White Gold

Rolex

Folding Clasp

The Rolex Datejust ref. 1601 is one of our most iconic vintage watches. A well-proportioned 36 mm steel case, the fluted 14k white gold bezel and the famous Jubilee bracelet.

The Datejust was the first self-winding watch to show the date in a window on the dial that jumps instantly at midnight to ensure that the date is "right" at all times. With its timeless design, perfect time legibility, date window and self-winding movement, this model has remained one of the most popular Rolex watches since its launch in 1945.

This 1971 model features a superb blue "Pie-pan" dial that is particularly rare; the majority of production was done with silver dials.

Under the dial we find the caliber 1570, with stop seconds for precise adjustment, which has a power reserve of approximately 48 hours.

The watch is delivered as watch only.

Blue

Seconds

Date

Discover this Rolex Datejust 1601 with a rare blue dial available at our showroom in Geneva.

Datejust

Automatic

Stainless steel

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Steel

Piaget's catalog of the past is a true masterpiece of style. The models are not only eye-catching, they also feature textures that can be truly breathtaking when experienced in person. 

Piaget has made a name for itself in particular thanks to its quest for the extra-flat since the 1950s, with the 9P movement unveiled in Geneva in 1957, which was acclaimed for its thinness at just 2mm thick and its elegance, as well as for its performance and reliability.

Weighing 170g in white gold, this 34mm model features an **onyx** dial creating a superb contrast with the white gold case. The bezel is also set with **36** brilliant-cut diamonds.
Beneath the dial, the mechanical self-winding caliber 12P is equipped with a micro-rotor for added finesse, and has a power reserve of around 40 hours.

Reference 12336 identifies the model and C20 specifies the type of finish on the case and bracelet. The same as a similar model [we recently had](https://geneva.41watch.com/catalogue/piaget/heritage/1777-piaget-heritage-brutalist). 

What's more, given the complexity of the craftsmanship involved in creating these bracelets, reproducing these pieces today would entail substantial costs for manufacturers.

This watch comes with a 2024 Piaget service invoice (2-year warranty) and a Piaget travel case.

Black

Discover this rare 1975 Piaget model with onyx dial available at our showroom in Geneva.

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The Rolex Explorer reference 1655 was launched in 1971 and remained in production until 1985. It was the first Explorer II model, with an orange 24-hour hand.

It was designed to meet the needs of cave explorers, speleologists and people working in environments where the 24-hour hand was useful for distinguishing day from night.

During the course of its production, this model was fitted with various types of dial, which were classified according to different 'Mark' grades. Our model is fitted with a **Mark V** dial, distinguished by a wider, higher Rolex crown and the words “**T SWISS < 25 T**” on the lower edge of the dial in a large, without serif font. 

Commonly known as “**Freccione**” (“arrow” in Italian), it received its nickname from Italian collectors over the years. This is a very unusual and unique Rolex in style, with alternating luminescent markers, a bright orange 24-hour hand and white hands.

The watch comes with a box, the original Rolex warranty and an expertise certificate from 41Watch Geneva.

Discover this superb Rolex Explorer 1655 “Freccione” available at our showroom in Geneva.

Explorer II

Certificate of origin

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Patek Philippe

Pin buckle

This yellow-gold Patek Philippe is a special watch among the Manufacture's collections. This model from the '70s comes at a turbulent time for the watchmaking industry. The quartz crisis was reshuffling the deck, and some watchmakers decided to go against the grain and develop, thanks to their talented craftsmen, more complicated and finer mechanical movements and particularly daring designs.

The ref. 4385 featured here has a rectangular case inspired by the Cartier Tank model, but with the sides set with 42 diamonds in a braided pattern. This simple yet atypical design showcases Patek Philippe's expertise with this goldsmith's work on the case. The dial in onyx, a naturally minimalist stone, contrasts with the work on the case, and the black color contrasts with the yellow gold of the case and allows the dauphine hands to stand out for perfect time reading.

This model is equipped with the hand-wound mechanical caliber 16-250, which offers a power reserve of around 38 hours.

The watch is delivered with its original buckle and Patek Philippe archive extract.

Discover this rare Patek Philippe Tank Onyx 4385 Diamonds available at our showroom in Geneva.

Vintage

Extract of the archives

Leather

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Yellow Gold

Piaget's catalog of the past is a true masterpiece of style. The models are not only eye-catching, they also feature textures that can be truly breathtaking when experienced in person. 

Piaget has made a name for itself in particular thanks to its quest for the extra-flat since the 1950s, with the 9P movement unveiled in Geneva in **1957**, which was acclaimed for its thinness at just 2mm thick and its elegance, as well as for its performance and reliability.

The model reference is designated *C4** specifying the type of finish on the case and bracelet, with Piaget also telling us that 2047 pieces with this finish were produced between 1964 and 1993.

This model, dating from 1978 and delivered in New York, features a superb onyx dial that creates a striking contrast with the yellow gold. Completely covering the case and bracelet, the “Clou de Paris” decorative motif is made up of small pyramid-shaped reliefs.

Moreover, given the complexity of the craftsmanship involved in creating these bracelets, reproducing these pieces today would entail substantial costs for manufacturers.

This watch comes with an extract from the Piaget archives (on order).

Discover this rare 1978 Piaget model available at our showroom in Geneva.

Yellow gold

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The Datejust was the first self-winding watch to show the date in a window on the dial that jumps out instantly at midnight to ensure that the date is “right” at all times. With its timeless design, perfect time legibility, date window and self-winding movement, this model has remained one of the most popular Rolex watches since its launch in 1945.

The Lady-Datejust model was introduced in 1957. It features all the characteristics of the Datejust model in 36mm, while its 26mm-diameter case makes it particularly suitable for slim wrists.

This **1991** model features a rare dial paved with diamonds and sapphires, a particularly attractive combination. The crystal, with a cyclops lens at 3 o'clock for easy date reading, is made of virtually scratchproof sapphire, and the three-link President bracelet features a Crownclasp clasp.

Beneath the dial is caliber 2135, with stop seconds for precise time setting, and a power reserve of approximately 48 hours.

Discover this Rolex Lady Datejust 69179 with a rare diamond and sapphire-paved dial available at our showroom in Geneva.

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Introduced in 1956, it was the first wristwatch to display both the date and the day of the week in a window on the dial. Made exclusively from precious metals, it has always been synonymous with luxury, elegance and prestige.

With a diameter of 36mm, reference 18028 was produced between 1978 and 1989. This model, with its **smooth bezel**, is particularly rare. A wide variety of dial configurations were offered at the time, including some in semi-precious stone or wood, but all were now flat, unlike the domed dials present on the older reference 1803. Others were equipped with highly colored lacquered dials, the famous “**Stella**” dials. 

The name comes from a company called Stella, which supplied Rolex dialmakers with the special lacquer and gloss pigment used to make these dials. As these dials were produced over several decades, the colors and shades vary considerably. The example we have is bright red, creating a superb contrast with the yellow gold case.

Over the course of production, 4 types of dial have been produced, and the model we have here features a **4th** and last **generation** dial, recognizable by the chemin de fer minute track with Roman numerals signalling every five minutes.

The 2 most useful improvements for this reference were the addition of a sapphire crystal to guarantee greater water-resistance, and the quick date-setting function via the crown. This technical advance was made possible by the new 3055 caliber, replacing the 1555 caliber used in the previous generation.

As soon as this model was released, Rolex offered a choice of 25 different languages for the day display, English being the most common, but our model also features Italian.

This watch comes with its box, original warranty, card holder and manuals.

Discover our Rolex Day-Date 18028 Cadran Stella Rouge available at our showroom in Geneva.

Day Date

Original papers

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The Datejust was the first self-winding watch to show the date in a window on the dial that jumps out instantly at midnight to ensure that the date is “right” at all times. With its timeless design, perfect time legibility, date window and self-winding movement, this model has remained one of the most popular Rolex watches since its launch in 1945.

The Lady-Datejust model was introduced in 1957. It incorporates all the features of the Datejust model in a 36mm size, while its 26mm-diameter case makes it particularly well-suited to a slim wrist.

This 1978 model features a rare **Coral** dial, manufactured by Stern Frères in the early 1970s using a new ultrasonic cutting technique. With its woodgrain-like texture and bright orange hue, this stone dial offers depth and a unique contrast to the yellow gold case.

The hallmarks visible on the caseback represent an owl, and on the buckle, a weevil, a sign that this piece was imported into France for its original sale.

Under the dial is the 2135 caliber, with stop seconds for precise time setting, and a power reserve of approximately 48 hours.

The watch is delivered as watch only.

Orange

Discover this Rolex Lady Datejust 6917/8 with a rare coral dial available at our showroom in Geneva.

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Introduced in 1956, it was the first wristwatch to display both the date and the day of the week in apertures on the dial. Made exclusively from precious metals, it has always been synonymous with luxury, elegance and prestige.

With a diameter of 36mm, reference 18038 was produced between 1978 and 1989. A wide variety of dial configurations were offered at the time, including some in wood or semi-precious stone, as shown here with this superb **lapis lazuli** dial.

Natural stone dials, such as **Lapis lazuli**, **Onyx** or **Tiger eye**, began to be manufactured by Stern Frères in the early 1970s, thanks to the development of ultrasonic drilling techniques. Rolex, a loyal customer of Stern, was among the first to use these dials in its watches, notably in the Datejust model with four-digit references, and they were later mounted on Day-Dates with the introduction of five-digit references like the 18038 we have here.

The special feature of lapis lazuli is that it gives each watch a unique appearance due to the stone's natural variations, thanks in particular to inclusions of white calcite and golden pyrite.

The condition of a stone dial is an essential factor in its value, as they are relatively fragile and tend to crack over time. So a perfectly intact dial like this one will be much more sought-after and valued.

This watch is delivered as watch only.

Discover our Rolex Day-Date 18028 Lapis Lazuli dial available at our showroom in Geneva.

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Launched in 1956, the Day-Date was the first watch to simultaneously display the day and date through an opening in the dial. Rolex has never shied away from its association with influential personalities, including a number of presidents, which earned this model its nickname.

With a diameter of 36mm, reference 1803 was produced from the early 1960s to 1977. It was the first generation of Day-Date to be produced for more than 15 years. The main feature of this model is its domed “Pie-pan” dial and domed Plexiglas crystal. On this precise model, the dial features a graduated minute track and a particularly attractive grey/cream matte finish.

The Rolex caliber 1555 has a power reserve of around 42 hours and is not equipped with the crown-operated quick-date system, a feature that appears with the following reference 18038 and caliber 3055.

The “President” bracelet fitted to this watch was introduced when this model was launched in 1956. This model is also equipped with a folding clasp with invisible clasp, an option available at the time, but more expensive than the classic version with cap.

As soon as this model was launched, Rolex offered a choice of 25 different languages for the day display, English being the most commonly used worldwide.

Silver

Discover this superb Rolex Day-Date 1803/8 available at our showroom in Geneva.

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Audemars Piguet

Introduced in 1972, the first Royal Oak ref. 5402 was designed by one of our most prolific watchmakers, Gerald Genta. Inspired by a scuba diving helmet and designed in one night, this model had no precedent at the time: a 39 mm steel case that earned it the nickname “Jumbo”, and its impressive price tag of CHF 3,750 - more than ten times the price of a Rolex Submariner.

Parallel to the production of the iconic Royal Oak, a smaller version of this watch was launched around 1976/1977, ref. 4100. A few generations apart, ref. 14790 was produced from 1992 to 2006. 

This example, produced in 2001, features a “Mark 2” dial, in keeping with the era, recognizable by the “Petite Tapisserie” dial and “Audemars Piguet” typography with the A and P in capital letters. 

With its integrated case and bracelet, the watch appears larger on the wrist than its 36mm diameter would suggest. The combination of steel and gold makes this model a Royal Oak that blends sportiness and luxury with a unique aesthetic, typical of the 1980s/1990s.

This model is equipped with the 2225 automatic caliber, which has a power reserve of around 40 hours and a stop-second for precise adjustment.

The watch comes with an archive extract and a 2018 Audemars Piguet service invoice.

Grey

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 14790SA grey dial available at our showroom in Geneva.

Royal Oak

Gold & Steel

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Introduced in 1968, Patek Philippe's Ellipse owes its design to no accident. Indeed, it is based on the golden ratio, considered the “divine proportion” found in nature as well as in the greatest works of architecture and art.

Ref. 3589 made its debut in 1970, coinciding with the advent of larger, more prominent cases. This reference was available in a variety of materials and dial styles, but this configuration is arguably the one that stands out most from the rest thanks to the way the indexes and numerals on the dial are made, by being hollowed out, giving extra depth compared to the variants with applied or painted indexes more common at the time. 

The dials, crafted by specialist Singer for Patek Philippe, offer a simple yet striking contrast between the yellow gold indexes and hands and the blue dial with its sunray finish. 
The “Sigma σ” symbol on the dial at 6 o'clock was introduced in the 1970s by the Association pour la Promotion Industrielle de l'Or (APRIOR), and highlights prestigious manufactures that use precious materials for their watches and indicates that the dial and hands are in gold for this model.

This version of the Ellipse, much larger than the original model, features a 32.5 x 36mm yellow gold case with a polished elliptical bezel and a slightly wider case with a sunray finish.

Another singularity is that this Ellipse is powered by the 28-255 automatic caliber, the same movement that notably equips the Nautilus 3700, underscoring its durability and which was among the finest calibers of its time. 

The watch comes with an extract from the Patek Philippe archives (on order).

Discover this superb Patek Philippe Ellipse 3589 available at our showroom in Geneva.

Ellipse

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With a diameter of 36mm, reference 18239 was produced between 1989 and 2000. A wide variety of dial configurations were offered at the time, including some in semi-precious stone or wood, but all were now flat, unlike the domed dials present on the earlier reference 1803. 

Our model features a silver dial with no luminescent material (“no lume”, which seems to indicate that this watch was intended for the Japanese market) and “SWISS MADE” lettering at 6 o'clock, as opposed to the “T SWISS MADE T” reserved for dials equipped with tritium luminescent material. To match the dial perfectly, the hands also feature no luminescent material.

The most useful improvement for this reference was the addition of a double function for quick date and day setting by means of the crown. This technical advance was made possible by the new caliber 3155, replacing the 3055 used in the previous generation.

As soon as this model was released, Rolex offered a choice of 25 different languages for the day display, English being the most commonly used throughout Europe.

This watch is delivered watch only.

Discover our Rolex Day-Date 18239 White Gold Diamond Dial available at our showroom in Geneva.

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Launched in 1956, the Day-Date was the first watch to simultaneously display the day and date through an opening in the dial. Rolex has never shied away from its association with influential personalities, including a number of presidents, which earned this model its nickname.

With a diameter of 36mm, reference 18039 was produced between **1977 and 1989**. A wide variety of dial configurations were offered at the time, but all were now flat, unlike the domed dials present on the earlier reference 1803. 

The most useful improvement for this reference was the addition of a quick date-setting function via the crown, and the addition of a sapphire crystal to guarantee greater resistance and water-resistance. This technical advance was made possible by the new caliber 3055, replacing the 1555 used in the previous generation.

Our model features a rare blue dial with railway track minute track around the circumference, contrasting perfectly with the white gold of the case and bracelet.

As soon as this model was released, Rolex offered a choice of 25 different languages for the day display, English of course being the most commonly used worldwide.

This watch is delivered as watch only.

Discover our Rolex Day-Date 18239 Or Blanc Cadran Bleu Original 1982 available at our showroom in Geneva.

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The Daytona model is one of the most iconic Rolex model. Introduced in 1988, this reference is important being the first equipped with an automatic caliber based on the famous Zenith El Primero one. Its diameter of 40mm and its watertightness increased to 100m was a revolution at that time.

Chronograph

Rolex Daytona Zenith 16520 available in our showroom in Geneva.

Daytona

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The Nautilus is certainly the most well-known model from Patek Philippe. Designed by Gérald Genta who has, among otherss, designed the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, the Nautilus was introduced in 1976, being the first luxury steel wristwatch of the manufacturer. 

Available in four different sizes, this one the "Boy" size (2nd size) and features rare diamonds blue dial and bezel. The perfect Nautilus for a collector woman.

Vintage Watches

Vintage Watches