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BORN IN 1986? SO WAS THIS VINTAGE ROLEX GMT MASTER II - REF.16760

Perfect 'birth year' complete package!  This is the classic vintage stainless steel Rolex GMT Master II ref.16760, circa 1986 so called 'fat lady' or 'Sophia Loren'..  This model was made for only five years from 1983-88 and had a 1mm thicker case (same as the Submariner) than the regular GMT's.  This was dropped in 1988 and they adopted the thinner case again.  This watch was purchased from the original owner and has the original 'punched' papers from Rolex S.A.  Also the watch is complete with the original 'jubilee' type bracelet in good condition and comes with the black nylon NATO type strap as per the photo above.

Great piece that won't be here too long... Get in touch for more info!

For more information: 416-434-0499 or kbwatches@me.com Best, Greg

VINTAGE STAINLESS STEEL OMEGA SPEEDMASTER PROFFESIONAL, CIRCA 1969. ST145.022

Amazing package!!  Vintage stainless steel Omega Speedmaster Professional Chronograph (pre- man-on-the-moon) ref. ST145.022, cal.861 wristwatch, circa 1969.  This watch has the original warranty and purchase card from Birks in Toronto, Canada and is dated 1971.  The watch has just been serviced and is working perfectly.  Nice original piece from the original owner..  Complete package with papers and original bracelet. Get in touch promptly for details as these do not last long, especially with the original papers!!

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 Best, Greg

BORN IN 1981? SO WAS THIS VINTAGE ROLEX DATE JUST REF.16014

Birth year Rolex watches are an excellent idea!  Not only are vintage Rolex watches reliable, easy to restore and classic looking but they are also engraved with serial numbers that can be dated, making them an excellent 'birth-year' watch!  This example is the classic stainless steel Rolex DateJust Oyster Perpetual ref.16014 with an incredible original 'engine-turned' stainless steel bezel, circa 1981.  This watch looks great on a nylon NATO band as photographed but also includes the original 'jubilee' type Rolex bracelet.

Unfortunately this one has already found a happy home but please get in touch anytime if you are looking for a vintage piece from your birth year!  

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 Best, Greg

TORONTO SILVER BUYERS

I am now buying all gold or silver coins, regardless of age or condition.  Get in touch anytime for further information ....

For more information: 416-434-0499 or kbwatches@me.com Best, Greg

VINTAGE ROLEX SUBMARINER REF.5513, CIRCA 1968

Very nice and clean stainless steel vintage Rolex Submariner ref.5513, circa 1968.  This watch has the original 'matte' black dial in excellent condition.  The case is sharp and the its got the original 'numbers matching' case back.  Complete on a black NATO type strap.  Real classic!  Get in touch for details...
For more information: 416-434-0499 or kbwatches@me.com Best, Greg

FINE AND RARE VINTAGE ROLEX EXPLORER REF.6298, CIRCA 1953

Another great find!  Vintage Rolex Explorer very rare ref.6298, circa 1953 with the original black 'gilt' dial that is in exceptional original condition.  This watch has the classic cal. A296 'big bubble' movement and is engraved with the original owners details on the back.  Classic!  Get in touch for details.

For more information: 416-434-0499 or kbwatches@me.com Best, Greg

ROLEX DAYTONA COSMOGRAPH 18K REF.16528, CIRCA 1997

Absolutely amazing!!  18k yellow gold vintage Rolex DAYTONA Cosmograph, ref.16528, circa 1997.  This watch has a very unusual white dial with diamond markers that are factory original by Rolex. Get in touch for details...

 For more information: 416-434-0499 or kbwatches@me.com Best, Greg

RARE ROLEX GMT MASTER REF.1675 TIFFANY & CO., CIRCA 1977

Beautiful watch with a very rare dial.  Vintage stainless steel Rolex GMT Master ref.1675, circa 1977 that was retailed by Tiffany & Co.  The watch is signed on the dial and is in excellent original condition.  Please get in touch for details..  

For more information: 416-434-0499 or kbwatches@me.com Best, Greg

VERY RARE ROLEX EXPLORER REF.6298, CIRCA 1953

A fine and very early example of the Rolex Explorer ref.6298, circa 1953.  This watch has the incredible black raised textured dial with raised gold markers and the rare large 'bubble back' automatic movement cal. A296.  This example also has very early unusual hands.  The hands and dial are original Rolex and have been restored.  Rare find that won't be here long, get in touch for more details.

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 Best,
 Greg

VINTAGE ROLEX COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA REF.6263

Just in to HQ!! Vintage Rolex Cosmograph DAYTONA ref.6263. This watch is in amazing original condition and is complete with the original Oyster bracelet. Please get in touch for details.

VINTAGE ROLEX DATEJUST REF.1601 CIRCA 1969

The is one of the nicest dials I have come across on a vintage two tone DateJust.  The watch is the classic reference 1601 and was produced in 1969.  The watch sports an amazing light brown dial with white print and gold hands and stick markers.  The dial is in pristine condition.  The bezel and crown are 18k yellow gold.  Great looking piece that won't last long!  Get in touch for more info.

For more information: 416-434-0499 or kbwatches@me.com

 Best, Greg

NOW BUYING BREITLING WATCHES IN TORONTO!

Looking for all second hand Breitling watches, even if they are not working!  Get in touch anytime for quotes or to make an appointment.

For more information: 416-434-0499 or kbwatches@me.com Best, Greg

SPRING IS AROUND THE CORNER AND SO IS THE NEXT VINTAGE ROLEX POP-UP!!

I will be hosting the next vintage Rolex Pop-Up-Shop in early Spring..  Keep posted for details.  

For more information: 416-434-0499 or kbwatches@me.com Best, Greg

VINTAGE OMEGA SPEEDMASTER MAN-ON-THE-MOON CIRCA 1994, ST.145.0022

Another vintage Omega  Speedmaster Professional 'man-on-the-moon', circa 1994 model ST 145.0022.  This is a 'super clean' example complete with the original bracelet and NATO strap.  These watches are pure classics..  Get in touch for details.

For more information: 416-434-0499 or kbwatches@me.com

 Best, Greg

VINTAGE ROLEX SEA-DWELLER REF.1665, CIRCA

The classic vintage Rolex Sea-Dweller, Submariner 2000, ref.1665, circa early 1970's.  This watch is in   excellent original condition... More details soon..

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DO YOU GET 'FAIR MARKET' PRICES WHEN SELLING WITH AN ONLINE AUCTION SERVICE?

Over the years I have had many clients come in with their items, wanting to sell their old watches or jewels and always wondering how they could get the best price for them.  It is somewhat confusing for them, especially with all the TV and radio ads for gold buyers recently especially since the price has climbed substantially.  The options, in my opinion are simple.  It's all about 'time'.  That is the most important factor in the equation.  If you have an item that you 'have' to sell right away you will end up selling for the lowest price.  It may be the highest offer you have had between dealers but it will be much lower than what you could get if you had more 'time' to sell.  I often suggest internet auctions such as 'eBay' to clients that come in with either signed pieces of jewellery or timepieces.  Just recently we had an amazing result on eBay for one of my clients.  The auction was for a very nice 14k gold Waltham pocket watch.  The market for pocket watches is slow and therefore dealers are very hesitant to offer anything more than roughly 80% of it's gold value (after deductions for the movement etc.).  In this case it would have been approximately $600-. When my client came in I suggested 'eBay'.  We agreed on a starting price of $999- and  I listed the watch.  The auction ended and the watch ended up selling for over $2,000- with tons of interest.  This is one of those instances where a little 'time' =  a lot of 'money', literally!

Internet auctions have proved to be a reliable and effective way of selling certain items, as long as they are listed for sale by a dealer who has a good track record with eBay and where the bidders are confident in the description by the seller.  Very important!

Get in touch with me and make an appointment to bring your old unwanted jewels or watches and lets have some fun on eBay!


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 Best, Greg

VINTAGE OMEGA WATCH BUYER IN TORONTO

Please get in touch with me if you have a vintage, used or even broken second hand Omega watch that you would like to sell.  I have been buying watches for over 20 years and fourth generation in the business.  I am passionate about vintage watches and will pay the highest price in the city!  

For more information: 416-434-0499 or kbwatches@me.com

Best, Greg

VINATGE TUDOR WATCH BUYERS IN TORONTO

I will pay more for your old, broken or just second hand vintage Tudor watches..  Been at it for many years, so come down to the 'expert' and lets have some fun!  Get in touch anytime.

For more information: 416-434-0499 or kbwatches@me.com

Best, Greg

VINTAGE ROLEX WATCH BUYERS IN TORONTO

Keep in mind, I am always looking to buy, sell or trade you second hand, used or vintage Rolex watches..  Been at it for many years and will pay the highest price!  Get in touch anytime.

For more information: 416-434-0499 or kbwatches@me.com

Best, Greg

TORONTO GOLD BUYERS

Keep in mind..  Even though I specialize in vintage Rolex wristwatches, I also buy your scrap gold, coins, gems & estate jewellery.  We have been in the business for four generations!  Get in touch anytime.

For more information: 416-434-0499 or kbwatches@me.com

 Best, Greg

EXQUISITE ART DECO DIAMOND BRACELET, CIRCA 1940

Something for the ladies !!  Exquisite vintage Art Deco 18k white gold diamond line bracelet, circa 1940.  Set with fine quality (F/G-VS-Si) round Swiss cut diamonds, totalling approximately 6.00 carats.  The workmanship is absolutely amazing, they don't make 'em like they used to! Get in touch for details.

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 Best, Greg

VINTAGE OMEGA SPEEDMASTER CHRONO DAY DATE CAL.1045 REF.176.0015

Great find.. Just in to HQ!  This is the vintage Omega Speedmaster Chronograph Day Date in stainless steel, model 176.0015 with the Lemania based cal.1045 automatic movement, circa 1975.  Tonneau shaped case with the classic 'bar' type stainless steel bracelet.  Case diameter without the crown is 39mm.  The watch is complete with the original box and is in very good shape! Get in touch for details.

For more information: 416-434-0499 or kbwatches@me.com

 Best, Greg

VINTAGE OMEGA SPEEDMASTER CHRONOGRAPH REF.145012-67

Just in to HQ!  This is a fine example of the now 'iconic' vintage Omega Speedmaster Chronograph ref.145012-67, circa 1967.  This watch became the well known first watch worn on the moon in 1969. This example and reference number was produced in very limited numbers and was retailed for  about one year between 1967/68. In 1969 they started engraving the case backs 'flight qualified by NASA for all manned space missions' and a few other small changes were made.  This example is the transition between the earlier cal.321 movement and the newer cal.861. This was the actual case reference number and configuration that NASA used on the moon. This example has the beautiful 'stepped' dial with silver raised Omega logo. It comes complete with the original bracelet and is in good working condition.

If you are looking to buy an 'iconic' vintage chronograph then this is for you. Get in touch for details as this will not last long and is priced correctly at fair market.

For more information: 416-434-0499 or kbwatches@me.com

Best,Greg

VINTAGE ROLEX EXPLORER II REF. 16570, A RISING STAR!

Customers often ask the question:  In your opinion what is a modern or recent Rolex production watch that will become collectible or iconic in the future?  It's difficult to answer because it is hard to predict fashion trends, which I believe play a large role in what is hot in the watch world.  For many years now the trend has been large steel sports models and it seems to be sticking around longer than I thought.  Not so long ago the Rolex Prince & Bubble Backs were the watches to have and collect, now when I put a bubble back on my wrist it looks like it was made for a small child.  It is very small and therefore very difficult to trade or sell; the values have declined substantially.

With that said, I feel the black dial Rolex Explorer II ref. 16570 is a rising star.  The size is great (not to big or small), the dial is so much better in black than in white.  The later models (after 1996) where the Luminova showed a really green colour, especially against the white dial are not very attractive and against the black dial they look fine.  The second time zone and fixed 24 hr bezel set it apart from the subs or GMT's.  The red hand is also very nice, especially now that the more moderns ones have moved back to the orange colour.  In my opinion, these are all the ingredients for a 'classic' in the future.  The prices are really at the bottom for these now and there are still many examples such as this one that are available with their original documents etc.

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 Best, Greg

BORN IN 1952? SO WAS THIS VINTAGE ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL PRECISION REF. 6098

An extremely fine and rare vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Precision 'pre-Explorer' ref. 6098, circa 1952.  This watch has a beautiful white dial with raised silvered markers and numerals, smooth bezel and rare 'Super Oyster' crown.  The movement is the classic Rolex cal. A296 automatic type.  This watch is the same model and reference number that Sherpa Tenzig Norgay & Sir Edmund Hillary climbed Mount Everest with.  An incredible watch to add to any collection!  Get in touch for details.

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 Best, Greg

VINTAGE ROLEX EXPLORER 'SUPER PRECISION' CIRCA 1956

Born in 1956?  So was this beautiful watch, with an exceptional dial!  Vintage gold-top Rolex Oyster-Perpetual 'Explorer' Super Precision, circa 1956.  This watch is the a great looking 'dress Explorer' with it's gold coloured case and slightly smaller case than the larger 'sports' models of the period.  The dial is exceptional, with raised gold numerals and 'pyramid' design textured dial.  I particularly like the metallic blue center sweep second hand.  These 3,6,9 Explorer dials are extremely hard to find, especially very early examples such as this.  Get in touch for details.

For more information: 416-434-0499 or kbwatches@me.com

 Best, Greg

ESTATE JEWELLERY AND VINTAGE WATCH BUYER IN TORONTO

Remember..  I am always looking to buy or trade your vintage or second hand watches as well as: coins, scrap gold, used or broken jewellery, diamonds, gem stones, sterling silver, antiques etc.  I have been in the business for 20 years and will pay the highest price, guaranteed !!  So call or email to set up an appointment and lets have some fun!

Van Rijk, Maurice Ltd., Toronto Jewellery Buyers, Vintage Watch Buyers Toronto Gold Buyers
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PATEK PHILIPPE FOR THE DESK.

It's all about the accessories!  Classic Patek Philippe leather desk note pad.  Probably one of my favourite gifts from a watch company..  It's just so classy.....

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 Best, Greg

ART DECO 14K WALTHAM POCKET WATCH, JUST IN TO HQ!

A beautiful pair of 14k yellow, white and pink gold Art Deco pocket watches.  These watches are made by Waltham and are both full hunters cases that are beautifully engraved with a hunting scenes.  The pair are a matching ladies & mens.  Both are in pristine original condition.  Get in touch for more photos or details.

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 Best, Greg

FROM THE ARCHIVES: VINTAGE 18K GOLD OMEGA SPEEDMASTER APOLLO XI, CIRCA 1969

From the archives:  A few years back I purchased this extremely fine and rare 18k yellow gold Omega Speedmaster Apollo XI, circa 1969.  This is one of those pieces that I never stop thinking about.  Probably one of the most beautiful gold chronographs from Omega and possibly from the 'space age' era.

Description:

Produced in 1969 in limited numbers (1014 total) to commemorate the first manned landing on the moon, complete with 18k yellow gold Omega bracelet.  The first 39 watches were given to the astronauts with the exception of number 1 which was reserved for President Richard Nixon.  Each watch was engraved with the name of the recipient astronaut on the back.  The remaining 975 watches were engraved on the back "OMEGA SPEEDMASTER - APOLLO XI 1969 - THE FIRST WATCH WORN ON THE MOON".  This example is actually number 601 and came to me from the original owner in mint condition!!

Quite possibly the 'ultimate' Space Race chronograph!

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VINTAGE HEUER CALCULATOR CAL.12 CIRCA 1970'S

In the early 1970's Heuer was pushing the envelope with regards to 'tool type' or 'space race' inspired wristwatches.  They were also working closely with the top players in the Automotive industry and became 'iconic' wristwatches of the era.  This is the rare 'Calculator' cal. 12 Automatic Chronograph from Heuer.  This watch is fitted with the cal.12 Automatic left-hand-wind mechanical movement that has a date and chronograph functions.  This has the ref#110633 and a large 45mm stainless steel case.

Great find... Super Rare!!  Get in touch for details.

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 Best,

 Greg

WINTER WONDERLAND..

I love 'snow' days!  Took a long weekend and been working from home while we watched the snow pile up outside.  Today the sun came out and it's one of those 'perfect' Winter days...  Taking advantage :-)

Have a great weekend !

Greg