It wouldn't be Tuesday without some new additions to the HODINKEE Shop! As always, we've gone ahead and sourced some absolutely killer watches for you – and this includes a handful of watches that are coming from you, private owners! Today we are proud to offer another beautifully aged, 321-powered Omega Speedmaster, a wonderful early Universal Geneve Compax with telemetry dial, a stainless-steel triple calendar from Jaeger-LeCoultre, and our personal favorite, a 1960s Rolex Datejust with gilt, glossy dial and a case of white gold! Didn't know they existed? Well now you do, and you can find it in the HODINKEE Shop.
1940s Jaeger-LeCoultre Triple Calendar In Stainless Steel
When one thinks of the 1940s, we think of two things – the triple calendar complication, and the tear-drop lug shape. Seldom do we find a watch that combines both traits so elegantly, with a true in-house haute horlogerie caliber, in a stainless-steel case! This Jaeger-LeCoultre Triple Calendar is a masterpiece of mid-20th-century design, combining true watchmaking craft and flawless design. A similar watch, though with moon phase, was in fact the personal choice of no less than Pablo Picasso. This Jaeger-LeCoultre is simply flawless, and offers amazing value in the way only a vintage watch can. Find it here.
1967 Omega Speemdaster Professional
What is there to say about a 321-powered Speedmaster that hasn't already been said? This one is a clean, honest watch, even retaining the original Omega-signed crystal that dates to 1967. It's one of the later 321-powered Speedys, and while these have jumped in value over the past few years, it's still best to get one now while you still can. Find the 321 Speedmaster here.
1960s Rolex Datejust With Gilt Dial In White Gold (!!!)
Earlier this week, Ben talked about taste in reference to Phillips steel chronographs sale – and this is something we ourselves try to instill in our products and stories. This watch is not well known, nor will it be understood by many, but those who do get it will be a part of a small club that looks for what no one else has – in fact what no one else even knows exists. This is a Datejust, reference 1601, but it features a stunning glossy black gilt dial and special hour markers and hands. If you look at the case side, you'll see the lugs feature no holes, and the case gives off a matte grey look in bright light. Why? Because this Datejust is in white gold. Considered the true connoisseurs' choice, a white-gold Datejust is one of the rarest, most understated, and chicest watches any man or woman can own. Add in the special hands and gilt dial, and you have a watch that few will recognize as anything special, but the weight of the watch on solid-white-gold bracelet will remind you that you indeed have one of the rarest Rolexes ever made on your wrist. This is nothing short of a Geneva auction level watch, and we are happy to offer ours in mint condition with a white gold bracelet. Find it here.
1940s Universal Geneve Compax With Telemetry Scale
While many spend their time looking of Ninas, or evil-Ninas, and spend the price of a Daytona on them, we at HODINKEE have always believe that the beauty of Universal Geneve lay within the earlier chronographs – dating to the days before the use of a Valjoux 72, with their own calibers and designs, not borrowed from anyone else. This 1940s example is a beautiful example of a U.S.-bound Compax, featuring radium hands and an uncommon dial with telemeter scale. Find it here.
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