Currently Acquiring
What I'm
Buying.
While I've handled a wide range of watches over the years, today I'm focused on acquiring truly exceptional pieces — rare references, historically significant provenance, or standout examples in original condition. If you believe your watch fits that profile, I'd be glad to take a look.
01
Vintage Steel
Sports Rolex
Daytona · GMT-Master · Submariner · Explorer · Explorer II · Milgauss
The steel sports references from the 1950s through the 1970s represent the highest concentration of original condition pieces still in private hands. Unpolished cases, untouched dials, original bracelets — these are the details that move the number. Tropical dials and gilt chapter rings are of particular interest.
REFERENCES I’M ACTIVELY SEEKING
Daytona:
Ref. 6239, Ref. 6240, Ref. 6241, Ref. 6262, Ref. 6263, Ref. 6264 Ref. 6265
GMT Master:
Ref. 6542, Ref. 1675, Ref. 16750
Submariner:
Ref. 6204, Ref. 6205, Ref. 6200, Ref. 6536, Ref. 6538, Ref. 5508, Ref. 5512, Ref. 5513, Ref. 1680
Explorer:
Ref. 6150, Ref. 6350, Ref. 6610, Ref. 1016
Explorer II:
Ref. 1655
Milgauss:
Ref. 6543, Ref. 6541, Ref, 1019
02
Gold Sports
& Dress Rolex
GMT-Master · Submariner · Day-Date · Datejust
Gold sports Rolex occupy a specific intersection of rarity and wearability that the market continues to underappreciate. The yellow gold Submariner and GMT references are among the most compelling pieces in the entire Rolex catalog — produced in small numbers, rarely preserved well. Stone dials, lacquer “Stella” dials, and original bracelets in unworn condition are the benchmark.
REFERENCES I’M ACTIVELY SEEKING
Submariner
Ref. 1680/8, Ref. 16808
GMT Master:
Ref. 6542/8, Ref. 1675/8 Ref. 16758
Day-Date:
Ref. 6510, Ref. 6511, Ref, 6611, Ref. 1803, Ref. 1802, Ref. 1803, Ref. 1806, Ref. 1811, Ref. 18038, Ref. 18238
Datejust:
Ref. 1601/8, Ref. 16018
03
Vietnam &
Military Service
Rolex · Tudor · Omega · Tornek-Rayville
This is the category I care about most deeply right now. Watches worn in Vietnam by Special Forces, MACV-SOG, Navy SEALs, and Force Recon are primary sources — objects that were present. The generation that wore them is passing. When a piece surfaces with verified service history, it is one of the most significant objects in private watch collecting. The story gets documented before anything else.
REFERENCES I’M ACTIVELY SEEKING
Rolex:
Ref. 5512, Ref. 5513, Ref. 1680, Ref. 1675, Ref. 1016
Omega:
Ref. 2913, Ref. 14755, Ref. 165.014, Ref. 165.024, Ref. 166.024
Tudor:
Ref. 7924, Ref. 7928, Ref. 7016, Ref. 9410
Tornek-Rayville:
Ref. TR-900
04
Patek
Philippe
All references considered
All Patek Philippe. Every reference, every complication, every metal. Tiffany & Co. stamped dials are of particular interest — the double signature represents a specific and irreplaceable chapter in the history of both houses. Grand complications, perpetual calendars, and minute repeaters in any condition worth evaluating. If you have Patek, reach out.
Have Something That Fits?
Tell me what you have. I start off by telling you what it's worth, whether I'm the right buyer, and what the best path forward looks like. No pressure. No timeline except yours.