By Charlie Dunne Patek Philippe Pink "Dorè" Dial Reference 3941J Unpolished & Extract This Patek Philippe reference 3941 in yellow gold is a rare and uncommon model from the early period of the amazing reference 3940. Whereas the earliest examples of the Patek Philippe reference 3940 only had a solid case back, Patek Philippe introduced the reference 3941 as the exhibition case back only model. This example for sale dates to 1989. Starting in the early 1990s, Patek Philippe made the 3940 models with both exhibition and solid case backs except for the platinum model, which only had a solid ..read more

By Charlie Dunne There are truly special vintage watches out there - many of which do not cost you an arm and a leg! You can find great value in watches well below $10,000. However, in this article I would like to cover some of my favorite vintage watches that fall in a nice price bracket. The following list contains five vintage watches that I believe are among the best options to consider between $10,000 - $20,000. Each of these models can be enjoyed for a lifetime and will always remain a classic choice in my view. 1) Rolex Submariner Matte Dial Reference 5512 & 5513 The Rolex Submarin ..read more

By Charlie Dunne We are thrilled to share this outstanding 1940s Universal Genève catalog featuring several complicated timepieces. It was printed in the United States in association with UG’s distributor Henri Stern Watch Agency. The catalog features some amazing models, such as the Compax, Pocket-Watch Compax, Calendar model, Aviator’s Compax (also nicknamed the Universalone), Aero-Compax, Medico-Compax, Uni-Compax, Tri-Compax, and legendary Film Compax. We have included a variety of 1930s-1950s complicated Universal Genève wristwatches that Wind Vintage has sold over the past few years, whi ..read more

By Charlie Dunne Rolex Cartier Oyster Perpetual Reference 1005 in 14K Yellow Gold This Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 1005 is an incredibly cool example with the very rare, double-signed dial from Cartier New York. The case is 14K yellow gold and it is paired on a period correct 14K gold oval link Rolex bracelet. The watch has a 3.81M serial dating to circa 1974. For those who love Rolex and Cartier, this is a tremendous opportunity to own an elegant timepiece. We do not know the service history, but it is running well. It does not come with box and papers. Learn more Rolex Daytona Referenc ..read more

By Charlie Dunne Patek Philippe Reference 3940R w/ Certificate of Origin, Pin Pusher & Exhibition Caseback Unpolished The Patek Philippe reference 3940 perpetual calendar is one of the most elegant complicated timepieces one can find from any manufacturer. This particular example is in rose gold. It features an exhibition case back showing the self-winding calibre 240Q.The case is 36mm and in super nice condition, we believe it is unpolished. It features a 2nd series dial. It dates to circa 1993. The watch comes with a pin pusher, exhibition and solid caseback. It also comes with certific ..read more

Photos by Jared Kocka A while back, we had the opportunity of meeting with Seth Curry in New York City and showing him some vintage watches. Seth is a passionate watch collector and we had a great time showing him a few pieces we had available for sale. Jared Kocka, a legendary photographer, snapped the meeting and we all had a blast! Young Charlie Wind enjoyed meeting Seth and we have all been cheering him on ever since the meeting. Seth wore a variety of vintage watches from Wind Vintage including a tropical Rolex Double Red Sea-Dweller reference 1665 “thin case”, a Breitling Navitimer refe ..read more

By Owen Lawton Nearly halfway between London and Oxford, nestled on the bank of the River Thames lies Henley-On-Thames, a quintessentially British town. It’s a somewhat odd venue for some of the most intense rowing racing in the world. It draws juniors, amateurs and olympians alike, all daring to dream of winning a converted red box. Celebrating its 185th anniversary, the weather certainly didn’t hold back. In a particularly damp and dreary affair, athletes that made it to the weekend had to contend with higher stream conditions that followed the week’s rainfall. After all, Henley Royal Regatt ..read more

By Charlie Dunne In the world of watch books, I prefer those that focus on a single model. Titles such as MoonWatch Only, Eric Tortella’s Blue Book Volume 3 (dedicated to the Patek Philippe reference 1518), and Fred Mandelbaum’s Premier Story: Breitling Premier, Duograph and Datora come to mind. The Polerouter book is a labor of love to a model that many watch collectors are passionate about, or at minimum are familiar with. The book is highly illustrative, which is important, but it has great balance with information and primary source material. It features a wide range of Polerouter bracele ..read more

By Charlie Dunne Rolex Submariner Reference 16808 in 18K Yellow Gold w/ Blue/Teal Dial Full Set The Rolex Submariner is certainly one of the most iconic timepieces and for great reason. The Submariner was introduced in 1954 and to this day it remains a staple in the Rolex line. This particular example is the reference 16808. It features an 8.69M serial dating to circa 1985. The blue dial has developed a teal discoloration which is very unique and attractive. The insert and dial have a Bahamian blue vibe! The 18K yellow gold case has been lightly polished in the past, but is nice. For those lo ..read more

By Charlie Dunne Heuer Autavia Reference 3646 “First Execution” Unpolished One of the most attractive Autavias is the First Execution Autavia reference 364 which features “Big Subs” (or “Big Eyes”) from the early 60s. These early Autavias are considered “Holy Grail” pieces amongst the Heuer collecting community. The dial has a very beautiful patina throughout the hour markers with slight fading on the exterior of the 12 and 6 numerals. Often, these early Autavias get damaged within the white registers, however, this example has remained very clean. The two-register 3646 features a more symmet ..read more