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Universal “The steel Compax Evil Nina”. Status: on hold

10/08/2018 by corradomattarelli

Very attractive steel Universal Evil Nina ref. 885103/01. Certainly one of the best chronographs ever made by Universal Genève. Powering this watch is the legendary Valjoux 72 movement. The curved lugs feel very period and make the 36mm case wear a little larger than expected. The back case is worn so the serial number is partially readable. The beautiful deep black dial creates a beautiful contrast with the white registers. This specimen definitely offers a great combination of style and […]

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Rolex “The Molotov Ovettone ref. 4362 retailed by Serpico y Laino”. Status: on hold

30/07/2018 by corradomattarelli

Exceedingly rare Rolex ref. 4362 , manufactured in the 1940’s. This spectacular Ovettone is the one published in John Goldberger’s book “100 Superlative Rolex Watches”. The dial is enhanced by a charming patina and features wonderful tritium numerals and the retailer name Serpico y Laino. Also the Mercedes hands are the very original ones. The timeless elegance of this extraordinary piece combined with its charm and rarity, make it a trophy for any discerning collector. Case n. : 315xxx Cal.: […]

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Patek Philippe “The White gold Padellone ref. 3448”. Status: on hold

07/05/2018 by corradomattarelli

Exceptionally rare white gold Patek Philippe “Padellone” ref. 3448, manufactured in 1981. Introduced in 1962, Reference 3448 was the first self-winding perpetual calendar wristwatch made by any brand. It was powered with the new in-house calibre, the 27-460Q, one of the most sophisticated automatic movements ever made. A total of 586 examples were made, the majority cased in yellow gold. The present White gold specimen represents an extraordinary example both for its exceptional rarity and the wonderful overall condition. Complete […]

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Rolex “The steel Black Pre-Daytona ref. 6238”. Status: on hold

30/03/2018 by corradomattarelli

Superlative example of Rolex Pre-Daytona ref. 6238, manufactured in 1964. Amazing matte black dial featuring silver graphics. The luminous has acquired a charming warm ivory tone. The black 6238 definitely represents one of the best examples of a subtle and understated elegance. Reference 6238 is known as the “Pre-Daytona”, as it is the last chronograph model made before the first Daytona ref. 6239. It features a smooth bezel with a tachometer scale on the edge of the dial and […]

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Patek Philippe “The pink gold Tasti Tondi ref. 1463”. Status: on hold

23/03/2018 by corradomattarelli

Breathtaking example of 18k pink gold Patek Philippe ref. 1463, manufactured in 1951. The present pink gold “Tasti Tondi” stands out for the extraordinary condition both of the case and the dial. Its spectacular dial is featuring an outer tachymeter scale, a railway track and applied Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 o’clock position. Accompanied by the Patek Extract from the Archives confirming the production in 1951 and the subsequent sale in 1952. Launched in 1940 reference 1463 was in production […]

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Patek Philippe “The Platinum 3970E First Series”. Status: sold

04/04/2016 by corradomattarelli

Breathtaking example of Patek Philippe ref 3970E first series in Platinum. Sold by Gobbi Milano in 1992. First series dial opaline White. Absolutely in mint conditions it comes with its box and original papers. Movement n: 876xxx Status: sold

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