Rolex Small Crown Submariner Reference 6536/1 . The Rolex “Small Crown” Submariner reference 6536/1 is a classic reference. The dial on this example has an extremely cool look with intense color.We’re thrilled to offer a very attractive time-only Jaeger-LeCoultre from the early 1950s. The dial features very attractive dauphine markers similar to those seen on the Patek Philippe 2526. The watch is powered by the manual-wind Calibre P469/A. The case is unpolished and is very large for the era. It measures 37mm in diameter and 45mm lug ...This Rolex Oyster reference 6082 is an awesome vintage watch which I am very excited to offer. The watch is a manual wind movement. The case measures 34.5mm in diameter (41mm lug-to-lug) and is unpolished. The crystal appears to be original to the watch. The watch dates to circa 1960.Santa Clara. 1-Day 3-Day 5-Day. Wind Speed. Fri 29 Mar Sat 30 Mar Sun 31 Mar Mon 1 Apr Tue 2 Apr Wed 3 Apr Thu 4 Apr. 36mph 24mph 12mph. Graph Plots Open in Graphs. …On January 12, 2022, Eric Wind appeared on John P Watches to highlight Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar wristwatches, specifically the reference 3940 and 3941. The models featured are a first series reference 3940J, a reference 3941J with a second series dial, a 3940G. Within the video, the two proThe Polerouter is an iconic watch designed by Gérald Genta and remains one of the great affordable vintage watches. This Universal Genève Polerouter Date is a super cool reference 204610. The dial has developed a tropical brown. We believe the case is unpolished. It was made by Huguenin Frères. The case measures 34mm in diameter (42mm lug-to ...Vulcain Cricket with Non-Luminous Dial Unpolished. charlie dunne November 8, 2023. Subscribe to our NewsletterNov 10, 2023 · Universal Genève is widely recognized for its impact on complicated wristwatches during the 20th century. The UG Uni-Compax “Big Eye” Reference 884100/01 is synonymous with the asymmetrical subdial configurations in chronographs. Published on December 2, 2018. By Paige Reddinger. Courtesy of Breitling and Omega. Eric Wind, a former senior watch specialist at Christie’s who now runs Wind Vintage —a retail site selling ... Rolex "Concorde" GMT-Master 1675 in 18k Gold. The Rolex GMT-Master was originally designed for Pan Am pilots in the 1950s and continues to be a flagship model for Rolex to this day. Vintage wind up chick - wind up toy - jumping chick - wind up chicken - vintage Easter (711) $ 13.00. FREE shipping Add to Favorites Wind Up puppy with wagging tail (1.2k) $ 45.00. FREE shipping Add to Favorites Tin Litho Wind Up “Dancing Doll” Vintage German Hand Painted Composition Doll Face - Great Condition Works Spins Moves Metal ...This Rolex GMT-Master Reference 6542 in 18K yellow gold is a very cool and uncommon model. The watch dates to circa 1959 with a 412,XXX serial.Bottle wind chime, vintage 70's wake-up glass bottle, driftwood garland with bird, two writable panels for personalized greetings, DIY (129) $ 33.77. Add to Favorites Iron heart with 8 bells and beads wind chimes (1.7k) Sale Price $21.00 ...Tudor “Snowflake” Submariner Reference 9411. This Tudor “Snowflake” Submariner Reference 9411 is a very special dive watch. The deep-blue dial has a great deal of character and includes a beautiful dark brown hue on the hour markers and has also developed an interesting texture that resembles the lunar surface.Jun 20, 2022 · By Charlie Dunne and Eric Wind. Mr Porter has just unveiled a special vintage watch curation by Eric Wind of Wind Vintage. The sale consists of eleven timepieces at various price points. Each watch is in collector’s grade condition and has a unique style. Wind expressed his enthusiasm for this collaboration with Mr Porter by stating: GONE WITH THE Wind Vintage Parlor/Table Glass And Antique Brass Lamp In Hand Painted Floral Design (31) Sale Price $148.75 $ 148.75 $ 175.00 Original Price $175.00 (15% off) Add to Favorites Vintage “Gone with the Wind” Style WILD ROSE Parlor Lamp by Phoenix Lamps, Inc. (298) ...By Max Braun (@mrbwatches) with assistance from Eric WindMay brings both flowers and important watch auctions. As all the eyes in the world of vintage and pre-owned watches turn toward the sale rooms (and at least one tent) in Geneva, I am excited to write about some highlights that I selected and reviewed with Eric Wind before the …By Charlie Dunne. This weekend Eric Wind and I had the pleasure of attending the 2023 RollieFest. Like most, we are huge fans of RollieFest Founder and Head of Watches, Americas at Sotheby’s Geoff Hess (@manhattanrollie).Hess coordinated an incredible event with the assistance of Ilysa Steinberg, and was joined with an Allstar cast of our friends and …Patek Philippe Reference 3940G — Wind Vintage. Press ↵ Enter for Accessibility for blind people. Press ↵ Enter for Keyboard Navigation.By Charlie Dunne. Our second event in California was an incredible evening at Sid Mashburn Los Angeles, CA located in Brentwood Country Mart. Sid had unexpectedly graced us with his presence which was a real treat. Many great local clients, collectors and friends came out for the occasion including our colleague Josh Hendizadeh …Shop vintage Rolex, Zenith and other luxury watches from Wind Vintage at MR PORTER, the mens style destination. Find your perfect look from a curated selection of vintage …Mar 15, 2024 · The Rolex GMT-Master was originally designed for Pan Am pilots in the 1950s and continues to be a flagship model for Rolex to this day. The reference 1675 was introduced in 1959 and remained in production until 1980. Newsletter — Wind Vintage. Press ↵ Enter for Accessibility for blind people. Press ↵ Enter for Keyboard Navigation.Eric Wind is the founder and CEO of Wind Vintage, a company dedicated to offering exceptional watches for sale at all price points and providing advisory services to top vintage watch collectors worldwide.Eric previously served as Vice President, Senior Specialist for Christie’s where he helped lead the sale of a number of important watches …Vintage chronographs from Vacheron & Constantin are incredible timepieces and this reference 4072 is certainly one of those romantic creations by the manufacturer. It features a beautiful dial layout with applied-Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 o’clock, along with sphered markers. ... It is powered by the calibre manual-wind calibre 13”434. It ...Words and Photos by Charlie Dunne. After some early morning flight cancelation and rebooking drama, we arrived in Atlanta and were greeted at the airport by our trusty friend Max Braun (@mrbwatches).Braun played an integral role in planting the seed for a Wind Vintage and Sid Mashburn pop-up event.I love Sid Mashburn’s clothing. Eric Wind. +1 (321) 482-0406. Eric Wind owns Wind Vintage, a company dedicated to offering exceptional watches for sale at all price points and providing advisory services to top vintage watch collectors worldwide. Eric previously served as Vice President, Senior Specialist for Christie’s where he helped lead the sale of a number of important ... On a recent episode of the highly acclaimed podcast Wrist Check Podcast, Ben Clymer was a guest. Clymer spoke about Eric Wind’s early years of being a contributor at HODINKEE and Wind Vintage’s role in the vintage watch market. “[Eric Wind] is the guy on the vintage side that is keeping that market alive”. Watch the full article below:Eric Wind owns and operates Wind Vintage, a company dedicated to selling great vintage… | Learn more about Eric Wind’s work experience, education, connections & more by visiting their profile ...Wind Vintage inventory pieces include (clockwise from upper left), a Rolex “Big Red” Daytona Reference 6265 ($99,000) a Breitling Navitimer Early Reference 806 Valjoux 72 ($24,000), a 2004 ...Vulcain Cricket with Non-Luminous Dial Unpolished. charlie dunne November 8, 2023. Subscribe to our NewsletterAlong with working for Wind Vintage, he is the founder of Strictly Vintage Watches. Dunne has also been published in various outlets. In addition to writing about timepieces, he co-hosts the podcast Significant Watches: A Watch Collector Roundtable along with Gabriel Benador, Tony Traina, and Eric Wind. He is based in West Palm …Universal Geneve A. Cairelli Split-Seconds Chronograph 22560 — Wind Vintage.The case back features an amazing engraving “To Frank From Dave 1958”. The watch is powered by the manual wind calibre 27 SC, and features the HOX import code indicating it was sold in the United States. For those searching for a rare and a remarkable Patek Philippe Calatrava, look no further! The watch does not come with box and papers.Sep 24, 2023 · By Charlie Dunne This weekend Eric Wind and I had the pleasure of attending the 2023 RollieFest. Like most, we are huge fans of RollieFest Founder and Head of Watches, Americas at Sotheby’s Geoff Hess (@manhattanrollie) . Hess coordinated an incredible event with the assistance of Ilysa Steinber This Rolex GMT-Master Reference 6542 in 18K yellow gold is a very cool and uncommon model. The watch dates to circa 1959 with a 412,XXX serial.Sep 13, 2023 · I’m constantly amazed by the quality and differentiations of the dials that Rolex used in vintage Datejusts over the decades. I have found the Rolex Datejust to be one of the most versatile watches a person can have and the simplicity in this mosaic-dial reference 1603 is so beautiful. Great deals on German Wind Up Toys In Vintage & Antique Wind-Up Toys. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at eBay.com. Fast & Free shipping on many items!Interviews. Although we don’t specialize in vintage pre-owned watches, we do see a number of vintage pieces pass through our doors. In turn, we often receive a number of different questions about buying vintage. So, we decided to go to one of the leading authorities on vintage, Eric Wind of Wind Vintage, to tackle the fundamentals.Rolex Zenith Daytona Reference 16520 w/ Papers & Hangtag Unpolished — Wind Vintage. Press ↵ Enter for Accessibility for blind people.Rolex “Domino's” Oyster Perpetual Air-king Ref. 14000. The Rolex-Domino’s connection is perhaps the ultimate high-low collaboration. These watches were not made for purchase by the public, but as a way to reward Domino’s franchise owners who hit their sales targets. Vintage 1996 Rolex Submariner Automatic 40mm Oystersteel and 18-Karat Gold Watch, Ref. No. 16613. $11,900. VINTAGE. WIND VINTAGE. Vintage 2000-2001 Rolex Explorer I Automatic 36mm Oystersteel Watch, Ref. No. 114270. $8,900. VINTAGE. WIND VINTAGE. Vintage 1970 Zenith El Primero Automatic Chronograph 38mm Stainless Steel and Leather Watch, Ref ... Huge selection of Vintage Wind Up Toys for sale. 100% safe online checkout. 16,000+ satisfied customers. 60-day money back guarantee. Click now to browse! Wind-up toys are so much fun because they take on a life of their own once you hand-crank their wind-up knobs. From chattering teeth to walking robots and animals, your kids will find endless ... Wind Vintage LLC is a company owned by Eric Wind, a former Christie's specialist and watch collector, that offers exceptional watches for sale at all price points and provides advisory services to top vintage watch collectors. The dealer has 28 watches on Chrono24, including Rolex, Omega, Enicar, and Universal Genève models, and has 4.8 stars out of 5 from 25 buyers. Nov 30, 2023 · This watch does not include box and papers, has a manual-wind movement (Caliber 321 made by Lemania), and is 39.5mm in diameter. To learn more about the OMEGA Speedmaster, you can read my ‘Reference Points: Understanding The OMEGA Speedmaster’ article and corresponding video. The above pocket watch is an exceptional and rare Cartier pocket watch in 18K gold. The case is a dream measuring at 45mm in diameter. These Cartier pocket watches, in addition to examples from Audemars Piguet and Jaeger-LeCoultre, were named “knife watches for their exquisite case designs and sharp edges.Team Bezel. October 27, 2023. / 11 min read. Eric Wind is the owner of Wind Vintage – a watch dealing outfit founded in 2017, committed to offering high quality vintage and …Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Celebrating 41 years. Mark your calendars and prepare your glasses! We can't wait to sip, savor, and enjoy Vintage with you in the Missions Gardens …By Jose Fabian. Updated on: February 5, 2024 / 12:49 PM PST / CBS San Francisco. The National Weather Service reported some of the highest wind speeds late …Eric Wind owns Wind Vintage, a company he started in 2017 that is dedicated to offering exceptional watches for sale at all price points and providing advisory services to top vintage watch collectors around the world. Eric previously served as Vice President, Senior Specialist for Christie's where he helped lead the sale of a number of ...Bezel recently profiled Eric Wind on their column Come Collect. Within the article, Wind is asked various questions on his career and collecting. “Eric Wind is the owner of Wind Vintage – a watch dealing outfit founded in 2017, committed to offering high quality vintage and modern watches at a variety of price points.Great deals on German Wind Up Toys In Vintage & Antique Wind-Up Toys. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at eBay.com. Fast & Free shipping on many items!In Fratello Watches’ article Most Worn Watches Of 2023, Mike Stockton wrote about his Patek Philippe that was sourced by Wind Vintage. “Mike: Patek Philippe Calatrava 570. Like most collectors, I try to do a diligent job of rotating my watches. Therefore, it says something if a watch that entered tTUDOR Glossy Submariner Reference 7928. This TUDOR Submariner reference 7928 has a very attractive glossy dial with warm lume. The case production dates to the 4th quarter of 1966.Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 in 14K Gold. I absolutely love the Rolex Datejust. I recently wrote about them in our blog ‘Don't Sleep On This: The Simple Vintage Rolex Datejust In Steel’. I’m constantly amazed by the quality and differentiations of the dials that Rolex used in vintage Datejusts over the decades.Universal Genève is widely recognized for its impact on complicated wristwatches during the 20th century. The UG Uni-Compax “Big Eye” Reference 884100/01 is synonymous with the asymmetrical subdial configurations in chronographs.Vintage chronographs from Vacheron & Constantin are incredible timepieces and this reference 4072 is certainly one of those romantic creations by the manufacturer. It features a beautiful dial layout with applied-Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 o’clock, along with sphered markers. ... It is powered by the calibre manual-wind calibre 13”434. It ...The latest OT Podcast, Eric Wind is featured as a return guest. Listen below:: https://soundcloud.com/ot-the-podcast/eric-wind-on-legitimacy-inThis Rolex Oyster reference 6082 is an awesome vintage watch which I am very excited to offer. The watch is a manual wind movement. The case measures 34.5mm in diameter (41mm lug-to-lug) and is unpolished. The crystal appears to be original to the watch. The watch dates to circa 1960.3. Wind your Rolex. With your thumb and index finger, slowly turn the crown clockwise 360 degrees, or a full rotation, at least 30 to 40 times. This fully winds the watch. [2] If you only rotate the crown clockwise a few times then the watch will not be fully wound.Wind Vintage LLC. Eric Wind owns Wind Vintage, a company dedicated to offering exceptional watches for sale at all price points and providing advisory services to top vintage watch collectors worldwide. Eric previously served as Vice President, Senior Specialist for Christie's where he helped lead the sale of a number of important watches …Mid-century wristwatches from OMEGA represent some of best value in vintage watches. This reference 2792-1SC dates to circa 1952. It features the respected manual wind calibre 283. The case is lightly polished and measures 36mm in diameter (43mm lug-to-lug). It has a beautiful warm colored dial and awesome applied numerals.I’m constantly amazed by the quality and differentiations of the dials that Rolex used in vintage Datejusts over the decades. I have found the Rolex Datejust to be one of the most versatile watches a person can have and the simplicity in this linen-dial reference 1601 is so beautiful. It features a non-luminous dial with black paint in hands ...For me, the Ultradive is one of the best buys in vintage watches. This watch is from circa 1966, has an automatic movement (AR 1145 signed by Enicar), and is 40mm in diameter. SOLDI’m constantly amazed by the quality and differentiations of the dials that Rolex used in vintage Datejusts over the decades. I have found the Rolex Datejust to be one of the most versatile watches a person can have and the simplicity in this linen-dial reference 1601 is so beautiful. It features a non-luminous dial with black paint in hands ...Dunne wrote: “Upon finally acquiring one, with the help of vintage dealer and passionate Cricket collector Eric Wind, I would develop a deeper appreciation for the watch. I would also quickly learn that Crickets offer another dimension to appreciate, as each one seemingly can produce its own unique sound.Eric Wind owns Wind Vintage, a company he started in 2017 that is dedicated to offering exceptional watches for sale at all price points and providing advisory services to top vintage watch collectors around the world. Eric previously served as Vice President, Senior Specialist for Christie's where he helped lead the sale of a number of ...The King Midas was the most expensive Rolex by far at retail in the 1960s and 1970s. Starting in the 1970s, Rolex changed the dial to have Cellini instead of Midas in Greek on the dial and also introduced the smaller Queen Midas model.Vintage Westclox Style 61-R 1-A Baby Ben Wind Up Alarm Clock Rare. $10.00. $6.58 shipping. 0 bids. 12h 49m. VTG Art Deco Westclox ~ Black Dial Baby Ben ~ Wind Up Alarm Clock. $23.97. or Best Offer. Free shipping. New Listing Vintage Westclox Baby Ben Peg Leg Alarm Clock . $75.00. or Best Offer.The Patek Philippe reference 5065A is one of the great contemporary sports watches. At 38mm in diameter, it has fantastic proportions that can appeal to both vintage and modern enthusiasts. This example is in fantastic condition. The hands and dial feature Luminova lume, and the case is …Universal Genève Polerouter SAS reference 20214-4. This is a rare example of a Universal Genève Polerouter manufactured for SAS (Scandanavian Airlines Systems) for use on polar flights from Copenhagen to Los Angeles starting from 1954.Eric Wind owns Wind Vintage, a company he started in 2017 that is dedicated to offering exceptional watches for sale at all price points and providing advisory services to top …The vintage Rolex Daytonas garnering the nickname "Paul Newman" due to their exotic dials made by Singer with small boxes in the registers are some of the most iconic and desirable vintage watches that exist. The present watch is one of the most desirable versions, a reference 6241 featuring a white dial and the original “Mark 1” …Vintage Soviet toy wind-up car Jeep with box USSR vehicle 90s orange plastic car Old GDR orig. (2) $34.06. FREE shipping. 1. 2. Check out our german vintage wind up car selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our wind-up …Third, we were thrilled to see many young women visit our booth that are getting serious about collecting vintage watches. My colleague Charlie Dunne had about 2 minutes total of not having visitors at the booth between all three days of Windup and we were amazed by what a positive, community-centered event it was.Welcome to Trade Wind Vintage! We specialize in Antique and Vintage Sterling Silver jewelry. From Native American to Mexican to French/European to everything-in-between. Found throughout the Southwest. All items are guaranteed for 100% authenticity. Thank you for visiting us. And please feel free to give us a little jingle with any questions ...Universal Genève Polerouter SAS reference 20214-4. This is a rare example of a Universal Genève Polerouter manufactured for SAS (Scandanavian Airlines Systems) for use on polar flights from Copenhagen to Los Angeles starting from 1954.Jun 22, 2022 · Highlights from Mr Porter and Wind Vintage’s new lineup include a Rolex “Pepsi” GMT-Master Ref. 16750 and a Submariner Ref. 5513 “Meters First,” named for its water-resistance dial stamp ... Rolex “Domino's” Oyster Perpetual Air-king Ref. 14000. The Rolex-Domino’s connection is perhaps the ultimate high-low collaboration. These watches were not made for purchase by the public, but as a way to reward Domino’s franchise owners who hit their sales targets.Learn how Eric Wind became one of the world's most respected voices on vintage watches, from Spencer Tracy's Rolex Explorer to Vacheron Constantin. Read his …The Patek Philippe reference 5065A is one of the great contemporary sports watches. At 38mm in diameter, it has fantastic proportions that can appeal to both vintage and modern enthusiasts. This example is in fantastic condition. The hands and dial feature Luminova lume, and the case is …Rolex Datejust Reference 1601 in 14K Gold. I absolutely love the Rolex Datejust. I recently wrote about them in our blog ‘Don't Sleep On This: The Simple Vintage Rolex Datejust In Steel’. I’m constantly amazed by the quality and differentiations of the dials that Rolex used in vintage Datejusts over the decades.Tudor “Snowflake” Submariner Reference 9411. This Tudor “Snowflake” Submariner Reference 9411 is a very special dive watch. The deep-blue dial has a great deal of character and includes a beautiful dark brown hue on the hour markers and has also developed an interesting texture that resembles the lunar surface.What's Selling Here - September 15, 2023 — Wind Vintage. Press ↵ Enter for Accessibility for blind people.On January 12, 2022, Eric Wind appeared on John P Watches to highlight Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar wristwatches, specifically the reference 3940 and 3941. The models featured are a first series reference 3940J, a reference 3941J with a second series dial, a 3940G. Within the video, the two proMontblanc 1858 Minerva Monopusher Chronograph P.05 For Collective — Wind Vintage. Press ↵ Enter for Accessibility for blind people. Press ↵ Enter for Keyboard Navigation.A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Darth Reference 101.035 with Black Dial — Wind Vintage. Press ↵ Enter for Accessibility for blind people. Press ↵ Enter for Keyboard Navigation.Bottle wind chime, vintage 70's wake-up glass bottle, driftwood garland with bird, two writable panels for personalized greetings, DIY (129) $ 33.77. Add to Favorites Iron heart with 8 bells and beads wind chimes (1.7k) Sale Price $21.00 ...Vintage wind up chick - wind up toy - jumping chick - wind up chicken - vintage Easter (711) $ 13.00. FREE shipping Add to Favorites Wind Up puppy with wagging tail (1.2k) $ 45.00. FREE shipping Add to Favorites Tin Litho Wind Up “Dancing Doll” Vintage German Hand Painted Composition Doll Face - Great Condition Works Spins Moves Metal ...For me, the Ultradive is one of the best buys in vintage watches. This watch is from circa 1966, has an automatic movement (AR 1145 signed by Enicar), and is 40mm in diameter. SOLD Universal Genève Polerouter SAS reference 20214-4. This is a rare example of a Universal Genève Polerouter manufactured for SAS (Scandanavian Airlines Systems) for use on polar flights from Copenhagen to Los Angeles starting from 1954.
Eric Wind is based in Palm Beach, Florida, but is available by appointment worldwide. The watches on this website are a small selection of the Wind Vintage inventory. If you are looking for something specific, Eric can attempt to assist you in finding it, either from his inventory or from one of the private vintage watch collections that Eric ... . Korean gen
The vintage expert and Wind Vintage founder shares his four favorite watches, including a Gallet Clamshell Chronograph, a Vulcain Cricket, a Tudor Submariner, and a Rolex GMT-Master. He also reveals … Eric Wind is based in Palm Beach, Florida, but is available by appointment worldwide. The watches on this website are a small selection of the Wind Vintage inventory. If you are looking for something specific, Eric can attempt to assist you in finding it, either from his inventory or from one of the private vintage watch collections that Eric ... By Jose Fabian. Updated on: February 5, 2024 / 12:49 PM PST / CBS San Francisco. The National Weather Service reported some of the highest wind speeds late …It is the nicest Concorde I have had the pleasure of seeing, and one of the nicest and most honest gold sport vintage Rolex watches I have seen. The beautiful bevels on the edge of the case and perfectly faded bezel insert get me excited each time I see this watch. It includes a bracelet that is from the period, but not original to the watch as ...Paige Reddinger, Robb Report`s watch editor, recently covered the collaboration between Wind Vintage and Mr Porter. Within the article, Reddinger quotes Wind on a variety of the timepieces;. “[This Zenith El Primero Ref. A384] is phenomenal and a very attractive price for its beautiful condition—Oct 4, 2023 · I’m thrilled to offer exceptional vintage watches that I personally would love to own. This Abercrombie & Fitch reference 2447SF is just outstanding. These watches are extremely rare, and only around 20 are known. I. This example dates to circa 1966 with a T dial. It is paired on a Honey Wind strap. The case is unpolished and in incredible ... Jan 19, 2024 · This example dates to circa 1970s. It features an 18K yellow gold case. We believe the case is unpolished. These are the largest vintage Tanks. The case measures 28mm in diameter and 35mm in length. The dial is very nice and without any signs of wear or crazing. Often, these have crazing. The watch does not come with box and papers. This Rolex Explorer I is so remarkable that I am tempted to keep it. The Rolex Explorer reference 1016 is one of the purest expressions of watch design, and it is for this reason that I am probably asked for vintage Explorer reference 1016s more than any other watch. The watch features a 2.12M serial, dating the watch to circa 1969.Patek Philippe Reference 3940P — Wind Vintage. Press ↵ Enter for Accessibility for blind people. Press ↵ Enter for Keyboard Navigation.We’re thrilled to offer a very attractive time-only Jaeger-LeCoultre from the early 1950s. The dial features very attractive dauphine markers similar to those seen on the Patek Philippe 2526. The watch is powered by the manual-wind Calibre P469/A. The case is unpolished and is very large for the era. It measures 37mm in diameter and 45mm lug ... Eric Wind. +1 (321) 482-0406. Eric Wind owns Wind Vintage, a company dedicated to offering exceptional watches for sale at all price points and providing advisory services to top vintage watch collectors worldwide. Eric previously served as Vice President, Senior Specialist for Christie’s where he helped lead the sale of a number of important ... This watch does not include the original box and papers, has a manual-wind movement (Caliber 12-120 PS made by Patek Philippe), is 35mm in diameter, and includes an Extract from the Archives. SOLD Subscribe to our NewsletterThe King Midas was the most expensive Rolex by far at retail in the 1960s and 1970s. Starting in the 1970s, Rolex changed the dial to have Cellini instead of Midas in Greek on the dial and also introduced the smaller Queen Midas model..