Rare Finds

Every few hours, we surface one standout listing from across the watch market. No ads, no sponsors — just genuinely interesting finds.

№ 759 · added 3 hours ago
Sept. 28, 2026
№ 729
Ressence

Ressence Type 9

2026 Ressence Type 9 Aqua $13,950

Year
2026
Full set
Yes
$13,950 The only one for sale across the sources we track
Why it's a find
The Type 9 Aqua’s dial never stops moving—ROCS 9 makes every glance different. Grade 5 titanium keeps it featherlight at just 39 grams.
№ 728
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Master Control

Very Rare 18k White Gold JLC Q1393470 Master Control Special Edition - 40mm Automatic cal. 899/1, Box & Paper…

Case
40mm
$11,495
Why it's a find
White gold JLC Master Control with that subtle, steely tone—looks nothing like steel in person. The 899/1 movement’s gold rotor is pure JLC flex through the display back.
№ 727
Grand Seiko

Heritage Collection

Grand Seiko Heritage "Dawn of Gold" SBGH309 — Extremely Rare Regional LE #08/168 | Full Set | $5999

Case
40mm
$5,999 Only 14 for sale across the sources we track
Why it's a find
The “Dawn of Gold” SBGH309 glows with that pink-gold dial—Grand Seiko’s Zaratsu polishing just amplifies the light. Only 168 made, and this one’s .
Sept. 27, 2026
№ 726
IWC

Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar

IWC Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph 18K Yellow Gold 3750

$9,400 35% below model median Only 10 for sale across the sources we track
Why it's a find
The Da Vinci 3750 packs a full perpetual calendar, moonphase, and chrono in one yellow gold case—all adjusted by the crown. Kurt Klaus’ engineering at its best.
№ 725
Grand Seiko

Mt. Iwate

Grand Seiko SBGJ021 Hi-Beat GMT "Dawn of Mt. Iwate" - The best Iwate Dial Grand Seiko till date - Limited Ed…

Year
2016
Full set
Yes
$6,800 Only 14 for sale across the sources we track
Why it's a find
The SBGJ021’s deep red Iwate dial actually pops—hard to pull off with this texture, but they nailed it. Love how the gold GMT hand stands out against the autumn-inspired color.
№ 724
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Polaris Date

Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date "Blue Double Gradient". Limited Edition of 800 pieces. Ref. Q9068681. Box, Card.

Year
1968
Case
42mm
$7,350
Why it's a find
The Polaris Date’s “35-layer” blue lacquer dial shifts from turquoise to midnight—JLC really went all out here. Dual crowns nod to vintage super compressor divers. Only 800 made.
Sept. 26, 2026
№ 723
IWC

Portugieser

IWC cal. 88 from 1949 ("Baby Portugieser")

Year
1949
$2,900 73% below model median Only 11 for sale across the sources we track
Why it's a find
This 1949 IWC “Baby Portugieser” packs the classic cal. 88 in a slim 35mm steel case. Love the mix of vintage lines and the custom alligator strap.
№ 722
Lemania

HS9 Chronograph

Lemania HS9 Monopusher Chronograph "RAN" Royal Australian Navy White Dial Extremely Rare ~1958 (Serviced)

Year
1958
$8,100 The only one for sale across the sources we track
Why it's a find
Lemania’s HS9 monopusher served with the Royal Australian Navy—less than 200 made, and even fewer survive. Still has strong tritium lume on the dial. Tough to top for military chrono history.
№ 721
Credor

Goldfeather

Credor Goldfeather GCBE991 2026 manual watch

Year
2026
$5,895 Only 2 for sale across the sources we track
Why it's a find
Credor’s Goldfeather lives up to its name—just 8mm thin with the hand-wound Cal.6898 inside. The bracelet makes this dress watch feel less precious, more wearable day to day.
Sept. 25, 2026
№ 720
Parmigiani

Toric

Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Qualité Fleurier 18K Rose Gold 41MM Automatic

Case
40.5mm
$11,200 73% below model median Only 7 for sale across the sources we track
Why it's a find
Parmigiani’s Toric Qualité Fleurier keeps things refined. Love the barleycorn guilloché dial and that sculpted rose gold case—details you rarely see this sharp.

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