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 6 hours ago
Sept. 25, 2026
№ 719
Zenith

Chronomaster Sport

Zenith El Primero Chronomaster Sport - Pink Dial - Pink October Limited Edition - 41mm - 03.3109.3600/18.M310…

Year
2026
Case
41mm
Full set
Yes
$8,950
Why it's a find
Zenith made just 500 of these Chronomaster Sports for Pink October—hard to miss that dial. El Primero high-beat with a flash of color you don’t see every day.
№ 718
Patek Philippe

Aquanaut 5168

5168G Patek Philippe Aquanaut White Gold Green Dial COMPLETE SET

Year
2023
Case
42.2mm
$98,750 Only 15 for sale across the sources we track
Why it's a find
White gold Aquanaut in jungle green. The 5168G wears bigger than most Pateks, but that dial color never gets old. Strap’s cut, but you can snag a fresh OEM if you want.
№ 717
Movado

Datron

1970s Movado Datron HS 360 Automatic Chronograph

Case
40mm
$3,850 Only 6 for sale across the sources we track
Why it's a find
Movado’s Datron HS 360 hides a Zenith El Primero inside—same high-beat chrono magic as the big names, but under-the-radar cool. That gray dial’s lavender fade is pure 1970s charm.
Sept. 24, 2026
№ 716
Rolex

GMT-Master 16700

1997 Rolex GMT-Master 16700 "Light Cream" | Papers

Year
1997
Case
40mm
$13,650
Why it's a find
The 16700 GMT-Master capped off the classic GMT run—last of the line with tritium lume aging to a sweet light cream. Original papers still in the set.
№ 715
Grand Seiko

SLGW003

The Grand Seiko That Literally Has a Bird in the Movement 🕊️ | 2025 SLGW003 “Birch Bark” Complete Set + Extras

Year
2025
$9,988 Only 6 for sale across the sources we track
Why it's a find
Grand Seiko hid a wagtail bird in the SLGW003’s movement—the winding click “pecks” as you wind it. Manual Hi-Beat, birch bark dial, and finished in Brilliant Hard Titanium.
№ 714
Rolex

Datejust 17014

Rolex Datejust Oysterquartz ref 17014 circa 1987

Year
1987
Case
36mm
Full set
Yes
$6,999 Only 5 for sale across the sources we track
Why it's a find
The Oysterquartz 17014 pulls no punches—brutalist lines, integrated bracelet, and that razor-sharp fluted bezel. Rolex’s take on quartz is bold, rare, and wears unlike any other Datejust.
№ 713
Rolex

GMT-Master 16750

1984 Rolex GMT-Master 16750 "Magnum PI"

Year
1984
Case
40mm
$13,950
Why it's a find
This 16750 GMT-Master bridges old and new—matte dial, quickset date, and an acrylic crystal you can buff back to life. Magnum PI vibes with honest case wear.
Sept. 23, 2026
№ 712
Seiko

Majesta

Vintage Seiko Majesta 5S42-7A00 - Waffle Dial - Ultra-Smooth Sweeping Quartz "Pre-Spring Drive"

Case
36mm
$420
Why it's a find
The Majesta’s 5S42 quartz sweeps smoother than most automatics. Late '80s Seiko flex—pre-Spring Drive tech in a sharp case. Not your average quartz.
№ 711
Zodiac

Triple Date Moonphase

Vintage 1960s Zodiac Automatic Triple Calendar Moonphase Watch 34mm $1000 obo shipped

$1,000 Only 6 for sale across the sources we track
Why it's a find
Triple calendar moonphase from Zodiac—automatic, 34mm, and pure 1960s charm. Love the quirky day wheel and that classic complication stack.
№ 710
Seiko

SARX029

Seiko Presage SARX029 "Urushi" | JDM | Handcrafted Urushi Lacquer Dial | Cal. 6R15 | $900 (SERVICED)

Production
Discontinued
$900
Why it's a find
Handcrafted Urushi lacquer dial on this SARX029—Seiko blending art with watchmaking. The depth and gloss shift with every angle. Not your average Presage.

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