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 8 hours ago
Sept. 17, 2026
№ 689
Seiko

5 Superior Whirlpool

very rare Seiko 5 Superior SKZ037 whirlpool dial | all original parts & fully serviced | $ 999 delivered tari…

Case
44mm
Production
Discontinued
$999
Why it's a find
The whirlpool dial on this Seiko 5 Superior SKZ037 pulls you right in. Love the lion medallion caseback—pure Seiko character from a rare run.
№ 688
IWC

Big Pilot 5002

IWC Big Pilot IW5002 Very Rare Transitional Reference $7,599

Case
46.2mm
Full set
Yes
$7,599 Only 8 for sale across the sources we track
Why it's a find
This IW5002 is the transitional Big Pilot—vintage dial meets upgraded cal. 51110. Rare combo. The 7-day power reserve means you can set it down and still have juice days later.
№ 687
Bulova

Deep Sea

Vintage BULOVA DEEP SEA 666 CHRONOGRAPH

Year
1971
Case
44mm
$1,750 Only 5 for sale across the sources we track
Why it's a find
Devil Diver vibes from this 1971 Bulova Deep Sea. That vibrant blue bezel and aged lume just work. Manual Valjoux 7733 inside keeps things old school.
Sept. 16, 2026
№ 686
Grand Seiko

Self-Dater 5722

Grand Seiko 57GS 5722-9010: Grand Seiko Was Doing Zaratsu Before Most of Us Were Born

Year
1966
Case
35mm
$1,600
Why it's a find
Grand Seiko was perfecting Zaratsu polishing in the '60s—this 5722-9010 shows those razor-sharp lines haven’t faded. Manual wind, Cap Gold case, and that dial is pure restraint.
№ 685
Grand Seiko

SBGA387

Grand Seiko SBGA387 Kira-Zuri: Only 558 Exist, and the Dial Explains Why People Hoard Them

Full set
Yes
$7,500 Only 4 for sale across the sources we track
Why it's a find
Only 558 of these Kira-Zuri SBGA387s exist, and that dial steals every glance. Spring Drive movement means the seconds hand glides—no ticking, just smooth.
№ 684
Baltic

MR01

Baltic MR01 LE Mossanite 1-100 roulette dial

$1,190
Why it's a find
The MR01 LE Moissanite puts Baltic’s micro-rotor in party mode—baguette moissanite bezel and that roulette dial bring serious sparkle. Last hurrah for gen one, and you don’t see these pop up.
№ 683
Sinn

256

Discontinued Sinn 256 Military Pilot Chronograph Day Date Tritium Dial Valjoux 7750 39mm | Great Condition (W…

Case
43mm
Production
Discontinued
$2,300 Only 8 for sale across the sources we track
Why it's a find
The Sinn 256 nails cockpit readability with its matte dial and bold tritium lume. Compact size, but all the Valjoux 7750 chronograph punch. Serviced and ready for flight.
Sept. 15, 2026
№ 682
Rolex

Daytona 16523

1997 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 16523 Zenith Black Diamond Dial

Year
1997
Case
40mm
$15,950
Why it's a find
Zenith-powered Daytona with a black diamond dial hits that sweet spot between sport and flash. Sharp lugs and all the bezel enamel still in place—feels special on the wrist.
№ 681
Jaeger-LeCoultre

Reverso Grande Taille

Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Grande Taille Sun Moon "Night & Day" - 270.3.63 - Gloss Black - White Gold - 42mm - …

Case
26mm
$34,895
Why it's a find
The Reverso Sun Moon layers JLC’s manual Cal. 823 with a moonphase and day/night display—on a deep gloss black dial in white gold. That brick link bracelet feels pure Art Deco.
№ 680
Citizen

Vintage 1960s Citizen Shine Braille / Tactile Watch - Rare Pop-Up Crystal - Excellent Original Condition

$480
Why it's a find
The Citizen Shine Braille has a pop-up crystal so you can feel the time. Designed for the visually impaired, but built tough—this is functional design at its best.

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