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Benjamin Marcello • Est. 2018

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🎩 Specialising in Unique Vintage Watches
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a year ago

Thank you for all who enquired through the 1st access channel! This 1925 Vacheron Constantin has been sold.

#vintagevacheronconstantin by @benjamin_marcello

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2 days ago

Meet Ilja from @benjamin_marcello, our new partner!

This Saturday, Ilja will join us for the End of Summer Rally in his Mercedes-Benz R107.

Looking for your next watch? Ilja can help you find and deliver the perfect piece.

See you Saturday, @benjamin_marcello ! 🏁⌚ taken in Amsterdam by @benjamin_marcello

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3 days ago

Can you imagine this even exists? Totally new, and unworn Vacheron Constantin with the original box, papers, alligator strap, rose gold AW-buckle, and leaflet. This unique collectors set dates back to 1955.

#vintagevacheronconstantin #noswatch by @benjamin_marcello

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8 days ago

Sold through the 1st access channel: Vacheron Constantin pocket watch, executed in 14k rose gold with a stunning enamel dial, and original box. The watch dates back to circa 1914, and has been preserved in excellent condition. Look at the finishing of the hands, blued screws and the hand painted numerals.

#vintagevacheronconstantin by @benjamin_marcello

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9 days ago

Very rare, oversized Longines 3810 from circa 1938, with a 37.5 mm coin edge ‘Calatrava’ case and attractive Breguet-numerals dial.

The Breguet hands matches the applied minute track ‘dots’, while both are executed in blued steel. To compliment these colours, the watch is strapped on a handmade leather strap in dark blue.

This example features the mesmerising Longines’ cal. 15.26, which was last serviced in August. The edges of the case are still very sharp and well defined. Warm patina is spread evenly throughout the dial, which also still features the original glossy finish!

Sold.

#longines3810 #vintagelongines taken in Amsterdam, Netherlands by @benjamin_marcello

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10 days ago

Unpolished Boucheron Reflet in 18k pink gold with a stunning tapestry finishing, with the original black crocodile strap from 1956.

The brushed dial, screw-down pins, hands and markers are all made of solid gold too, which emphasises Boucheron’s approach to watchmaking. They didn’t make beautiful watches, they made jewellery which displayed the time.

Note how the brushing and the guidelines for the hand-engraved ‘Boucheron Paris Ω’ are still perfectly visible, as well as the French inventory numbers.

The patented Reflet-system clicks firmly, the condition is excellent and it’s executed in a very rare pink gold case. This is your chance to obtain a extraordinary, early Boucheron with one of their most celebrated designs. Now available, DM for pricing and availability.

#boucheronreflet taken in Amsterdam, Netherlands by @benjamin_marcello

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12 days ago

Fantastic Heuer ‘Triple Calendar’ from the 1950’s in a steel case with stepped, cow horn lugs. This example was intended for the French market, which can be seen by the ‘FAB. SUISSE’-signature.

A noteworthy detail is the the iconic Heuer signature had to make place, and has been moved to the lower-side of the dial. Furthermore, the dial features a two-tone effect and beautiful Arabic indexes with gilt- coloured printing.

Inside runs the Valjoux 90 caliber. In terms of lay-out, it strongly reminds me of the Valjoux VZ which can be found in vintage Audemars Piguet watches from this era.

This exquisitely preserved example has been strapped on a handmade strap, and is now available. DM for pricing and availability.

#vintageheuer taken in Amsterdam, Netherlands by @benjamin_marcello

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13 days ago

Vacheron Constantin Calatrava with the original box, and 18k AW-buckle from circa 1962. The case was made by Gunter & Co., and features fantastic, tapered lugs. Together with the mint condition of the watch, this set is sure to surprise you.

Inside runs a double Geneva sealed movement (VC cal. K453/3WB) Something I’ve seen only a very few times before. Top notch. The icing on the cake is its handmade dark brown strap. Now available, DM for pricing and availability.

#vintagevacheronconstantin #vintagepatekphilippe taken in Amsterdam, Netherlands by @benjamin_marcello

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20 days ago

Para ‘Disco Volante’ military-style watch from the 1940’s featuring a 32 mm stainless steel case and gorgeous black gilt dial. The dial has a mesmerising glossy finish to it, which catches the light like a mirror. A true pleasure on the wrist!

Inside runs the caliber AS1002 with centre seconds. A beautiful combination with the cream coloured lume, and ‘Disco Volante’, smooth bezel case. The watch appears unpolished and is strapped in a vintage black leather strap.

When the watch came in, the hands were filled with mint green, damaged, non-original tritium lume. I’ve had the watch relumed with the right colour, to preserve it’s original appearance!

#discovolante #vintagewatches #discovolantewatch taken in Amsterdam, Netherlands by @benjamin_marcello

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21 days ago

Hand built, pre-reference Cartier Tank Louis ‘Extra Plate’ with Jaeger-LeCoultre movement and desirable ‘Flat A’, Paris-singed dial.

To understand this watch, a bit of context below:
It’s 1972 when Cartier Paris was sold to a group of investors, who later also acquired Cartier London and New York. A year later in 1973, Cartier launched 12 models under the new ‘Louis Cartier’ collection. These watches were design for high-volume production. They implemented the use of ETA movements and reference numbers.

This example features a JLC cal. P838, with a movement serial number which dates back to c. 1971. Inside of the case back, the number dates back to c. 1974. This tells us, that this is one of the last sold, hand built, pre-reference Cartier’s which was made in France.

This collectible Tank Louis ‘Extra Plate’ has all matching numbers, and has been preserved in excellent and original condition. Now available, DM for pricing and availability.

#vintagecartiertank #cartiertanklouis #vintagecartier taken in Amsterdam, Netherlands by @benjamin_marcello

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22 days ago

First series Cartier Ceinture 78099 from the Cartier Louis 1972 collection, featuring the original Cartier strap and ‘Paris-dial’.

Note how this model has 4 screws, one on each corner. Shortly after, they changed the construction on the case and placed screws between the lugs. Also, on this first model, Cartier used ‘inverted push pins’. All highlighted on the images.

Furthermore, the watch has been preserved in mint condition and features a manually wound movement. The screws seem untouched, and the case back shows crisp hallmarks and numbers.

This Ceinture carries the serial number 192! Now is your chance to obtain a mint and attractive, first iteration version of the Cartier Ceinture. DM for availability and pricing.

#vitntagecartier #cartierceinture taken in Amsterdam, Netherlands by @benjamin_marcello

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24 days ago