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Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox Speedbeat E876 – Blue Bi-Color Dial – Solid Gold Bezel Inlay – Calibre 916 The colours make this one for me. Deep blue around the outside, a strongly patinated champagne alarm disc in the centre, and a solid gold bezel inlay tying the two together. The disc has developed uneven golden-brown tones over the years, and that ageing is very much part of the appeal. There is a lovely sense of luxury here, while the broad steel cushion case and twin crowns keep the sporty tool-watch look. One of my favourite things about this 1970s design. And yes, I think the Hermès H08 owes quite a bit to the E876. Just my opinion, of course. I would still quite like to see the original mood board. This example measures 38 mm, retains its original crowns and comes with a serviced automatic calibre 916. Current readings are +10 sec/day, 300° amplitude and 0.1 ms beat error. Paired with our Desert Drift in 20 mm, which picks up the warm colour of the alarm disc beautifully. Already sold through our early bird channel - I’m sorry! #JaegerLeCoultre #Memovox #MemovoxE876 #VintageJLC #Watchurbia by @watchurbia
Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox E876 Speedbeat – Silver Dial – Calibre 916 – Original NSA Bracelet The best hands and dial I have seen on an E876. A big claim, but have a look at this one. A perfect silver dial, superb original hands and tritium aged to a lovely vanilla colour. I have always liked this version, with its large Arabic numerals and the JL logo at nine. Finding one this well preserved makes it rather easy to like it even more. The 38 mm stainless steel case remains super sharp, with minor signs of wear and polishing. Original crystal, original NSA bracelet, and all those lovely dial details still intact. A proper time capsule. The bracelet fits approximately 18.5 cm, and our Desert Drift strap in 20 mm is included too. Inside is the automatic Calibre 916, currently measuring +1 sec/day, with 293° amplitude and 0.0 ms beat error. Supplied with our 12-month warranty. Very happy to have found this one. Slightly less enthusiastic about having to let it go. All details at watchurbia.com - link in bio. #JaegerLeCoultre #Memovox #MemovoxE876 #VintageJLC Watchurbi by @watchurbia
OMEGA Seamaster Chronograph Ref. 145.016-68 Back on its original OMEGA stainless steel bracelet — and looking exactly as it should. The bracelet brings a whole new presence to this late-1960s Seamaster Chronograph, perfectly complementing the sharp case lines and original circular brushed finish. Together, they capture an era when Omega was creating some of its most distinctive and outstanding designs. The beautifully preserved black dial has developed a subtle glossy patina over the decades, while the crisp white printing and contrasting tachymeter scale remain remarkably fresh. The case is exceptionally sharp and appears unpolished, retaining its original circular brushing and strong edges. Original hands and crystal complete the picture, while the legendary manually wound Calibre 861 sits beneath the caseback. With its original OMEGA bracelet, this Seamaster feels even more complete — a striking combination of late-1960s design, mechanical heritage, and beautifully preserved details. A vintage Omega with plenty of character, now in its classic all-steel configuration. Available now at watchurbia.com - link in bio. #OmegaSeamaster #Omega145016 #ReversePanda#VintageChronograph #Watchurbia by @watchurbia
HEUER Carrera 3647NT – Rare Black Tachymeter Dial – Valjoux 92 This is going to be a difficult one to put in a shipping box. I love the way the white tachymeter scale sits around this black dial. Fine printing, two beautifully recessed registers, slim steel markers and those dark honey-coloured tritium plots. Have a proper look at the close-up. There is a lot to enjoy here. The 3647NT is exceptionally rare. The three-register 2447NT may get more attention, but its two-register relative is hardly easier to find. And finding one with a dial like this is a rather different challenge again. Almost flawless, with intact original tritium plots, lovely even patina and original tritium in the hands too. For me, this dial would be very hard to better. The case is beautifully sharp and possibly unpolished. The caseback has been polished and carries some marks. Inside, the manual-winding Valjoux 92 is running with strong amplitude and good accuracy. The Desert Drift suede strap brings out the warmth of the lume, finished with a new HEUER pin buckle. Available now at watchurbia.com - link in bio. #HeuerCarrera #Heuer3647NT #VintageHeuer #VintageChronograph #Watchurbia by @watchurbia
IWC Ingenieur 3508 – 500,000 A/m – Glossy Black Tritium Dial I know the interesting bit is supposed to be the magnetic resistance. But look at those hour markers. The finely ridged finish against that glossy black dial is just beautiful. It’s the sort of detail you miss in a quick scroll, then spend ten minutes looking at once you’ve noticed it. This one dates to around 1992. Just 34 mm, a steel bracelet and enough engineering inside to justify a much longer conversation. Only 614 steel-on-steel examples are recorded across the dial colours, so it’s a conversation you don’t get to have every day. IWC called it the 500,000 A/m. Catchy. You can tell the engineers got to name this one. More photos, the story behind that number and all condition details are on the website—including the small repair to the minute hand. Available now at watchurbia.com - link in bio. #IWCIngenieur #IWC3508 #Ingenieur500000 #VintageIWC #Watchurbia by @watchurbia
HEUER Carrera 1153S – Silver Dial – Calibre 12 This one has already sold through our Early Bird channel, but I thought it was far too good-looking to leave off here. The silver sunburst dial is lovely in the light. From this angle it has an almost champagne warmth, with the dark grey registers and matching tachymeter scale giving it just the right amount of contrast. Look closely and you can see the fine concentric grooves in the registers, too. The black details in the applied hour markers pick up the dark hour and minute hands. Then there’s that bright orange chronograph hand. One small splash of colour, and it makes the whole watch. I’m particularly fond of the lume: all original and intact, including the little plots above the markers, aged to a soft cream tone. There are minor signs of age on the dial and hands, but that’s part of what makes this example so appealing. The case is sharp, with lovely brushing across the top and a polished surround that catches the light. Only minor wear, a serviced automatic Calibre 12 inside, and our warm brown “The Ashwood” racing strap to finish it off. The strap has racing holes, but the buyer was clearly quick enough without them. #HeuerCarrera #Heuer1153S #VintageHeuer #VintageChronograph #Watchurbia by @watchurbia
OMEGA Seamaster Chronograph Ref. 145.016-68 – Reverse Panda Dial – Calibre 861 Yes, the blue hand is part of the appeal. And yes, you do find these on some examples. But have a look at the dial as well. The dark surface has developed a mottled, speckled patina, with warm cream registers and a matching outer scale. There’s quite a lot going on when you look closely, and I like it. This Seamaster dates to around 1968/69 and measures 38 mm. The case is still sharp, with visible brushing and signs of wear. Inside is a serviced Calibre 861, and it comes on our Desert Drift strap. Black dial, cream registers, sandy strap. All very sensible. Then the blue hand turns up. Available now at watchurbia.com - link in bio. #OmegaSeamaster #Omega145016 #ReversePanda #VintageChronograph #Watchurbia by @watchurbia
HEUER Autavia 73463 MH – Black Dial, Grey Registers & Orange Accents – Villeneuve Colours I put this one on the Desert Drift strap and then spent rather too long looking at it. Black dial, grey registers and orange hands and accents—that’s the Villeneuve colour combination. The warm vanilla lume really brings this one together. All the dial lume is intact, and the dial itself is in lovely condition. Those orange sections in the grey minute counter are a particular favourite. The case is sharp, with signs of wear, and the MH click bezel has picked up a few marks too. Original crystal, crown and pushers, with a serviced hand-wound Valjoux 7734 inside. One of the occupational hazards of selling watches is finding reasons to keep them. The strap hasn’t helped. Available now at watchurbia.com - link in bio. #HeuerAutavia #Heuer73463 #VintageHeuer #VintageChronograph #Watchurbia by @watchurbia
Same same, but different. HEUER Carrera 7853S vs. 1153S. Silver dials, dark grey registers, C-case — close enough to confuse normal people, different enough to keep collectors occupied for years. The 7853S: Valjoux 7734, manual wind, slimmer case. The 1153S: Cal. 12, automatic, thicker case. So, what’s the better compromise? Wind it yourself and enjoy the slimmer profile — or let Cal. 12 do the work and accept a little more metal on the wrist? A very small difference, until you start caring about Heuers. Then it becomes important for no sensible reason. #VintageHeuer #HeuerCarrera #Heuer7853S #Heuer1153S #HeuerCollector by @watchurbia
HEUER Lemania Chronograph 510.500 – 1986 – Calibre 5100 A good example of Heuer’s less frequently discussed 1980s chronographs. The 510.50X series arrived during the Piaget/Lemania ownership period, replacing the Pasadena in the catalogue by 1983. It continued through the transition to TAG Heuer, with the 510.500 appearing under both names. This HEUER-signed example dates to 1986, the year of the changeover. The broad steel case and closely fitted original bracelet give it a cohesive, integrated-bracelet look. On the black dial, the orange chronograph hands sit alongside tritium that has aged to a lovely creamy vanilla. The date disc has aged to match. The dial is flawless. The case remains sharp despite some minor polishing, and the original HEUER bracelet is full length at 21 cm, with its signed clasp. The creamy tritium and matching date disc are particularly pleasing. A small detail, admittedly, but collecting vintage watches is mostly an accumulation of those. Available now at watchurbia.com — link in bio. #Heuer510500 #VintageHeuer #Lemania5100 #VintageChronograph #Watchurbia by @watchurbia
HEUER Carrera 7853S – Silver Dial – Valjoux 7734 Silver. Charcoal grey. Vanilla. All very well behaved. Then there is the orange chronograph hand. It is the first thing that catches your eye on this Carrera 7853S. A little flash of colour across a silver dial, framed by charcoal-grey subdials and a matching tachymeter scale. The vanilla lume brings just enough warmth to make you look a little longer. And looking longer is where this one gets interesting. The dial is flawless. A proper 10/10, with beautiful lume plots and not a single defect on any of them. We went around the dial checking. Then around again, mostly for our own enjoyment. The 38.5 mm steel case remains strong, with only minor signs of wear for its age. Paired with The Desert Drift strap, it is ready for its next chapter. The movement has been serviced, and the watch comes with our 12-month warranty. The orange hand gets your attention. The dial’s condition makes you forget why you opened Instagram. Available now at watchurbia.com — link in bio. #HeuerCarrera #Heuer7853S #VintageHeuer #VintageChronograph #Watchurbia by @watchurbia
HEUER Carrera 110.573B – Tropical Dial A dial that decided to change colour completely—and somehow came out better. The dial began life in 1974 as luminous metallic blue with a Côtes de Genève finish. Over the years, warm golden and brown tones have moved across the surface, becoming darker toward the outside and lighter in the centre. Add the orange chronograph hands, creamy lume and still-sharp white printing, and you get the kind of dial that looks slightly different every time the light changes. The 39 mm barrel-shaped case shows signs of polishing but still wears very well. The caseback sticker remains present, together with the original HEUER hang-tag. It comes on its full-length original HEUER bracelet with signed clasp, in very good condition and with almost no stretch. Inside is the automatic Buren Calibre 12, checked and working well, with our 12-month warranty. It may have started as a blue Carrera, but time clearly had other plans. No complaints from us. Available now at watchurbia.com — link in bio. #HeuerCarrera #VintageHeuer #TropicalDial #VintageChronograph #Watchurbia by @watchurbia

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