It's that time of the week! We have twelve new watches in the HODINKEE Shop and this time, there is a little bit of everything. We have a some fantastic dress watches (including one hyper-rare white gold Cartier tank), a good number of those chronographs you love some much, and a one Rolex Explorer reference 1016. Read on for all the details.
A 1970s Cartier Tank, In White Gold With A Self-Winding Movement (Yes, Seriously)
The Cartier Tank is one of the most (if not the most) iconic watches of the last 100 years and here we have one in white gold, with an automatic movement. Oh, and the case is oversized so will fit just about any wrist. Additionally, this watch has all the classic Tank characteristics that we love and know from Cartier, including the elongated Roman numerals and cabochon-cut sapphire crown. To find mechanical tanks, from the 70s, in white gold is, well, you try to find one. This is a real watch lover's Cartier. For more information click here. And if you want even more on it, read here.
A 1970s Breitling Bullhead Reference 7101
The Breitling Bullhead Pupitre is something of a cult-classic for those who love true 70s-style. The case shaped was designed for easier operation of the chronograph function, with the chronograph pushers located at 11 and 1 o'clock. Breitling fitted this case with bright orange accents and a gorgeous blue dial that could only come out of the 70s. You can read more about it here.
A 1984 Rolex Explorer Reference 1016
It seems as if the Rolex Explorer reference 1016 is the watch du jour (or ané depending on who you ask), but we think the great thing about the Explorer is not that it's in style – it's that it never went out of style, and won't ever, either. The example we have here today features a matte dial and beautiful vanilla patina on the indexes and handset. Additionally, the case and bracelet are in good condition as well. For full listing, click here.
But Wait, There's More!
In addition to the above we have the following watches in the vault: a 1950s Angelus Datoluxe; a 1970s Rolex Datejust reference 1601; a 1940s Breitling Premier Chronograph reference 787; a 1960s Longines Conquest; a 1950s Vetta Chronograph in pink gold; a 1960s Movado SuperSea; a 1960s Wittnauer SuperCompressor; a 197os Minerva Triple Calendar Chronograph; and a 1970s Rolex Day-Date reference 1803 in white gold.
To see all the watches in all their glory, click here.
