In The Shop - Pre-Owned Picks: An Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 'End Of Days,' A MING 17.01, And A Vacheron Constantin Overseas

Interested in selling a pre-owned watch? Get your quote . Want to sell your vintage watch through the HODINKEE Shop? Click here . This Week's Pre-Owned Favorites Here at HODINKEE, we're still riding high off a week of Watches & Wonders in which dozens upon dozens of new models just landed. It's undeniably exciting to see what innovations and creations brands have been dreaming up, but now, we're ready to slow down and ease into the simpler times of yesteryear, the good old days. Who says new is always better? That's the truly special thing about the watch industry – it's a place where new, pre-owned, and vintage can all co-exist, and each has merit in its own right. So, join us as we switch gears from the new, exciting, and dazzling pieces of W&W to 10 previously loved models looking to make new memories on a new wrist. This week's lineup is stacked with a few classics – a JLC Reverso , an OMEGA FOIS , and a GMT-Master II ref. 116710 . But, as always, we have a few standout pieces for those looking for something a little more off the beaten path, like an AP Royal Oak Offshore 'End of Days ,' a Vacheron Constantin Overseas , and, for the first time ever in the HODINKEE Shop, a watch from MING . To explore this week's well-rounded pre-owned lineup, head on over to the HODINKEE Shop . Or, kick back, stay awhile, and take a journey with the team as we dig into a few of our favorite models in this week's selection Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 'End Of Days' Limited Edition By Logan Baker You may have heard, but Audemars Piguet was in the news over the weekend with the release of a new watch that references a noteworthy film. Say what you will about it, but don't say this is brand-new territory for Audemars Piguet. Because coincidentally (no, seriously, we sourced this watch multiple weeks ago, before AP's latest was even on our radar), we have the brand's first high-concept pop-culture action-film tie-in watch: the Royal Oak Offshore "End Of Days." Designed in collaboration with Hollywood's most enduring action hero, Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Royal Oak Offshore "End Of Days" was released at the same time as the film of the same name, in 1999. Arnold is said to have picked the colors himself – black and yellow – even opting for black PVD-coated stainless steel for the case, a first for AP and a natural stealthy fit for the supernatural film. The Royal Oak Offshore "End Of Days" is not necessarily remembered for its film tie-in today, over 20 years later, but instead for what it represented for watch collectors in the late 1990s. And that was a hot, hot watch, one that immediately sold out of its 500-piece limited-edition run. It's still regarded as one of the most collectible Offshore models today. Think you can rock Arnold's watch? Try it on for size right now in the HODINKEE Shop . MING 17.01 Blue Dial In Titanium By Rich Fordon MING continues to be one of the hottest watch brands in the world. Ming Thein, the brand's founder, quickly found an audience for his meticulously crafted and detail-oriented timepieces, enjoying massive success since, well, this watch– the very first MING, the 17.01. The biggest problem Mr. Thein has found so far running his eponymous brand? Too many enthusiasts, too few watches. MING watches tend to sell out not in days or hours but, most of the time, minutes. And that is not something the brand's founder is content with. I recently tuned in for a Clubhouse session with Ming Thein, and much of the conversation centered around his one problem. He mentioned he has some tricks up his sleeve to allow for more watch lovers to own and experience his watches. For the upcoming release of the Ming 17.09, orders will be accepted in three batches, with the final batch guaranteeing a watch – eventually with deliveries starting in March of 2022 – for every customer who places an order within a set 10-minute window. The 17.09 looks great. And I'm glad more people are going to have the pleasure to own and wear a MING. But there will never be another first MING. The 17.01 we have for sale here today is in truly mint condition to boot. I received a call from a HODINKEE fan and customer who, back in 2017, clicked on a post by Jack Forster announcing the new brand. It must have been his lucky day because he actually got a watch, possibly one of the last ones. While he was stunned by the MING, he found it too special to wear very much, saying it sat on his wrist for only a handful of days in total. Numbered out of 150 examples, this blue-dialed MING is complete with everything it originally shipped with: a wooden presentation box, a suede watch wallet, a letter from Ming Thein, three total original straps, a titanium warranty card, and even the vacuum bag which the watch itself shipped in, complete with the serial number handwritten on the outside. Take it all in over in the Shop now. Vacheron Constantin Overseas Ref. 42042/423A-8890 By Cait Bazemore If I could transport back to a time in watchmaking history, it would undoubtedly be the 1970s. This may sound strange at first – it was a strange time for the industry. It marked a pivotal moment of change that forever shifted the watchmaking landscape, as we knew it. It marked the quartz craze, a slew of funky and experimental designs, and – maybe most significantly – the advent of the luxury sport watch. Now, here's where my ears perk up and my eyes start to widen. I've rarely met a luxury sport watch I didn't like – the unusual bezels, the integrated bracelets, the textured dials – I love it all. Sure, it's a trend that's since been iterated on time and time again over the past 50 years, but to me, it never gets old. When you think of the quintessential luxury sport watch, you might immediately picture an AP Royal Oak or a Patek Nautilus, but Vacheron has its own take on the trend with the Overseas. While the Overseas didn't "officially" spur from the 1970s, its precursor did. In 1977, Jorg Hysek designed the Vacheron Constantin 222 in honor of the brand's 222nd anniversary, and this model fully embodied the spirit of the 1970s luxury sport watch in every way. Fast forward to 1996 and another moment of transition for the Vacheron Constantin brand, and inspired from the archives emerged the Overseas. To this day, the Overseas has undergone numerous updates from the original 1990s model, with the addition of precious metals and high-end complications, but I really appreciate the simplicity of this ref. 42042/423A-8890 that showcases the design language of first-generation references and the 1970s luxury sport watch that influenced the collection. You have the classic, sweet spot 37mm sizing, straightforward stainless steel build, and, of course, the integrated bracelet, all with nothing more than a convenient date window tucked at three o'clock. Call me smitten! If you are too, head over to the Shop and be sure to take it out for a nice first date once you get it on your wrist. The Best Of The Rest Of course, these three watches are just the ones that caught our eye, struck our fancy, scratched our itch – there are still seven other killer pieces just waiting for you in the HODINKEE Shop . Perhaps this trio is a little more avant-garde for your taste – no fear. There's a Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 5127R to the rescue! Looking for GMT functionality but never been a fan of the Rolex GMT-Master II? We have an absolutely stunning alternative from Grand Seiko , with a more simple and clean look and feel. And, if you're still not sure which watch to choose and are waiting for that lightning bolt of inspiration, you might want to head over and check out the Rolex Milgauss ref. 116400 with that unmistakable orange lightning bolt seconds hand that adds the perfect pop to an otherwise straightforward dial. You can find all these models along with those featured by our team and teased in the intro right here in the HODINKEE Shop .Watches we love, the second time around.