Unicorns a.k.a watches we most likely will never see.

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Would we include as unicorns here any watches that are of relatively low value, but are rather rare none the less? If that is the case I have a couple examples. What about rare due to condition? I just want to determine scope before posting a few pictures.
Anything that exemplifies rarity is welcome. I, personally, could not care less about value as long as a piece is rare or interesting.(in this particular instance). I'm well aware that rarity is directly proportional to value in most cases, but I'd love to see some pieces where that isn't the case
Rarity due to condition is welcome as well.
The aim of my thread is to highlight some of the "lesser-known" pieces out there and simply see what you people fancy from the "rare" spectrum of watch collecting.
 
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Was that SuperDoc? I want to say that was his screen name but I'm not 100% certain and the "@" user search doesn't find anyone with that name. I remember there was a guy in New York that went to all of the Omega invitation only events and had a stunning collection of their modern pieces.
@Superdoc hasn't been seen since September last year. He certainly likes his bling.
 
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Does the Montegrappa Chaos count? Because at $85k and, well, just look at the damn thing.馃ぎ
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Here鈥檚 one I can鈥檛 even find another image of or mention of on the entire inter web. Like if there was only one Ford Pinto with a small block Chevy. Interestingly, the case, dial, and movement are fairly well made.

And I鈥檝e never seen another of this Ollech and Wajs with this dial and 3 registers. Landeron 349.
I'm guessing the Mundo is one of the many generic Swiss brands that are now extinct. All watches of this type appear to be well made, in my experience. The Ollech and Wajs is a beauty! great piece!
 
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I've posted this before, but this is my father in law's first generation Zodiac Seawolf. The 1st gens aren't common, but not unicorns typically - but condition wise? I've never seen any other like it:

 
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Any excuse to trot out the Seafarer. Only known example I believe, and also the earliest known yacht-timer wristwatch.

 
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They have one in stock, well o guess that one lol. Rumor is less then 50 where made. I鈥檝e only ever heard of one actually on a wrist and he no longer comes around here.

the other thing is more rare. I think there is only 10 of those. That鈥檚 the mission watch box set.

The OB manager had me try this on back in September 2018. It is a limited edition of 352.
 
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I鈥檒l throw some Longines out here.

1. 22AS Chronometer. I know of 4-5 examples.



2. Longines RR280. Produced for Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railroads. This is the much more uncommon ref. 8303 with the 14k bezel.

 
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I've tried to find others even vaguely similar without success
A 25 jewel Midland with water proof case. Small men's watch, more boy sized. very accurate and reliable so far. nice condition for its age.
 
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Does the Montegrappa Chaos count? Because at $85k and, well, just look at the damn thing.馃ぎ

This looks like something owned by Sylvester Stallone.
 
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This looks like something owned by Sylvester Stallone.
If I'm not mistaken he was some sort of promoter for the brand. They also have other "luxury offerings".
 
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Any excuse to trot out the Seafarer. Only known example I believe, and also the earliest known yacht-timer wristwatch.

馃槻馃槻馃槻 cool!
 
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This may look like an ordinary run of the mill Seamaster. But it is truly a one of a kind. It is the only one in the entire world that was purchased and worn by my late father.
 
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I've spent the last 20 years looking for a niton wristwatch. I've only seen pictures of one example, and that was on the NAWCC board a long time ago.

I've never seen a Gene Clark pocketwatch, but the pictures support the arguable notion that he was the greatest American watchmaker.
 
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Photo took by the previous owner ( meet personally once ) before being sold to an auction.
The only one known whit this dial.
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Not a "unicorn" but something uncommon
Nice piece! I love how the light tan strap compliments the custard colored lume. I can't comment on rarity as I know nothing about vintage Mido, but they're definitely not getting the credit they deserve. One of the many underdogs of watchmaking..
 
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Patek Tourbillon Minute Repeater I was lucky enough to try on last month. 8 made a year with a 拢600k price tag.