Time waits for no man. But an iconic timepiece can stop anyone in their tracks. From the craftsmanship to the item’s rarity or even the story of acquiring it, a classic watch tells more than time—it tells the world who you are.
Jerry Whitehead, a second-generation pawnbroker who spends his time traveling to pawnshops all over, has developed a passion for quality timepieces during the forty-plus years he’s spent in the industry.
About his collection, Jerry says, “I trade these around quite frequently and buy and sell often with a range of friends, clients, and dealers around the world today.”
Here’s a look at just some of the pieces in his watch collection, as well as his anecdotal information about each:
Rolex "Root Beer" Submariner
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph
This piece is a Daytona Cosmograph Rose Gold as well, had have this one for a while, don’t’ recall where this one came from, but it’s a beauty none the less!
Rolex Yachtmaster Rose Gold
Rolex Yacht Master, Rose Gold, Rubber Strap, another one of my fav’s. A watch guy in Houston is where this one came from as I recall!
Rolex Daytona Cosmograph
Another Rolex Daytona Cosmograph, Black Anodized with gold case, another nice piece! This one came from dealer out of the Bahamas as I recall while on a client gig with CashWiz.
Rolex Stainless Submariner
Rolex Stainless Submariner, been around a while not sure where this one came from.
Breitling Black Anodized
Breitling Black Anodized Complex Digital Piece, this one came from Greg Twarowski down in Florida, we did some trading once upon a time a while back, also one of my favs!
Breitling Carbon Fiber
Breitling Carbon Fiber, ultra-light, leather strap, very nice piece, I kinda’ like this one as well, Acquired this piece in Maui not too long ago from Richard Dan as I recall.
Breitling Seamatic
Another Breitling, Seamatic, rubber strap, a very nice watch as well. This piece was acquired Peru while doing some family activity down that way.
Omega Seamaster
Omega Seamaster, Gold with Black Anodized case, alligator strap. Very nice piece, came from one of the watch shows from yester year.
Omega Seamaster II
Another Omega Seamaster, gold case, rubber strap. Another very nice piece, Came from one of my stores out of Florida once upon a time!
Omega Seamaster III
Another Omega Seamaster, Rose Gold Case, Alligator Strap, not sure where this one came from, believe I won it in a Poker Game haa !!
Omega Seamaster James Bond 007
Omega Seamaster James Bond 007 (Rare) Stainless Watch, very comfortable piece to wear, simple, and eloquent. One of my favs as well, this one came from a client down in Curacao as memory serves me.
Sculderia
This is a Scuderia Watch, I picked these up in Grand Cayman some years back from the CashWiz team that we consult with, another one in the next picture, same story:
Sculderia II
Scuderia, yes, CashWiz team out of the Cayman islands.
Fortis
The Fortis Watch, this one came from one of our clients down in New Zealand some years back, complex pilot watch.
Chase Durer Special Forces Watch
This is a Chase Durer Special Forces Watch, this one came from one of our clients operating in Latin America of all places, very nice piece, durable, and light weight!
Patek Philippe Moon Watch: front
Another one of my fav’s, a Patek Philippe Moon Watch, two tone with monogramed case as seen in the next photo. I acquired this piece in London some years back when speaking at the NPA of the UK.
Patek Philippe Moon Watch: side
Patek Philippe Moon Watch, two tone with monogramed case.
Patek Philippe Moon Phase
Another Patek Philippe watch, moon phase, also very rare. This came through one of my stores in South Florida way back when.
Bell & Ross Roulette Wheel Watch
This is a very unique watch, it’s a Bell & Ross very limited edition one of only 300 made. It’s a Roulette Wheel watch. I won this piece playing Roulette down in Aruba once upon a time.
Panerai Watch
No collection could be complete with a couple of Panerai’s. This is one of two that I have, this is the Luminor Regatta with rubber strap. Italian military watches, nice piece. I got both of the Panerai’s on consulting while in the Philippines some years back. Very nice pieces.
Panerai Watch II
This one has a bit more wear and tear on it, lots of HOG riding with this one!
Ernst & Benz
Ernst & Benz, big dial complex movement, this one came from Barbados while on client work long ago.
Baume & Mercier
The Baume & Mercier is a simple but elegant time piece. I believe I got this watch down in Turks N Caicos when we started the CashWiz project in the Caribbean many years ago. Great time piece, rarely worn!
We are so grateful to Jerry for sharing this portion of his collection with us! Visit pawnshopconsultinggroup.com to learn more about his services or get in touch with him.
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