Watches
We hold four dedicated watch auctions each year, and our valuation service is free for items consigned for sale. Our sales feature wristwatches by well-known makers including Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega and Breitling, alongside pocket watches dating from the 17th century onwards.
Our watch auctions feature wristwatches from names such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega and Breitling, along with pocket watches dating from the 17th century onwards. A watch's value rests on the quality of its craftsmanship, its appearance and its materials, with rare items, complications and limited-run movements selling for substantial sums.
Vintage Rolex Explorers, Daytonas and Submariners, and Omega Seamasters and Speedmasters, have all performed strongly, and there is steady demand for good-quality pre-owned watches.
In an era when accurate time is available via the microchip, a luxury wristwatch offers something distinct: style, engineering and status. Pocket watches give collectors a purist view of earlier watchmaking.
Demand from international buyers, helped by the wealth of information now online, has accelerated vintage watch prices in recent years.
The market is particularly strong for military-issue watches from the Second World War and the later "tool" watches built for submariners, airmen and sportsmen.
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What's selling well
A snapshot of what's attracting strong interest in our recent watch sales.
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A rare 16th century German tambour cased stackfreed striking pocket watch, circa 1550-70.
The silver dial with vari-coloured translucent enamel depicting stylised foliage springing from an urn and bird, with roman numeral markers, touch-pins and inner chapter ring, replacement blued steel single hand, verge…
Sold for: £28,000
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Breitling Bentley Gent's wristwatch.
Breitling for Bentley 18ct rose gold Limited Special Edition, white metallic dial, 2 subsidiary dials, date window to 8 'o' clock, case size 44mm, the reverse winged Breitling logo and stamped 168/500 and 2123053 on…
Sold for: £9,200
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An 18ct gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust wristwatch
An 18ct gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust wristwatch, circa 1988, the circular signed blue dial with diamond dot hour markers, date aperture to 3, with diamond and sapphire set bezel and president bracelet, model no…
Sold for: £9,000
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An 18ct gold diamond Audemars Piguet wristwatch
An 18ct gold diamond Audemars Piguet wristwatch, ref C12337, the full diamond set dial with bamboo bezel and similarly set fancy link bracelet with folding clasp, Swiss assay marks, estimated total diamond weight…
Sold for: £10,000
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An 18ct gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust wristwatch
An 18ct gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust wristwatch, circa 2011-21, the circular signed black mother of pearl dial with diamond dot hour markers and date aperture to 3, with fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet, model…
Sold for: £10,600
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A gents stainless steel 'Jo Siffert' Heuer Autavia wristwatch, circa 1970
A gents stainless steel 'Jo Siffert' Heuer Autavia wristwatch, circa 1970, ref 1163T, serial number 225029, the circular signed cream dial with subsidiary dials to 3 and 9, date aperture to 6, luminescent baton hour…
Sold for: £6,100
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A stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona wristwatch
A stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona wristwatch, circa 2004, the circular signed white dial with baton dot hour markers, subsidiary dials to 3, 6 and 9, with stainless steel case, tachymetre bezel…
Sold for: £22,500
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A 1950s 18ct gold Patek Philippe wristwatch
A 1950s 18ct gold Patek Philippe wristwatch, Ref. 1593, circa 1954, the hour-glass case enclosing a silvered dial with arabic and baton numerals, subsidiary seconds, black enamel signature, calibre 9'''90, lever…
Sold for: £11,500
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A gents 18ct gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date wristwatch
A gents 18ct gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date wristwatch, circa 2006-7, the circular signed dial with Roman numeral hour markers, date aperture to 3 and day aperture to 12, with fluted bezel and president bracelet…
Sold for: £7,000
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Rolex 750 gold date-just wristwatch set with
Gold (750) Rolex President Automatic Day-Date wristwatch encrusted with diamonds and rubies, 1991, pave set after market dial with day at 12:00, date at 3:00, centre seconds, ruby hours, case diameter 36.1mm, model…
Sold for: £7,500
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A 1960s Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner wristwatch
A 1960s Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner wristwatch, c. 1967, ref. 5513, the signed black dial with dot and baton markers and outer minutes track, black 60 minute rotating bezel, cal. 1520 26 jewel movement, serial no…
Sold for: £6,400
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