Watches & Clocks
Reflecting a strong collector market, we are always seeking good watches for our catalogues. We see continued robust demand for prestige brands, particularly vintage Rolex and Omega, high end makers Patek Phillipe, Baum et Mercier, Jaeger, Piaget, Longines and Cartier. We typically offer along with good wristwatches a selection of gold pocket watches, superior antique clocks and specialist vintage pieces.
A vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer,
automatic, black dial with batons and 3, 6 and 9 numerals, in working order, stainless steel, minor scratching to glass and case. Purchased by our vendor's father new in 1969.
Realised: $13,000A ladies 18ct gold and stainless-steel Rolex oyster perpetual Datejust wrist watch,
automatic, custom mother of pearl dial with diamond batons for numerals, with a custom ruby and diamond bezel and further diamonds to the case. TDW 2.50ct (Colour F-G, Clarity SI). Model 68273, serial number 8306430, dial 31mm. In original boxes with booklet and the Rolex seal.
Realised: $8,000A gent's 18ct gold and stainless steel Rolex oyster perpetual, datejust wrist watch,
automatic, champagne dial with Roman numerals, model 16233, serial number W573194, with original boxes, tag and purchase receipt. Copy of 2016 valuation available.
Realised: $7,750A superb 18ct gold open face pocket watch by Bentley & Beck, Royal Exchange, London, number 612,
the large 57mm machine engraved case, hallmarked 1838. Three colour gold dial, with bird and acanthus scroll centre, matt chapter ring with raised Roman numerals within an outer border of chased and engraved scrolls and flowerheads. Subsidiary seconds dial at VI with radial guilloche pattern. Fine blued steel hands. The signed and numbered movement with duplex escapement with compensation balance (earlier style with wedge shaped weights). Signed dust cap. Case stamped S.C. 612, winding cover engraved with owner's names. 170gm.
Realised: $6,500Substantial 18ct gold, open face pocket watch, unnamed, numbered 15982,
56mm case, with inner 18ct gold dust cover engraved with presentation inscription 1892, hallmarked Chester 1892 by Rotherham & Sons (John Rotherham), case manufacturers, Spon Street, Coventry. Engraved monogram to back JLJ. ¾ plate keyless movement with lever escapement, hacking slide to stop and start centre seconds at III on band. White enamel dial with sunken centre; chapter ring with Roman numerals, rail track minutes and 300 outer indices. Gold hands, blued centre seconds. 169gm
Realised: $6,000High calibre minute repeater, 18ct gold half hunter pocket watch by Dent, London, number 43065.
53mm plain case hallmarked London 1886, maker's mark AS. Numbers to covers and inner 18ct gold dust cover match movement number. Back cover with blue enamel monogram 'ESD', front cover with blue enamel Roman numerals and rail track minutes framing window. White enamel dial, Roman numerals, rail track minutes, sunken subsidiary seconds at VI, blued steel hands. Signed Dent (in triangle) 61 Strand & 4 Royal Exchange, London. 43065' 3/4 plate back movement signed and numbered as the dial, additionally 'Watchmaker to the Queen'. repeater actuator slide on band at VI. 146gm In red-brown Morocco, scallop shell shaped case with purple velvet lining.
Realised: $5,500An 18ct gold, early 19thC skeletonized gold automaton watch,
55mm diameter case and with verge fusée movement quarter repeating on two gongs, the skeletonized display of two classical figures in bi-colour gold who strike two silver bells, the repeat activated by depressing the pendant, a small white enamel chapter ring marked with hours in Arabic numerals. The open-faced case with engine turned back and finely fluted walls, the sprung hinged gilt curvette engraved Breguet & fils. Circa 1820. Glass replaced with perspex.
Realised: $5,500A ladies 18ct gold and stainless-steel Rolex oyster perpetual datejust wrist watch,
automatic, champagne dial with Roman numerals, model 79173, serial number P788721, in original boxes, with purchase receipt. 2016 valuation available.
Realised: $5,000An 18ct gold Cartier Paris 'Ceinture' Jumbo wrist watch,
manual, the white enamel dial with Roman numerals, marked Cartier, Paris, Cartier leather strap. Case with stepped sides and inset crown. With box, carry bag and all original papers including guarantee. Purchase date 1982. (Crazing to dial and scratches to glass).
Realised: $4,900Large and weighty 18ct. gold hunter pocket watch by Thomas Mowbray, London,
60mm case with 18ct gold internal dust cover hallmarked Chester, 19thC. Signed white enamel dial with Roman numerals, track minutes, centre seconds with stop/start slide on the band at V. ¾ plate keyless movement, jewelled to centre. 188gm
Realised: $4,400