• OCTOBER - 2022

    Our October 2022 auction comprises our largest selection of watches at any single time, celebrating the diversity of pieces we've been able to offer over the years. This month’s auction features a select number of neo-vintage watches, in addition to independents and larger watchmakers that we have been lucky to champion over the years. Best of luck to all the bidders.

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MB&F

HM3 Black Frog | Limited Edition | Titanium

This unusual MB&F HM3 Black Frog was created in 2010, taking the original HM3 Sidewinder concept and adding bulbous domes that resemble a frog’s eyes. Limited to only 12 pieces, the watch is an excellent addition to any collection focusing on independent watchmaking or for the wearer looking for something different.

Auction Ended 02/11/2022
Sold For £36,000
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Patek Philippe

3940J doré dial | Perpetual Calendar | Yellow Gold

This incredibly rare, yellow-gold Patek Philippe 3940*, with champagne dial perfectly illustrates why the reference is so coveted. Understated both in styling and case size, it carries a highly desirable doré dial. This golden dial colour is more commonly associated with the earliest series of 3940s, which were made for Beyer in Zürich. This particular example was purchased by its current owner in 1988, in Glasgow, and has remained in their possession ever since.

Auction Ended 02/11/2022
Sold For £106,000
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Vacheron Constantin

222 | Ref. 46003 | Yellow Gold

This Vacheron Constantin 222 bears testament to one of the most disruptive periods of watchmaking, in the wake of the Quartz Crisis. Alongside the Royal Oak and the Nautilus, it represents the efforts of the so-called "Holy Trinity" of watchmaking to remain relevant in this new context, with their integrated bracelet sports watches. This mid-size ref. 46003 "222" in yellow gold is preserved in a remarkable condition.

Auction Ended 02/11/2022
Sold For £36,000
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Daniel Roth

Retrograde 2127 | Yellow Gold

Inspired by a pocket watch made by none other than George Daniels, this Retrograde wristwatch is a prime example of the Daniel Roth’s work, combining many of the signature elements which we’ve become accustomed to. This example is even more noteworthy for being amongst the earliest ones produced, as identified by the Roman numerals used on the dial.

Auction Ended 02/11/2022
Sold For £26,000
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A. Lange & Söhne

Lange 1 | 151.005 | First Series | Platinum

Introduced in 1994, this reference 151.005 is one of the earliest Lange 1 watches ever produced, bringing together a range of rare and distinctive features. It combines a platinum case, integrated bracelet, and a solid platinum caseback. It is understood that the latter was only available on pieces produced between 1994 and 1997, before A. Lange & Söhne fully transitioned to sapphire display casebacks.

Auction Ended 02/11/2022
Sold For £37,000
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A. Lange & Söhne

Lange 1 | 101.001 | First Generation | Yellow Gold

Introduced in 1994, this reference 101.001 is one of the earliest Lange 1 watches ever produced, bringing together a range of rare and distinctive features. Featuring a solid caseback, it is understood that this feature was only available on pieces produced between 1994 and 1997, before A. Lange & Söhne fully transitioned to sapphire casebacks.

Auction Ended 02/11/2022
Sold For £55,000
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Sarpaneva

K3 Unique Piece | Stainless Steel

A unique "Winter" K3 that draws upon aesthetics laid out in Sarpaneva’s Korona series, retaining featuring such as the inscrutable moonphase complication, an azure-blue luminous dial and openworked grille pattern rendered in turquoise.

Auction Ended 02/11/2022
Sold For £13,000
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Cartier

CPCP Tank à Vis | Dual Time | White Gold

A classically styled watch with an intriguing layout, this Cartier Tank à Vis CPCP was launched in 2005 and represents the brand’s only foray into unusual complications during the Collection Privée Cartier Paris. Encased in white gold with a display back that showcases the attractive movement, this piece is an excellent neo-vintage addition to any collection.

Auction Ended 02/11/2022
Sold For £30,000
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Andersen Genève

Quantieme Perpetuel | Yellow Gold

A rarely-seen example of a traditional perpetual calendar from Andersen Genève, this piece was made for the Luigi Verga boutique in Milan. With a traditional layout and symmetrical dial, the watch is an excellent addition to any collection focusing on independent watchmaking or conventional perpetual calendars.

Auction Ended 02/11/2022
Sold For £17,000
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Laurent Ferrier

Galet Classic Tourbillon | Rose Gold

This rose gold Laurent Ferrier Galet Classic Tourbillon is a quintessential execution of the watchmaker's classic, pared back aesthetic. The watch houses the LF619.01, which is a double spiral tourbillon movement, an impressive complication that earned Ferrier the Best Men’s Watch Prize in the 2010 Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix.

Auction Ended 02/11/2022
Sold For £53,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

When does the bidding close?

A countdown clock is displayed on both the main auction page and bidding page. Individual lot pages will have their own countdown clocks, indicating the specific closing time for that lot.

Please ensure your final and highest bid is placed before the auction ends, as no extensions will be added. You can do this via a standard bid or placing the highest value you would like to go up to in the automatic bid section.

Is there a Buyer's Premium?

Our auctions do not have a buyer’s premium. The winning bid is the final price, so you can bid as much as you would like to purchase the watch for.

How do I place bids?

First, ensure that you are signed into your account and have completed the registration process. To place a bid, visit the individual page for the watch you intend to bid on, then use the plus (+) button next to the bid total to increase your bid, then click on the “bid now” button. You will receive an email confirmation to confirm that you have the highest bid, as well as an email notification if you are subsequently outbid.

What is the difference between a bid and an automatic bid?

A regular bid will instantly place a bid for your chosen amount, regardless of what the current bid is. For example, if bidding is at £10,000, you could instantly place a bid for £25,000. Meanwhile, by setting up an automatic bid, our system will automatically place new bids on your behalf each time you are outbid. All you need to do is enter the maximum price you are willing to bid for an item. Our system will then keep on bidding for you, by the smallest possible increase each time, until your maximum price is reached.

Can I cancel or reduce my bid if I change my mind?

No. All bids placed in our auctions are final and cannot be removed or reduced once placed.

What happens if I win the item I’m bidding on?

If you have won the lot you were bidding on, you will receive an email confirmation immediately following the end of the auction. Our Accounts department will send you an invoice, in addition to payment and shipping instructions.

What happens if I am outbid?

If you are outbid during the auction, you will receive an email notification. If you are on the product page, you will receive an alert.

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