11, Aug 2010
Maharaja of Patiala Watch gifted to Princess Diana?

Back in early July, we had featured a unique gold pocket watch made for the Maharaja of Patiala, by the firm of Picard Freres & F.Russer of Chaux De Fonds.  – Since then several persons have come forward with information about the “Patiala Watch”.   The most interesting bit of information…

4, Aug 2010
1920s square 2 colour gold vintage Rolex wristwatch

A Rolex is not just a watch. In most cases a Rolex watch is to be enjoyed for a life time and then to be left for the next generation as an heirloom, That is normally the case, even for the most ordinary of the Rolex watches. But then even within the…

2, Aug 2010
18CT GOLD LADIES DIAMOND CARTIER TANK FRANCAISE WATCH

Cartier always makes great things and this Cartier Diamond encrusted, 18 ct Gold Ladies Tank watch is no exception to that rule. Here is a stunning ladies Cartier watch in mint condition and comes with the original box and papers. The features include: 18ct yellow gold case with 3 rows of matching superb…

29, Jul 2010
1930s gold duo dial – Doctors watch

Here is a very rare 1930s 9ct gold cased Doctors, duo dial vintage wrist watch. The dial is signed duo dial and the gold case has an engraved edge. A hard to find, large size example of a doctors watch. Size: 23mm by 37mm       Status: Available For sale                                 Stock No: 105 Price: £1,495.00…

7, Jul 2010
Rare & Unusual Fireplace clock!

A Rare Fireplace clock for your fireplace? We found this really unusual French Clock, made in the shape of a Fireplace. The “Fireplace Clock” features a swinging “cooking pot” as the pendulum! The body of the clock is bronze, with red marble base and an enamel chapter ring with engraved…

6, Jul 2010
Rare, vintage Rolex “Ultra Prima Chronometer”

  We are delighted to introduce an extremely rare, high grade gentleman’s vintage Rolex “Ultra Prima Chronometer”, manual wind wristwatch, with subsidiary seconds, in beautiful 9ct. Rose Gold. C.1936. Rolex, model # 2467. The silvered dial in superb and totally original condition,with some attractive ageing adding to the handsome vintage appearance.…

6, Jul 2010
Bielefeld in London ca.1780 Silveroid Pocket Watch

For a 330 years old watch, it sure is in very good condition! The watch is Fusee chain operated with  verge escapement movement. It has a very attractive design on its gilt surface. Movm. size 48mm. Size: Height 6.7 x Width 5 x Depth 2.2 cm Condition: excellent with some age signs This watch is…

4, Jul 2010
Rare, Swiss two-tune gunmetal musical watch

Very scarce, large Swiss two-tune gunmetal musical watch, circa 1890. Two-tone fully restored enamel dial decorated with musical instruments and foliage. Nickel 10 jewel cylinder movement. Roller musical mechanism. Sprightly tunes. Two-tune musical watches from any period are quite rare. The watch was recently sold. We thank Steve Bogoff , the “dealer’s dealer” …

2, Jul 2010
Picard Freres & F. Russer of Chaux De Fonds

At the turn of the last century, the firm of Picard Freres & F. Russer, operating out of the famous watch making region, Chaux De Fonds in Switzerland, made ornate, 18 carat Gold Pocket Watches, for the increasingly affluent American market. However, the watch making firm of Picard Freres & F. Russer…