Rolex, Omega, Jaeger Le-Coultre, Breitling, IWC – five watches from leading brands coming up at auction

Examples of many of the world’s leading watch brands appear regularly at auction, giving you the chance to buy a pre-loved wristwatch often at prices well below retail levels.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust watch

This gentleman's Oyster Perpetual Datejust steel wristwatch by Rolex with a 'Buckley' dial is on offer at Woolley & Wallis on April 7. It is estimated at £1500-2000. View the catalogue entry for this Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust on thesaleroom.com.

Here we pick out five watches that are appearing at upcoming auctions hosted on thesaleroom.com. But there’s plenty more besides: view all the watches currently listed here, and you can also check out our general guide to buying watches too.

1. Omega

Omega Seamaster Professional watch

A steel 'Seamaster Professional' wristwatch by Omega with a signed black dial is estimated at £500-700 Woolley & Wallis on April 7. View the catalogue entry for this Omega watch on thesaleroom.com.

Read our guide to buying Omega watches at auction

2. Jaeger Le-Coultre

Jaeger Le Coultre lady's watch

A lady's steel, mother of pearl and diamond 'Reverso' wristwatch by Jaeger Le-Coultre is also offered at the Woolley & Wallis sale. With a reversible case and a white enamel frame between rows of brilliant-cut diamonds, it comes with its box and papers. It is estimated at £800-1200. View the catalogue entry for this Jaeger Le-Coultre Reverso watch on thesaleroom.com.

Read our guide to buying Jaeger Le-Coultre watches at auction

3. IWC

IWC Chronograph Wristwatch

This IWC chronograph wristwatch is a Portofino Automatic model with a stainless steel case, automatic movement and round black dial. It comes in its box with booklets and a guarantee card. The estimate is £2000-300 at Lyon & Turnbull on March 30. View the catalogue entry for this IWC chronograph wristwatch on thesaleroom.com.

Read our guide to buying IWC watches at auction

4. Breitling

Breitling Watch

A Breitling bi-colour Chronomat Automatic wristwatch is also among the lots at Lyon & Turnbull on March 30. Originally purchased 1999, it comes with its boxes, papers and booklets. The estimate is £3000-4000. View the catalogue entry for this Breitling watch on thesaleroom.com.

Read our guide to buying Breitling watches at auction

5. Rolex

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust watch

This gentleman's Oyster Perpetual Datejust steel wristwatch by Rolex with a 'Buckley' dial is on offer at Woolley & Wallis on April 7. It is estimated at £1500-2000. View the catalogue entry for this Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust on thesaleroom.com.

Read our guide to buying Rolex watches at auction

 

 

 

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