Watches and Jewellery: Results From Two Standout Sales


June 2026

Our recent Watches sale and Jewellery sale both delivered some exceptional results, with Rolex leading the way in the former and a medieval sapphire ring with nearly a thousand years of history among the highlights of the latter. 

Read on to discover the standout lots from both sales, from a 2013 Submariner that achieved £8,200 to strong results across gold and white gold jewellery throughout.

Rolex: The Name That Needs No Introduction
Rolex continues to perform with remarkable consistency at auction. A gentleman's Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date in stainless steel and gold, Reference 116613LN, boxed with guarantee card dated 2013, led the section at £8,200. A ladies Oyster Perpetual Datejust, circa 2009, with white dial, diamond set bezel and original papers, sold for £4,100. A gentleman's Oyster Precision, circa 1959, with cream dial and dagger and baton hour markers, rounded off the group at £900.

Pocket Watches: Craftsmanship Across the Centuries
The pocket watch section offered some of the most historically rich pieces in the sale. An 18th century French open face gilt verge fusee pocket watch by Jacques Panier of Paris, with embossed gilt dial and repousse back case decorated with angels in a classical setting, sold for £1,300. A George III silver pair case verge fusee pocket watch by W.C. Tooke of Lynn, its polychrome enamel dial depicting rope makers and personalised with John Withers hour markers, sold for £1,200. A Victorian 18ct gold open face fusee lever pocket watch by E & J Seiger Brothers of Greenock, hallmarked London 1872, sold for £2,500. 

Gold Jewellery: From Medieval to Modern
The gold jewellery section ranged impressively in period and character, with results to match. A medieval gold sapphire stirrup ring, circa 1150-1500, its raised triangular bezel set with a cabochon sapphire, sold for £3,500. A Fope 18ct gold necklace with London import mark 1997 sold for £2,300. A 19th century graduating curb link Albert chain, each link hallmarked and complete with a 9ct rose gold bloodstone and agate swivel fob, sold for £1,500. A 19th century gold emerald necklace, with seven closed back emeralds in fancy bead settings and accompanied by a Gem and Pearl Laboratory report, sold for £2,500. A section that demonstrated the enduring appeal of well-made gold jewellery across every period.

White Gold and Diamonds: Quietly Dazzling
White gold and diamond pieces rounded off the sale with a sequence of elegant and considered results. An 18ct white gold diamond bracelet, four claw set with seventy-three round brilliant cut diamonds and totalling approximately 2.50 carats, sold for £1,900, as did an 18ct white gold emerald and diamond bracelet set with twenty-six oval cut emeralds totalling 7.70 carats. A pair of 18ct white gold diamond stud earrings, totalling approximately 1.05 carats, sold for £1,400. Clean, wearable and beautifully made, these were exactly the kind of pieces that find buyers quickly and perform reliably.

Thinking of Selling Your Watches or Jewellery?


These results reflect a strong and active market across both sales, for quality watches and jewellery at every level, from antique pocket watches and period gold to signed contemporary pieces and diamond set jewellery. If you have similar items you are considering selling, we would love to hear from you. 
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