Has Your Watch Quietly Increased in Value?

Has Your Watch Quietly Increased in Value?

Select Vintage Timepieces Are Achieving Strong Auction Results

23/02/2026     Wristwatches

 

Over the past decade, certain vintage and collectable watches have demonstrated notable strength in the specialist auction market — in some cases rivalling more traditional stores of value.

Many owners are unaware how significantly the market has evolved.

If you have not had your watch professionally valued in recent years, its current auction potential may surprise you.

Book a specialist valuation to understand where your timepiece stands today.

 

Why Some Watches Are Performing Strongly

Auction performance is driven by:

  • Scarcity and discontinued production

  • Collector demand

  • Original condition and components

  • Design era significance

  • International exposure

The modern market is highly reference-specific. Small production details can materially influence value.

Watches purchased for personal use decades ago are now actively sought after by collectors worldwide.

If your watch has been stored, worn occasionally, or recently inherited, this may be an appropriate time to reassess its position.

Arrange a valuation to receive current auction guidance from our specialists.

 

The Advantage of Specialist Auction Presentation

When a timepiece is carefully catalogued and marketed within a focused sale, it benefits from:

  • Global collector visibility

  • Targeted marketing

  • Competitive bidding

Preparation, identification and timing all influence outcome.

 

An early valuation allows time for:

  • Accurate assessment

  • Strategic sale planning

  • Inclusion in upcoming specialist auctions

Submit details or book an appointment to explore your options.

 

Is Now the Right Time?

Demand remains strong for:

  • Vintage sports models

  • Discontinued production references

  • Well-preserved original examples

  • Watches with boxes and papers

Market cycles reward preparation. Owners who review their collections early are better positioned to take advantage of favourable conditions.

If you are considering sale within the next 6–12 months, beginning with a valuation provides clarity and structure.

 

Request a Specialist Valuation

Our watch department provides professional appraisals for vintage, modern, and collectable timepieces.

You can:

  • Submit photographs online

  • Book a specialist appointment

  • Attend one of our valuation events

A valuation carries no obligation, but provides informed guidance on current market appetite and estimated auction performance.

To understand what your watch may achieve in today’s auction market, arrange a specialist valuation.