A Corum watch worn by Elvis Presley and gifted to a friend, which could fetch as much as $20,000 (£14,056), is one of the antique wrist watches set to grace this month’s New York sale by Antiquorum Auctioneers.
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In today’s age of digital and smart watches, there is a strong resurgence for he more classic movements that arguably carry a little more style and substance than their modern counterparts, both for men and women.
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For many, the idea of purchasing an antique wrist watch, such as a vintage Rolex, in immaculate condition for the very reasonable fee of £1,000 would be a temptation too strong. However, you might want to consider with caution as its current proprietor says he thinks it could well be cursed!
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It occurs twice annually, but there is the same old confusion and kerfuffle when it comes to the time when the clocks should actually change.
You might be looking at your watches wondering just how long it’ll be until spring time will be upon us. Well there are two official beginnings for spring; the astronomical and meteorological. As we are in the market of dealing with antiquewristwatches and vintagepocket watches, we will be looking into the former, and leaving the latter to the Met Office!
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The expectations amongst the biggest players in the global watch auction market is that vintage watches will be the biggest draw to attracting bidders in 2016.
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Instagram is a wonderful melting pot of all things from food, to art, funny images and sport. But when we discovered all of the fine pocket watches that were being uploaded we felt we had to share them a we were simply too impressed with them not to! 
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An antique pocket watch crafted some 94 years ago, in 1922, is still keeping time.
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Treat yourself at start 2016 to one of our three featured timepieces, whether it be to add to your existing collection, a gift, or for personal use, these movements are a thing of beauty. Read on to find out more:
An Early English pocket watch which has been described as a masterpiece of English watchmaking has sold at auction for £989,000.
The Royal astronomical watch featured a finely engraved portrait of King James I on the case, and was handmade in around 1618 by David Ramsay.
Continue reading “Early English pocket watch sells for four times pre-sale estimate”
