Fellows synchronizes vintage, modern watches in Oct. 27 sale

Lot 40 – Breitling man’s Aeromarine Avenger Sea Wolf chronograph bracelet watch, stainless steel case, circa 2008. Estimate: £1,600–£2,000. Fellows Auctioneers image

BIRMINGHAM, UK – Fellows’ Watch Sale showcases both vintage and modern timepieces. For this month’s sale, On Tuesday, Oct. 27, the emphasis is definitely on the modern, with contemporary and current models from Rolex, Piaget, Jaeger-LeCoultre and IWC offered alongside more accessible brands such as Raymond Weil, Ball, Hamilton, and Baume & Mercier. LiveAuctioneers.com will provide absentee and Internet live bidding.

Some of these are even boxed and in “as new” condition.

Vintage watches are still present with examples from Omega and Rolex together with Tudors Longines and interesting military pieces.

Who would have thought that this unassuming trench watch would have such a remarkable history?

Lot 484 – 1918 silver trench-style wristwatch that once belonging to Lt. Col. J.D. Hignett, commander of the top-secret GHQ Liaison Regiment known as ‘Phantom’ in World War II. Fellows Auctioneers image

Lt. Col. Hignett commanded a top-secret intelligence and communication regiment during World War II called “Phantom,” taking part in operations in North Africa and Northern Europe alongside the Hollywood actor David Niven.

Gifted by King Edward VIII (then Prince of Wales) for Hignett’s service as his equerry, prospective buyers can forgive the few cracks to the enamel on this timepiece; after all it does have an extraordinary history. Made in 1912, the inscription to the back of the watch reads “Y.R.H” with a representation of the Prince of Wales feathers, and to the cuvette the name “J.D. HIGNETT, 10th Hussars.”

In tribute to its previous owner, the watch has come out from under the radar with an estimate of £200-£300 and will be auctioned in Fellows’ Watch Sale as lot 484.

Lot 159 – IWC man’s Aquatimer wristwatch, stainless steel case with box and papers. Estimate: £1,400–£2,000. Fellows Auctioneers image

Lot 322 – Rolex man’s Oyster Perpetual Date GMT-Master II bracelet watch, stainless steel case and bezel, circa 2008. Estimate: £3,000–£4,000. Fellows Auctioneers image

View the fully illustrated catalog and register to bid absentee or live via the Internet as the sale is taking place by logging on to www.LiveAuctioneers.com.