SAN FRANCISCO, CA.- Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to present Vintage Watches: One Man’s Collection on Sunday, March 24, 2024. The sale features over 140 timepieces from a private collection in Northern California – mostly men’s wristwatches, plus several pocket watches, small clocks, and one ladies’ watch. Almost all date from the mid-20th century, from the 1940s to the 1970s. Most are American brands, plus several from Europe. The 25+ manufacturers include Bulova, Hamilton, Longines, Lord Elgin, Omega, Dunhill, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Louvic, Jacques Lemans, and Concord. Completing the sale are several Rolex boxes for watches and/or jewelry.
Turner Auctions + Appraisals begins its online auction on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 10:30 am PST; sale items are available for preview and bidding now. The online auction will be featured live on multiple platforms: LiveAuctioneers, Invaluable, Bidsquare, and Turner Auctions + Appraisals’ free mobile app, which can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Apps.
Some highlights of the upcoming online sale (please see auction information and lot details in the online catalog). PLEASE NOTE: All watches are sold as-is regardless of functionality. Bidders should examine the provided photos to evaluate each piece. Because all watches in the sale have been in storage since 2015, Turner Auctions suggests an overhaul at buyer's expense.
Lot 66: Vintage 14k Gold Bulova Accutron Spaceview Wristwatch. Estimate $200-$400.
Lot 59: Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre 10k Gold Filled Watch. Estimate $200-$400.
Lot 76: Vintage Hamilton Pacer 10k Gold Filled Watch. Estimate $200-$400.
Lot 89: Jacques Lemans Limited Edition 180/1000 Japanese Movement Stainless Steel Watch. Estimate $200-$400.
Lot 10: Vintage Longines 17 Jewels 14k Gold Watch. Estimate $150-$250.
Lot 16: Vintage 1950's Benrus Jump Hour Watch. Estimate $150-$250.
Lot 61: Vintage 1950's Actua Men's Chronograph Watch. Estimate $150-$250.
Lot 50: Vintage Hamilton Everest Gold Filled Watch. Estimate $150-$250.
Lot 77: Hamilton Flight II Reissue 6230 Registered Edition Watch. Estimate $150-$250.
Lot 88: Vintage 1970's Wittnauer UFO Day/Date Automatic Watch. Estimate $100-$200.
Lot 1: Vintage Gruen Precision Diamond and Gold Wind Watch marked 14k. Estimate $150-$250.
Lot 102: Vintage Omega Geneve Dynamic Stainless Watch. Estimate $150-$250.
