Out & About July 2017

The Longines for July is in at £100 to £200.

The Baume for July is in at £100 to £150.

The Seikos for September are £50 to £80 each.

The 12 watches together are known as the “Dirty Dozen”, and they were issued by the British government to soldiers in WWII. These are the holy grail of watches, and some collectors have the sole aim of buying the best example of each one that they can.

WHEN COLLECTINGWATCHES: n DO! Buy something you like Buy the best condition possible

n WATCH OUT FOR

The cost of repairing a watch could exceed its value... so make sure the purchase price is right

If you’ve any jewellery, antiques and collectables you’d like valued for auction, don’t forget SAS hold free valuation days every Wednesday at: Saleroom Two, 80 Greenham Business Park, Newbury, RG19 6HW. Telephone (01635) 580 595 for an appointment. www.specialauctionservices.com

Thomas Plant discovered his love for auctioneering at a young age, living on the family farm. Watching the man with the gavel at local cattle auctions was a regular event, and Thomas quickly decided on which side of the rostrum he’d rather be. He went on to take a degree in antiques and served his apprenticeship with leading auction houses, including Christie’s in London. Today, Thomas is the co-owner of Special Auction Services in Newbury and is also a favourite TV expert on BBC programmes, including Bargain Hunt, Flog it! and Antiques Road Trip .

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