January 30, 2025

2023 Breitling Premier 40mm A37340 like new $4,200.00 CAD. 515-00104

Breitling is famous for sports watches. They are usually specialty designs often featuring complications that useful for pilots and divers. Rotating bezels for timing and slide-rule calculators are typical. Busy dials, multiple registers, and text so small it’s almost impossible to read are the accepted norm with most Breitling watches. The Premier A37340 offers none of those features. This one is just about as basic as you can get for clean, simple, and efficient time keeping duties in a dressy package. There isn’t even a date function with this watch, the only concession for extra utility is a tiny seconds hand at 6:00 o:clock. The polished case with brushed sides measures a comfortable 40mm in diameter and a slim 11.6mm thick. The only extra decoration are three impossibly thin machined grooves running along the case edges as a nod to the mid-century modern design this watch was inspired by. The radial finish dial with polished applied hours markers is quite large as there is no thick bezel taking up space. A silver minute and seconds track offer some tasteful contrast to the otherwise achromatic dial. Attached to the case is a beautiful 20m wide dark navy blue alligator padded strap with white stitching and a locking deployment clasp that looks like a regular tang buckle. This is a somewhat dressy watch but still showcases a few features seen on Breitling’s more sporting offerings. It comes with a water-resistance rating of 100 meters and the dome profile lab-grown sapphire crystal has been treating with an anti-reflective coating that greatly adds to legibility. Powering the Premier is an automatic winding mechanism the Breitling label the calibre 37. This robust movement is based on the ETA 2895-2 that Breitling’s watchmakers tweak, modify, and upgrade,  to chronometer levels of accuracy. This watch is in like new condition and has likely only been worn a few times. There isn’t a stain or scuff on the leather strap or the anti-reflective crystal coating. The stainless steel case is also in impeccable condition. The watch comes with its original packaging that is made from recycled plastic materials. A travel travel pouch, documents, tags, and warranty card are also included. This watch will be covered by the factory’s warranty until May 2025. Our complimentary 1-year warranty will cover the new owner after the factory warranty expires. This beautiful sophisticated Breitling Premier A37340 is estate priced at $4,200.00 CAD. Stock #515-00104.

January 29, 2025

18kt Huggie style diamond hoop earrings, 0.89ct. tw. SI-HI, 4.8gr. $1,935.00 CAD. 151-00326

100 diamonds have never come together to look as pretty as this. Round brilliant cut, princess cut, and rectangular baguettes come together in a huggie style hoop of just 13.5mm in height. What they lack in size they make up for in sparkle. Only the minimum amount of gold beads interrupt the display of 50 sparkling diamonds in each earring. The quality is better than what is usually encountered in earrings like this, both gold and diamonds. With gold prices almost touching $4,000.00 per ounce Canadian, many earrings these days are light, flimsy, and made from only 10 karat. Despite their small size they weigh a hefty 4.8 grams in premium 18 karat white gold. The 100 diamonds are very well matched of an unexpected VS-GH quality. This would be a very expensive pair of earrings to duplicate today. As hardly worn estate jewellery in like new condition they are estate price at just $1,935.00 CAD. Stock #151-00326.

January 28, 2025

0.50ct. I1-I natural diamond studs with 14 karat clutch backs 1.1 grams. $700.00 CAD. 151-00330

Keeping your stud earrings in place can sometimes be difficult if you’re using light weight butterfly backs. Light weight means little spring tension and marginal security. This pair of natural diamond studs forgo traditional friction backs by using a spring loaded locking disc. When the 2 pushbuttons are compressed a spring inside the flat disc releases the lock from the posts. The posts have been manufactured with two grooves securing the disc when the pushbuttons are released. This system costs more but offers excellent security and a low profile look. The natural diamonds in the 3 prong double gallery settings measure 4mm diameter and are estimated to weigh 0.25 carats each. They are well matched of I1-I quality. The 14 karat white gold settings and backs weigh 1 gram. This pair of estate earrings are priced at $700.00 CAD. Stock #151-00330.

3.50ct. natural diamond tennis bracelet SI2-I1-I, 12 grams 14 karat yellow gold. $5,100.00 CAD. 171-00109

Timeless and traditional pieces like this make the jewellery world turn. A simple line on natural diamonds in yellow gold is a look that doesn’t grow old. This bracelet is likely 20-30 years old or so. Better diamonds, less expensive gold price meant manufacturers used more gold and higher quality stones than what you typically see today. The 50 natural round brilliant cut  diamonds in this bracelet are estimated to weight 3.50 carats. They are well matched averaging SI2 to I1 clarity with an “I” colour. Each of the diamonds is secured in a flexible link with 4 sturdy prongs ensuring they all stay put. The plunger type clasp is made from tougher white gold with a better spring characteristic than yellow gold. A folding side safety clasp adds an extra level of security. The bracelet measures 18.cm long (7 1/8 inches) long and snows little wear. Every joint in every link is in very good condition. This diamond bracelet is estate priced at $5,100.00 CAD. Stock #171-00109.

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January 27, 2025

Vintage 1995 Omega Constellation Manhattan 795.1080 22.3mm $1,000.00 CAD. 510-00203

Spend a little time in Omega’s online museum and you’ll learn more about their watches than you’ll know what to do with. The history of their flagship Constellation is surprisingly interesting; developed in 1952 to commemorate Omega’s chronometric achievements at the world’s observatories. The line was redesigned in 1982 launching the Constellation Manhattan which featured on its case back the Cupola of the Geneva Observatory and 8 stars as a homage to the lines beginnings. This watch was also the first to feature the now iconic Griffes or claws on the case, originally meant to hold the crystal in place and help keep the watch water resistant. To this day these features can be found on the Constellation. This member of that collection dates from 1995 and is one of the last examples of the first generation Manhattans. It comes with the popular and neutral tone champagne dial that blends well with any colour scheme. It also features a solid 18 karat yellow gold bezel and upgraded full bar 18 karat gold link hinge points. The rest of the watch is constructed from stainless steel. The 22.3mm case may be considered a bit on the smaller size but is perfect for the 80s-90s vintage revival we are seeing. Aside from some corrosion at the edge of the dial at 4:00 and 5:00 o’clock the watch is in very good condition. The full length bracelet shows no stretch and just a tiny amount of sag. A sliding clasp keeps the buckle length quite short but opens up to easily fit over even a larger hand. Powering the watch is a precision Swiss made quartz movement that is working great and keeping excellent time. I can’t remember the last time we had a 1st generation Constellation as part of our estate offerings. Omega still produce a watch that looks similar to this Constellation Manhattan that can been seen on their website for $8,100.00. The modern version is a touch larger at 25mm millimeters and features 12 small diamonds on the dial. We are happy to supply the next owner with a 1-year warranty covering and mechanical defect or failure excluding damage caused by misuse or moisture. This 30 year old vintage Omega is estate priced at $1,000.00 CAD. Stock #510-00203.