Serving the Barrie and surrounding area for over three generations and counting
Bill LeBoeuf Jewellers takes great pride in providing our customers with a premium customer service experience and Barrie’s finest selection of watches, diamond and gemstone settings, including jewellery in platinum, white and yellow gold. Our in house custom jewellery designs range from engagement rings and wedding rings to diamond pendants and earrings. In addition, we are continuously updating our estate jewellery collection which includes watches by Rolex, Tag Heuer, Cartier and Breitling as well as many other premium brands.
Our on-site gemologist and goldsmith designers are highly knowledgeable and are available to share their years of experience with you. They will answer any questions you have about your existing piece or will assist you in finding or designing that unique gift.
Let us earn your trust. We have been doing that with our customers from the Barrie and surrounding area for the past 60 years and with the recent expansion of our on-line offerings, we are excited to be building customer loyalty all over Canada and the United States.
Latest Vintage Piece
2006 Omega Seamaster 300 Professional Chronograph Titanium 41mm 2298.80. $3,500.00 CAD. 510-00207
Think of this as the “James Bond watch” on steroids. Its 41.5mm case size is bigger, thicker, bulkier and has more functions compared to the much more common movie star issue 2531.80.00. All the regular Seamaster features are showcased in this watch and the 12 hour chronograph are all operating perfectly. The chronometer rated movement is running within chronometer specifications. Its threaded crown and case back are designed to keep the movement protected from moisture to a depth of 1000 feet.
60 minute one way ratcheting timer bezel along with a 3 register 12 hour chronograph give you all the timing capability you could ask for. Heavy solid link bracelet with diver’s extension and helium escape valve will have even the most seasoned diver entertained.
It’s so nice to see the original day-glow orange register tips are still in place and haven’t faded completely to that pinkish white hue seen on most of these.
This example is one of the nicest we’ve seen in a long time and it is the more rare titanium case and bracelet version. The titanium option cost 30% more than the identical model in stainless steel. The bracelet shows very little sage and still maintains the brushed finish with two thin polished sections.
Large skeleton hands with bright luminous treatment allow easy time interpretation in all lighting conditions.
Overall finish and condition are very good to excellent. The finish appears original and unpolished. The watch shows a few minor scuffs and impact marks but nothing significant. There are many worse things you can do with $3,500.00 besides buying a good Swiss watch from one of the most renowned brands.
This watch cost exactly twice what the basic automatic time/date only “James Bond” Seamaster of the era, but they don’t sell for much more than the basic offering on the pre-owned market and represent a great value.
Model 2298.80.00 had a suggested retail price of $5,200.00 when new. This example is around 20 years old but looks practically new. It comes with a period correct inner/outer box, and instruction book. The watch is running great and keeping great time courtesy of a full overhaul/service by our master watchmaker in February 2025. Including our 1 year complimentary warranty this uncommon titanium Seamaster Chronograph is estate priced at $3,500.00 CAD. Stock #510-00207.
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Estate Pieces Wanted
We are always looking to buy your estate pieces including brands such as Rolex, Cartier, Breitling, Tag Heuer, along with gold and diamond jewellery.
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GIA Four Cs of Diamonds
Learn more about the 4 Cs of diamond grading with this interactive tool and video explanation. You’ll soon understand how diamond quality is evaluated.
