November 13, 2025

2024 platinum 1 ounce 9995 Maple Leaf Canadian $50.00 coin spot plus 5% (no sales tax). 912-00809

We almost never see platinum in bullion form, and even in jewellery platinum it is scarce. Just how rare this precious metal is can be debated but it is thought to be around 20-30 times more rare than gold, at least in terms of actual platinum that has been mined and recovered. All the platinum mined throughout history would only make cube of only around 23 feet per side. From our own experience we can confidently say at least 100 ounces of gold compared to every ounce of platinum that comes through our estate department. Ten years after Canada introduced the world’s first 999 pure gold coin, the Royal Canadian Mint introduced its 9995 one ounce platinum coin in 1988. Canadian platinum coins are far more rare compared to the gold versions, these coins are minted in numbers lower than 20,000 per year compared to over 1,000,000 for the gold coins in high production years. No platinum coins were produced at all from 2000 to 2008. Platinum is far more rare than gold and silver, it’s also more dense. Compared to a 1 ounce pure silver coin the 1 ounce platinum coin occupies far less space. Historically speaking platinum has been much more expensive than gold (sometimes double the price). For the last few years platinum has been trading for a big discount relative to gold. This coin is a true rarity for us, one we’re not likely to encounter again for some time. We recycle hundreds of ounces of silver and gold every year adding far more precious metal back into the system than we use in finished jewellery. In more than 7 decades of precious metal recycling we’ve only refined our scrap platinum bits and pieces twice. Only twice in over 70 years have we had enough of this rare grey/white metal to refine. We have many clients who like to purchase gold and silver bullion, but for the real precious metal connoisseur there is nothing like platinum. First come first serve for this one. Priced at spot platinum price plus 5% and no sales tax. For an up to the minute price of platinum click here. Please add 2% service fee for credit card  purchases. Stock #912-00809.

November 12, 2025

Breitling Galactic 41mm big date A49350 $3,200.00 CAD. 515-00111.

They don’t come more competent than a modern Breitling diver watch. All the high end diver features are here in a slightly dressier package. Lab-grown sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, threaded crown with guards, one way 60 minute ratcheting bezel timer, watertight to 1,000 feet, fold over clasp with safety lock, and a high accuracy automatic winding movement. The watch measures 41mm diameter; the same size as a modern a Rolex Submariner. Large but not so big that it can’t be comfortably worn by most men. Its beautiful black slate dial is a miniature work of art. Flat finish paint with an inner parallel grooved square are the first things you notice. Upon further inspection you see the large date aperture with beveled edges pin striped with a white/black frame. Highly polished applied logo, silver hour markers with mitered edges mirror the inner square pattern and are tipped with luminous material for easy viewing in the dark. Perfect white and red Arabic text let you know this is an automatic Breitling officially certified chronometer. As with many Breitling models the entire watch has been treated to a highly polished finish adding to its dressier more luxury focused personality. The 21 jewel Breitling calibre 49 (modified ETA 2896) is working well and keeping great time. The large dual disc calendar offers some extra utility with better legibility for mature eyes. Excellent overall condition showing only minor evidence of use, the bracelet shows no stretch, sag, or worn edges. We believe the watch has never been polished or refinished before. It you’d like the minor scuffs and scratches removed, one of our talented goldsmiths can remove the minor blemishes for you in only a few minutes. The watch is missing two of the adjustable links; if you have a larger wrist we may need to order a link or two for you. Bill Le Boeuf Jewellers is pleased to include a one year warranty for the estate price of $3,200.00 CAD. Stock number 515-00111.

November 11, 2025

2 x 1oz. 9999 fine silver Canadian Maple Leaf coins. Royal Canadian Mint. Spot+10%. 912-00817

They say “dollar cost averaging” is the best way to invest for the long term. Doing such avoids buying at the highs and lows, avoiding the volatility makes sure you’ve never paid too much. Silver is taking a pause from some serious appreciation in 2025. It was over $76.00 in the middle of October and is now trading closer to $70.00 CAD (Nov. 10th, 2025). Getting a couple of ounces of one of the world’s most recognized bullion coins isn’t a huge financial commitment but it’s a great way to get into bullion investing or adding a bit more to your stack. Fine silver like this is sales tax exempt. To see the current price of silver in Canadian dollars click here. These two coins are being sold for the actual silver value they contain plus 10% for NON credit card purchases, add 2% in you want to pay by VISA or MasterCard. We are not bullion dealers and don’t always have precious metal for sale, especially in Royal Canadian Mint products and smaller amounts. These make great little gifts that never go out of style. They are being sold together only as a pair. Stock #912-00817.

SOLD

November 10, 2025

Tag Heuer AquaRacer mother of pearl/diamond dial 32.5mm WAF1320, $1,800.00 CAD. 520-00165

Some of Tag Heuer’s AquaRacer models have evolved into very attractive “jewellery” watches over recent years. They were first introduced as a continuation of the very successful 2000 series in 2004. Every Aquaracer provides a rugged platform with serious sporting features. Don’t let the dramatic iridescent mother-of-pearl diamond dial fool you. This watch is still made with the right stuff, able to stand up to any task asked of it. Water resistant to 300 meters, synthetic sapphire crystal, threaded crown/case back, luminous hands, solid link stainless steel locking bracelet, and ratcheting timer bezel are the same features offered by the pure tool design AquaRacer models. The beautiful mother-of-pearl dial adds a sophisticated detail that is quite striking against the combination of brushed stainless steel and gold plated trim. 10 high quality round brilliant cut diamonds add some sparkle and a luxury touch. It displays some scratches and scuffs mostly visible on the buckle cover, the bracelet and case show only minor blemishes, nothing significant. The heavy gold plating is fully intact on the bracelet, but bezels studs are beginning to show some stainless steel showing on the sharp edges. The lab-grown sapphire crystal is perfect, offering flawless optics and viewing of the iridescent mother-of-pearl dial. At 32.5mm in case diameter, model WAF1320 is easy to read but not too big or bulky. Tag Heuer still makes a contemporary version of this watch for $5,300.00 which can be seen on their website. The previous owner had a smaller wrist; if you have a larger wrist we may need to order you an extra link or two. This is a great looking watch ready for whatever you can throw at it. It does not come with any original packaging or documents. Including a complimentary 1-year warranty this estate Tag Heuer is priced at $1,800.00 CAD. Stock #520-00165.

November 9, 2025

1.24ct. & 1.17ct. Internally Flawless Fancy yellow diamonds with GIA reports. $9,000.00 & $7,000.00 CAD. 191-00080 191-00079

We’ve seen a lot of diamonds come through our shop at 52 Dunlop St. West in DownTown Barrie over the past 67 years, but I don’t ever recall having any like these. The latest additions to our estate collection are two Internally Flawless, natural colour, fancy yellow diamonds. In terms of rare minerals, diamonds are scarce but not too uncommon. Natural yellow diamonds on the other hand are indeed few and far between. Our in store diamond database contains more than 600,000 natural diamonds (of at least 0.25 carat) from the world’s largest cutting factories, but only around 13,000 are coloured diamonds. Of those, less than 10 are this size or larger and of the same or better quality. Not quite 1 in a million, but you get the idea; these diamonds are truly rare. Diamonds like this are not readily available or replaceable. Yellow diamonds occur when trace amounts of nitrogen are present when the rough diamond crystal formed billions of years ago. If a diamond grows with a trace amount of boron, its color will be blue. These yellow diamonds are both of Internally Flawless (IF) clarity. This means there are no detectable inclusions visible by a trained diamond grader viewed at 10 times magnification. While there is nothing like seeing them in person here are a couple 26 second YouTube videos 1.17ct. pear and 1.24ct. cushion. In person, these diamonds are far more vivid and bright. Both diamonds come with GIA reports from the spring of 2011. The full Gemological Institute of America reports can be seen by clicking these links 1.17ct. pear and 1.24ct. cushion. The pear shape has been set in an American made 18 karat yellow gold tradition solitaire engagement ring. The simple 5 prong design features a flattering double gallery setting the enhances the fancy yellow colour and provides excellent security. We are showing it with a crescent shaped matching 18 karat wedding ring. The wedding ring contains 0.10 carats of white SI-GH bead set round brilliant cut diamonds. What sort of jewellery do you think one of these exceptionally rare diamonds would look good in? We’d be happy to create something unique just for you. I’m thinking perhaps a drop pendant for the pear shape and maybe a halo style ring for the cushion shape. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination. These diamonds are estate priced at $7,000.00 CAD (stone only) for the pear shape and $9,000.00 CAD for the cushion shape. The complete pear shaped ring set is priced at $8,550.00. Stock numbers 191-00079, 191-00080, 101-00656 (engagement ring only), 101-00655 (wedding ring only).

Cushion has been sold.