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We have unique experience in buying, trading and selling estate jewellery. We have hundreds of previously owned items such as: diamond rings, gold coins, bracelets, earrings, pendants etc. Call or visit our store if there is a particular item you are looking for.
July 12, 2025
1998 Omega Speedmaster “Tripple-Date” 3520.50.00 39mm. $2,700.00 CAD. 510-00221
In the 1990s Omega discovered the exceptional talent of Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher and signed him as an ambassador for their Speedmaster line of watches. Omega was on a roll with the recent success of the James Bond series of Seamaster watches and now they had signed perhaps the greatest driver of all time. Although model 3520.50.00 was never officially labeled “The Schumacher” he was pictured with this watch in many of Omega’s promotional advertisements. After being awarded his 5th consecutive world driving title things really got rolling with the marketing power behind the Schumacher name. Various named models and numbered editions came out every year honoring this racing legend. This model is the most true to its design inspiration Moonwatch.
The flat black dial with all its information can seem a bit daunting at initial introduction but within no time all available information is easily deciphered. The large bright white hour and minute hands along with large stick hour markers are treated with luminous material to allow instant time interpretation day or night.
The 12 hour chronograph register hands are all nicely lined up vertically. A 24 hour dial with broad arrow hand sits at the 9:00 position displaying the hours of the day in full Arabic numerals. The “triple date” moniker comes from the fact this watch displays the day of the month (rocket shaped, white tipped long black centre hand), day of the week and the month of the year in the cut out windows at 12:00. A handy tachymeter scale outlines the bezel that can be used for calculating units per hour.
Our example is in very good condition retaining its original finish on all surfaces. The automatic Omega modified Valjoux 7751 movement housed within the 39mm stainless steel case is keeping excellent time with all functions working as designed. There is something very satisfying about operating a mechanical chronograph watch that a quartz model just can’t duplicate.
As far as bang for the buck goes this has to be one of the best kept secrets in the watch world. This model is no longer available and I’m sure it’s destined to become a future classic collectible. Comes with its original red box, pictogram card, plastic product tag with product/serial number.
Including our 1 year Bill Le Boeuf Jewellers one year warranty the watch is estate priced at $2,700.00. Stock e13305.
July 11, 2025
10kt. 7.4gr. Canadian made diamond belt buckle ring 0.33ct. tw. I2-IJ, size 6.5. $990.00.00 CAD. 131-00233
Add a bold touch and timeless sparkle to your jewelry collection with this distinctive Canadian made belt buckle ring, expertly crafted in 10-karat white and yellow gold. The design beautifully combines the warmth of yellow gold in the buckle with the sleek contrast of a white gold band, creating a striking mixed-metal motif. Adorned with 0.33 total carats of pavé-set natural diamonds graded I2 clarity and I/J colour, the diamonds radiate a soft shimmering effect and brilliant sparkle that beautifully enhance the ring’s clever vintage-inspired design.
Showcasing thoughtful craftsmanship and a significant presence, the ring has a substantial weight of 7.4 grams. Currently a size 6.5 with some room to adjust up or down a size. A playful statement piece full of character and charm, estate priced at $990.00 CAD. Stock #131-00233.
July 10, 2025
2022 Tag Heuer Formula 1 Red Bull Edition CAZ101AL $1,900.0 CAD. 520-00141
Tag Heuer Formula 1 watches have come a long way since their colourful introduction of inexpensive sports watches in 1986. The debut came toward the end of the quartz crisis that eliminated many Swiss watch manufacturers.
In fact, Formula 1 was the first watch series released after Techniques d’Avant Garde (TAG) acquired the Heuer watch company. Heuer had become financially stressed as their traditional mechanically based product line had trouble competing with much lower priced Japanese imports like Seiko. It’s fair to say the original, brightly coloured, composite cased original Formula 1 watches helped save the company from insolvency. They were basically a much higher quality Swatch watch. It’s not unusual for us to see an original Formula 1 come in for a fresh battery. We usually have a 1st generation for sale in our estate collection.
Our latest formula 1 dates more than 3 decades after the originals hit jewellers showcases in 1986. It benefits from over 30 years of improvements. Screw down threaded crown, super hard synthetic sapphire crystal, advanced luminova glowing pigments and full 316l stainless steel construction are features the originals never had.
I love the navy blue, red, and yellow highlights of this special edition Red Bull racing chronograph. Our latest F1 estate offering is in like new condition.
The polished/brushed finish is completely original and has not been polished or refinished in any way. Model CAZ101AL comes complete with everything from the original purchase in the summer of 2022.
It was ordered directly from Tag-Heuer online. When bought directly through Tag-Heuer the purchaser gets a giant box with extra documents, a bright red folder, and a high quality travel pouch.
I guess when Tag-Heuer (Corporate) don’t need to share any of the profit with an authorized agent, they can afford to splurge a little on an elaborate presentation. The efficient and ultra precise quartz movement should run trouble free for many years to come. We would expect to see an accuracy rate of plus or minus a few seconds a month. The movement features a handy calendar and a lap time function in addition to the regular start/stop/reset chronograph. This watch is a current offering form Tag Heuer and can be seen on their website where it carries a retail price of $3,000.00 CAD. Including a complimentary 1 year Bill Le Boeuf Jewellers warranty this excellent condition Tag Heuer Formula 1 is estate priced at $1,900.00 CAD. Stock 520-00141.
July 9, 2025
10 karat snake bangle bracelet with ruby eyes, 17.1 grams. $1,500.00 CAD. 441-00421
2025 is the year of the snake and this is the perfect accessory to celebrate the 6th animal sign of Chinese Zodiac. The year of the snake comes around every 12 years and symbolizes wisdom, renewal, and transformation. People born in the year of the snake are often seen as strategic thinkers, intelligent, and intuitive. Love them or hate them, you have to admire any animal that can survive without arms or legs. Millions of years of evolution have made them efficient successful predators despite their obvious challenges.
This simple representation custom crafted from resilient 10 karat yellow gold showcases the essence of the snake. It wraps around the wrist in an seamless one piece design. No hinges or clasps to deal with, just slip it over your hand and enjoy the response from people who admire snakes or find them terrifying and the stuff nightmares are made of. At well over half an ounce in weight, you can feel the quality and security of the solid construction. Two small lab-grown rubies provide the emotionless gaze you’d expect from a creature lacking eyelids or even the anatomy to smile.
If you can see the inside of a snake’s mouth, that’s not a smile, it’s more likely a sign you’re about to be bit. At current gold pricing (July 4th 2025) this 17.1 gram 1o karat bangle contains over $1,000.00 in just recyclable gold content! This bracelet will fit a smaller to medium sized woman’s wrist. It can be bent and opened up a little to accommodate a slightly larger wrist if necessary. It is in excellent condition and estate priced at $1,500.00 CAD. Stock #441-00421.
July 8, 2025
Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph 41.5mm CV2017-1 $2,000.00 CAD. 520-00137
Have you checked out the pricing lately of a good used Rolex Daytona or Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch? These watches have been appreciating faster than the covid real estate market. Finding a classic Swiss chronograph without spending a fortune is getting more difficult all the time. A weak Canadian dollar is adding to pricing pressures too. The Tag Heuer Carrera CV2017-1 is a watch that offers a classic, purposeful, sporting look without the sky high pricing. You won’t find a much better value in the preowned watch market than a Tag Heuer Carrera with an original Valjoux 7750 movement. The Carrera was introduced in the mid 1960s and was arguably more popular than the benchmark Rolex Daytona of the period.
It was standard equipment on many wrists of automotive sports participants, especially in rally car racing. Even today the Carrera looks the same as it did over 70 years ago. Instead of a manual winding 17 jewel movement, the modern Carrera chronograph is equipped with a 25 jewel automatic Swiss made mechanism with a 12 hour chronograph and calendar (something the original lacked). This example is old enough to feature an original Tag Heuer modified Valjoux 7750 movement, (Tag Heuer Calibre 16) which is visible through the display case back.
It’s a reasonably sized watch with a case diameter of 41.5mm. The silver dial with silver chrono registers forms a classic sophisticated look, especially with the highly polished stainless steel tachymetre bezel.
Our latest Carrera comes with the original solid stainless steel bracelet with a locking buckle. If you ever decide you want to go all in for a Daytona or Moonwatch, Carreras like this are always welcomed back as trade-ins. Our example is in very good condition. The previous owner couldn’t have worn it very much. There are only minor scuffs and scratches on the case and bracelet. The engraved bezel shows also shows minor scratches but looks like is has never been polished. The numbers and text are still sharp and crisp.
Even with carful polishing the fine details lose some definition. There are also no dings on the sharp bezel edges. The 13 link bracelet is in excellent condition showing no sag or stretch.
If you have a medium to large wrist you may need to order an extra link or two. The watch looks almost like new with all functions operating as designed. Comes with a complimentary 1 year Bill Le Boeuf Jewellers warranty, the watch is estate priced at $2,000.00 CAD. Stock #520-00137.
