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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 22, 2025
2021 Seiko 140th anniversary Prospex Diver 40.5mm SPB213J1 $1,000.00 CAD. 501-00388
Many companies choose to mark their anniversaries by drawing on the past for design inspiration. To commemorate the 140th year since the inception of Seiko in 2021, Japan’s most prominent manufacturer produced this retro styled Prospex diver.
It is influenced by Seiko’s first real divers watch, the 62MAS from the mid 1960s. The anniversary version is much larger at 40.5mm diameter to appeal to modern tastes but otherwise respects many of the design characteristics and aesthetics of the original. Naturally, 60 years of refinements and improvements have made this version a much more capable performer. Water resistance is up to an industry standard of 200 meters thanks to the screw down crown, the original only had a push in crown.
The sapphire crystal offers perfect optics and an exponentially harder surface. Improved luminous pigments allow use in low and no light environments.
The higher frequency modern automatic movement with hacking seconds should prove to be more accurate than the old 17 jewel mechanism with just 37 hours of autonomy. The modern calibre 6R35 features 24 jewels with a power reserve close to twice that of the original. For me a light coloured dial on a serious sports watch is always refreshing against the multitude of black and blue options. A shiny blue one way bezel (original was two way) is indexed 120 times for timing intervals of up to 1 hour in 30 second increments. The modern version sports a Rolex inspired Oyster style bracelet complete with locking buckle and a rather complicated diver extension.
Our watch remains in original unpolished condition showing little wear. There are a few light scuffs on the case and bracelet but nothing distracting. We suspect the lack of use by the original owner caused the hair spring to stick making the watch run very fast. A full service by our watchmaker in May 2025 has the watch running accurately and reliably.
It comes with the full packaging, documents, fully endorsed warranty card, bubble wrap, and even some case stickers. This watch is a limited edition but not too limited as Seiko produced 6000 examples. When new this watch had a retail price of $1,550.00, our freshly serviced, excellent condition estate example is priced at $1,000.00 CAD. Stock #501-00388.
July 21, 2025
Panther/leopard 10 karat gold ring with sapphire eyes, 5.7gr. sz. 6. $660.00 CAD. 206-00602
Cats have been revered by humans for thousands of years, to the point in some cultures they are viewed as gods and deities. Therefor it comes as no surprise to see their image depicted in everything from jewellery to fashionable fabric prints and even tattoos. Feline imagery has been popular since the first silhouette was etched on a cave wall. Cartier have featured jewellery inspired by the a panther for over 100 years, they even have a watch model named after the sleek cat.
Cartier are currently showing more than 500 products under the panther theme. The newest Cartier side by side panther ring design features black lacquer and green garnet eyes and has a retail price of $11,000.00 CAD. Our newest estate item isn’t by that famous French Jewellers but the panther and Cartier inspiration is certainly evident.
It was crafted in 10 karat yellow gold and is accented with marquise shaped blue sapphires for the eyes. It measures a 6 and can easily be adjusted up or down a finger size or two by one of our onsite goldsmiths. The ring has been freshly polished and is in excellent condition. It is estate priced at at $660.00 CAD. Stock #206-00602.
July 20, 2025
Breitling SuperOcean SteelFish. Ref: A17390, 44mm diameter. $2,500.00 CAD. 515-00110
Breitling SA is a watch company founded in 1884 in Saint-Imier Switzerland, a small Swiss town with a population of around 5000 people; it’s also where the Longines watch company originated. The 44mm Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (now retired) is everything you could possibly want or need from a luxury tool/diver watch. Following the trend and popularity of diver watches of the 1950s, Breitling released the SuperOcean in 1957. A watch with a very impressive for the time 200 meter water resistant case.
Technology and materials have advanced significantly since the late 50s. A modern SuperOcean like our A17390 flaunts ten times the water resistance of the original. With a depth rating of 2000 meters a helium escape valve is a must. The automatic valve is designed to protect the watch if you find yourself in a decompression chamber after a particularly deep, extended dive. A handy unidirectional all steel timer bezel has easy to read raised markers at the quarter hours and a luminous dot at 12 o:clock for timing capability even in complete darkness.
8 screws surrounding the outside of the bezel are used to attach the bezel to the case as well as to give the timepiece a more nautical look. A watch that could as easily and justifiably be worn with both a three-piece or wet suit.
The SuperOcean Steelfish A17390 is arguably one of the best looking dive watches ever made by Breitling. The watch is on the iconic Breitling Professional II bracelet, manufactured and turned from a four meter long stainless steel bar. Each link is patiently hand polished before being assembled and then polished again.
The links and pins are fusion-welded at 3400 degrees Celsius to guarantee durability. It comes with original inner/outer boxes, plastic hang tag. This particular model comes with the circular grained silver dial for that classy tone on tone look. Lightly worn but in original unpolished condition showing minor wear only.
A complimentary one year Bill Le Boeuf Jewellers warranty for the new owner is included with purchase. Working great with all functions in operation as designed. This watch is estate priced at $2,500.00 CAD. Stock #515-00110.
July 19, 2025
Jadeite & diamond ring, 5.2gr. 14kt. sz. 6 1/2. $840.00 CAD. 206-00591
Jadeite is a highly prized gem in the far east. It is of significant cultural value in countries like China where it is highly valued and said to possess many benefits. It is believed to fend off negative energy, promote good luck, and overall well-being. Many feel the beautiful translucent green gem has beneficial influence for clear thinking, emotional stability and enhancing creativity. Besides all that, in very good quality it comes in a calming cool green hue that is almost unique to precious jadeite. There are many other green stones that can be confused with true jadeite but they don’t have jadeite’s saturation of colour and toughness. This ring features a navette shaped cabochon cut jadeite measuring 12.2mm x 5.3mm x 2.6mm estimated to weigh 1.50 carats.
It is bezel set in a custom made 14 karat yellow gold ring weighing over 5 grams in a finger size 6.5. The jadeite is accented with a small round brilliant cut natural diamond on each shoulder weighing 0.015 carat of I1-H quality.
The ring and stones are in excellent condition showing little wear. This ring can easily be adjusted up or down a size or two to fit most fingers. Estate priced at $840.00 CAD. 206-00591.
July 18, 2025
Tag Heuer Formula 1 Gulf Racing special edition CAZ101N 43mm $1,900.00 CAD. 520-00136
Tag Heuer Formula 1 watches have come a long way since the line was introduced in 1986. The debut came toward the end of the quartz crisis that bankrupted many Swiss watch manufacturers. In fact, the 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 quartz technology. It’s fair to say the brightly coloured, composite-cased original Formula 1 watches helped save Heuer from insolvency. Our latest formula 1 dates more than 3 decades after the originals hit jewellers showcases in the 1980s.
It benefits from 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 blue/orange colours that pay a not so subtle homage to Heuer and Tag Heuer’s racing association with Gulf dating back over half a century.
Our latest F1 estate offering has only been occasionally worn and is in almost new condition. The polished/brushed finish is completely original and has not been polished or refinished in any way. This is the popular Gulf Racing edition in vibrant blue and orange, model CAZ101N.FC8243. It comes complete with an instruction booklet, perfect condition inner/outer boxes, booklets, instructions, printed product sticker sheet, previous purchase invoice for £1,300.00 pounds sterling, but is lacking the original warranty card.
The efficient and ultra precise quartz movement should run trouble free for many years to come. This is collectible model has recently been retired but is still shown on the Tag Heuer corporate website priced at $3,050.00 CAD. Our lightly worn estate example includes a complimentary 1-year warranty and is priced at $1,900.00 CAD. Stock #520-00136
