April 16, 2026

2019 Panerai Radiomir 1940 3-Days 42mm PAM00575 18 karat rose gold. $17,000.00 CAD. 501-00395.

Get yourself a gold watch while the prices are still cheap. We feel this statement accurately reflects the current market prices of luxury gold watches, especially used and vintage watches. Consider the simple fact that basic commodity cost of raw gold has more than tripled over the last 7 years, but the retail pricing of most brands has risen only by around 50% on gold watches. Take for example the classic Rolex Day-Date 36 128238. In 2019 the retail price was $36,250.00 CAD; today the same watch cost $55,300.00 CAD. During the same time period (2019-2026) the price of gold has exploded from $1,800.00 per ounce CAD to over $6,500.00 per ounce. It is of our opinion that manufacturers will accelerate price increases on gold watches until they better reflect current commodity costs. Another scenario that makes sense would be to increase the production of stainless steel models and and slow down the production of gold watches, lessening the impact to the bottom line or maybe even stop making gold watches all together. Whatever happens, one thing is for sure, we are seeing fewer and fewer solid gold watches pass through our estate department. Our latest gold watch is this beautiful Panerai Radiomir 1940 3-Days reference PAM00575 crafted from 18 karat rose gold. This model was introduced around 8 years ago and came with a USD retail price of $18,100.00. Most Panerai we see are very large, very thick, and make a bold statement. While the 18 karat rose gold Radiomir isn’t small at 42mm, the thin 11.5mm profile and short lugs make for an easy the wear watch. Not a true sports watch yet not exactly a dress watch either with an instantly recognizable Panerai face that is all function. A matte black sandwich dial with oversized Arabic 12,3,6, large hash mark hour indexes, all treated to some of brightest luminova you’re going to encounter. The Panerai “Sandwich” dial is a unique detail that gives many of their watches a special look with a practical advantage. An exquisitely pierced dial is layered on top of a luminous disc that glows from the bottom. This layered manufacturing technique allows maximum luminous properties without a large surface applied frame to stabilize the delicate glowing material. In the daylight this makes the hour markers appear sunken below the dial surface. In the dark the hour markers explode in a luminous display that is much brighter than you’d expect given the actual area of luminous material. Powering the Radiomir is a proprietary in-house manufactured 21 jewel hand wind mechanism. When fully wound this beautiful movement can power the watch for 3 full days. Many of the 152 components used in calibre P.1000 are visible through the case back display window. This movement measures less than 4mm in thickness and features an unusual fly-back hacking seconds hand. When the threaded crown is pulled out fully into the setting position the small subsidiary seconds hand at 9:00 o’clock instantly flies back to the 60 seconds position. This is a thoughtful detail for synchronizing the time with an audible time signal. This watch was delivered in Canada for an authorized Panerai agent in the late 2019 and comes complete with all of the original packaging, documents and endorsed warranty card. It has hardly been worn, never polished, and looks like new old stock. The top grade black crocodile strap is blemish free and shows no evidence of use. Attached to the strap is a signed Panerai 18 karat rose gold buckle that is secured with a threaded screw. The watch is running great and keeping excellent time. There is definitely something special about the wearing experience of a gold watch. The added density of 18 karat convey a genuine feeling of luxury. The gross weight of the watch including the strap is a significant 100 grams. We are happy to provide the next owner with a no charge 1-year warranty. If the price of gold continues to rise it’s just a matter of time before production costs will result in retail pricing almost no one can afford; and those who can, they may refuse to purchase because the perceived value may be difficult to identify. $17,000.00 is quite a bit of money, but priced by the gram this gold watch and many other solid gold watches offer some genuine value. Get em while you still can. Stock #501-00395.

April 15, 2026

EFFY sapphire & diamond ring 0.95ct.tw. 3.0gr. never worn $1,092.00 CAD. 999-16452

EFFY Jewellery turns up in our estate department from time to time and always proves to be popular with our customers looking for high quality well made fashionable jewellery. Effy use better than average components for their creations. This never worn ring is great example of what they do so well. Solid construction upgraded 14 karat white gold weighing over 3 grams. Typically we’d see simple baguette cut, inky dark blue sapphires in this style of ring. We’re happy the Effy decided to showcase much more flattering more complicated princess cut natural sapphires showcasing a beautiful bright royal blue hue. The seven 2.5mm x 2.5mm sapphires are contrasted 12 tiny round brilliant cut natural diamonds that have been bead set into the bar settings providing some sparkle. This ring appears to be in unworn condition. The original factory bright white rhodium finish remains completely intact. This ring in a current offering in Effy’s website where it is priced at $2,545.00, they suggest it has an estimated retail value of $3,635.00. We have this size 7 ring estate priced at only $1,092.00 CAD. Stock #999-16452.

April 14, 2026

2010 Omega Chronoscope 4850.50.31 41mm, rare model. $6,500.00 CAD. 510-00104

Omega’s De Ville Chronoscope 4850.50.31 on the black padded crocodile strap has got to be one of the most striking watches ever produced by the 178 year old Swiss luxury watch manufacturer. From the large 41mm polished stainless steel case, to the beautiful “smiley face” silver on black dial, this watch has almost too many great details to mention. Even the presentation box is worth mentioning, with a thick coating of lacquer over rich reddish brown wood with beautiful graining and applied vintage Omega logo. The dial is a miniature work of art too. Counter sunk circular graining on the chronograph registers, faceted  hour markers, applied Omega logo, delicately framed large calendar window, luminous hands, beautiful raised text printing, the dial really twinkles as the watch is worn. As pretty as the outside is, the inner works are an exercise in mechanical art. Omega’s 37 jewel calibre 3313 keeps time to chronometer level accuracy with a long 52 hour power reserve. The clear display case back reveals the highly engineered, beautifully decorated automatic movement for all to see. An easy to use, locking deployment buckle is contoured to the shape of your wrist making the watch a treat to wear. Purchased brand new from Bill Le Boeuf Jewellers in March 2010. It is in very good condition showing minor wear from occasional use only. It is completely original right down to the factory delivered black crocodile leather strap. The case and deployment buckle have never been polished or refinished. Comes complete with all of the original packaging, instructions and endorsed warranty card. Bill Le Boeuf Jewellers will cover the watch with our 1 year in house warranty. Before this model was retired it carried a retail price of $7,300.00 USD. Our estate price is $6,500.00 CAD. Stock #510-00104.

April 13, 2026

8.5 gram raw gold natural nugget pendant. $2,000.00 CAD. 436-00358

Sometimes Mother Nature can produce jewellery better than any human jewellery designer/goldsmith. The beautiful natural form of this gold nugget is surely why it was spared from being refined after it was discovered. Gold is thought to be around 4.5 billion years old and was likely delivered to earth by asteroid impact. Gold can’t be formed on earth, it was created in stars and scattered across the universe before the our solar system even existed. What makes this nugget specimen especially attractive is the relatively even distribution of what we believe to be translucent quartz crystals trapped inside. A small connecting ring and jump-ring were soldered to the top to allow it to be worn on a cord or chain necklace. The nugget measures approximately 19mm tall and weighs 8.5 grams. It’s a beautiful wearable object and maybe even be a decent long term investment that will appreciate with the price of gold. This one of a kind natural work of art is estate priced at $2,000.00 CAD. Stock #436-00358.

Sale pending.

April 12, 2026

2026 (2 weeks old) Tudor Ranger 36mm 79930. $4,750.00 CAD 505-00660

This is the very popular Tudor ranger. Newly designed in 2025 to much fanfare among Tudor enthusiasts. The throwback design looks the the Rangers from the 1960s but this one is a very comfortable 36mm in diameter and only 11.2mm in thickness. It may look retro-vintage but this ranger showcases many features the originals lacked. The movement powering this classic field watch is Tudor’s own design that is fully manufactured in house. A 70 hour power reserve is close to twice of the original movement that was sourced from an outside manufacturer. Tudor claim this movement to be “weekend proof”, take it off on Friday night and it will still be still be running on Monday morning. The accuracy levels of the MT5400 mechanism is well above the minimum standards for chronometer certification. Tudor claim this 27 jewel automatic winding mechanism is accurate to  -2 to +4 seconds per day! Tudor have opted to keep the dial uncluttered and simple. Their is no mention of the chronometer grade movement within the Oyster case. Just the necessary information for clear time interpretation. A few Arabic numbers just like the originals and stick markers plot out the hours with a subtle minute track on the outer edge. The markers and hands are treated with some of the most luminous stuff on the market, turning night into day when the lights go out. A domed sapphire crystal looks like the original plastic but is hundreds of times harder while offering superior optics. The solid link bracelet showcases a fliplock buckle with 5 micro adjustments cleverly concealed under the buckle. Tudor call this the “T-Fit”, allowing up to 8mm of extra length for those hot humid days. You can adjust the fit on the go without the need of any tools. The headline is correct, this watch is only 2 weeks old as of this post. It was worn for less than two days before the owner decided it wasn’t for him. We are now offering it for a slight discount under its replacement price. It comes complete with the original inner/outer box, documents, endorsed warranty card, 5-year international warranty (less 2 weeks). The warranty is valid for the next owner until March 30th, 2031. In addition to the box and paperwork, the watch comes with some extra accessories normally not included. It comes with a small and large travel pouch, snap closed folding wallet/card holder, a very cool key chain featuring the Tudor shield logo, snowflake hour hand, rose logo and belt loop clasp. A hard cover 100 2026 product catalogue and  Tudor shopping bag completer the package. The watch is in perfect condition. The only blemish we found is a small witness mark on the brushed finish of the threaded case back where the inside of buckle touches. This is the first of the new 36mm Rangers we’ve showcased in our estate collection. The watch is estate priced at $4,750.00 CAD. Stock #505-00660.