Watches of Knightsbridge, 2 July – some of our favourites

For its sale in London on 2 July, Watches of Knightsbridge (WOK) assembled another fine catalogue, with 582 lots in all. These are some of our favourites.

Breitling Navitimer, Lot 37

We are fans of these early AOPA Navitimers with the all-black beaded bezel, especially in great condition like this one, and with a retailer’s signature – here that of the former French distributor UTI. Estimate £3,800–4,800.

Omega Seamaster, Lot 267

We like Seamasters that show they have had a life: a nicely patinated dial and a case that has not been over-polished, with some scratches and dents. This one was issued to the military, the Pakistan Air Force, and is still in great condition – an honest and attractive watch. Estimate £6,500–7,500.

Omega dress watch, Lot 339

Omega’s dress watches are, in our view, underrated. This one is in excellent condition, with a rose gold case and a black dial with luminous indexes. The sub-seconds hand seems to have been replaced, which for us is no great matter. Estimate £1,000–1,400.

Rolex 6580, Lot 457

An honest Rolex 6580 with a red depth rating at twelve o’clock and the Cartier signature at six. The dial has some overall spotting and the lume has darkened evenly. Some will call the dial a disaster; we see a watch that has aged honestly, with the much sought-after retailer signature and red depth rating, a serial still present, and the Cartier numbers on the back of the lug. Estimate £4,500–5,500.

Photographs: Watches of Knightsbridge.