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Rolex · Cartier · Audemars Piguet · Patek Philippe · Tudor · TAG Heuer · Breitling
Time, authenticated.
A curated collection of investment-grade timepieces. Independently verified, discreetly sourced and delivered fully insured across Europe.
Independently authenticated
Every movement, case and dial verified by a certified watchmaker before sale.
Fully insured delivery
Discreet, tracked and insured shipping throughout Europe, or collect in person.
24-month Aurea warranty
Mechanical warranty on every timepiece, in addition to any remaining factory cover.
Buy-back guarantee
We will always make you an offer on a watch purchased from us.
The maisons
Three houses we know intimately
Selected
Featured timepieces
Authentication
Verified before it ever reaches you
Every timepiece passes a documented inspection: movement, case, dial, bracelet, serial and reference numbers, water resistance and timing accuracy. You receive the full report with your certificate of authenticity.
Just arrived
New arrivals
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Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph
Ref. 26405CE.OO.A002CA.01 · 2023 · 44 mm
€68,500
Box & papers
Unworn
How it works
From first enquiry to wrist
01
Select or source
Choose from the collection or brief us on the exact reference you are looking for.
02
Specialist call
We confirm condition, documentation, pricing and delivery options with you personally.
03
Reserve
Secure the piece with a refundable reservation deposit while paperwork is completed.
04
Authenticate & deliver
Final inspection, certificate of authenticity, then insured delivery or handover.
Transparency
How we grade condition
Unworn
Never worn. Complete factory set, protective stickers usually intact.
Pre-Owned
Previously worn and fully inspected. Light traces of use consistent with age.
Excellent
Minimal signs of wear, sharp case lines, no visible damage under normal viewing.
Very Good
Light surface marks visible on close inspection. Fully functional and serviced where required.
Good
Honest wear consistent with regular use. Described in detail and photographed as-is.
Sell or trade in
A confidential valuation within one business day
Send us the reference, year and photographs of your watch. We respond with a transparent offer — outright purchase, trade-in against a new piece, or brokered sale.
Market
What these references actually trade for
Indicative market levels for the most requested references, updated as transactions settle. Every figure is confirmed in writing before any sale.
| Maison | Reference | Market level | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| RolexSubmariner Date | 126610LN | €14,750 | +4% |
| RolexCosmograph Daytona | 116500LN | €32,900 | +2% |
| CartierSantos de Cartier Large | WSSA0018 | €8,450 | +6% |
| CartierTank Louis Cartier | WGTA0091 | €13,900 | +3% |
| Audemars PiguetRoyal Oak Jumbo | 16202ST | €89,500 | -1% |
| Patek PhilippeNautilus 5711 | 5711/1A-010 | €118,000 | -3% |
| TudorBlack Bay Fifty-Eight | 79030N | €3,650 | +5% |
| TAG HeuerMonaco Calibre 11 | CAW211P | €7,800 | +1% |
| BreitlingNavitimer B01 43 | AB0138241 | €8,700 | +2% |
Indicative only. Not investment advice — condition, completeness and provenance move these figures materially.
Seven maisons
Where each maison starts
From an entry-level Swiss chronograph to the most collected steel sports watches in the world.
Rolex
Precision, presence, permanence.
From €7,250
Audemars Piguet
The octagon that changed watchmaking.
From €41,500
Patek Philippe
The reference standard of fine watchmaking.
From €39,800
Cartier
Shape before all else.
From €6,200
Tudor
Tool watchmaking without the premium.
From €3,650
TAG Heuer
The chronograph of the racing paddock.
From €3,150
Breitling
Instruments for professionals.
From €4,850
Icons
Six references that define collecting
Rolex Submariner
The blueprint every dive watch is measured against, and the most liquid reference in the market.
from €11.500
Cartier Tank
A rectangle drawn in 1917 that has never needed redesigning. The purest dress watch there is.
from €4.200
AP Royal Oak
Gérald Genta's octagon: steel priced like gold, and the watch that created a category.
from €38.000
Patek Nautilus
The porthole silhouette that turned a sports watch into the most collected object in horology.
from €82.000
Tudor Black Bay
Genuine tool-watch heritage with a modern METAS chronometer inside. The value benchmark.
from €3.150
Breitling Navitimer
A slide-rule cockpit instrument still made the way pilots asked for in 1952.
from €4.850
Budget
Start from what you want to spend
Under €5.000
Tudor Black Bay, TAG Heuer Carrera and Aquaracer, Breitling Superocean.
View watches€5.000 – €15.000
Rolex Submariner and Datejust, Cartier Santos and Tank, Breitling Navitimer.
View watches€15.000 – €50.000
Rolex Daytona and precious-metal references, Royal Oak in steel.
View watches€50.000 and above
Royal Oak Jumbo, Nautilus, Aquanaut and complicated Patek Philippe.
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The latest additions
Each piece photographed in-house, authenticated and documented before publication.
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Excellent
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Audemars Piguet
Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph
Ref. 26405CE.OO.A002CA.01 · 2023 · 44 mm
€68,500
Box & papers
Unworn
Unworn
Unworn
Very Good
Unworn
Perspective
Buy the watch, not the graph
Some references have historically held value well. That is a consequence of scarcity, demand and condition — never a promise.
- Full sets consistently outperform incomplete examples on resale.
- Unpolished cases command a premium that grows with age.
- Service history from an authorised watchmaker protects value.
- We publish honest condition notes, including the flaws.
Sell & trade
We buy watches outright — payment within 24 hours
Direct purchase, insured collection and no commission deducted after the fact. Trade-in values are higher again when applied against a piece from our collection.
Private sourcing
Not in the collection? We will find it.
Most searches produce three or more configurations within two weeks, through our European dealer and collector network. No search fee — you pay only if you accept a watch we present.
Buying guide
How to buy a watch properly
01
Define the reference
Family, case size, dial and bracelet. Two watches from one family can differ by tens of thousands.
02
Decide on the set
Box and papers typically add 5–12% to value and make resale considerably easier.
03
Inspect the case
Sharp lugs and unrounded bevels indicate an unpolished, honest example.
04
Verify the movement
The calibre, serial and finishing must match factory specification for the reference and year.
Archive
Recently sold through Aurea Watch
Rolex GMT-Master II 'Batman'
Ref. 126710BLNR
€16,400
Cartier Santos Large
Ref. WSSA0018
€8,300
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 41
Ref. 15500ST
€42,500
Tudor Pelagos FXD
Ref. 25707B
€3,900
Breitling Chronomat B01
Ref. AB0134101
€8,150
Patek Philippe Aquanaut
Ref. 5167A-001
€64,500
Aftercare
Servicing, care and insurance documentation
Full service
Complete disassembly, cleaning, lubrication and regulation by certified watchmakers. From €480.
Pressure testing
Water resistance verified and gaskets replaced on every serviced sports watch. €95.
Refinishing
Case and bracelet refinishing, only when you ask for it. We never polish by default. From €260.
Valuation update
Annual written valuation for insurance purposes on watches bought from us. Complimentary.
Payment
How clients pay for a timepiece
Bank transfer
The standard route for higher-value pieces. Verified before the watch is released.
Card & iDEAL
Available up to €15.000 through our secured checkout, including Apple Pay.
Reservation deposit
Secure a watch with a refundable deposit while documentation is completed.
Part exchange
Apply the value of a watch you already own directly against the purchase.
Clients
What collectors say
“They talked me out of the first watch I wanted and into a better example of the same reference. That told me everything.”
“Sold my Daytona on a Tuesday, money was in the account Wednesday morning. No haggling after the inspection.”
“They found a Tank Louis in the exact configuration I had been chasing for two years.”
FAQ
Questions we are asked most
Are the watches authenticated?
Yes. Every timepiece is opened and inspected by our watchmakers, and dispatched with a written Aurea Watch condition report.
Do prices include VAT?
All prices shown are inclusive of applicable VAT or margin scheme. The invoice states which applies to your purchase.
Can I view a watch in person?
Yes, by appointment. We will hold the piece for you on the day of the appointment.
How is the watch delivered?
Fully insured, tracked and discreetly packaged, or handed over in person at the boutique.
Do you buy watches without papers?
Yes. Papers affect value, but the absence of them is not an obstacle to a purchase or valuation.
Is there a warranty?
Every watch carries a 24-month Aurea Watch mechanical warranty in addition to any remaining factory cover.
By appointment
Sit with the watch before you decide
Private viewings at our boutique, or a video call with a specialist and the watch in hand.
