Out & About July 2017

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The 12 watches together are known as the “Dirty Dozen”, and they
were issued by the British government to soldiers in WWII. These
are the holy grail of watches, and some collectors have the sole aim
of buying the best example of each one that they can.
The Seikos for September are £50 to £80 each.
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Thomas Plant discovered his love for auctioneering
at a young age, living on the family farm. Watching
the man with the gavel at local cattle auctions was a
regular event, and Thomas quickly decided on which
side of the rostrum he’d rather be.
He went on to take a degree in antiques and served
his apprenticeship with leading auction houses,
including Christie’s in London.
Today, Thomas is the co-owner of Special Auction
Services in Newbury and is also a favourite TV expert
on BBC programmes, including Bargain Hunt, Flog it!
and Antiques Road Trip.
If you’ve any jewellery, antiques and collectables
you’d like valued for auction, don’t forget SAS
hold free valuation days every Wednesday at:
Saleroom Two, 80 Greenham Business Park,
Newbury, RG19 6HW.
Telephone (01635) 580 595
for an appointment.
WHEN COLLECTINGWATCHES:
n DO!
Buy something you like
Buy the best condition possible
n WATCH OUT FOR
The cost of repairing a watch could
exceed its value... so make sure the
purchase price is right
The Longines for July is in
at £100 to £200.
The Baume for July is in
at £100 to £150.