Sometimes selling your old watches and jewelry pays off in a big way. In the past year, we have seen so many amazing items come through TrueFacet HQ in New York City. From heavily-bejeweled icons to limited edition timepieces from the top jewelers and watchmakers in the world, there’s always someone who wants their own. Check out 7 of our most expensive items sold and find out what your valuables are worth.
7. Breguet Classique Le Reveil du Tsar — $31,900
This timepiece is from the Breguet Classique collection, a collection that highlights elegance and tradition in its designs. This model, Le Reveil du Tsar featured several complication, including a self-winding movement, seconds subdial, date, second time-zone indicator, alarm function, alarm time and power-reserve indicators and more. All of this is enclosed in a round, 18K gold case with a brown crocodile leather strap. The watch retails for $39,600, but sold on TrueFacet for $31,900. You can view it here.
6. Patek Philippe Nautilus in White Gold — $37,750
Patek Philippe watches always top off the most expensive watch lists and this rings true for TrueFacet as well. The Nautilus is a Patek icon and solid timepiece for any collection. This model featured a white gold case with a leather strap. The piece includes several typical Patek complications like moonphase, date and power reserve indicators. This watch retails for about $43,000 but sold, never worn, on TrueFacet for $37,750. You can find more here.
5. Rolex Day-Date 40 in Platinum — $44,950
This edition of the Rolex Day-Date, commonly called the President, was unveiled at the 2015 Baselworld last March. This is a beautifully updated version of the Rolex icon. The new edition is called the Day-Date 40 due to the 40mm case size. One of the most apparent changes is the dial which comes in a blue tone with a criss cross pattern, very different from Rolex dials of the past. The bracelet has also been updated to protect wear and stretch, improving durability. This model is the platinum edition, the most expensive offering. This piece retails for $62,500, but sold on TrueFacet, never worn, for $44,995. You can find more here.
4. Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra in Lapis Lazuli – $49,000
The Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra line is the most recognizable VCA line and also the most popular. The dainty clover motifs, inspired by the Alhambra palace in Grenada, Spain, are a sound investment. The Alhambra sells quickly and frequently, typically for more money than the item was purchased for. This 20-motif Lapis Lazuli station necklace from the ’90s, sold for $49,000. You can find more here.
3. Bulgari Serpenti 2-Row Diamond Bracelet — $73,000
The Serpenti motif from Bulgari represents wisdom, elegance and livliness. The two-row, pave diamond bracelet is the definition of true luxury and excellence. This stunning and bright piece features full pave diamonds set in 18k white gold. The bracelet retails for $96,000, but sold on TrueFacet for $73,000. A similar bracelet can be found here.
2. Patek Philippe World Time 5575G-001 Limited Edition — $120,000
For Patek Philippe’s 175th anniversary, the watch company released several limited edition timepieces, including the World Time Moon. This model commemorates Patek’s innovation in world time. This timepiece displays the time in 24 timezones at once as well as the phases of the moon. For this piece, the watchmaker developed the ultra-thin movement, calibre 240 HU LU. With only 1,300 made, this piece is a true rarity. The piece sold in never worn condition for $120,000. You can view it here.
1. Patek Philippe World Time Cloisonne Automatic — $127,495
The Patek Philippe World Time Cloisonne is a beautifully crafted model of the World Timer. The watch displays 24 timezones and 24 world cities. The most distinct feature of this model is the hand painted map of the world on the dial. The Cloissone technique was used. Due to the handcrafted nature of each piece, only a limited number was produced and each can be considered unique. This watch sold unworn for $127,495. You can view it here.