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Auction Watch (Nov ’17)

Breitling Navitimer 806 Chronograph

The Jewellery, Watches and Silver auction from Sworders on the 21 November is shaping up to be one to watch. You’d be a fool to miss out on pieces like this classic stainless steel Breitling Navitimer 806 mechanical chronograph, circa 1966 – and at a reasonable estimation of between £1,000-£1,500, too; sworder.co.uk

1914 Henderson 1,068cc Model C Four

Last month’s Autumn Stafford Sale from Bonhams reminded us that motorcycles are always going to be headline auction news. The top lot of the sale, the 1914 Henderson 1,068cc Model C Four, is a highly original piece, and ended up being sold above estimate – for a rather astonishing £113,500; bonhams.com

Benz ‘Prinz Heinrich’ Raceabout

The 1908 Benz ‘Prinz Heinrich’ Raceabout is a legendary car. Originally inspired by a motor donated by Prince A.W. Heinrich of Prussia to be the top prize in an automobile race, Benz & Company went on to produce tribute models from 1908-1910. With production numbers kept low they have become real collectors’ pieces: don’t miss your chance to own a real piece of automobile history on 11 November; bonhams.com/bothwell

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Hannah Silver

Hannah is a luxury lifestyle journalist specialising in watches and jewellery. Immersing herself in timepieces, she complements her stints at Oracle Time with The Daily Telegraph’s beautiful watch publication, Telegraph Time.