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Year-End Watch Auctions Heat Up with Vintage, Luxury, and Smart Pieces
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Starting today, the market is buzzing with a flurry of watch auctions that close over the next week. The earliest deadline is a Certified Genuine Watch-Liquidation auction that ends on December 26, offering a range of high‑end pieces. That same day, a Boxing Day Automatic auction also wraps up, featuring a selection of designer watches alongside other items.

The following day, December 27, a second Boxing Day auction continues the momentum, presenting additional timepieces for bidders to consider.

December 28 sees a surge of activity. A dedicated watch auction hosted by a Canadian numismatic firm showcases a curated collection of timepieces, while a live “End of the Year” watch auction draws attention with its special starting bids. Sharpless Auctions adds a tech‑focused twist, highlighting smart watches alongside lifestyle goods. Helios Auctions and Dyonne Enchères also conclude on this date, each featuring a blend of classic and contemporary watches.

On December 29, two timed events that originally included broader categories now spotlight watches as a key segment. One auction, known for its 20th‑century focus, and a Christmas Collectables sale both end, offering collectors a final chance to acquire coveted models before the holidays.

The final pre‑new‑year deadline arrives on December 30. A live interior‑design sale, a Tolkien-themed book auction, and a private collection sale all close, each listing watches among their highlights. Meanwhile, an online auction dedicated to fine men’s watches also concludes, emphasizing the continued demand for both vintage and modern luxury pieces.

A single auction wraps up on December 31, marking the close of the year with a final opportunity for bidders.

Looking ahead into 2026, the calendar is packed with specialty watch events. Notable among them are McTear’s Rare & Vintage Watch sale, a Swatch‑focused auction by Charterhouse, and a two‑day Silver, Jewellery & Watches auction by a north‑east house. Additional offerings include vintage watch collections, luxury timepieces, and mixed‑category sales that still feature watches prominently. The trend points to a growing appetite for both heritage models and cutting‑edge smart watches, with online platforms expanding access and live events maintaining the excitement of in‑person bidding.

Based on 241 digest summaries · Generated December 26, 2025

Saskatchewan Simmental Association

December 26, 2025 —

Saskatchewan Simmental Association regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in livestock & agriculture, jewelry & watches. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Shop Antiques, Fine Art and Jewelry at M.S. Rau

December 26, 2025 —

Shop Antiques, Fine Art and Jewelry at M.S. Rau regularly hosts live and online auctions specializing in art & collectibles, jewelry & watches. Visit their website for upcoming catalogs and dates.

Hansons Auctioneers & Valuers Ltd

December 26, 2025 —

Hansons Auctioneers will host the Cornwall January Antiques Auction on January 6, 2026, at the Cornwall Saleroom, featuring jewellery, silver, watches, collectors' items, and Asian antiques. On January 9, 2026, the Hertfordshire Jewellery Auction, including antiques and collectables, will take place at the Hertfordshire Saleroom.

Richard Winterton Auctioneers Ltd

December 26, 2025 —

Richard Winterton Auctioneers is hosting The Late Michael Baggott Book Collection Sale from December 22, 2025, to January 2, 2026, with online bidding only. An Antique & Home Sale is scheduled for January 5, 2026, at the Lichfield Auction Centre, starting at 9:00 am with garden effects, tools, electricals, furniture, and furnishings, followed by jewellery, watches, coins, silver, pictures, ceramics, glass, and household miscellaneous items at 10:30 am.

McTear’s

December 26, 2025 —

McTear's is hosting auctions for GB & World: Gold Coins & Banknotes, Timeless: Antique & Contemporary Jewellery, and For the Collector: Rare & Vintage Watches on January 7, 2026. Interiors: Past+Present will be auctioned on January 8, 2026.

Midway Auction House

December 26, 2025 —

Midway Auction House is holding an auction on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The event will feature items from multiple estates and consigners, including gold and silver coins, jewelry, watches, antiques, signed duck decoys, designer purses, electronics, musical instruments, Matchbox cars, Hot Wheels, Fenton, Murano, tools, collectibles, general household items, vintage toys, records, sports memorabilia, trading cards, comic books, fishing and hunting gear, bikes, coolers, knives, swords, furniture, glass, pictures, and more. Preview days are scheduled for Saturday, January 3, 2026, and Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Absentee bidding is available, and refreshments will be sold during the auction.

Arthur Johnson & Sons Auctioneers

December 26, 2025 —

Arthur Johnson & Sons Auctioneers will hold their first sale of 2026 on Saturday, January 3, featuring auctions for Antique & Vintage Furniture, Antique & Vintage Collectables, Gold, Silver, Watches, Coins & Jewellery, Arthur Johnson's Modern Interiors, Machinery & General, and Ex-Display & Returned Items from Major International Retailers, all starting at 9:30 AM.

East Bristol Auctions

December 26, 2025 —

Furniture & Decorative Interiors - Bristol - Timed auction ends December 28, 2025, at 20:00. 20th Century & Contemporary Art Sale - Bath - Timed auction ends December 29, 2025, at 20:00. Christmas Collectables - Timed auction in Bristol ends December 29, 2025, at 20:00. Mid Century & Interior Design Sale - Bath - Live auction on December 30, 2025, at 10:00. Tolkien - An Auction of Books Inc. Firsts & Rare Editions - Timed auction in Bath ends December 30, 2025, at 20:00. Cornish & Scottish Art: A Private Collection - Bath - Timed auction ends December 30, 2025, at 20:00. Furniture & Decorative Interiors - Bristol - Live auction on January 5, 2026, at 10:00. Autographs - The John Short Collection (Part One) - Timed auction in Bristol ends January 5, 2026, at 20:00. Antique & Contemporary Jewellery, Gold, Silver & Watches - Live auction in Bristol on January 6, 2026, at 10:00. Antiques & Collectables - Live auction in Bristol on January 7, 2026, at 10:00.

Auctioneum Ltd

December 26, 2025 —

Furniture & Decorative Interiors auction in Bristol is a timed event ending on December 28, 2025, at 20:00. The 20th Century & Contemporary Art Sale in Bath is a timed auction ending on December 29, 2025, at 20:00. A Christmas Collectables auction in Bristol is a timed event ending on December 29, 2025, at 20:00. The Mid Century & Interior Design Sale in Bath is a live auction on December 30, 2025, at 10:00. A Tolkien-themed auction of books, including firsts and rare editions, is a timed event in Bath ending on December 30, 2025, at 20:00. Cornish & Scottish Art: A Private Collection auction in Bath is a timed event ending on December 30, 2025, at 20:00. A live auction for Furniture & Decorative Interiors will be held in Bristol on January 5, 2026, at 10:00. The John Short Collection Part One, featuring autographs, is a timed auction in Bristol ending on January 5, 2026, at 20:00. An Antique & Contemporary Jewellery, Gold, Silver & Watches auction will be live in Bristol on January 6, 2026, at 10:00. An Antiques & Collectables live auction will take place in Bristol on January 7, 2026, at 10:00.

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