"EVERY SECOND COUNTS" ONLINE AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS
- Jacob Donahue
- 5 days ago
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January 30th, 2026 | Tyler St. Gelais and Fred Hansen
Our latest bi-weekly auction, Every Second Counts, is live! Collectors of wristwatches, pocket watches, coins, and jewelry have until February 5, 2026, at 1 PM (EST) to bid on an amazing assortment across 245 lots. Jones & Horan’s in-house experts Tyler and Fred combed through 65+ wristwatch lots and 140+ pocket watch lots to share a few of their favorite picks with our readers below. Â
Tyler St. Gelais | Head of Wristwatches & Jewelry
With a new auction comes a fresh crop of watches, each one ready for its next home. Below are just a few of my personal favorites from the current sale.
Lot 48 | Tudor Oyster Prince Date-Day, automatic, circa 1987
This mid era Tudor from the 1980s checks nearly every box. With its comfortable size and classic two tone aesthetic, it offers much of what collectors love about a Rolex Datejust, plus the added utility of a day aperture, all for less than half the price of a comparable Rolex Date. On the wrist it wears slim, yet still makes its presence known. The Buckley dial certainly does not hurt either.
Lot 49 | Tag Heuer Grand Carrera big date GMT
This is exactly what makes auctions so compelling. The TAG Heuer Grand Carrera originally carried an MSRP in the $4,000 range, yet today trades in the $1,000 to $2,000 range on the secondary market. That disparity creates a fantastic opportunity to acquire a high quality modern watch at a fraction of its original retail price.
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What has changed over the years? Very little. There are a few honest signs of wear and the box and papers are no longer present, but for the budget conscious collector this piece sits comfortably near the bottom of its depreciation curve. As a bonus, the dial rewards closer inspection with a beautifully chamfered sub seconds bridge adorned with crisp Geneva stripes staring back at you.
Lot 54 | Omega Constellation Chronometer, ref 168.005
Timeless elegance and class. If you were a jet setter in the 1960s and wanted something other than a Rolex, look no further than the Omega Constellation. This watch is a wonderful time capsule showcasing what made vintage Omega so special. A highly jeweled, chronometer certified movement paired with a clean, restrained dial makes for a watch that never goes out of style. The gold capped case offers a taste of precious metal without emptying your bank account. Of all the watches in this sale, this is easily where I would put my money.
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Lot 57 | Hamilton Coleman, manual wind, 10K
Texture, texture, texture. This watch has it in spades, from the dial to the applied gold numerals to the raised lume plots. American watchmaking and design of the era truly knocked it out of the park. This is a watch that simply does not get the justice it deserves in flat photographs and really needs to be seen in person. As it catches the light from different angles, it becomes an absolute delight and my second favorite piece in the sale.
Fred Hansen | Head of Pocket Watches
This Thursday’s auction offers some excellent opportunities for the pocket watch collector looking to acquire something truly special. A few of my personal favorites in the sale include:
Lot 113 | Elgin, Convertible, 16S, very heavy 14K, w/fancy dial
There’s nothing quite like a heavy handful of gold—and this watch certainly delivers. Its beautiful case is perfectly complemented by a spectacular fancy dial, featuring an elegant blend of color, numeral arrangement, and gold foil ornamentation.
Lot 142 | Waltham, Vanguard w/winding indicator, 23J, w/extremely rare Vanguard box
That box! Oh—that box! There’s already plenty to admire in a 23-jewel Vanguard wind-indicator, and even more when it’s paired with an interesting case and a 24-hour dial with time-zone hands. For me, however, the true showstopper is the box. These tri-fold leather Vanguard boxes are extremely rare; it has been years since I last encountered one. The pairing of this watch and box presents a special opportunity for the Waltham railroad watch collector.
Lot 109 | Aurora, Grade 10, marked "15 Ruby Jewels," rare
A rare watch representing Aurora’s finest work. Initial output of the Grade 10 featured an all-nickel damascene finish, but relatively early in its production, Aurora’s damascene designers truly knocked it out of the park with a spectacular two-tone checkerboard and snowflake pattern. This design was subsequently used on the vast majority of examples produced. The present watch showcases this distinctive damascene and offers a wonderful glimpse into the beauty of American watchmaking in the 1880s.
Lot 148 | Chas E Jacot, 52mm, heavy 18K HC w/notable provenance
An impressive, high-grade heavy gold watch that also represents a tangible piece of history. Its owner, Napoleon Eugene Charles Henry LeBrun, was a prolific architect whose work helped shape the streetscapes of 19th-century Philadelphia and New York City. Holding this watch, one can’t help but imagine slipping it into a pocket and strolling those streets, admiring the stately churches, firehouses, and towers that remain as enduring testaments to LeBrun’s vision.
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Don’t miss your chance to take home one of the lots from Every Second Counts when it closes next week. As a reminder, you’ll need to register for the auction in order to place your bid online. If you’d like to preview any lots in person, don’t hesitate to contact our team at auctions@jones-horan.com to schedule an appointment at our NH headquarters.