"Springing Forward" ONLINE AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS
- Eric Goldfisher
- Mar 11
- 4 min read
March 12, 2026 | Eric Goldfisher
While everyone enjoys the warmer weather of spring, few look forward to losing the hour to daylight savings time. The Auction Team at Jones & Horan celebrates the joy of changing the time on all of your watches and clocks with our new Springing Forward online auction. It's loaded with a fresh assortment of vintage, neo-vintage, and modern wristwatches, plus a plethora of incredible American and European pocket watches. For the coin and jewelry lover, 31 of the 220 lots include a fabulous assortment for collectors across all price ranges. Bids for Springing Forward open March 12th and close on March 19, 2026, starting at 1 PM (EST). Our in-house experts have picked a few of their highlights from this auction, read our take on them below.
Top Picks from Tyler St. Gelais, Head of Wristwatches & Jewelry
One thing I love about our Springing Forward auction is the amount of variety we have. It was hard to pick my favorites, but these would give any collector a slick three-watch collection.
Lot 63 | Omega Pie Pan Constellation, automatic, ref 14381
Outside of the Speedmaster, few models in Omega's history are as collectible as the Constellation. This early gold-capped model features an original and highly desirable pie pan dial. Flip it over to see the embossed gold observatory medallion on the case back center, signifying its chronometer status.
Despite the iconic nature of these models, they are still an affordable entry point into the brand for those wanting a quality Omega.
Lot 66 | LeJour PVD Chronograph
An excellent budget entry into the PVD-coated sports watch category, LeJour delivered an incredible value with their chronographs in the '70s and '80s.
Even at 40+ years old, this LeJour would look great on your wrist with modern dimensions and a sporty tonneau case. This example has nice patina around the bezel and case edges giving an authentic, worn in look so many try to replicate.
Lot 55 | Private label trench monopusher chronograph in 18K
Vintage military watches are popular for a reason: they're legible, functional, and usually in larger, near-modern case sizes.
This private label trench watch is a great example for collectors and has a lot going for it. From the 18K monopusher case to the cool white enamel dial with red tachymeter scale, this is a look that will never go out of style. While it might have been designed for the trenches, this watch wouldn't look out of place in a boardroom in 2026.
Lot 21 | Diamond & 14K gold convertible pin/pendant
Beautifully crafted in 14K with 8 European cut and mine cut diamonds, this is a sharp accent piece to tie together any outfit.
Top Picks from Fred Hansen, Head of Pocket Watches
With over 120 pocket watch lots in the Springing Forward auction, these rare picks should be on everyone's radar.
Lots 163 | Armand Schwob & Frère, "Mysterieuse" transparent mystery watch
This European "Mysterieuse" pocket watch from Armand Schwob & Frère is an iconic piece of late 19th century design, featuring a transparent mystery dial with hands driven by rotating clear flat crystal disks. Truly ahead of its time, it remains as eye-catching today as it was 135 years ago. This example includes a fitted leather box marked for retailer Alexander Newburger of 1317 Broadway, New York. While the watch needs some work done to get back into tip-top running condition, it is a very appealing example that is cosmetically excellent throughout.
Lot 110 | Elgin, BW Raymond w/rare dial, 21J, 16S
A common movement, a common case, but what about that dial? Anything but common! This dial style was designed by H.S. Montgomery and granted a U.S. Design Patent (54950) on April 20th, 1920, but unlike Montgomery’s earlier design of a marginal minute dial style that was a huge success in the marketplace, this “updated" design apparently missed its mark with the 1920s marketplace so examples are notably rare.
Lot 162 | Vacheron & Constantin, 45mm, 20-21J, 14K
This gorgeous unsigned Vacheron & Constantin has a gold, honey-toned dial and movement marked for American retailer Bigelow Kennard & Co. of Boston. The movement looks just as spectacular with a fully capped lever escapement, moustache counterpoise, wolf's tooth winding, and wheel satin nickel finish.
Lot 154 | Non-Magnetic Watch Co, 51mm, 14K rose gold
This attractive example features Paillard's patented balance assembly - a palladium alloy designed to be unaffected by magnetic fields. As electrification spread across many industries, the effects of magnetic fields on timekeepers had become apparent, and by the late 1880s and into the 1890s the Non-Magnetic Watch Co. found a good market for watches resistant to the effects of magnetism.
This model comes in a solid 14K yellow gold case that is marked, along with the movement, for American retailer C.R. Boas of Harrisburg, PA.
Lot 1 | US St Gaudens $20 Gold, 1908 No Motto, PCGS MS66
The Saint-Gaudens $20 Double Eagle is widely considered one of the most beautiful coins ever produced by the US Mint. This example from 1908 is a “No Motto” version, and its grade of MS66 ranks within the top 6% of examples that PCGS has certified of this issue and makes it an excellent choice for the collector looking for an appealing example of the type
With so many great lots in our Springing Forward auction, we recommend early registration so there are no delays when placing your bid. As always, we're happy to set up an appointment for anyone looking to preview lots in person at our NH headquarters. Simply send us an email at auctions@jones-horan.com and we'll handle the rest. Happy bidding!
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