John Pye announces a unique watch collection coming to auction
(Artdaily.org)

John Pye has a unique watch collection coming to auction with a combined value of around £500,000. The UK market for watches over £1,000 has seen double digit growth in the fourth quarter of 2018 and more than 14.9% in January 2019 according to the market research giant, GFK data, which will have a positive effect on the secondary market pricing architecture. Not since the Renaissance has the fascination with watches been as great as now says John Pye Luxury. Currently the watch market is booming, according to John Pye figures. In short, unique and rare watches have gone crazy in investment terms. There has never been a better time to buy. These watches are the male equivalent of women’s shoes and handbags. Men of a certain bankability don’t seem to tire of buying ever more watches. Leigh Jones, Business Development Manager at John Pye Luxury, says: `The leading watch brands like Patek Philippe, Vacheron Consta