Sourcing: finding the watch that isn't listed

Some watches are difficult to buy not because they are expensive, but because they are simply not for sale, at least not publicly. The most desirable references often change hands within a small circle, before they ever reach a listing. If you have spent time searching and come up short, the issue is usually access rather than budget.

Sourcing is the buy-side of what we do. Rather than waiting for the right piece to appear, we go and find it. It begins with a precise brief: the reference, the configuration and materials you prefer, your position on box and papers, and any constraints on condition or timing. The more exact the brief, the better, "a Nautilus" is a starting point; "a 5711/1A in blue, full set, unpolished" is a search we can actually run.

From there we approach our network discreetly, established collectors, trusted dealers and long-standing contacts, and present only examples that genuinely fit, with condition and provenance set out honestly. Nothing is listed publicly on your behalf, and there is no obligation to proceed. When a piece is right, we confirm every detail in writing and handle acquisition, settlement and insured delivery on your terms.

A good sourcing relationship is patient. The right example is worth waiting for, and a broker who understands exactly what you are after is more useful than a wider net cast carelessly. Tell us what you are looking for, and we will begin the search.