'James Joyce' gold watch owned by Ulysses' John O'Connell brings $80,700

'James Joyce' gold watch owned by Ulysses' John O'Connell brings $80,700

James Joyce's masterpiece Ulysses referred to a real caretaker John O'Connell and his gold watch
Grieb & Benzinger chronograph watch is a 'six-figure' prize for collectors

Grieb & Benzinger chronograph watch is a 'six-figure' prize for collectors

Grieb & Benzinger's rare Blue Ocean 'skeletonised monopusher chronograph' wristwatch is for sale
Jaeger-LeCoultre steel pocketwatch with perpetual calendar pockets $117,300

Jaeger-LeCoultre steel pocketwatch with perpetual calendar pockets $117,300

Artcurial's dedicated Jaeger-LeCoultre auction starred a rare steel pocketwatch and a Bakelite clock
'Why 'safe investment' diamonds and collectors can enjoy a bright future'

'Why 'safe investment' diamonds and collectors can enjoy a bright future'

Elizabeth Taylor loved them, and so does China: here's why diamonds are called a 'safe investment'
Top Five Collectible Computers - from Charles Babbage to Steve Jobs

Top Five Collectible Computers - from Charles Babbage to Steve Jobs

Computers can be collectible:, here are our top five ones from The Analytical Engine to Apple
Jewellery and wristwatches auction at Skinner's December Boston sale

Jewellery and wristwatches auction at Skinner's December Boston sale

US auctioneer Skinner is offering coveted jewellery and a rare IWC Schaffhausen wristwatch
Napoleon's gold snuff box isn't to be sneezed at following $91,705 sale

Napoleon's gold snuff box isn't to be sneezed at following $91,705 sale

A solid gold presentation snuff box belonging to Napoleon has sold for $91,705 at Bonhams
Bonhams diamond ring jewellery auction engages '$1.1m' interest in London

Bonhams diamond ring jewellery auction engages '$1.1m' interest in London

This 9.22 carat diamond ring could be the pick of a high-class jewellery selection at Bonhams in London
Rare fancy yellow diamond auctions at Fellows - following Sotheby's $12.8m sale

Rare fancy yellow diamond auctions at Fellows - following Sotheby's $12.8m sale

Fellows of Birmingham, UK, will set out to prove you don't need $12.8m to buy a dazzling yellow diamond
Top Five most valuable diamonds in the world today

Top Five most valuable diamonds in the world today

Following the sale of the Sun Drop vivid yellow diamond, here are our Top Five valuable diamonds
Elizabeth Taylor's 'personal' collectibles - and their appeal at auction

Elizabeth Taylor's 'personal' collectibles - and their appeal at auction

Personal items linked to history�s great icons continue to draw bidders, for ever-growing sale sums
Vacheron Constantin Minute-Repeater watch stars in Antiquorum sale

Vacheron Constantin Minute-Repeater watch stars in Antiquorum sale

A 'Tribute to Enzo Ferrari Tourbillon' and a Vacheron Constantin Minute-Repeater are the highlights