James Ross Jewellers in Portslade share 5 of the best watches on the market at the moment.

Great British Life: Panerai Luminor Marina TitaniumPanerai Luminor Marina Titanium (Image: Archant)

Panerai Luminor Marina Titanium

Modern day Panerai pay homage to the watches used by the Italian special boat services in World War Two. Much wanted by collectors this Marina is priced at £3995.

Great British Life: Vintage OmegaVintage Omega (Image: Archant)

Vintage Omega

This stunning Omega dates from 1947. It has a signed 18ct gold case and original dial with applied gilt buttons and gilt hands. The movement is calibre 332 which is a ”Bumper” style automatic. The Omega sits on a new quality leather band with a gilt period Omega pin buckle and also comes with a two year warranty and a period Omega box - £1995.

Great British Life: Rolex WWI Silver Half Hunter Officers WatchRolex WWI Silver Half Hunter Officers Watch (Image: Archant)

Rolex WW1 Silver Half Hunter Officers Wristwatch - Circa 1917

This Rolex is one of the best WW1 wristwatches James Ross Jewellers have seen. The half hunter case is silver with black enamel numerals on the front. The watch sits on a period leather thick band it comes with a two year warranty. A great piece of history! - £1995.

Great British Life: Jaeger Le CoultreJaeger Le Coultre (Image: Archant)

Jaeger Le Coultre 18ct Dress Watch

The original dial has Arabic numerals at 3,6,9 and 12, dagger hands and subsidiary seconds. The case is solid 18ct gold and it sits on a new top quality Hirsch Crocodile strap. It comes with a two year warranty and a Jaeger Le Coultre box - £2995.

Great British Life: Rolex 9ct Gold Oyster PerpetualRolex 9ct Gold Oyster Perpetual (Image: Archant)

Rolex 9ct Gold Oyster Perpetual

This stunning vintage Rolex oyster Perpetual dates from 1947. The case is 9ct solid gold as is the original Oyster crown. The cream dial has gilt batons which match the Rolex “dagger” hands. The Rolex movement is automatic and is a Certified Chronometer. The watch sits on a new top quality Crocodile strap, it comes with a two year warranty and a Rolex box - £2295.

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