Nicolas Amsellem, watch and clock expert

Nicolas Amsellem, the indispensable expert in luxury watches and clocks

Echoing the beat of time, watchmaking represents a mechanical symphony of precision, craftsmanship and elegance. Nicolas Amsellem has been immersed in this world from an early age, and stands out as a benchmark of watchmaking expertise.

Exceptional career of a luxury watch enthusiast

Nicolas has inherited a passion and a keen eye for detail. A graduate of a prestigious business school, his reputation precedes him on the auction block as well as in the workshops of master watchmakers.

Since 2016, Nicolas has launched Les Rhabilleurs, which has gradually become the benchmark in terms of advice on the acquisition and sale of luxury watches, offering its appraisal and valuation services for the rarest and most sought-after pieces.

Since then, his various publications on 19th and 20th century watches have become a reference for collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.

Nicolas Amsellem's expertise, watchmaking in all its forms

Twentieth-century watches and clocks come in a variety of categories. Each one bears witness to an era, a trend, even a technical or stylistic revolution. The estimates given are indicative, and only concern pieces whose authenticity has been verified by our expert, Nicolas Amsellem.

1. Pocket watches:

   • Breguet watch in gold: €15,000

   • Patek Philippe with personalized engraving: €30,000

   • Vacheron Constantin with lunar complication: €20,000

2. Wristwatches:

   • Rolex Daytona: €25,000

   • Audemars Piguet Royal Oak: €40,000

   • Omega Speedmaster: €6,000

3. Diving watches:

   • Blancpain Fifty Fathoms: €12,000

   • Rolex Submariner: €10,000

   • TAG Heuer Aquaracer: €2,500

4. Aviator watches:

   • Breitling Navitimer: €6,500

   • IWC Big Pilot: €10,000

   • Bremont MBII: €4,500

5. Luxury watches for women:

   • Cartier Tank: €7,000

   • Chopard Happy Diamonds: €8,500

   • Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso: €9,000

A bit of history, watchmaking masters who left their mark on the century

Throughout the 20th century, a number of watchmakers distinguished themselves through their ingenuity, vision and invaluable contribution to the world of watchmaking. Among them :

• Hans Wilsdorf (founder of Rolex)

• Antoine LeCoultre (co-founder of Jaeger-LeCoultre)

• Louis Cartier (creator of the Tank watch)

• Georges-Eugène Piaget (founder of Piaget)

• Léon Breitling (founder of Breitling)

• Charles-André Bovet (founder of Bovet)

• Abraham-Louis Breguet (founder of Breguet)

• Gérald Genta (watch designer for several major houses)

• Nicolas Mathieu Rieussec (inventor of the first chronograph)

• Florentine Ariosto Jones (founder of IWC)

Many other names have left their mark on the luxury watch market. Nicolas Amsellem has a solid knowledge of the history of watchmaking and luxury watches.

The approved expert against the threat of counterfeiting in the watchmaking world

In the watchmaking industry, where the sums involved can be staggering, counterfeiting is a growing threat. Reproduction techniques are becoming increasingly sophisticated, sometimes making it difficult to distinguish between a genuine timepiece and its copy. Counterfeits not only reproduce the aesthetics of the watch, but also its mechanism, making the identification of imitations even more complex.

That's why it's so important to call in an expert like Nicolas Amsellem. With his in-depth knowledge of the mechanisms, materials and manufacturing techniques specific to each watchmaking house, he can detect the smallest details that betray a counterfeit. Before making any major purchase, especially on the secondary market, it is therefore highly recommended to request an expert appraisal to ensure the authenticity of the watch and avoid costly disappointments.

Appreciating the true value of your watch

The world of watchmaking is full of little-known treasures, where every mechanism tells a story. If you own a watch or clock, and would like to know its value or historical importance, Nicolas Amsellem is the expert to consult. His keen eye, experience and passion guarantee you a fair and informed appraisal. Contact him today to find out what your watch has to say.