Charles Tearle is an international watch specialist with over 30 years’ experience in the global watch market. He joined Lyon & Turnbull as Head of Watches in 2024.
Charles started his career at a prestigious London retailer of vintage and antique watches in 1990. After working for over 10 years studying watches, Charles joined Bonham's to establish a watch department for the company in America. From there, he went on to lead watch departments in New York and Hong Kong for Antiquorum and Sothebys before establishing himself as an independent consultant in rare watches.
As Head of Watches for Lyon & Turnbull, Charles will be available nationwide to share his extensive market knowledge and experience of watch auctions and valuations. His knowledge and passion covers a vast period of watchmaking from the 17th century to modern-day with a personal interest in watches from the 1950s and 1970s.
Charles has written articles and been featured in publications worldwide including The Telegraph, WatchPro, the Financial Times and GQ. He was also a regular feature as a watch expert on the US version of the Antiques Roadshow.
