Watches

Welcoming Charles Tearle, Head of Watches

Lyon & Turnbull

19 March 2024

We are delighted to welcome international watch specialist, Charles Tearle, to our team. Charles has joined Lyon & Turnbull as our new Head of Watches. Bringing with him over 30 years’ experience in the global watch market, Charles will be developing a range of specialist watch auctions across the UK.

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.

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Charles Tearle, Head of Watches

“I’m obviously excited to be joining the very capable team at Lyon & Turnbull. The company has an excellent reputation in the industry and I’m looking forward to growing their already successful watch department”

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.

Over the last few years 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.

Gavin Strang, Managing Director, commented “We are delighted to welcome Charles to our team. With his extensive knowledge, experience and enthusiasm, I have no doubt we will see our watch sales continue to develop in both London and Edinburgh.”

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