Watch containing world’s oldest whisky to sell for up to £20,000 at auction

Fellows’ upcoming Watch Sale on Tuesday 2nd April features an extremely rare and innovative timepiece containing what is reputed to be the world’s oldest whisky. The Louis Moinet stainless steel watch is one of 40 ever made and is entered to auction with an estimate of £12,000 – £18,000 – a price which could see the watch sell for over £20,000 including buyer’s premium.

Swiss watchmaking brand Louis Moinet and Wealth Solutions collaborated to create watches containing single malt whisky reputed to be the oldest in the world. They made just forty pieces in steel and only ten in gold. The historic whisky, dating back to 1862 and the age of steam, was distilled in Glenlivet, amongst the beautiful Scottish hills. The whisky capsule is placed on the 3 o’clock mark, and it perfectly complements the beautifully designed watch offering a taste of 19th century Scottish life. Fellows has previously sold watches containing the world’s oldest rum for over £30,000 and are privileged to have a timepiece containing what is the world’s oldest whisky go under the hammer.

LOUIS MOINET – a limited edition gentleman’s stainless steel Metropolis ‘Glenlivet 1862 Whisky’ wrist watch

Michael Jagiela, Watch Specialist at Fellows Auctioneers, said: “This is one of several extremely rare watches we have up for auction on April 2nd. When Louis Moinet created The Whisky Watch, they combined their Swiss accuracy with the traditions of the Scottish art of distillation. There are many unique features which, when combined together, create a truly exquisite watch. I am sure the item will be very popular with watch and whisky enthusiasts alike. It is a brilliant opportunity for a collector to own some of this rare whisky.”

The watch is Lot 312 in the sale.

The Watch Sale is now available to view online and in person at the following times:

26 March 2019 12noon -7pm (London)
30 March 2019 11am – 4pm (Birmingham)
1 April 2019 10am – 4pm (Birmingham)
2 April 2019 8.30am – 11am (Birmingham)
Photo ID is required