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We all dreamed of time travelling in the 1980s, just like Doc Brown and Marty McFly in ‘Back to the Future’. The technology behind the Flux Capacitor in the DeLorean remained a mystery, however. Not even Doc Brown’s explanation in the film could shed light on the machine. Now, thanks to the American think-tank ‘ThinkGeek’, it’s possible to wear a fully functional Flux Capacitor on your wrist.

Since 2012, the Tudor Heritage Black Bay has proved immensely popular with watch enthusiasts everywhere, for its unashamed vintage looks and affordable price. This new black version harks right back to the Tudor ethos – to sell something with the case quality and classic looks of a Rolex, while utilising an out-of-house movement in order to keep the price down. It was the ‘poor man’s Rolex’, if you will, but in no way was that a bad thing.

There really is something for every taste and budget in the 306-lot catalogue for Antiquorum’s Hong Kong Sale, be it an elegant Patek Philippe chronograph or a rugged Rolex diver. You can find the bumper catalogue listed in the Classic Driver Market – we’ve chosen our 10 favourites… 

An unrepeatable opportunity

Eight years in the making