A series of ladies watches that double as jewellery are expected to sell well at an auction in Birmingham, run by Fellows & Sons:

They are among 472 modern and antique watches for sale from 11am on Monday 22nd October 2007. You can see the full range in the online catalogue at

These ladies jewellery items are great fun and seem to hold their value. Highlights include:

A lady's18 carat gold manual wind wristwatch with an integral bracelet, diamond bezel and gold coloured batons and hands. The watch has a 17 jewel movement signed Beuche Girod. Fellows' experts have valued it from £700 to £1,000.

A lady's Corum manual wind bangle wrist watch. The oval dial is bordered by diamonds and it is fitted with a Swiss Corum 17 jewel movement. The watch needs a little work to bring it back up to perfect condition, and is valued at between £700 and £800.

A lady's Movado Zenith 18 carat gold watch valued at £550 to £650. It has a manual wind, an 18 carat case and Milanese integral bracelet with folding clasp. It also features a 19 jewel Swiss movement.

While Fellows sells all of its modern and antique watches at the auctions in Birmingham, it also encourages internet bids at:

There is a live audio feed to help people keep up-to-date with the antique watches sale.