A VINTAGE wristwatch is estimated to sell for thousands when it goes up at auction in Dorset next month.

One to watch at the Sherborne-based Charterhouse auction on May 5 is a 1968 Breitling Navitimer wristwatch which is predicted to fetch between £2,500-3,000 when it goes under the gavel.

Charterhouse founder Richard Bromell said: “The market for watches remains particularly strong, especially for Breitling, Omega Rolex and other sports watches.”

Entries are now being taken for Charterhouse’s upcoming programme of specialist auctions, with silver, jewellery, watches, wine, port and whisky in May, classic motorcycles in June and classic and vintage cars in July.

Visit charterhouse-auction.com for more information.