Trust First. Watches Second. Thrill Always
ABOUT
Paddles is an auction house for watches (and jewellery).
That’s the short version. We’re really about the thrill of the find.
We don’t tell you what to collect. We don’t define taste for you. We curate interesting pieces and let you work it out.
Online auctions are open to a global bidder base. Catalogues are intentionally broad, so there’s room to hunt, compare, and decide what actually feels right. Featured lots are offered without reserve. The rest start low and fuel competition. Paddles let’s you take your time, spot the standout and decide for yourself what’s worth chasing.
Behind Paddles is Aidan Delaney, a professional buyer and seller with over two decades of experience placing rare pieces where they belong. He knows value when he sees it, enjoys the chase, and has built a reputation on trust, access and a very good eye.
Our pieces don’t scream for attention. They invite it.
The moment you spot something interesting. Sit with it. Come back to it. Decide it belongs in your life - not on display, not over-thought, just worn and lived with.
New catalogues drop monthly. Eyes open, paddles up.
How We Run Things
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Curate with Intent
We start by sourcing widely, then narrowing carefully. Estate pieces, private collections, the sort of watches and jewellery that reward a closer look.
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Presentation
Every lot is photographed honestly and described in plain English. No theatrics. No filler. Just enough information to let you find what standouts to you.
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Let it Play Out
Auctions work best when you don’t interfere too much. Featured lots go up without reserve. Others start low and find their level. We set things in motion, then step back.
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Keep it Simple
Once the hammer falls, we keep things simple. Flat-rate shipping. Clear communication. The kind of follow-through you don’t need to think twice about.
WHAT SETS US APART
We live for auctions - so we’ve reworked the model.
Paddles is watch-first, online-led and built around bidders, not tradition.
Curated, high-volume catalogues. Global participation. Clear listings.
Featured lots without reserve, and the rest and the rest start low and let the bidding do its job.
No ceremony. No gatekeeping. Better outcomes.
We do auctions that make sense.