Buying Time is a charitable foundation created in loving memory of Michael, our son. It is a place where watch enthusiasts and collectors can discover and bid on remarkable timepieces, knowing that every purchase helps young people living with a serious or terminal illness.
Through our annual auction of exceptional watches - all generously donated - we raise vital funds to help these young people make the most of the precious time they have. Life can be heartbreakingly short, and for those facing that reality, we aim to create opportunities for special moments with family and friends, while also supporting research, treatments and care.
Join us in turning timepieces into moments of hope, joy, and lasting meaning.
Buying Time Auction
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Auction Lot 001: A one-off piece
High Speed Tachymeter Testbed
This is a truly unique one-off chronograph donated by Brooklands Watch Company. Their patented High Speed Tachymeter works with a 5Hz/10s mechanism and the fastest way to physically test the concept was to use an existing production watch. This Zenith Chronomaster Sport is a limited edition of 500 and benefits the Susan G. Komen® foundation. The watch is in new condition and is fitted with the very first High Speed Tachymeter. It can be used as a 1/10th chronograph or to measure the speed of a production car looking to set a World Record over 1 mile. The current Guinness World Record Speed of 268mph is held by the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport and this record is marked on the scale.
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Blog posts
The Golden Miller - a Racing Legend
The No1 of any watch series is incredibly special and is normally kept by the manufacturer, but also, this is no ordinary watch model. For Cheltenham Festival 2025, The Jockey Club sought to create something extraordinary: a limited-edition watch incorporating material from an original racing shoe worn by legendary racehorse...
The Year of The Wood Dragon - 2024
This beautiful limited edition chronograph is from my personal collection. I love the colour combinations, the large exhibition back and beautiful dragon rotor. I was born in the last year of the Wood Dragon back in 1964 so in June of 2024 I was turning 60 years of age. However,...
My First F1 Experience
I was invited to the Miami Grand Prix in 2024. Although I love motorsport, I had never been to a Formula 1 event. Full hospitality and an incredible view of the racetrack over three days was the most fabulous introduction and I am so very grateful to my hosts for...
