The reference conciergefor fine watchmaking
Confidential sourcing, authentication and acquisition of exceptional timepieces for discerning collectors and enthusiasts. Official concierge of Emera Watches.
Owning an exceptional timepiece is a matter of discretion and access
The most desirable timepieces are rarely found in a display window. Multi-year waiting lists, confidential allocations, off-market sales and sophisticated counterfeits: the fine-watchmaking market demands access, expertise and discretion that only an established network can offer. AC Private orchestrates your acquisition end to end — from search to hand delivery — in your interest alone.
Our watchmaking expertise
Integrated support, from search to collection concierge.
Sourcing of rare & unobtainable pieces
We locate the most coveted references — Patek Philippe Nautilus, Rolex Daytona, Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, Richard Mille, F.P. Journe — including limited editions and off-market vintage pieces, across Europe.
Manufacture access & waiting lists
Our network of authorised dealers, houses and private collectors opens the doors to waiting lists and allocations reserved for top clients.
Private workshop visits in Switzerland
Exclusive meetings with master watchmakers, workshop visits in Geneva, the Vallée de Joux and the Jura, and privileged access to the Watches & Wonders fairs.
Authentication & independent expertise
Authenticity, condition and provenance verified by independent watchmakers. Papers, certificates and service history checked before any commitment.
Negotiation & secured acquisitions
Independent fair-value estimate, discreet negotiation on your behalf, acquisition structuring, insured transport and hand delivery. Your identity remains protected.
Collection concierge
Inventory, valuation and tracking of your watch collection, active watch on coveted pieces, servicing coordination and resale or trade advice.
Official concierge of Emera Watches
AC Private is the official concierge of Emera Watches, an independent Swiss high-watchmaking house founded in 2023 by designer Patrick Freiburghaus and master watchmaker Cyrano Devanthey. Under the motto “Spirit Ahead” and the identity “Empire of the Unseen,” Emera creates radical high watchmaking in Grade-5 titanium, driven by an in-house calibre with inclined balance wheels.
As official partner, we offer our clients privileged access to the Cyborg and Sentinel collections, confidential launches and direct meetings with the manufacture.
Discover Emera Watches
Why entrust your search to AC Private
We sell no watches. Our sole mission is to defend your interest: finding the right piece, at the right price, authenticated and secured. This independence, combined with an established European and Swiss watch network, makes all the difference.
- Absolute confidentiality — systematic NDA
- Full independence from sellers
- Authentication by independent watch experts
- European & Swiss network: Paris, Geneva, Monaco
Our process
Four mastered steps, in the strictest confidentiality.
Brief & specifications
Confidential consultation to define the desired piece, your criteria and budget.
Sourcing & selection
Activation of our European and Swiss watch network, presentation of a qualified selection.
Expertise & negotiation
Independent authentication, fair-value estimate and discreet negotiation.
Acquisition & handover
Secured transaction, insured delivery and hand-over.
Frequently asked questions about the watch concierge
A watch concierge is a private, independent service that supports collectors and fine-watchmaking enthusiasts in sourcing, authenticating, negotiating and acquiring exceptional timepieces. AC Private sells no watches: our sole mission is to defend your interest and secure every acquisition, in the strictest confidentiality.
Yes. Through our network of authorised dealers, houses and private collectors across Europe and Switzerland, we access waiting lists, allocations and the trusted secondary market to locate the most sought-after models, including off-market.
Yes. AC Private is the official concierge of Emera Watches, an independent Swiss high-watchmaking house. As such, we offer our clients privileged access to collections, launches and meetings with the manufacture.
Every piece is examined by independent watchmakers: movement, serial number, condition and provenance checks, verification of papers, certificates and service history. No acquisition is finalised without this validation.
We support our clients across Europe, with a watch network particularly established in Paris, Geneva, the Vallée de Joux, Monaco and Prague. Meetings and hand-overs can be arranged at your convenience, in complete discretion.
Entrust your search to a trusted partner
Tell us about the piece you are looking for or your collection project. Our watch specialist will contact you within 48 hours, in complete confidentiality.
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