Est. London, 2024
Pieces chosen
with restraint.
YANLAI is a private dealer of fine watches and jewellery in Canary Wharf, London — sourcing a small, considered selection rather than a large one.
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YANLAI is a private dealer of fine watches and jewellery in Canary Wharf, London — sourcing a small, considered selection rather than a large one.
A rotating selection of watches and jewellery, sourced individually and available to view by appointment only.
Every piece is sourced, authenticated, and priced by one person — not a marketplace algorithm.
Each watch and piece of jewellery is selected in person, not bought in bulk from a wholesaler.
Provenance and condition are verified before anything is offered for sale — not after a query is raised.
Every serious enquiry is met in person where possible, so you handle the piece before deciding.
Pieces are held, not rushed — there is no countdown timer attached to any listing.
A steel dress watch from the 1960s, fully serviced and fitted with a new leather strap. Sourced from a private estate and authenticated prior to listing.
Pieces are sourced from private collections, estate sales, and trusted trade contacts across the UK — never mass-produced to a catalogue.
Provenance, hallmarks, and movement condition are checked against reference records before a piece is ever listed.
Watches are serviced by a qualified horologist and jewellery is cleaned and inspected for setting security.
Serious enquiries are invited to view the piece by private appointment before any commitment is made.
Yanyan found me a watch I'd been searching for privately for two years, and had the paperwork to prove its history before I even asked.
No pressure, no countdown, no marketplace theatre. Just a piece, its history, and time to decide properly.
The ring was exactly as described, and the viewing appointment meant I could check the setting myself before paying anything.