Tokyo Kogaku Secrette Special
The Tokyo Kogaku Secrette Special is a vintage Japanese camera produced by Tokyo Kogaku (the optical maker that later became Topcon). It is a collector-grade model that surfaces only rarely on the secondary market.
Sales data for the Secrette Special is extremely thin: a single UK auction hammer result from November 2019 saw an example sell for £2,600. With only one wholesale saleroom data point on file, today's value is best treated as indicative rather than a firm market price, and condition, completeness and provenance would heavily influence what a comparable example sells for now.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: November 2019
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| Nov 2019 | EUR 2,600 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 35 (Lot AI_35_37971) Title: Tokyo Camera Works Secrette Special
Description:
Japanese 4.5x6cm monocular-shaped detective camera, styled after Contessa Nettel Argus, rare 'Special' version with distinctive leather covering, with TCW Testar 4.5/50mm no.13575, a focusing screen, eight plate holders, original leather case Estimate: EUR 3,200 - EUR 3,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Tokyo Kogaku Secrette Special worth today?
Based on the only recorded UK auction hammer result on file, a Secrette Special sold for £2,600 in November 2019; with just one data point, current value should be treated as a rough guide only.
How much does a Tokyo Kogaku Secrette Special sell for at auction?
The single verified UK saleroom price in our records is £2,600, though the thin sales history means the realistic range for another example is uncertain.
Why is the Secrette Special's price so hard to pin down?
Only one hammer sale is on record, so there is no median or range to anchor a confident value — scarcity itself is the main driver of the price observed.