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Audemars Piguet, FPJ, H. Moser & Cie, and Zenith achieve record breaking results at Only Watch 2021

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10.11.21

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Audemars Piguet, FPJ, H. Moser & Cie, and Zenith achieve record breaking results at Only Watch 2021

Luxury watches can command exorbitant price tags at charity auctions and when piece uniques are on the table, the bidding wars inevitably heat up. We…

Loupe This to present rare Grand Seiko VFA 6186-8000-G for auction

Auctions

05.11.21

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Loupe This to present rare Grand Seiko VFA 6186-8000-G for auction

You may have heard a lot about Loupe This these past few weeks. The online auction platform, founded by Eric Ku and Justin Gruenberg, recently…

Is the Zenith DEFY 21 Double Tourbillon Only Watch 2021 the most batshit crazy watch of the year?

Auctions

04.11.21

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Is the Zenith DEFY 21 Double Tourbillon Only Watch 2021 the most batshit crazy watch of the year?

What’s been the most visually bonkers watch of the year? Possible contenders would have to include the Louis Vuitton Carpe Diem and the MB&F M.A.D.1…

Auctions

22.10.21

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The frankly unbelievable story of a green Nautilus donated to the Loupe This auction site is actually 100% legit

It’s the kind of anecdote that immediately causes the eyes to squint, and all internal radars for shadiness sweep madly across the story points. A…

The Pink Dial Project auction lot overview: The indies, micros, and sleeper hits

Auctions

17.10.21

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The Pink Dial Project auction lot overview: The indies, micros, and sleeper hits

October 25th marks the inaugural launch of The Pink Dial Project, a fundraising auction involving a long list of top watch brands in partnership with…

The Pink Dial Project Auction Lot Overview: The big box brands

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16.10.21

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The Pink Dial Project Auction Lot Overview: The big box brands

Whenever an auction catalogue is released, many collectors scavenge through the lots to find unique or prototype pieces. Whether a piece unique, or watch #00,…

Phillips to auction Rolex Deep Sea Special – and my own encounter with a real monster of the deep

Auctions

20.09.21

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Phillips to auction Rolex Deep Sea Special – and my own encounter with a real monster of the deep

Early November will see Phillips auction a very unusual, and not made for public, Rolex Deep Sea Special. This watch was based on the experimental…

Auction: The William Wood 9/11 Time For Heroes will help those who risk life and limb in the line of duty

Auctions

07.09.21

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Auction: The William Wood 9/11 Time For Heroes will help those who risk life and limb in the line of duty

Certain days in your life are impossible to forget. Some bring joy and happiness to your heart, like the day you get married or the…

At the closing spring auction of Christie’s New York , Cartier Crash-es through the estimate ceiling to outshine Andy Warhol..

Auctions

23.06.21

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At the closing spring auction of Christie’s New York , Cartier Crash-es through the estimate ceiling to outshine Andy Warhol..

The Christie’s New York auction ended yesterday with their final event of the spring season representing an important touchstone for the market. The predicted top…

Fancy a vintage Daytona or Calatrava? This watchmaker is selling his magnificent collection…

Auctions

13.06.21

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Fancy a vintage Daytona or Calatrava? This watchmaker is selling his magnificent collection…

All too often we discuss watches as assets. Usually when we hear about people selling pieces from their collection it is part of an effort…

Andy Warhol’s Patek Philippe is up for auction at a surprisingly low estimate

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06.06.21

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Andy Warhol’s Patek Philippe is up for auction at a surprisingly low estimate

The 2021 auction season has seen highs and lows, marked by a lack of physical attendance in the auction halls due to COVID and a…

Highlights of the HSNY x Phillips 2021 Charity Auction include a co-branded Rolex and a watch with a NY state of mind

Auctions

05.06.21

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Highlights of the HSNY x Phillips 2021 Charity Auction include a co-branded Rolex and a watch with a NY state of mind

Each year the Horological Society of New York and Phillips team up to raise money to advance the art and science of horology – offering…

Believe the hype: Christie’s Auction of the Decade smashed records to net $34m

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25.05.21

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Believe the hype: Christie’s Auction of the Decade smashed records to net $34m

When Christie’s described The Legends of Time event in Hong Kong last weekend as “the auction of the decade,” they certainly talked it up. But…

Can’t afford a $100m Picasso painting? What about his watch instead?

Auctions

19.05.21

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Can’t afford a $100m Picasso painting? What about his watch instead?

Last Thursday, Christies sold Picasso’s Woman Sitting by a Window in New York for USD$103.4M, the bidding lasting a full 19 minutes. This was the fifth…

This week, Christies are promising the “Auction of the Decade”. So should you believe the hype?

Auctions

16.05.21

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This week, Christies are promising the “Auction of the Decade”. So should you believe the hype?

It’s always a good idea in marketing to talk a strong game. But after describing the forthcoming Legends of Time in Hong Kong as the…

Growing status of Grand Seiko reflected by results at the Phillips Geneva Watch Auction: XIII

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12.05.21

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Growing status of Grand Seiko reflected by results at the Phillips Geneva Watch Auction: XIII

Watch enthusiasts love Grand Seiko. But the question of whether top-tier bidders would paddle up for the brand at a Phillips auction remained uncertain –…

Under the hammer: 5 timepieces to keep an eye on at the Phillips Geneva Watch Auction: XIII

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07.05.21

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Under the hammer: 5 timepieces to keep an eye on at the Phillips Geneva Watch Auction: XIII

The Phillips Geneva Watch Auction XIII takes place in Switzerland this weekend with 236 stellar lots for bidders and enthusiasts to get excited about. Of…

PSA: Russell Crowe confirms purported ‘Cinderella Man Rolex Submariner’ up for sale is not his watch

Auctions

28.04.21

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PSA: Russell Crowe confirms purported ‘Cinderella Man Rolex Submariner’ up for sale is not his watch

Update #2:The never-ending story goes on… Since publishing this update we have spoken to Fog City Vintage (@fogcityvintage), who removed the Rolex Submariner listing – with an asking…

Vintage Mido owned by Bugatti founder sells for $420,000 at auction

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20.04.21

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Vintage Mido owned by Bugatti founder sells for $420,000 at auction

When Mido makes headlines for an auction result, you know it must be a special watch, and over the weekend a very special watch was…

“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 14: The striking Alpina Manufacture Flyback Chronograph

Auctions

28.01.20

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“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 14: The striking Alpina Manufacture Flyback Chronograph

With its striking appearance, the ‘Full Black’ Alpina 4 Manufacture Flyback Chronograph demonstrates an aggressive and distinctive personality. The model features an intense black PVD-coated…

“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 12: A crisp classic from Frederique Constant

Auctions

28.01.20

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“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 12: A crisp classic from Frederique Constant

This classic three-handed model from Frederique Constant, with gloss black dial, is a dress watch par excellence. It is presented here with high-polished baton indices,…

“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 10: Dive into the world of Seiko Prospex

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27.01.20

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“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 10: Dive into the world of Seiko Prospex

In the world of Seiko diving watches, the collection of watches known as Prospex is actually a contraction of ‘Professional Specifications’, a reference to the…

“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 9: An Oris from the jazz man James Morrison

Auctions

27.01.20

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“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 9: An Oris from the jazz man James Morrison

This Oris jazz watch is an homage to the Australian jazz musician James Morrison. It features a gradient ‘dégradé’ blue dial and a caseback engraved…

Auction preview highlights at Phillips Game Changers

Auctions

03.11.19

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Auction preview highlights at Phillips Game Changers

Later this year, Phillips, in association with Bacs & Russo, are hosting the Game Changers auction, which will be offering some of the most important…

NEWS: If you’ve ever wanted to buy a gold tourbillon for $3000 you might just be in luck

Auctions

07.08.18

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NEWS: If you’ve ever wanted to buy a gold tourbillon for $3000 you might just be in luck

Auctions can be funny things. Most of the time the coverage around watch auctions tends towards the record-breaking headlines – the most expensive this, that…

OPINION: Sky-high Rolex prices are the best thing to happen to vintage and modern Omega since Bond

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19.05.18

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OPINION: Sky-high Rolex prices are the best thing to happen to vintage and modern Omega since Bond

Last weekend we saw Geneva play host to a handful of watch auctions, with the likes of Christie’s, Phillips, and Sotheby’s descending on the city and…

EDITOR’S PICK: Russell Crowe’s watch auction, and 3 lots to look out for

Auctions

07.04.18

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EDITOR’S PICK: Russell Crowe’s watch auction, and 3 lots to look out for

As we told you a little while ago, Rusty is auctioning off a whole lot of his personal possessions, memorabilia and, of interest to us,…

UPDATE: 2 days to go on Longines’ Flagship Heritage by Kate Winslet auction and why you should bid

Auctions

28.06.17

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UPDATE: 2 days to go on Longines’ Flagship Heritage by Kate Winslet auction and why you should bid

Last week we told you how Longines had teamed up with ambassador of elegance, Kate Winslet, to raise money for The Golden Hat Foundation by…

VIDEO: Longines is auctioning 3 Flagship Heritage watches online – bid, win and Kate Winslet will personally give it to you

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17.06.17

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VIDEO: Longines is auctioning 3 Flagship Heritage watches online – bid, win and Kate Winslet will personally give it to you

Money can’t buy experiences are so-called for a reason. They’re more about connections than cash. But Longines is offering three people an impossibly rare watch…

Auctions

31.10.15

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VIDEO: Highlights of Only Watch 2015

[su_vimeo url=”https://vimeo.com/143859108″ width=”800″] [/su_vimeo] Seven days from now, one of the year’s most anticipated auctions will take place in Geneva – the sixth edition of…

Auctions

10.08.15

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NEWS: Cara Delevingne auctions off her TAG Heuer for lion conservation

TAG Heuer ambassador Cara Delevingne looks like the fiery type. And with a well documented love of lions (she has one tattooed on her right…

NEWS: General Douglas MacArthur’s Jeager-LeCoultre Reverso to be sold at Auction

Auctions

04.05.15

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NEWS: General Douglas MacArthur’s Jeager-LeCoultre Reverso to be sold at Auction

“Fine, historically important and very rare” – that’s how Antiquorum describe Lot 359 in their upcoming Geneva auction of important timepieces. And boy does this…