Reading Time: 2 minutes The design of the Reverso had unexpected benefit. While its blank metal flip side had begun as a purely functional solution to avoid damage to the dial, it was an ideal surface for personalisation with monograms, emblems or personal messages using lacquer, engraving or enamel. The owner can keep thisContinue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutes Setting numerous new records during an exceptional Spring 2021 Watch Season, in just 4 months (March-June 2021), Christie’s watch sales in Geneva, Dubai, Hong Kong and New York totalled US$ 93.7 million, giving Christie’s the leadership position in the watches auction market. This record performance during the first half ofContinue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutes Breguet invites fans, enthusiasts, and collectors to celebrate Tourbillon Day on June 26. On this day, Breguet boutiques across the globe offer the chance to discover the collections and learn more about this unique complication.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutes Chosen with patience and talent by the Maison’s heritage department specialists, vintage watches covering the 20th century are now part of the aptly named “Les Collectionneurs” collection. The latter continues to evolve over time and is regularly offered for sale to brand aficionados at dedicated events organised in Vacheron ConstantinContinue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutes NEW YORK, 28 May 2021 – Christie’s New York online auction will feature an attractive and lively offering of timepieces with unique designs, icons and complications. Amongst the highlights, the sale will propose unmissable Patek Philippe pieces, including Andy Warhol’s Calatrava.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 6 minutes May 22nd, 2021 Christie’s Hong Kong Watches Spring Auctions Continues to build on a world-record-setting year for Christie’s Watches globally Day & Evening sales combined totalled HK$269,277,500 / US$34,850,855 / EUR 28,440,551 Record-breaking: Best results ever for watch auctions in Asia. The Highest Ever Total for a Various-Owner Watches SaleContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutes This coming Saturday (May 22nd at 7 pm), will see the Auction of the Decade in Asia. From the 1800s to the modern era: The extraordinary selection of 18 timepieces curated under the theme ‘The Legends of Time’ will engage the watch loving and collecting community with its rarity and outstanding quality. A saleContinue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutes One of Zürich’s most established auction house – Ineichen Auctioneers, presents us a very interesting catalogue for their next action, the 174 Watch Auction, that will be held on 22 May 2021 at 13:30 in the Metropol Zurich. From their catalogue, I have selected some pieces that I particularly like.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 15 minutes Christie’s is proud to present its Spring auction season combining a live “Rare Watches” auction on 10 May and one special online sale from 7 to 18 May, in Geneva, the City by the Lake, where watchmaking history continues to be written and the finest traditions of Métiers d’Art craftsmanshipContinue Reading
Reading Time: 8 minutes After setting a historic record for online sales worldwide with the Dubai auction 15 days ago (US$ +14 million for a 100% online watch auction) and with the makings of one in HK on May 22nd, Christie’s is on its way to a championship season in the watchmaking field. ThisContinue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutes Some timepieces have a history that dates back many years before they officially make their debut. This is especially true for the Carl F. Bucherer Heritage collection, including the new Heritage BiCompax Annual. Strictly speaking, the origin of this watch can be traced back to 1888 – the year inContinue Reading