Reading Time: 8 minutesAfter 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 minutesSome 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
Reading Time: 13 minutesDUBAI, 24 March 2021 –Watches Online: Dubai Edit goes live today, the sector’s most important global online-only auction to date. The team of experts at Christie’s in Dubai have curated close to 200 lots which together are estimated to fetch from USD 9,000,000 to 15,000,000. The auction is restricted toContinue Reading
Reading Time: 6 minutesFollowing its most successful year ever, with a market-leading annual auction total of over US$133 million, Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo is delighted to announce exceptional highlights to be included in The Geneva Watch Auction: XIII on May 8 & 9, 2021 in Geneva. Leading the auction, a full set ofContinue Reading
Reading Time: 8 minutesThe year 2021 marks the 220th anniversary of one of the greatest watchmaking complications of all times: the Tourbillon. An exquisite mechanism of unrivaled complexity, the invention lies at the heart of a genuine human adventure that, to this day, contributes extensively to the reputation of its creator Abraham-Louis BreguetContinue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutesDecember 12th, 2020 (New York, NY) – Panerai is pleased to announce the auction sale of three important Panerai watches through Phillips in association with Bacs and Russo, at the much anticipated December Racing Pulse Flagship Auction.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe new Vacheron Constantin collection Égérie is born from the encounter and the shared values of the worlds of Haute Horlogerie and Haute Couture. An exclusive pop-up store exhibiting a selection of timepieces from the Maison’s private collection at Ginza boutique wrapped in Egerie atmosphere in Tokyo, highlights this powerful connection andContinue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutesNew York, New York – December 12, 2020: Today, the last-known Heuer Monaco worn by Steve McQueen while filming his iconic racing film, Le Mans (1971) hammered for a record-breaking $2,208,000 at the Phillips RACING PULSE auction in New York City. This timepiece is the most important Heuer wristwatch ofContinue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutesChosen with patience and talent by the Maison’s heritage department specialists, vintage watches covering the entire 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 VacheronContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutesHong Kong, November 30th 2020 – Panerai is pleased to announce that four important vintage timepieces went under the hammer for The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XI by Phillips auction house, the destination for international collectors interested in the world’s most important works of art, design, jewels, watches, photographs andContinue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutesA partner of the Louvre Museum since 2019, Vacheron Constantin is auctioning a Les Cabinotiers watch at the “Bid For the Louvre” sale organised online from December 1st to 15th by the Louvre Museum and Christie’s, with the support of Drouot. More than a watch, this model represents a unique opportunity forContinue Reading