A. Lange & Söhne in high demand
2020-11-21
Reading Time: 2 minutesEarly wristwatches from A. Lange & Söhne achieved remarkable results at the Phillips Geneva Watch Auction this autumn.Continue Reading
The Sound Maker™ celebrates a distinguished musical legacy: Jaeger-LeCoultre presents landmark timepieces from its Heritage collection
2020-10-17
Reading Time: 4 minutesFor Jaeger-LeCoultre, chiming watches hold a special significance and over the past 150 years, they have had a major presence in the Maison’s portfolio of complicated timepieces. Since producing its first minute repeater in 1870, the Manufacture has developed more than 200 chiming watch calibres. It has mastered all forms of chimingContinue Reading
A jewelry watch as an ode to love, Blancpain Reference 0091-19R54-63A
2020-02-14
Reading Time: 2 minutesTo celebrate love, Blancpain unveils a splendid jewellery timepiece inspired by a cocktail watch once owned by Marilyn Monroe, the Blancpain Reference 0091-19R54-63A. Symbolically issued in a 14-piece limited edition, this aptly graceful model is a nod to the charm and audacity of exceptional women.Continue Reading
Phillips’ 2019 Watch Auctions Total $111 Million
2020-01-11
Reading Time: 7 minutesPhillips in Association with Bacs & Russo is pleased to announce a grand total of $111 million for annual watch auctions in 2019, the highest live auction total for any house this year. Across the sales in Geneva, Hong Kong and New York, Phillips saw 12 exceptional timepieces soar aboveContinue Reading
Outstanding results for three legendary Jaeger-LeCoultre watches sold at auction
2019-12-16
Reading Time: 2 minutesFall proved to be a fruitful season for Jaeger-LeCoultre treasures hunters as three extremely rare watches hit the auction block. Each one of the three watches embodies the spirit of innovation and aesthetics dear to the brand with a special twist, which makes them a treasure for collectors. Thanks toContinue Reading
A vintage Blancpain model that belonged to Marilyn Monroe unveiled in New York
2019-11-08
Reading Time: 3 minutesOn October 30th in its emblematic Boutique on New York’s Fifth Avenue, Blancpain unveiled a legendary 1930s jewelry watch that belonged to Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe. The display of Monroe’s stunning cocktail watch is part of an exhibition entitled Timeless Elegance, featuring personal belongings and a curated selection of photographsContinue Reading
The auction of two extremely rare pieces demonstrates the richness of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s patrimony and its profound watchmaking expertise
2019-10-25
Reading Time: 3 minutesA very rare LeCoultre POLARIS MEMODATE to be sold at Phillips Geneva in November 2019 and the unique LeCoultre LUCKY 13 to be sold by Phillips New York in December 2019. Continue Reading
Vacheron Constantin Les Collectionneurs Event, Paris, From October 1st to October 31st 2019
2019-10-14
Reading Time: 4 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
The journal of a young collector: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duoface Night&Day
2019-01-05
Reading Time: 5 minutesWhy do I love Reverso? It’s hard to tell. Maybe it has to do with the big impact that “The Thomas Crown Affair” had on me twenty years ago. Or the fact that it is one of the favourite timepieces of my better half. I particularly like the Reverso Duoface version,Continue Reading
Three kings for Christmas: three Patek Philippe that can make you happy
2018-12-09
Reading Time: 2 minutesBrowsing the boutique of my favourite auction house in Stuttgart – Eppli, I discovered three pieces that made my heart melt. Three Patek Philippe watches, from simple to complex, that can make any watch lover and collector happy. Very happy! The watches are Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 3919, Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Ref. 3940Continue Reading
Patek, Omega, Glashütte and other cool findings
2017-04-17
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe free Easter days are a perfect moment to have a look at my favourite’s auction house Eppli Website for the latest additions which will be auctioned at the beginning of Mai. I’ve made a short selection of the timepieces interesting to me, some of them being if not rare, atContinue Reading