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
Reading Time: 2 minutesEarly wristwatches from A. Lange & Söhne achieved remarkable results at the Phillips Geneva Watch Auction this autumn.Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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