Reading Time: 4 minutesPhillips is honored to announce the sale of a historic Rolex Cosmograph “Big Red” Daytona Ref. 6265, which was a cherished part of French Formula One Champion Jean-Pierre Jabouille’s personal collection for nearly fifty years. Upon Jabouille’s complete triumph at the French Grand Prix of 1979, the auto manufacturer Renault gifted himContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutesPiguet auction house in Geneva is proud to announce the sale of a previously unseen treasure of Russian Imperial craftsmanship: a desk clock in gold, enamel, silver, and pearls, signed by Fabergé and created in 1907 by master goldsmith Henrik Wigström, the renowned craftsman of the illustrious House. Beyond itsContinue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesGENEVA – 11 May 2025 – Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo achieved a remarkable total of CHF 43.4 million at The Geneva Watch Auction: XXI, underscoring strong market confidence and reaffirming its global leadership position. A tightly curated sale, combined with sustained global demand, drove exceptional results –Continue Reading
Reading Time: 7 minutesPhillips in Association with Bacs & Russo is proud to present an exceptional selection of nine Art Deco Cartier clocks from a prestigious private collection, to be offered this May across auctions in Geneva and Hong Kong. These rare and important pieces, spanning the 1900s to 1940s, showcase Cartier’s mastery of design, craftsmanship,Continue Reading
Reading Time: 8 minutesHONG KONG – 16 APRIL 2025 – Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo is delighted to present highlights from the Hong Kong Watch Auction: XX, set to take place from 23-25 May at the company’s Asia headquarters in the West Kowloon Cultural District. Comprised of 258 lots, the sale featuresContinue Reading
Reading Time: 4 minutesThis May, Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo will present one of the most historically and technically important horological creations of the 20th century: the Breguet Sympathique N°1, designed and built by François-Paul Journe in 1991. This groundbreaking timekeeping ensemble — featuring an Empire-style master clock with yellow gold panels and aContinue Reading
Reading Time: 6 minutesGENEVA – 24 MARCH 2025 – Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo is delighted to present highlights of the Geneva Watch Auction: XXI, set to take place on 10 and 11 May 2025. Phillips’ first live watch auction of the year will showcase an extraordinary selection of nearly 200Continue Reading
Reading Time: 12 minutesTen years is a brief span in the world of horology, where centuries-old Maisons define the landscape. In this time, Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo has played an important role in shaping the modern watch auction space, bringing together collectors, experts and enthusiasts. The company has focused onContinue Reading
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe New York Watch Auction: XI, hosted by Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo, realized $30.3 million, selling 100% by lot and 100% by value. The sale marks four consecutive years of 100%-sold “white glove” sales for the category at Phillips New York – an industry first. Collectors fromContinue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutesBuilding on the remarkable success of Christie’s June Important Watches auction, which realized a total of US$13,250,000 with every lot sold, the eagerly awaited December sale is poised to again captivate collectors and aficionados alike. Carefully assembled by a global team of watch experts, the New York auction will feature 104Continue Reading
Reading Time: 5 minutesDubai – Christie’s announces its seasonal Watches Online: The Dubai Edit comprising 124 lots, a bespoke Middle Eastern horology sale curated by the longstanding Dubai-based Christie’s team of three specialists, representing men’s and women’s timepieces, catering for dedicated and new collectors seeking rare vintage or modern timepieces in the secondaryContinue Reading