Six highlights from The Art of J.P. Journe Live auction – Clockwise (fltr): platinum Tourbillon Souverain with jade dial | platinum Chronomètre à Résonance | Centigraphe Souverain with Ferrari red dial | platinum Octa Calendrier with mother-of-pearl dial | Chronomètre Souverain Dubai edition | titanium Octa ‘LineSport’

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Reading Time: 4 minutesA unique moment in horology history, never has such an array of F.P. Journe timepieces been brought together in one auction to celebrate a single independent watchmaker. Amongst the emblematic references offered at The Art of F.P. Journe auction are a platinum Tourbillon Souverain with a superb jade dial; a superb example of the ‘Pré-Souscription’ platinum Chronomètre à Résonance; the iconic Centigraphe Souverain withContinue Reading

Christie’s Geneva

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Reading Time: 6 minutes20 February 2023 – The bar has been set high for 2023, with 2022 an exception year for watches at Christie’s. While the sustained demand for vintage Rolex and Patek Philippe timepieces was reaffirmed, Christie’s private sales rose by 73% year on year, as Christie’s continued to strengthen its position as the referenceContinue Reading

Jaeger-LeCoultre presents The Collectibles

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Reading Time: 3 minutesJaeger-LeCoultre is delighted to announce the launch of The Collectibles, a new programme for collectors and enthusiasts who wish to acquire a piece of history from La Grande Maison. Introduced to coincide with 190 years of the Manufacture, it will form part of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s ongoing offer.Continue Reading

Christie’s New York Important Watches

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Reading Time: 2 minutesChristie’s New York Important Watches totaled $6,768,720; the auction was sold 91% hammer above low estimate and 81% by lot, attracting global participation. The sale celebrated fine vintage and modern horological masterpieces from the world’s most reputable and desirable brands, attracted new generation bidders including Millennials and Gen Z from aContinue Reading

Left: Patek Philippe Ref. 5073P-001. Center, from left to right - a glimpse of The Triazza Collection, Part I - Esmond Bradley Martin Ref. 605 HU cloisonné dial ‘North America’ from 1950; Geneva Observatory 1st Prize tourbillon; Patek Philippe Ref. 5004J-017; Patek Philippe Ref. 1415 Heures Universelles. Right: F.P. Journe 30-year anniversary tourbillon model, limited edition of 99 pieces.

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Reading Time: 6 minutesOn 27 November, Christie’s Hong Kong will be holding a live auction event that will feature The Triazza Collection, Part I, which comprises some of the rarest and most magnificent timepieces from Patek Philippe. The auction offers a total of over 200 watches, with a selection of highly desirable timekeepers,Continue Reading

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Reading Time: 9 minutesSale on 10-11 December to Feature an Original Cartier London Crash and an Early F.P.Journe Tourbillon Souverain in Platinum with Salmon Dial,  with a Section of the Auction Dedicated to Timepieces by Grand Seiko, Including a Unique Kodo Constant-Force Tourbillon An Historically Important Patek Philippe Ref. 3998J with Newly DecipheredContinue Reading