Reading Time: 7 minutes The Vallée de Joux, home to the Dufour family and known worldwide for its watchmaking, is a Swiss valley where thousands of residents live. Despite its international fame, the valley struggles to maintain its healthcare infrastructure and public services.Continue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutes The story revolves around family — the story of a new generation in the watch industry, personified by Daniela Dufour, a watchmaker and daughter of Philippe Dufour, a living legend of horology, and Benjamin Arabov, son of Jacob Arabo and CEO of Jacob&Co. Both are guided by their father’s loveContinue Reading
Reading Time: 11 minutes Phillips is delighted to release the full catalogue for The New York Watch Auction: NINE, which can be viewed here. The sale, scheduled for 9 – 10 December at 432 Park Avenue, will feature a wide range of significant timepieces from renowned brands and independent watchmakers, showcasing the rich historyContinue Reading
Reading Time: 6 minutes It’s THE Philippe Dufour. A “Pièce Unique”. A highly symbolic watch for the Dufour family. The one Philippe Dufour made to benefit the Foundation he created this Spring with his wife Elisabeth Dufour.Mr. and Mrs. Dufour have entrusted their watch to Christie’s, who will auction it in Hong Kong duringContinue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutes Geneva, 15 September 2023 – The Rare Watches Live Auction at Christie’s Geneva on 7 November will present three remarkable timepieces sure to create a buzz amongst global watch enthusiasts: – Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 3700/31 – the only publicly known example of this reference. (Est: CHF1,500,000-3,500,000) – Philippe Dufour Simplicity – the first wristwatch withContinue Reading
Reading Time: 3 minutes Geneva, 8 June 2023 – It is a rare event when a timepiece by Philippe Dufour is brought to market. He produces so few that to discerning collectors the possibility of fulfilling a long-held dream is a unique moment. Coinciding with the celebrations for Philippe Dufour’s 75th birthday with hisContinue Reading
Reading Time: 2 minutes After Chapter 1 and Chapter 2, it is the time for a new episode of Naissance d’une montre. Please check the press release below. This project is realised under the umbrella of Urwerk, Greubel Forsey, Philippe Dufour, Ferdinand Berthoud.Continue Reading