Results for Christie's Geneva: Rare Watches

In-Depth: The Watches Of James Bond (And Why They Matter)

Exploring the enduring interest in how an action-movie hero tells time.

Rewind: A Look Back At The First Five Episodes Of Talking Watches

Let's go back to where it all began.

Recommended Reading: Watches & Pencils '60 Minutes' Book

A look at the watch world through 60 insightful illustrations.

4 New Watches From Dubai Watch Week 2019

In honor of the fourth edition of Dubai Watch Week 2019, several watch brands have issued limited edition timepieces. So without further ado, here we highlight four of the colorful limited editions seen at DWW 2019.

Panerai Announces Industry-Leading Eight-Year Guarantee on All Watches

HODINKEE Radio: Episode 67: HODINKEE Lands In Japan, Plus Ming Thein Of Ming Watches

A dispatch from the East and a look at a watch world start-up

Editors' Picks: Looking Back At Five Under-The-Radar Lots From November's Geneva Auctions

A few of our favorite, less conspicuous lots from auction season.

Sunday Rewind: A Deeper Look At Depth Gauge Dive Watches

Look at how deep we've gone.

A Fine Madness: Looking Back At The Three Most Expensive Watches Ever Sold At Auction

Paul Newman's Paul Newman had a shockingly short reign, but is more necessarily better?

Live Stream: Watch The 2019 GPHG Live From Geneva, Right Here

Don't miss a second of the action.

Editors' Picks: My Six Favorite Watches At Only Watch 2019

Unique pieces from the who's who of the watch industry, all for charity.

Gathering Momentum: Watches Made in France

The once prominent French watchmaking industry is currently witnessing a revival; Revolution looks at some interesting brands making a splash.

Highlights: Phillips ‘Double Signed’ Geneva Auction Part II

Here’s part II of highlights at Phillips’ Double Signed auction – you’ll find the first part here – including a lovely Audemars Piguet “Gobbi” chronograph with a green gold dial, as well as a gorgeous Patek Philippe Ref. 1463 “pink on pink” that’s more affordable than usual, for a reason. Lot 35 – Patek Philippe ref. 2499 in pink gold “Trucchi” The most valuable lot in the sale, with an estimate over 1.2m francs, is the Patek Philippe ref. 2499 third series in pink gold. It’s one of only six pink gold third series watches known; in fact, the total number of ref. 2499s in pink gold across all four series totals just 23. And this is the only one with the “Trucchi” signature on the dial, having been sold by the retailer in Naples that’s still in operation today. According to Phillips, it was sold by Trucchi to an Italian-American doctor in 1972, who then sold it to the consignor who sold the watch at auction in 1999 at Antiquorum in Geneva. It sold for almost 700,000 francs then, making it one of the most expensive watches in the world at the time. The watch is in exemplary condition, albeit with one quirk: the crystal is sapphire instead of PlexiGlas as is standard for the third series. Found only on fourth series ref. 2499s, the sapphire crystal and accompanying bezel was presumable installed by Patek Philippe in the 1980s according to Phillips, since the watch already had a sapphire crystal when it was sold in 1999. Lot 50 – Patek Phili...

Editors' Picks: Four Pilot's Watches From Phillips Double Signed Auction

A look at some special pieces from the November 9th sale.

Bring a Loupe: The Curious Case Of The Amagnetic Patek Philippe 2509 Coming Up For Sale At Christie’s

An attractive Ref. 2509 gets a closer look.

HODINKEE Radio: Episode 64: The 10 Most Influential Modern Watches & A New Kind Of Watch Club

We discuss some serious horological reporting from The New York Times and how to create a truly 21st-century community for watch lovers.

Photo Report: A Night Of Watches & Tailoring With Brunello Cucinelli In Los Angeles

A master tailor from Italy and a collection of interesting timepieces made for quite a night.

Just Because: Rare Vintage Omega Speedmaster Surprises Grandpa By Bringing In Ultra-Money

Roger Cooper spent 15 years sailing around the world on dinghies – wearing a £31,000 Speedmaster, no less.

Historical Perspectives: Remembering The Watches And Legacy Of Cosmonaut Alexey Leonov

And a special friendship formed during the Cold War.

RECOMMENDED READING: Just what is the Patek Philippe Seal? 

There are few things that high-end watch brands love more than a certification of quality. Some, like COSC, are industry-wide standards, while others (much like the movement) are strictly an in-house affair. The Patek Philippe Seal is one such certification.  The new Patek Philippe Seal dramatically transcends the original hallmark’s notion of quality and perfection. … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: Just what is the Patek Philippe Seal?  appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Just Because: Talking Watches Alum Howie Kendrick Hits An Extra Inning Grand Slam To Win The NLDS For The Washington Nationals

And today we're talking long balls.

The Tonneau: 10 Barrel-shaped Watches

Neither a round or square, the tonneau watch remains a popular, stylish option, proving curvy is sexy.

Ep. #142 Apocalypse Watches Pt. 2

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Ep. #141 Hangin’ On The Scottish Watches Podcast

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Recommended Reading: 'Abstract Season 2' Includes An Awesome Episode About Watches And Typeface Design

The Netflix series is back – and with something special for watch lovers.

Seven Watches to See at Patek Philippe’s Grand Exhibition Singapore

Starting this weekend, the theatre inside Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands resort will become home to the epic, 16-day Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition, the biggest and longest such event ever staged by the brand. Open from 28 September to 13 October, the enormous showcase of horological artefacts and prowess will take visitors through the company’s history while delving into its many innovations and milestones. Divided into 10 themed rooms, the exhibition will present a comprehensive array of timepieces spanning centuries, including the first ever perpetual calendar wristwatch, as well as legendary grand complications like the record-setting Calibre 89. Some 400 timepiece will be on display – all detailed in a hardbound catalogue that will be sold to benefit charity – and here are seven highlights of the show that are worth a second look. The first perpetual calendar wristwatch Although the distinction of inventing the first perpetual calendar watch goes to English watchmaker Thomas Mudge, who created it in 1762 – and the Patek Philippe Museum owns one such Mudge creation – it was Patek Philippe that built the first ever perpetual calendar in a wristwatch, back in 1925. It was a one-off creation powered by a movement dating to 1898. Initially developed for a women’s pendant watch, the compact calibre only found a home 27 years later inside the landmark wristwatch. Crucially, it was also an instantaneous perpetual calendar, with calendar i...

Watches That Got The Most Wrist Time This Summer

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Photo Report: The Watches And Wheels Of The 2019 Goodwood Revival Meeting

No modern vehicles allowed.

Just Because: The Ironic Elegance Of Trench Watches

Not only did the Great War move timekeeping to the wrist – it also introduced a refined aesthetic built for battle.

The Value Proposition: The Zodiac Super Sea Wolf 53 Compression 'Blue Lagoon' Watches

Summer's not over yet!