Results for Antiquorum (Auctions)

We tried to buy a watch at Bob Hawke’s estate auction, this is what happened

Bob Hawke’s estate auction offered a chance to reflect on a man known equally well for his capacity to skol a pint of beer in record time (he broke a beer drinking Guinness World Record in 1954) and being a past Prime Minister of Australia. The auction took place in a venue that could only … ContinuedThe post We tried to buy a watch at Bob Hawke’s estate auction, this is what happened appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

I went to my first watch auction, here’s what I found

I was equal parts excited and curious when a package from Sotheby’s Australia landed on Felix’s desk last month. Upon opening, it revealed a catalogue for their upcoming Important Jewels auction, and while the jewellery portion of the catalogue was full of fabulous gems and precious metals, I was obviously much more interested in the … ContinuedThe post I went to my first watch auction, here’s what I found appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

T+T Highlights: Sotheby’s Australia Important Jewels Auction

Next month, Sotheby’s Australia are hosting their Important Jewels Auction in Melbourne, with a catalogue that includes a small collection of watches. The focus of the offering is obviously heavily on jewellery, however it is great to see a large local auction house include a few interesting watches, too. After passing the catalogue around the … ContinuedThe post T+T Highlights: Sotheby’s Australia Important Jewels Auction appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Breaking News: The George Daniels Space Traveller I Sells For $4.6 Million, Setting A World Record For Any English Watch At Auction

A truly legendary watch commands a serious price at Sotheby's in London.

Only Watch - Why Big Swiss Brands Continue to Make One-Offs for a Charity Auction

In a conversation with founder Luc Pettavino, REVOLUTION learns why the Swiss watchmaking community continues to be inspired to create unique pieces for the Only Watch auction.

This old Blancpain Air Command commands an impressive price at auction

One of the surprise highlights from the recent Swatch-stravaganza that was Time to Move was Blancpain’s Air Command – a really neat reissue of an historic pilot’s chronograph. It’s fair to say that prior to this release, knowledge of the Air Command was limited to hardcore Blancpain fans and seasoned professionals. Well, the timing couldn’t … ContinuedThe post This old Blancpain Air Command commands an impressive price at auction appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Ross Povey’s Wrist Round-Ups from Spring Auction Weekend 2019 in Geneva

Ross Povey wrist checks some friends of Revolution while in Geneva during the 2019 spring auction weekend.

Highlights From The Phillips Hong Kong Watch Auction: EIGHT

Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo heads to Hong Kong for the Hong Kong Watch Auction: EIGHT.

Highlights From The Phillips & Blackbird: SPORTS Auction

Phillips, in Association with Bacs & Russo, will hold its first ever watch auction curated by an Asian collector on May 27th in Hong Kong.

Geneva Watch Auction Weekend, May 2019

Found: Marlon Brando's Godfather-Engraved Rolex Datejust Is Hitting The Auction Block

You come to me on the Datejust of my daughter's wedding?

Povey’s Picks – Phillips The Geneva Watch Auction: Nine

The Phillips Geneva Watch Auction: Nine features a terrific spread of watches in every budget for all levels of collector.

RECOMMENDED READING: This unique Vacheron Constantin Don Pancho is coming up for auction. The big question is, how much will it go for?

Vacheron Constantin is famous for its ability to create custom or one-off watches for clients (to learn more about their Les Cabinotiers department, click here). And given the brand’s exceptionally long history, it should come as no surprise that Vacheron Constantin has been making custom pieces for a long time indeed. Phillips is auctioning off … ContinuedThe post RECOMMENDED READING: This unique Vacheron Constantin Don Pancho is coming up for auction. The big question is, how much will it go for? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Highlights from the Phillips Geneva Watch Auction: Nine

The George Daniels Grand Complication pocket watch, the Vacheron Constantin “Don Pancho” and more from the upcoming Phillips Geneva Watch Auction: Nine.

Upcoming 22 March: Christie’s Important Watches Auction, Dubai

Christie’s recently offered a preview of some of the watches highlighting its upcoming Important Watches auction in Dubai, March 22.

Styled Auction Panel Moderated by Michael Williams Featuring Aurel Bacs, Toby Bateman & Wei Koh

How the Phillips Styled Auction Came Together

Aurel Bacs of Phillips, Wei Koh of The Rake and Revolution, and Toby Bateman of Mr Porter tell us how Phillips’ Styled Auction came together.

Important Watches from the Phillips Styled Auction in New York

Revolution sits down with Paul Boutros of Phillips Watches to discuss eight important watches in the Styled Auction catalog ahead of their 2018 New York sale.

Rounding Up Phillips Hong Kong Watch Auction: SEVEN

3 Highlights From the Bonhams Hong Kong Watches 1.0 Auction

Bonhams marks its return to the watch auction scene in Hong Kong, with its Hong Kong Watches 1.0 sale lead by Tim Bourne, International Director of Watches, Asia.

Important Watches from the Phillips Hong Kong Watch Auction: SEVEN

5 Important Watches From The Phillips Geneva Watch Auction: EIGHT According to Aurel Bacs

Aurel Bacs shows us his Top 5 picks from The Geneva Watch Auction: EIGHT that will be held on 10th and 11th November 2018.

Povey’s Picks – Phillips The Geneva Watch Auction: EIGHT, 10th & 11th November 2018

Ross Povey picks out his favorite lots from Phillips The Geneva Watch Auction: EIGHT sale catalogue, to be held on November 10th & 11th, 2018.

Styled Auction: PHILLIPS, The RAKE and MR PORTER Celebrate the world’s finest timepieces in London

On Friday, Aurel Bacs, Toby Bateman and Wei Koh joined director Paul Feig for an evening of fine watch discussion at Phillips’ auction house in London.

Hublot X The Rake Aerofusion Chronograph ‘Molon Labe’ Auction

On 16th October, The Rake celebrated the launch of the Hublot Aerofusion Chronograph ‘Molon Labe’ at the Corinthia, available exclusively from TheRake.com.

Announcing the Phillips Hong Kong Watch Auction: SEVEN and Singapore Preview

Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo is returning to Hong Kong with the Phillips Hong Kong Watch Auction: Seven. The auction will take place on November 27, 2018 at the Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong.

NEWS: All watches sell at Sotheby’s auction of Robin Williams’ collection

Last month, we filled you guys in on “6 oddball watches of an oddball comedian”, following the announcement that Sotheby’s would be auctioning various collections of art, furniture and watches that Robin Williams shared with his second wife, Marsha Garces Williams. Well, the results are in, and wrapping up the New York auction with a … ContinuedThe post NEWS: All watches sell at Sotheby’s auction of Robin Williams’ collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Phillips Announces Highlights from The Geneva Watch Auction: EIGHT

Watches Star alongside the Cars at RM Sotheby’s Auction in Battersea Park

Sotheby’s and its motoring affiliate, RM Sotheby’s, took things a little further last week at the annual car sale held in London’s Battersea Park when it created a pop-up watch shop to sell a few pieces direct.

LIST: Auction madness – 6 watches you could have bought at the Jerry Lewis estate sale for less than $10k

Famed comedian, actor and director Jerry Lewis, AKA the King of Comedy, died in August 2017 at the age of 91. He left behind the legacy of an incredible career that spanned over 60 years. Known for his slapstick humour, Lewis rose to fame in the ’40s and ’50s as one-half of comedy duo Martin … ContinuedThe post LIST: Auction madness – 6 watches you could have bought at the Jerry Lewis estate sale for less than $10k appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.