Results for Phillips Geneva Watch Auction XIV

Revolution Watch Bar to Retail Curated Grand Seiko Selection

How Not To Buy A Watch: My Misadventure – Reprise

In 2006 GaryG spotted two objects of desire at a California dealer: Vianney Halter's dramatic Antiqua and Contemporaine timepieces. They were out of his reach, but in 2007 he found a Contemporaine in white gold offered at a price that was about one-third its original retail value on eBay. What could possibly go wrong?

My Watch Story: Bonded By Breitlings, A Love For 007, The Cartier That Started It All, And More

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

Breaking News: Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona Ref. 6263 Sells For $5,475,000 At Phillips New York

Newman's other Daytona didn't bring the fireworks of three years ago, but it still put on a show at "Racing Pulse."  

My Watch Story: Affording Ourselves These Little Pleasantries, A Scurfa That Can Take A Beating, 'Stealing' A Father's Orient, And More

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

Introducing: Did A. Lange & Söhne Just Drop The Ultimate Tuxedo Watch?

The latest Saxonia Thin is the horological equivalent of sipping champagne at midnight.

Roger Dubuis Symphatie Chronograph Perpetual Calendar Bi-retrograde – a close look at this beautiful rare watch

We take a close look at the rare Roger Dubuis Symphatie Chronograph Perpetual Calendar Bi-retrograde in rose gold with a magnificent black dial.

Large format watch photography – the image gallery on Chillout TGIFridays

Last week we took the first step towards attempting to make macro photographs of watches using large format cameras and lenses with sheet film. This journey begins in small steps, the first being to start with a 4×5 large format camera and lens, but using a digital back, as it allows us immediate feedback, andRead More

Overlooked – The World’s First Blacked Out Watch

The Porsche Chronograph 1 radically reimagined the sports chronograph in the 1970s, and was designed by none other than Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, who also designed the iconic Porsche 911.

Introducing: The Ralph Lauren Automotive Chronograph Watch

A vehicular state of mind.

My Watch Story: Happiness And Hope Through A Rolex, A Meaningful Seiko Turtle, A Grandfather's Omega Seamaster, And More

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

And Now, Here's Your Favorite Watch Nickname Of All-Time

You voted, and here's The People's Champion.

Sunday Rewind: The First Battery-Powered Watch

Don't call it quartz, it's been here for years.

The Turtle Watch That Ruled Thanksgiving

Gone in less than 10 minutes.

Culture Of Time: R.I.P. Diego Maradona, Soccer Giant And Flamboyant Watch God

He grabbed life (and big-ticket timepieces) with both hands.

My Watch Story: Beginning A Journey With A Panerai Luminor, Restoring A Father's Bulova, A Patek Philippe Nautilus As Quarantine Watch, And More

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

Vintage Watches: A 1952 Audemars Piguet 'Oversized' Ref. 5072, A 1978 Rolex Explorer II 'Frog's Foot,' And A 1969 Square Patek Philippe Dress Watch

We're feeling grateful for the watchmaking on display in this pre-Thanksgiving lineup.

Throwback Sundays: Six Modern Watch Icons, from Our Archives

Ever since the world was introduced to wristwatches, we have seen numerous timepieces that have graced the wrists of many individuals. Some of these watches have become icons. When it comes to iconic timepieces, some of the watches that come to mind includes the Rolex Submariner, Omega Speedmaster, Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso, and the Cartier Santos.Read More

What Happens If A Watch Falls Into A Black Hole?

Dark thoughts on the Bremont Stephen Hawking Limited Editions.

My Watch Story: Conducting Your Way To A New Watch, A Grandfather's Gift For 25 Years Of Coal Mining, A Well-Worn 1960s Speedmaster, And More

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

Our Favorite Watch Nicknames, Ranked

We picked one name to rule them all. Did we get it right? Vote below.

Business News: Watches & Wonders Geneva Cancels On-Site 2021 Show

The former SIHH exhibition will be digital-only next April.

Live From Geneva, It's The 2020 GPHG

Watchmaking's big night from the comfort of your own home.

My Watch Story: Finding A Vintage Omega Seamaster At Band Practice, An Engineer's Tudor Black Bay, And A Family's Rolex Tradition

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

The Rake X Ralph Lauren ‘Negroni Bear’ Polo Bear Watch at Ralph Lauren Flagship Store

The Rake’s Editor, Tom Chamberlin, spent the day at the Ralph Lauren’s flagship store on New Bond Street, in recognition of the special collaboration between Ralph Lauren and The Rake with our Negroni Bear timepiece.

Business News: Richemont Six-Month Watch Sales Plunge 38%

Richemont just reported its sales for the first half of the financial year – the six months to end September 2020 – and most of the numbers are in the red. The Swiss luxury group that owns Cartier and IWC saw sales fall 26% year on year, though the quarterly numbers show a gradual recovery. Sales were down by 47% in the first quarter but recovered enough to dip just 6% in the second quarter, owing to a gradual reopening of the economy. This no doubt inspired optimism amongst investors, who sent the group’s share price up almost 9% by the close of trading. Optimism notwithstanding, the declines extended to all performance metrics. Operating margin fell sharply to just 8.3%, almost half that for the same period in 2019. The falls in sales and margins collectively led to stark, 82% fall in operating profit. Net profit cratered, going from €869m in the first half of 2019 to just €159m. Beyond the negative numbers, the report was also notable for what it did not include. With rumours swirling about changes to Richemont management at the very top level – particularly about the tenure of chief executive Jerome Lambert – it was widely speculated the results announcement would include personnel changes, but nothing was forthcoming. Woe for watches and everywhere but Asia The global pandemic meant a global fall in sales, but with drops varying from region to region. As expected, Asia Pacific performed the best, with sales falling just 4%. Negative growth in the fir...

My Watch Story: Finding Inspiration In A Vacheron Constantin, A Cuban Immigrant's Seiko, An Uncle's Rolex, And More

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

The Value Proposition: The Hamilton Intra-Matic 38mm 'Dress Watch'

Less is more.

Announcements: Roger W. Smith OBE And Mike France Establish The Alliance Of British Watch And Clock Makers

Collectors and enthusiasts are welcome to join the new trade organization for British horology.

Breaking News: Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona Ref. 6263 & One Of Steve McQueen's Heuer Monacos From 'Le Mans' Will Hit The Block At Phillips New York (Exclusive Live Pics)

Talk about a double-header...