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Worn by the British swimmer in 1927, this historic watch is a symbol of endurance and one of the most important pieces in the history of Rolex.
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Quoted in excess of $10 million, this is a rare chance to see a Star Caliber 2000, let alone the unprecedented chance to buy all four metals.
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Phillips to auction the same steel 1518 it sold for a record in 2016, complete with an estimate of CHF 8 to 16 million.
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Highlighted by custom-order Cartier and possibly unique vintage pieces, JOOPITER's curated watch sale has a clear point of view.
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SJX and Brandon Moore kick off episode seven of the SJX Podcast with the relaunch of Urban Jürgensen (which includes a tribute to Derek Pratt’s Oval pocket watch), discussing why this time might be different. Also on the docket is a recap of the spring auction season, which included strong prices for hot names in independent watchmaking, though other “indies” waned, surprising showings from hitherto esoteric clocks and pocket watches, and some value buys with out-of-vogue timepieces. Lastly, we recap Breguet’s 250th anniversary launches so far, which have met with a mixed reception, but demonstrate signs of life for a historic brand. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
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Don't call them trends; here are a half dozen things I learned by paying close attention to the public watch market as of late.
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All that and more in this week's edition of Hodinkee's What's Selling Where column.
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Watchmaker bested rivals to buy the Breguet Pendule Sympathique No. 1 and says it will be a key part of a new museum dedicated to his work and its place in horology history.
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Despite everything, including tariffs and a strong Swiss franc, the Geneva auction season turned out to be a strong one, with some of the strongest results being in the most surprising segments. The bigger winner this season was Phillips, which sold a bit under 200 lots for CHF43.4 million including fees, while also claiming the most valuable lots for the season, reflecting Phillips’ strong leadership and team. Despite being the market leader by some margin, the Phillips catalogue was arguably the riskiest as it included several high-value pocket watches and clocks – timepieces that not part of mainstream collecting today. Yet the gamble paid off with the most valuable timepiece this season being its Breguet Sympathique no. 1 that sold for CHF5.51 million. Christie’s achieved CHF21.2 million with a similar number of lots that were arguably more conventional in taste and format than at Phillips. One of its most valuable lots was a Cartier Crash “NSO” with a special order dial that sold for CHF736,000 – one of the biggest surprises of the season but proof that being eye-catching enough for social media is a big factor in desirability and value today. Interestingly, the Crash sold for exactly the same as the Richard Mille RM UP-01 Ferrari. The Crash went for about 15 times the original retail, while the RM UP-01 was about half of retail. The Crash NSO “nickele” grey. Image – Christie’s Over at Antiquorum, the tally was CHF10 million – from almost 800 lot...
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All that and more in this week's edition of Hodinkee's What's Selling Where column.
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In the fifth episode of the SJX Podcast, Brandon Moore and SJX discuss Breguet’s reinterpretation of the Souscription for its 250th anniversary, as well as a historical Breguet watches coming up for auction, including a pocket watch owned by Napoleon’s sister and the very first modern-day Breguet Sympathique. We also talk about Christopher Ward’s daring new C12 with a dial-side balance wheel and very contemporary styling, before moving on to antique watches and clocks coming up for auction at Phillips in Geneva, including a 1920s portico mystery clock by Cartier in the “orientalist” style. Lastly, we finish some complicated pocket watches, which are perhaps under appreciated but magnificent examples of horology. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
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A duo of upcoming sales sets the stage for a trio of decidedly modern, in-demand models that collectors will be sure to follow.
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From MK Ultra to the Chilean Marines, if you like watches with fascinating, one-of-a-kind provenance, this season's catalog is not to be missed.
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For the first time, a Speedmaster belonging to the first man to walk on the moon, is up for public sale.
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Sale of rare wines, including first growth Bordeaux, as well as Burgundy and Spanish wines, expected to raise more than £1 million for the Jörg G. Bucherer Foundation
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Hold on to your diamonds, we're going to space.
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Amongst Paul Newman Daytonas and Richard Milles, there's also artwork from names like René Magritte and Pablo Picasso.
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Could it take back the top spot as the most expensive independent wristwatch sold?
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This year sees the second installment of the buzzy art-meets-high horology auction at Phillips New York.
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A dive into the 'Heuer Champions' portion of the catalog, including many with ties to motorsport.
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From watches that shouldn't exist (but do) to some hidden gems, we dig through the catalog.
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Astronaut Edgar Mitchell's GMT-Master worn on the Apollo 14 mission was the first Rolex on the Moon.
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Sotheby's "GOAT Collection" auction to feature watches and other memorabilia from the seven-time Super Bowl winner.
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Sotheby's to sell one of six Monacos used worn by the king of cool in Le Mans.
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Up close and way too personal with three Patek 1463 chronographs to discuss condition.
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Horological innovation beyond the wristwatch from Cartier.
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Previewing Sly's "door knockers" and a whole lot more.
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These watches are the rarest of the rare and will surely elicit some intense bidding. Let's dig into what makes them so special.
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Incomplete and totally subjective, but the first big auction season is in the books, so it's time to talk about some of the results, good and bad.
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Which brands can learn from Cartier's Privé heritage collection; whether the red carpet has been ruined, and more of your questions, answered.
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