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Highlights from the Sotheby’s Important Watches and Fine Watches June sales results

Zach Blass — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 15:30:06 +0000

Sotheby’s hosted their live Important Watches sale on June 9 and their Fine Watches sale ended on June 15 Two Paul Newman-owned Daytona watches headlined the Important Watches Sale and sold for a combined US$2.2m Between the two auctions, total watch sales of US$21.03m were achieved Earlier this month, two Sotheby’s auctions were held with … Continued

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5 sleeper picks from the upcoming Sotheby’s Fine Watches auction starting next week

Zach Blass — Thu, 25 May 2023 11:00:03 +0000

Watch auctions are typically associated with record-breaking prices and incredible amounts of money spent on coveted collectables. During my visit to Sotheby’s Upper East Side headquarters, I saw plenty of lots primed to go for six, seven, dare I say eight figures – such as the two Paul Newman-owned Rolex Daytonas that the auction house … Continued

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Two Rolex Daytonas owned by Paul Newman and a full-set Comex Sea-Dweller headline Sotheby’s Important Watches auction on June 9

Zach Blass — Thu, 25 May 2023 01:00:58 +0000

Some people think you need to wait for Watches & Wonders to see new watches, but this June in New York, there are dozens of pieces seeing the light of day for the first time in decades. Over at Sotheby’s New York, two auctions are bringing out some heavy-hitting heroes. In the Important Watches Sale … Continued

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Three post-sale lessons from Sotheby’s Important Watches Parts I & II

Fergus Nash — Fri, 19 May 2023 15:30:32 +0000

Following on from Sotheby’s Important Watches: Part I and Part II on the following day, it’s always interesting to go through and assess not only the value of the watches themselves but any emerging trends and patterns. Whether you’re trying to figure out what the next best investment piece may be, or just keeping up … Continued

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The heroes and bargains of Sotheby’s Important Watches: Part I auction

Fergus Nash — Mon, 15 May 2023 15:30:17 +0000

Following on from Sotheby’s Important Watches: Part I auction, it’s always interesting to go through and assess the accuracy of the lot estimates. Most of the time they cast a pretty wide net, so it’s hard to miss, but bidders seeing that top number will always give them something to reach for. Let’s dive in … Continued

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Monochrome and Habring² team up for charity with the unique Doppel 38 Salmon Sector

Borna Bošnjak — Fri, 12 May 2023 01:00:53 +0000

Maria and Richard Habring of Habring² have long been revered as underappreciated makers of very fine timepieces, with the Austrian outfit a long-time enthusiast favourite. The topic of today’s story is their latest take on the new Habring² Doppel 38, made alongside previous collaborators Monochrome Watches, a Netherlands-based online watch magazine, run by watch nerd … Continued

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10 favourites from the upcoming Sotheby’s Important Watches: Part I Auction

Fergus Nash — Wed, 03 May 2023 18:46:24 +0000

To call anything ‘important’ is a matter of subjectivity, especially when you’re talking about luxury watches. That said, anyone who takes a look through the lots of Sotheby’s latest batch from the upcoming Important Watches auction will be dumbstruck. From rarities like the 1970s Heuer Monaco ‘Dark Lord’ to classics such as the platinum Rolex … Continued

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Want to dabble in high-end watch auctions but lack the cash? FutureGrail may have the solution

Luke Benedictus — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 01:00:43 +0000

Let’s face it. For most of us, who don’t work in finance or have somehow failed to win the lottery (so far) or be fathered by a particularly indulgent Sheikh, reading about watch auctions is a form of fantasy window shopping. “Hmm,” you nod to yourself approvingly when reading about the platinum Rolex Yacht-Master that … Continued

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T+T’s favourites from the upcoming Independents Ineichen Auction

Fergus Nash — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 01:00:35 +0000

Ineichen Auctioneers are renowned for promoting some of the most exciting watch auctions in the last few decades, and the upcoming Independents Auction is shaping up to shock and surprise. The focus hasn’t just been put on independent watchmakers, but specifically some of their rarest and even unique pieces that will command a lot of … Continued

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Ineichen’s new auction to focus on independents

Fergus Nash — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 11:00:15 +0000

As watch collectors get more and more access to information through either the internet or brand transparency, the glowing sheen that once accompanied the term “in-house” has started to lose its shine. There are plenty of loopholes a company can go through to earn the in-house title, and because it’s not a protected term like … Continued

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Urwerk auctions the UR-105M Trinity piece unique, inspired by a prehistoric monster

Borna Bošnjak — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 07:00:15 +0000

Not many watch brands can be proud of the fact that their watches are inspired by dinosaurs, but the deviant horologists over at Urwerk can claim at least two pieces that have drawn inspiration from these overgrown lizards – the UR-100 T-Rex and UR-105 T-Rex. It is the latter that serves as the base for … Continued

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Why Andy Warhol’s Patek Philippe ref. 2526 up for sale at Sotheby’s is the one to buy

Zach Blass — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 16:30:35 +0000

Trends come and go, and the hype around particular watches, or watch segments, shift over time. These days, for example, integrated designs are all the rage – particularly in steel. And certain bold colour expressions begin to inundate the market, becoming certified colours of the year. But, while many lust over various in-trend watches of … Continued

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Three takeaways from the most expensive watches sold at auction in 2022

Ricardo Sime — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 16:30:55 +0000

Recently, Robb Report listed the 20 most expensive watches sold at auction in 2022. Overall, there was more than $600 million in sales between the top three auction houses (Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Phillips), with these 20 pieces alone accounting for more than $50 million of that total. And though these numbers are quite impressive, there … Continued

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My top five picks from the Ineichen Complications auction

Ricardo Sime — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:18 +0000

The auctions at Ineichen never disappoint and, on December 3, that track record continues. Because on that day, at 2pm CET, bidding will begin for their Complications: Dates & Calendars auction. Fifty lots of some of the most complicated and beautiful watches from storied brands like Vacheron Constantin, Breguet and JLC. So much complicated goodness that … Continued

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The crazy drinking stories about Peter O’Toole that’ll make you want to buy his watches

Luke Benedictus — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:00:25 +0000

As a boy, Peter O’Toole jotted down a promise in his notebook: “I will not be a common man. I will stir the smooth sands of monotony.” Dude certainly delivered on that one. As an actor, he was best known for his 1962 performance in Lawrence of Arabia that brought him overnight fame. Yet beyond … Continued

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My top five picks from the Ineichen Vintage Wristwatch auction

Ricardo Sime — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:00:44 +0000

Running until October 1, the Ineichen Auctioneers Vintage watch auction consists of 72 lots of old-school goodness. It features everything from Patek Philippe to Audemars Piguet and beautiful dress watches to classic sport references. With so much up for grabs, I decided to pick five lots that spoke to me. Five watches, that if I … Continued

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A rare pocket watch gifted by Abraham Lincoln after a shipwreck rescue is up for auction

Zach Blass — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 22:40:03 +0000

Provenance is a huge buzzword in the watch world and refers to an object’s origin and record of ownership. The romantic side to timepieces, and a crucial element of what draws collectors to vintage timepieces, are the stories they tell and the lives they have lived. We have seen watches owned by Paul Newman, Marlon … Continued

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Damaged Rolex MilSub smashes estimate at auction to reinforce its grail watch status

Luke Benedictus — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:18:09 +0000

A 1970s Rolex MilSub that had been languishing in a chest of drawers for more than 25 years has sold at auction for £155,000. The sale that took place at Bonhams, in London’s New Bond Street, comfortably smashed the estimated value of £80,000 to £120,000. The anonymous owner from Scotland, took the rare item to … Continued

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My 5 favourite lots from the Ineichen Royal 50 auction on May 28 – with no buyer’s premium!

Zach Blass — Tue, 24 May 2022 23:03:09 +0000

Ineichen Auctioneers are known for their thematic auctions, whether it’s focusing on blue dials for “Precious Blues” or the rose-gold themed “La Vie en Rose” auction earlier this year. They also have a pioneering spirit – their most recent Joker XXX auction consisted of a three-piece set including a piece unique watch, Porsche 911, and … Continued

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“I still can’t digest.” Auctioneer and proper bossman Eric Ku responds to $1.5m result for Cartier London Crash 😱

Andrew McUtchen — Sun, 08 May 2022 12:00:52 +0000

“I thought on a great day it could do a million,” says Eric Ku, co-founder of Loupe This, the auction platform that just sold a Cartier ‘London’ Crash for $1,503,880 USD, the most expensive Cartier watch ever sold at auction. The watch was part of ‘Cartier Week’, which we wrote about here. “On the night, … Continued

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A unique set of a Porsche 911, Chaykin Joker and NFT sold for a bargain 300K at Ineichen Auction

Zach Blass — Sat, 07 May 2022 12:00:46 +0000

We recently covered the fact that on April 30, Ineichen Auctioneers was set to host a single-lot timed auction for a one-of-a-kind bundle. Up for grabs were a unique Konstantin Chaykin Joker XXX watch, a Joker-themed Porsche 911, and an NFT artwork of the car driving through Gotham city. The package embodies the pioneering spirit … Continued

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Cartier fanatics rejoice! Loupe This is auctioning a treasure trove of vintage rarities this week

Zach Blass — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:00:15 +0000

It’s easy to understand the dangerous appeal of online auction platform, Loupe This. For a start, it’s co-owned by internationally renowned watch dealer / super-collector, Eric Ku (read this story about his crazy life here). As a result of his know-how and connections, the product on offer is always intriguing. “What we want to do, is … Continued

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Ineichen to auction unique Konstantin Chaykin Joker, Porsche 911 and NFT set on April 30

Zach Blass — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 02:56:22 +0000

In May 2021, Ineichen sold the world’s most-expensive NFT token for a watch. With a final hammer price of CHF 52,080, Konstantin Chaykin’s Joker NFT, which depicts all the possible combinations of a Joker watch, became a world record-holder. On April 30, in their first-ever timed auction, Ineichen looks to once again appeal to bidders … Continued

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Five sleeper picks from the upcoming “Precious Blues” Ineichen auction

Zach Blass — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 15:30:00 +0000

A core component of being an auction house is curation, often under the scope of a particular theme. But, even with a theme in mind, we often see an abundance of the usual suspects: Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Richard Mille. Swiss auction house Ineichen, however, loves to work outside the norm. Sure, they … Continued

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Raise The Reef: The last Oris Carysfort Reef Limited Edition is up for charity auction

Zach Blass — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 18:00:41 +0000

The watch industry is beginning to catch on, understanding the urgency with which we must act to protect the environment. We are beginning to see more and more vegan strap options, recycled materials, and sustainable packaging trickling into the marketplace. But one brand that has been well ahead of the curve is Oris. The independent … Continued

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Michael Caine’s Rolex Oysterquartz Day-Date sells for £125,000 at auction

Luke Benedictus — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 21:41:44 +0000

As Michael Caine went from strength to strength in the 1970s, he was frequently pictured with a gold Rolex. I’ve written before about my love for the Day-Date on a leather strap that he wore in Get Carter. But Caine also showed his forward-thinking mindset by also snapping up this 18K gold Oysterquartz Day-Date, which … Continued

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This IWC Ingenieur SL designed by Gerald Genta could be yours on Loupe This

Zach Blass — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:30:01 +0000

As watch enthusiasts progress in their collecting, each proceeding hunt is typically dictated by the box they want to check off next. Brand, complication, sports, dress etc. But serious horology heads often target creations based on their designers, and one designer who has attracted the hearts, minds and wallets of watch buyers around the world … Continued

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Who Dares Wins: Rolex teamed up with the SAS to create this unique Explorer II. Now you can buy it…

Luke Benedictus — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:30:47 +0000

“This watch has generated more interest than any watch we’ve had in stock for a long, long time,” says Tom Jenkinson, a senior watch sales consultant for Xupes, the online site for watches and other collectibles. “It was originally a P.O.A piece, but we were just getting a deluge of inquiries on it to the … Continued

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Disillusioned with the prices at auctions? Check out this full set of Seiko “Monaco” chronographs on this novel auction site

Brendan Cunningham — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 16:30:55 +0000

Editor’s note: Brendan Cunningham is a Professor of Economics at Eastern Connecticut State University in the US and the man behind Horolonomics, a blog that explores the economic issues in watchmaking. Over the last five years or so, the luxury watch auction market seems to have grown more and more inaccessible for many collectors. Economist Stephen … Continued

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Three highlights to keep an eye on in Zurich auction of rose-gold only watches

Zach Blass — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 14:30:44 +0000

In the eyes of the larger watch marketplace, steel is the king. As a more entry-priced metal, with qualities highly suited for daily wear, it makes sense that the majority of watch buyers are drawn to these pieces. But today, with steel being all the rage, a bit of an ironic dilemma has arisen. While … Continued

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