Yesterday, I met with Michael Safdie. Michael is a collector, a dealer, an expert, and the founder of the museum-like NYC boutique known as Madison Fine Time. His horological "museum" is devoted to only the most sought-after and rare Patek Philippe creations out there. Whether your budget is $20,000 or $1,000,000, he's got something for you.
Read MoreThe watch industry has developed into one of the largest, most lucrative niche industries on earth. With collector and dealer communities growing by the hour, minute, and second, success is seemingly perennial for plenty of individuals in this business. Certain watches owned by the "market-makers" and "market-players" have seen a drastic increase in value over the past decade. Here are some shining examples of such watches, all currently for sale, that not only exhibit the effects of this strong market, but also have a promising future.
Read MoreYesterday, I attended the New York-based watch fair IBG, which you can read about in further detail HERE. At this exquisite event, I had the opportunity to view a selection of the world's newest and most exclusive timepieces--ranging from watches containing numerous tourbillons to watches slimmer than a quarter. Between Blancpain's opening of their Fifth Avenue boutique, only a matter of weeks ago, and their latest contributions to the realm of haute horlogerie, Blancpain has much to offer. What pretty much left me in awe was their Quantieme Perpetuel 8 Jours.
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