My good friend, and colleague, Michael Morgan, has garnered a favorable reputation dealing in top-condition vintage Rolex sports models. Michael has also amassed a fairly impressive, yet focused, personal collection comprised of classic Rolexes....
Read MoreAt 15, I discovered Paul Newman’s iconic Rolex Daytona--the watch expected to realize $10 million or more at Phillip’s. The watch that was once not for sale, is now up for auction. And the watch worn by Nell Newman that day supposedly has been in the hands of James Cox for decades. My account of that Southport meeting is just an aside on the upcoming auction of the Paul Newman Daytona.
Read MoreRolex finally incorporated elements of older watches into their latest designs. For instance, the new 2016 Cosmograph Daytona features a patented "Cerachrom" bezel. That same black bezel was most recognizably....
Read MoreMost importantly, as a dealer, not a moment goes by where I don't learn something new regarding watches, business, and life....
Read MoreA chronograph that was born from an illustrious heritage of speed and automobile racing, inspired by daring pioneers and one of the sport's legendary circuits....
Read MoreWow! Time sure flies when you’re having fun! The June Miami IWJG show was, without question, a superlative event. I found that important Rolexes, valued in excess of $50,000, and Pateks, under $20,000, were the fastest sellers in the room....
Read MoreLast Sunday, I hopped on a plane and flew down to Miami for a week-long watch dealing extravaganza. Throughout my stay, I acquired some amazing vintage Rolexes and I had the incredible opportunity to get a hands-on look at Ed Ticheli's personal watch collection....
Read MoreAntiquorum’s forthcoming Hong Kong auction is quite a unique occasion, offering the rarest selection of vintage Pateks to ever surface the Asian market, including a 2497, a third series 2499, and the contemporary 5971P. And the highlight of this highly-anticipated sale? A platinum, ruby-set Patek Philippe reference 5711, of course! Click HERE to read more at ForbesLife.
Read MoreSir Edmund Hillary's 1953 ascent up Mt. Everest was a daunting trek, no doubt. Throughout the perilous journey, Hillary, and renowned sherpa Tenzing Norgay, used Rolex's newly-conceived Explorer for more than just telling time....
Read MoreAs much as I would love to intrigue you with my oh-so wonderful writing, I'm sure you'll enjoy this [digital] preview of Christie's June 17th "Important Watches" Sale just as well. This time around, Christie's will offer a handful of Pateks not typically found in a New York sale....
Read MoreMy insight into laser-welding, professional polishing, and the overall restoration of vintage Rolex cases. Moreover, I discuss the poor ethics of dealers who "enhance" these Rolex watches, only to misrepresent these watches....
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