“What is your grail watch?” This is a question I was recently posed. Despite spending the last several years in close proximity to fine watches, I could not cite one watch alone. Simply, there’re just too many out there: Watches I’ve seen, watches I’ve yet to see, and watches that I may never come across. But like all good questions, this deserves the best possible answer(s). Click the arrow above to be linked to the full article on ForbesLife.
Read MoreIf you’re a collector, an aspiring collector, or just interested in really expensive objects, than this is something you have to hear about. Today, world-renowned Miami watch dealer, Matthew Bain, has announced the sale of a second series rose gold 2499. The selling price: $3.2 million dollars. Yep, and it'll be the most expensive watch to ever sell online.
Read MoreAbout fourteen years ago, nearly a month shy of the 21stCentury, Sotheby’s held a historic sale highlighting the Graves Supercomplication pocket watch. Following a fervent bidding war by two anonymous bidders, the timepiece sold for a record-breaking $11,002,500. Come this November, the Graves Supercomplication is to be auctioned off at Sotheby’s for the second time.
Read MoreWho could argue that Patek Philippe has produced many the world’s most exquisite watches? Whether it may be the 3940 in white gold, the steel 1518, or the first Nautilus, reference 3700/1A, this colossus of a brand has manufactured an abundance of truly exceptional timepieces. The basis of my visit with Patek was to take a look at two very special, very desirable pieces from Baselworld, watches that I believe will go down in history as nothing short of spectacular.
Read MoreMy current dream watch is the Patek 3940. It’s doesn’t surpass estimates, it doesn’t set records; it doesn’t raise all the paddles in the room, but who cares? The 3940 is hands-down one of the coolest Pateks out there. Here, today at Christie’s, I witnessed the sale of, essentially, the perfect 3940. This wristwatch is a complete set and includes everything from the original presentation box to even the tags and literature on the watch. You name it, this watch has it.
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