Yesterday, I had the chance to meet with Seth Larrabure, former Christie's North American Head of Watches and the founder of Timeless Gallery. His brand new boutique specializes in high-end vintage and contemporary timepieces as well as other luxury goods....
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 MoreI'm pleased to announce that the IWJG fine watch and jewelry trade show is back in NYC this October 20th and 21st! Over these couple of days, world-class dealers will gather to do what they do best: Buy, sell, trade and appreciate the watches around them....
Read MoreThe so-called "Tartarugone" is a chronometer wristwatch that was produced by Longines for Czech aviators before, during, and after the Second World War. The Tartarugone features a unique case shape and has greatly evolved over time—utilizing three different movements. The second series, which was made in a very limited quantity, is seldom seen in good condition. While the other variations are not as rare, they are a financially-accessible alternative to the higher-priced Longines pilot's watches of the early 20th Century. Let's take an in-depth look at the history of this fascinating wristwatch.
Translated And Edited By Luke Rottman.
Read MoreI am elated to present the exquisite Rendez-Vous Ivy Minute Repeater by Jaeger-LeCoultre. Though you may not have to go far to find a ladies' timepiece adorned with precious jewels, it is fairly uncommon to see a ladies' wristwatch containing such elaborate complications. Barring JLC's Hybris Artistica collection, I consider this watch to be the brand's finest creation....
Read MoreLate yesterday evening, I learned from various sources that the extremely sought-after, unique Patek Philippe Reference 2458 had changed hands. Only moments ago was this confirmed NOT TRUE, though the watch has indeed been privately sold.
The story [rumor] goes like this. Until about one year ago, this watch was owned by the prominent Miami-based dealer and collector, Massimo Barracca. Then, after consigning the Patek in a Christie's Geneva sale, it sold to Alfredo Paramico (Manager of the Elite Adviser's "Precious Time Fund") for a record-shattering amount of almost four million dollars. The most recent exchange of this piece was between Mr. Paramico and Angelina Jolie, who then gifted the wristwatch to Brad Pitt.
Read more HERE at Forbes.
Read MoreFall has arrived, and do you know what that means? Auction season has once again returned to New York City. Today, Antiquorum will be conducting their annual Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces auction here in Manhattan. Not only is 2014 a very special year for this famed auction house, as they reach their 40th anniversary, but this specific sale is very special for Antiquorum as well. Why? Because among the great highlights are Philippe Cousteau's (son of Jacques Cousteau) 1665 Seadweller, a Patek Philippe 5004P with a black dial, a Patek Philippe 3979 in white gold, and [of course] a Paul Newman 6239.
Read MoreAt last week's opening of the A. Lange & Sohne boutique, here in NYC, Lange introduced the impeccably-finished and mesmerizing boutique edition of the Richard Lange Tourbillon Pour le Mérite in white gold.....
Read MoreAs men, we do not have many ways to accessorize. There are watches, cufflinks, and not much else. But you can of course bring some additional style to a wristwatch with a strap. Right? Whether it be a contemporary Rolex GMT Master on a vivid sky blue NATO or a vintage Blancpain Fifty Fathoms on a distressed Italian leather “Top Side-Stitch,” a strap is a superb way to give any watch a fresh look. So let’s take a look at the top three most popular strap styles in the vintage watch world today.
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Read MoreToday I had the chance to get a hands-on look at Grebuel Forsey’s intricate Invention Piece 2, or otherwise referred to as the Quadruple Tourbillon. Evidenced by its name, it has not one, nor two, nor three, but four independent tourbillons, which ensure unprecedented accuracy....
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Yesterday, 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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