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How Bovet Blossomed

March 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Bovet Sportster Saguaro

In our March-April issue, on sale now, WatchTime's Jay Deshpande speaks to Bovet owner Pascal Raffy about his plans for the 187-year-old brand. In this feature from our December 2009 issue, writer Lucien F. Trueb explores Bovet's history and the story of how Raffy fell madly in love with it. … [Read more...]

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Elvis Presley’s Omega Fetches King’s Ransom at Antiquorum Auction

June 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Elvis Presley's Omega Constellation

"Thank you, thank you very much!" That's what the folks at Antiquorum Auctioneers might be saying today to the private collector who acquired the showcase piece at this week's auction in New York, an Omega Constellation once owned by the King of Rock 'n' Roll, Elvis Presley. The watch sold for an astounding $52,500, five times its pre-sale estimate and a world record for that reference. … [Read more...]

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Only Watch World Tour Runs August 30 – September 22

July 19, 2011 By 1 Comment

On September 23, the Principality of Monaco will stage the world-famous Only Watch charity watch auction. Under the High Patronage of HSH Prince Albert II, 40 unique timepieces will be sold by leading horological auction house Antiquorum. Leading up to the auction, the featured timepieces will be on tour, visiting many of the world's leading collecting capitals. … [Read more...]

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Auto Exotica from Bovet

June 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The watch world calendar year kicks off with the SIHH and Baselworld spectacles, where the great majority of new releases or "novelties" are introduced to the press and the public. The early summer watch and jewelry shows in Las Vegas - JCK and Couture - typically pale in comparison, at least when it comes to new watch introductions. But that is not always the case. … [Read more...]

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