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...]
Inside Basel/Geneva 2011 Kicks Off in Chicago and Miami
July 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
IBG 2011 opened in Chicago and Miami with record numbers of participating brands and best-ever attendance. The strong turnout, coupled with the most-ever brands and independent watchmakers at each show, meant moving to larger venues for 2011, making IBG 2011 a true watch fair. Come inside to see more than 30 images from the events, and don’t forget there are four shows still to come with even … [Read more...]
Ralph Lauren Slim Classique Square
May 2, 2011 By 1 Comment
The Ralph Lauren Slim Classique collection represents modern watchmaking with classical, slender proportions that recall a bygone era. For 2011, Ralph Lauren introduces a new square design inspired by the grand era of Art Deco style. Find technical information, wallpaper and pricing inside. … [Read more...]
More Brands Added to Inside Basel/Geneva 2011; Record Number Participating
April 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Now in its sixth year, Inside Basel/Geneva 2011 will be bigger than ever – much bigger. The shows are fully subscribed with 30 brands and independent watchmakers participating this year. This is your chance to see the latest watches from the 2011 Swiss shows, and more. Look inside to see who will be there and to reserve your spot! … [Read more...]
Setting the Scene at SIHH
January 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
SIHH 2011 opened this morning, and if the lines at the registration desks are any indication, attendance will be strong. To set the mood for the reports to come, WatchTime presents a few scenes from the first hours following the opening, before the big crowds arrived. … [Read more...]
SIHH Preview: Piaget Emperador Coussin Tourbillon Automatic Ultra-Thin
January 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
At SIHH, Piaget will debut the new Emperador Coussin Tourbillon Automatic Ultra-Thin. This piece sets a new record for the world’s thinnest self-winding tourbillon watch, measuring a mere 10.4mm thick. It is a showcase of Piaget's unique skills in the field of ultra-thin watchmaking and the brand's desire to develop innovative and creative complicated calibers. … [Read more...]
2010: The Year In Review Quiz, Part II
January 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Once again we look at the biggest and smallest stories of the year. Were you paying attention? As always, the answers appear at the end. Good luck! … [Read more...]
2010: The Year in Review Quiz, Part I
December 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Have you been following the news for the past 12 months? Say goodbye to 2010 with this quiz that focuses on some of the year’s most (and least) important stories. As always, the answers appear at the end. Good luck! … [Read more...]
Piaget Kanthara Brings $602,500 at Christie’s New York Sale
December 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This stunning Piaget Kanthara brought a multiple of its pre-sale estimate at Christie's December 14 sale of fine collector timepieces in New York. Estimated at $200,000 to $300,000, lot 47 realized $602,500 when the hammer came down. Though nearly 400 lots followed, none exceeded the Piaget's sale price, making it the top piece of the evening. … [Read more...]
Preview: Christie’s New York Top Lots
December 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Christie's December 14 sale to be held at 20 Rockafeller Plaza in New York includes 424 lots, and the stars of the show in terms of pre-sale estimates are Patek Philippe, Breguet, and Piaget. Three pieces are estimated at $250,000 to $350,000: Patek Philippe references 2499/100 and 1462, and a platinum Breguet ref. 3857. A Piaget ladies Kanthara is estimated at $200,000 - $300,000. … [Read more...]
Ralph Lauren Opens First USA Watch & Jewelry Salon
November 4, 2010 By 2 Comments
Ralph Lauren has opened its first USA Watch & Jewelry Salon, located within the new flagship devoted to women's and home luxury offerings at 888 Madison Ave. in New York City. The Salon features the Ralph Lauren Timepiece collection, and it will debut the Ralph Lauren Fine Jewelry collection. … [Read more...]
Scenes from the Grand Finale: Inside Basel/Geneva 2010 Chicago
October 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
WatchTime’s 2010 Inside Basel/Geneva series finished up high above Chicago at the Mid-America Club on the 80th floor of the Aon Center. It was another night for records as more than 170 guests enjoyed timepieces from 19 participating brands – both all-time highs for Chicago. … [Read more...]
Piaget Launches New Website
September 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This autumn, Piaget is launching its new website featuring improved ease of use, enriched content and enhanced interactivity. The look is pared down and restrained. The site is equipped with the latest HMTL technologies for content management and speedy loading. The home page orders information hierarchically to invite a guided tour of the site's clearly identified sections. … [Read more...]
Taylor Lautner Wears Piaget to Eclipse Premiere
July 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
One of Hollywood’s hottest stars, Taylor Lautner, arrived at the Eclipse premiere in New York wearing Piaget’s Altiplano 40mm in white gold with a black dial. Hundreds of fans had gathered outside the Crosby Hotel to glimpse Lautner before he joined costar Kristen Stewart on the red carpet for photos. … [Read more...]
Sneak Peek: Inside Basel/Geneva 2010
April 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Following a challenging 2009, the watch industry enters 2010 with a level of creativity and energy that seemed unimaginable 12 months ago. This was evident at Baselworld and SIHH in Geneva, where WatchTime and noted collector Jeff Kingston visited 50 brands to discover the most interesting and intriguing watchmaking achievements for 2010. … [Read more...]
Patek, Cartier Highlight Patrizzi & Co. Auction March 9 in NYC
February 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Patrizzi & Co. will open their 2010 season in New York City on March 9 with a sale titled "Timeless Emotions—Collecting Pocket Watches, Wristwatches and Clocks". The sale includes more than 150 collector pieces. Highlights include a 1929 gold and nephrite Cartier table clock featuring grande sonnerie chimes—one of two clocks with the most complicated mechanism ever made by the company. … [Read more...]
Ultra-thin is In at Piaget
January 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of their legendary caliber 12P, the world’s thinnest mechanical self-winding movement at that time, Piaget introduces Caliber 1200P, today’s thinnest automatic movement at 2.35mm. The new movement is housed in new limited and unlimited Altiplano models, which at 5.25mm are the thinnest automatic watches on the market today. … [Read more...]
Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH)
December 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The following brands will exhibit their timepieces to invited trade only at the Palexpo in Geneva: A.Lange & Söhne, Alfred Dunhill, Audemars Piguet, Baume & Mercier, Cartier, JeanRichard, Girard Perregaux, Greubel Forsey, IWC, Jaeger LeCoultre, Montblanc, Officine Panerai, Parmigiani Fleurier, Piaget, Ralph Lauren Watch & Jewelery Co, Richard Mille, Roger Dubuis, Vacheron … [Read more...]
Lange Zeitwerk Takes Top Honor at 2009 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève
November 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The A. Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk received the L’Aiguille d’Or Grand Prize at the 2009 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève. More than 1500 people attended the event, held at the Grand Théâtre. Launched in May, the Zeitwerk is the new face of Lange, and the manufacturer calls it the most important launch since the Lange 1 in 1994. … [Read more...]
Scenes From Inside Basel-Geneva 2009 New York
September 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
If you were looking for reasons to be more upbeat about the U.S. economy this week, there were a few to be found. You could have watched Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke on the TV news proclaiming that the recession is over. Or you could’ve had a lot more fun by attending this year’s largest-ever “Inside Basel-Geneva” watch collectors’ event in New York, hosted by WatchTime and … [Read more...]
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