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    Vacheron Constantin and the Louvre Offer a Bespoke Masterpiece for the Wrist at Christie’s Auction

    The Louvre Museum Paris, Vacheron Constantin, and auction house Christie’s have come together to offer a unique Les Cabinotiers wristwatch as part of an online “Bid for the Louvre” sale to benefit the world-renowned museum. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy an experience poised at the intersection of art and craftsmanship, between Paris and...

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    Dec 5, 2020 by WatchTime

    Sylvester Stallone to Sell “Daylight” Panerai Luminor, Other Notable Watches, at Phillips Auction

    A quartet of watches owned by action star Sylvester Stallone, including the Panerai Luminor model worn in the 1996 film Daylight, will join what is now emerging as an all-star cast at the Phillips’s flagship “Racing Pulse” auction in New York. Among other notable timepieces the auction will be a Heuer Monaco worn by Steve...

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    Nov 11, 2020 by WatchTime

    NEWS

    4 Days Left for “Watch & Act!” World Watch Auction Supporting Australian Firefighting Efforts

    As many of you likely took notice last week, Australian watch blog Time + Tide launched the ‘Watch & Act!’ World Watch Auction last Tuesday to support firefighting efforts against the raging bush fires currently sweeping the country. The auction, which is being hosted by Invaluable.com without fees, and which began last week at the...

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    Jan 27, 2020 by Caleb Anderson

    ONLY WATCH 2019:

    Patek Philippe Sets New World Record

    The Only Watch 2019 auction was held on Saturday, November 9 by Christies’ in Geneva, Switzerland. The 50 one-of-a-kind watches made for the biennial auction were auctioned off to support the research into the cure of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. Luc Pettavino, founder and organiser of Only...

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    Nov 9, 2019 by Roger Ruegger

    NEWS

    Zenith and Phillips Partner for a One-of-a-Kind El Primero A386

    Zenith this year has been celebrating the 50th anniversary of the EL Primero chronograph, and to cap off this massive milestone has partnered with auction house Phillips, in association with Bacs & Russo, to produce and auction a unique piece for charity. This new watch will be the first and only El Primero A386 to...

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    Oct 8, 2019 by Caleb Anderson

    Only Watch 2019: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Enamel Chestnut Edition

    Introduced in the year 2005, Only Watch is a biannual event which culminates in a charity auction, courtesy of Christie’s, to support the medical research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The event will kick off in Monaco this year from the 25thto the 28thSeptember, and will come to a close in Geneva from the 7thto the...

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    Jul 20, 2019 by Gurvisha Ahuja

    ONLY WATCH 2019

    Close-Up: Blancpain’s Fifty Fathoms Barakuda Unique Piece for Only Watch 2019

    Blancpain continues its longstanding support of the biennial Only Watch auction of unique timepieces, and the charity that it benefits, with the presentation of a special one-of-a-kind version of its recently introduced, vintage-inspired Fifty Fathoms Barakuda, which is slated to go on the auction block in Geneva with 29 other unique timepieces on November 9th...

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    Jul 10, 2019 by Mark Bernardo

    NEWS:

    Breguet Revives the Historic Type 20 Chronograph for Only Watch 2019

    Earlier this morning, the biennial Only Watch charity auction officially revealed the 50 watches that will go up for sale on November 9, 2019. The Only Watch auction, hosted by Christie’s and with the support of the Monegasque Association Against Muscular Dystrophy, happens once every two years with dozens of brands contributing a single timepiece...

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    Jul 1, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

    AUCTION PREVIEW:

    Five Highlight Watches from Tomorrow’s Christie’s “An Evening of Exceptional Watches” Auction in New York

    It’s that time of the year again. Tomorrow night, Christie’s will host its first New York auction of 2019 after successful sales in Dubai, Geneva, and Hong Kong. We recently had the chance to preview all 100 watches up for bidding at Christie’s New York showroom in Rockefeller Plaza and here are a few of...

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    Jun 5, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

    AUCTION PREVIEW:

    Four Highlight Watches from Tomorrow’s Christie’s Rare Watches Auction in Geneva

    Geneva has been abuzz as the horological cognoscenti have descended upon the city to partake in the annual weekend of high-profile auctions from all the major houses. At tomorrow’s Christie’s auction at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues, 255 lots will go up for bidding started at 10:00 a.m. CET. Here are a few of the highlights...

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    May 12, 2019 by WatchTime

    AUCTION PREVIEW:

    Seven Highlight Watches from the Current Christie’s Online Auction

    In my opinion, Christie’s ongoing series of online watch sales is one of the most consistently interesting parts of the watch auction world. Their watch specialists are able to curate a terrific balance of vintage and contemporary models at a diverse range of price points, meaning there’s practically something for everyone regardless of collector status. The...

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    Mar 6, 2019 by Logan R. Baker

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    Calling all Paneristi: 3 Unique Prototype Panerai Watches Up for Bid at Sotheby’s

    Many watch collectors cherish the opportunity to wear a timepiece that few others have owned or even seen, or even one for which only a single piece was ever sold. But rare indeed is the opportunity to strap on a watch that is not only unique but has never even been made available to the...

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    Nov 14, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

    AUCTION PREVIEW:

    Introducing Fortuna, a New Face in the Watch Auction Scene

    It’s not often that we get to write about an auction house for the first time. There are four or five well-known watch auction houses (you know who they are) that have pretty much dominated that side of the industry for as long as most people can remember. Of course, there are other, more regional...

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    Jun 27, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

    AUCTION PREVIEW:

    Five Lots to Keep an Eye on at Christie’s “An Evening of Exceptional Watches” Auction on June 13, 2018

    Is there such thing as Paul Newman fatigue in the contemporary watch auction sphere? In a little over 24 hours, we’ll once more have a chance to see how far Daytona mania has come in the past few years. Lot #17 in tomorrow night’s Christie’s “An Evening of Exceptional Watches” auction is a first-rate example of...

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    Jun 12, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

    AUCTION PREVIEW

    Highlights from Christie’s “Swiss Icons” Online Watch Auction

    Over the past few years, Christie’s has ramped up the presence and frequency of its online watch auctions. At one point they were merely complementary sales to the larger, more enticing live auctions, but now they have developed into a spectacle in their own right, with flocks of people visiting Christie’s New York in Rockefeller...

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    May 4, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

    AUCTION PREVIEW

    Highlights from Christie’s “Time for Spring” Online Watch Auction

    There’s something special about viewing the lots of a watch auction in person. Being able to sit with a number of timepieces that you never expected to see in the flesh — and often in immaculate condition — is a rare treat that any horological enthusiast should seek out. Earlier today, we got to sit...

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    Mar 9, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

    AN EVENING OF EXCEPTIONAL WATCHES

    Nine Watches to Keep an Eye on During Tonight’s Auction at Christie’s in New York

    This evening, at approximately 6:30 PM EST, Christie’s New York will be holding its final watch auction of the year and it’s a doozy. There are 100 lots in total and they range from watches of provenance to one-off Heuers to historically significant Speedmasters and Autavias. We’ll be at the auction posting updates on Instagram,...

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    Dec 7, 2017 by Logan R. Baker

    About Last Night: A Recap of the Phillips Winning Icons Auction featuring Paul Newman’s Rolex Daytona

    Wow. It’s all over. Months of anticipation led to last night’s sale when Paul Newman’s legendary Daytona sold for a hammer price of $15.5 million — $17.75 million after auction premium and before taxes. This makes it the most expensive wristwatch ever sold at auction, but not the most expensive watch overall — the Patek...

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    Oct 27, 2017 by Logan R. Baker

    LIVE STREAM: The Phillips Winning Icons Auction Featuring Paul Newman’s Daytona

    We made it. After countless conversations and arguments, the Phillips Winning Icons auction is mere minutes away. The legendary Paul Newman Daytona is lot #8 so it should be on the block within the first hour or so, but we have no idea what this auction has in store for us — not many people...

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    Oct 26, 2017 by WatchTime

    PHILLIPS WINNING ICONS AUCTION

    Five Lots to Watch at Tonight’s Historic Paul Newman Auction

    Today is the big day. Ever since Phillips announced that they were auctioning off Paul Newman’s “Paul Newman” Daytona back in June, the watch community has been buzzing with questions. How high will the hammer price be? $8 million? $10 million? Over $12 million? What does this mean for the auction community and the value of...

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    Oct 26, 2017 by Logan R. Baker
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