Watch Auctions

The Only Watch Auction Returns This Fall — Here’s a Preview and Some Highlights

The widely praised charity auction Only Watch returns this fall, with 54 watch brands announcing their participation and 53 total lots set for sale. As in previous years, watchmakers submit pièces unique watches for auction, with the proceeds set to benefit research into battling Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The biennial auction, which is now in its...

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Jul 9, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

New York City Serenade: Arnold & Son’s Unique Piece Headlines HSNY’s 2021 Charity Auction

The Horological Society of New York (HSNY) has kicked off Timepieces for HSNY: 2021 Charity Auction, in partnership with the watch experts at Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo, which began online on June 7 and runs through June 14. Watch collectors and enthusiasts can bid on seven one-of-a-kind timepieces, including the one we...

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Jun 9, 2021 by Mark Bernardo

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

Sponsored: eBay Launches “Authenticity Guarantee” for Watch Buyers

If you’ve considered buying your next watch online, eBay just made it a little more enticing. One of the world’s largest luxury watch marketplaces has launched its new “Authenticity Guarantee,” a post-sale authentication service for all watches sold for $2,000 or more in the U.S. Offering meticulous inspection and verification by independent experts, eBay’s Authenticity...

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Oct 30, 2020 by WatchTime

FEATURE

10 Things to Know About Rolex

Rolex is the world’s most widely recognized luxury watch brand. That global recognition is the product of decades of success in a range of fields, from early timekeeping records to a string of important firsts, not to mention film appearances and associations with James Bond, Paul Newman, and other notables. Here are 10 key things you should know about Rolex.

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Dec 9, 2019 by WatchTime

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

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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

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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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The Top Lots to Watch at Tomorrow’s John Moran “Rare and Important Timepieces” Auction

John Moran Auctioneers will host a session of Rare and Important Timepieces all taken from the hands of a single private collector tomorrow morning. The 123 watches up for bid range from vintage 19th-century pocket watches to contemporary models from brands like Patek Philippe, A. Lange & Söhne, and Rolex. The list of noteworthy pocket watches...

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Dec 10, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

NEWS

From Memphis to Camelot: Exploring Historic Omega Timepieces Owned by Elvis, JFK, and Others

Omega's history stretches all the way back to 1848, and a recent dedication by the Swiss brand to embrace and showcase its heritage brought Omega representatives to New York this week to offer a rare look at several significant timepieces from its museum, several of them intimately connected to important figures and milestones in 20th-Century American history.

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Dec 7, 2018 by Mark Bernardo

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10 Lots to Watch at Christie’s “An Evening of Exceptional Watches” Sale on Dec. 6, 2018

This Thursday at 6:00 p.m. EST, Christie’s New York will host An Evening of Exceptional Watches, its final auction of the season. There are 160 lots up for sale that range from rare vintage Patek Philippe and Rolex models to highly sought after contemporary pieces from the likes of Richard Mille and Urwerk. Recently, we had the...

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Dec 4, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

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13 Highlights from the Fortuna “Important Watches” Fall Sale

Back in June, we introduced you to Fortuna Auction House, a new presence in the watch auction sphere that distinguishes itself through a straightforward pricing strategy and a hands-on, no-risk approach to buying and selling vintage timepieces. After a successful summer sale, the seven-year-old, New York-based company has returned for its sophomore watch auction with...

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Sep 24, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

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13 Highlights from Christie’s Current “Falling for Time” Online Watch Sale

Christie’s ongoing series of online watch sales is one of my favorite parts of the auction world. Their watch team is able to consistently curate a terrific balance of vintage and contemporary models at a diverse range of price points; basically, there’s something for everyone. The current “Falling for Time” sale is their largest one...

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Sep 18, 2018 by Logan R. Baker

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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

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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

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