The 5 Most Expensive Timepieces Sold at Geneva’s Fall 2021 Auction Weekend You might not have known it, but this past weekend was one of the biggest weekends for the watch industry this year — at least in Geneva. Kicking off with the annual Grand Prix d’Horlogerie Genève (GPHG, aka the “Oscars” of the watch world) which awarded 18 prizes to some of the best watches of... Read the article Nov 11, 2021 by Caleb Anderson
Sponsored: A Durable Style – Meet the Victorinox I.N.O.X. Chrono Since its founding in 1884, Victorinox has been a steady champion of utility-driven style. From its now-iconic Swiss Army Knife, the brand has garnered a wide renown for reliable functionality in its products, with its modern collection of timepieces carrying that legacy forward. In the brand’s latest, the new I.N.O.X. Chrono, we see a continuation... Read the article Dec 1, 2023 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. Read the article Dec 9, 2019 by WatchTime
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... Read the article 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... Read the article May 12, 2019 by WatchTime
Highlights from WatchTime’s March-April Issue, On Sale Now The second WatchTime issue of 2019 hits newsstands today, with highlights ranging from our cover story on the Bulgari Octo Finissimo in carbon, a high-tech material update to the world’s thinnest tourbillon timepiece; a test of the Ulysse Nardin Freak Vision with its innovate Grinder winding mechanism; an in-depth review of the 2018 Omega Seamaster 300; a spotlight... Read the article Mar 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... Read the article Mar 6, 2019 by Logan R. Baker
Christie’s and Moritz Grossmann Team Up for a One-of-a-Kind Auction Based out of Glashütte, Germany, the Moritz Grossmann brand bears the name of one of the pillars of the German watch industry in the 19th century. Grossmann (1826-1885) was born in Dresden and studied watchmaking in Germany and Switzerland before setting up an atelier in the town of Glashütte, just south of Dresden. Grossmann is... Read the article Dec 7, 2018 by Logan R. Baker
AUCTION PREVIEW: 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... Read the article Dec 4, 2018 by Logan R. Baker
AUCTION PREVIEW: 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... Read the article Sep 18, 2018 by Logan R. Baker
Highlights from WatchTime’s September-October Issue, On Sale Now The fifth WatchTime issue of 2018 hits newsstands today, with highlights ranging from our cover story featuring the Baume & Mercier Baumatic; an interview with Christian Selmoni, director of style and heritage at Vacheron Constantin as well as an in-depth look at the new FiftySix collection; a close-up of Citizen Watch Company at its centennial; tests of... Read the article Sep 11, 2018 by WatchTime
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... Read the article 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... Read the article 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... Read the article Mar 9, 2018 by Logan R. Baker
2017: THE WATCH YEAR IN REVIEW The 10 Most Popular Posts on WatchTime in 2017 As we approach the end of 2017 and prepare for a new year of watch releases in 2018, we wanted to take a look back at some of the most noteworthy timepieces that came out this year. Check back each day this week for a new list focused on everything that 2017 had to offer.... Read the article Dec 31, 2017 by WatchTime
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,... Read the article Dec 7, 2017 by Logan R. Baker
8 Celebrity-Owned Watches That Rocked the Auction Block As we await the historic sale of Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona at the upcoming Phillips New York auction, we look at other notable "celebrity" watches, once owned by iconic entertainment and sports stars, sold at auction within the past few years. Read the article Oct 11, 2017 by WatchTime
WatchTime’s November-December Issue is On Sale Now! The November-December 2016 issue of WatchTime is on newsstands now, featuring a review of the Omega Globemaster Master Chronometer, a look at Panerai's groundbreaking minute repeater, a profile of F.P. Journe, a deluge of divers' watch reviews, and more. Scroll down for highlights from the issue. Read the article Nov 15, 2016 by Mark Bernardo
Under the Hammer: My Favorite Lots from Today’s Christie’s NYC Auction Today at 10AM Eastern Time Zone (UTC -05:00), Christie’s New York Important Watches Auction will begin. I got to sit with the newly appointed Vice President and Senior Specialist of Watches, Eric Wind, and ask him about a few of my favorite timepieces from this season’s auction. If you’re reading this after 10AM, click here... Read the article Jun 17, 2015 by Robert Velasquez
Two Vintage Breguet Pocketwatches Added to the Brand’s Collection of Historic Timepieces Montres Breguet added to its private collection of historically significant watches, when brand president and CEO Marc A. Hayek acquired two important lots at a Christie’s Geneva auction last year: the Breguet no. 4039, a half-quarter repeating watch with an off-centered hour dial and date indication, and the extremely rare Breguet Tourbillon no. 1176. Read the article Jan 2, 2015 by Mark Bernardo
Vacheron Constantin from the Packard Collection Brings $1.8 Million at Christie’s A Grand Complication pocket watch in 20-carat gold by Vacheron Constantin that belonged to famed collector James Ward Packard brought $1,800,000 at Christie’s New York auction. Bidders from around the world displayed keen interest, driving the price to an absolute record for Vacheron Constantin in the U.S. market. Packard was one of the first U.S.... Read the article Jun 17, 2014 by WatchTime
