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Master Watchmaker Derek Pratt Passes Away

Derek Pratt, one of the world’s leading watchmakers, has passed away following a long illness. Derek was a watchmaker’s watchmaker and a true scientist of horology. He was often cited as among the greatest living watchmakers, his name mentioned in the same breath as George Daniels, Philippe Dufour, and other modern legends. Derek is also...

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Oct 5, 2009 by WatchTime

Sponsored: Adding Versatility in Size, Citizen Debuts 37mm Promaster

Citizen has mastered its creation of water-resistant timepieces in the decades since the debut of the Parawater in 1959, followed by the release of the Promaster collection in 1989. Gaining renown over the years, the Promaster collection is a flagship of Citizen’s dive models, balancing complex functionality with streamlined design. In its latest development of...

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Jun 5, 2023 by WatchTime

Christie’s Auction – Geneva

Christie’s auction of important watches in Geneva.

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Sep 28, 2009 by WatchTime

Christie’s Auction – Amsterdam

Christie’s auction of jewels and watches in Amsterdam.

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Sep 28, 2009 by WatchTime

Christie’s Auction – Dubai

Jewels and watches

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Jun 6, 2009 by WatchTime

Unique Patek Pilot’s Watch Brings $1.7 Million

At Christie’s May 11 Geneva sale, a private Swiss museum paid SFr.1,891,000 ($1,734,862) for a unique, oversize aviator’s wristwatch made by Patek Philippe. The 55mm timepiece features splittable center seconds and an hour angle dial. This is the only watch of its kind known to exist, and until the sale, there was no mention of...

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May 21, 2009 by WatchTime

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