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Green Rambles: Watch Collecting isn’t About the Tiffany Blue Nautilus, It also Is

One of the things that I enjoy so much about WatchTime, and why it was a very easy question for me when I was asked to join them, is that they cover the entire spectrum of watchmaking. While the most expensive and rarest watches often dominate the headlines, only a fraction of us can afford...

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Dec 19, 2022 by Martin Green

Sponsored: Artel Rotec Introduces New Sky Series

Independent watchmaker Artel Rotec is introducing its second collection, the Sky Series, this month, with the bold timepiece serving as a worthy follow-up to its V-Series limited edition sports watch lineup. Artel Rotec first formed in 2018, when designer and longtime watch collector Matthew Roknipour launched the brand as a family owned, independent watch company...

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Jan 25, 2023 by WatchTime

A Portal to the Past: Patek Philippe’s New Calatrava is Unveiled at Watches & Wonders

Among the twelve new models and variations Patek Philippe introduces at this year’s Watches & Wonders is this new Calatrava in white gold which exudes the kind of vintage style enthusiasts appreciate. Most notably, the three-hand timepiece with date indication brings to life the sought-after Clous de Paris decor that has long been associated with...

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Apr 4, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler

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...

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Nov 11, 2021 by Caleb Anderson

A Nautical Send-Off for the 5711/1A: Patek Philippe Nautilus in Sunburst Olive Green

After the brand’s announcement that the Ref. 5711/1A-010 in stainless steel would soon be discontinued, Patek Philippe is now launching a final model in stainless steel with an olive green dial (Ref. 5711/1A-014) – a hue that never existed before in the Nautilus collection and has become extremely popular in recent years. The 40-mm case...

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Apr 7, 2021 by Roger Ruegger

Patek Philippe: Ref. 6301P Grande Sonnerie

Patek Philippe’s new Ref. 6301P Grande Sonnerie is the brand’s first wristwatch that “presents the grande sonnerie as the epitome of horological complications in its purest form,” complemented with a petite sonnerie and a minute repeater, a combination long awaited by watch collectors. To do so, Patek Philippe has developed a new movement as a...

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Nov 10, 2020 by Roger Ruegger

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

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...

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Mar 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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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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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

PROMOTION

Patek Philippe Ref. 5960 Flyback Chronograph with Annual Calendar

In 2014, Patek Philippe‘s Ref. 5960/1A Annual Calendar Chronograph in stainless steel became one of the manufacture’s rare classically elegant watches that combine a complicated movement with a stainless steel case. When the model was first was launched in 2006, the Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph in platinum was the manufacture’s first self-winding chronograph, featuring...

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Feb 1, 2018 by WatchTime

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....

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Dec 31, 2017 by WatchTime

2017: THE WATCH YEAR IN REVIEW

Celestial Complications: Six Noteworthy Calendar and Moon Phase Watches from 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....

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Dec 29, 2017 by WatchTime

PROMOTION

Patek Philippe Ref. 5650G Advanced Research

In 2017, Patek Philippe unveiled its fifth “Advanced Research” limited-edition timepiece, and it was not just a showcase for two technical innovations but also an anniversary piece for the brand’s sportiest collection: The Patek Philippe Aquanaut celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2017. The watch that commemorates this milestone — the Ref. 5650G Aquanaut Travel Time...

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Dec 25, 2017 by WatchTime

PROMOTION

Patek Philippe Ref. 5230 World Time

Patek Philippe has been producing some of the world’s most coveted world time watches for nearly 80 years. This year, the brand is retiring all existing references in its so-called Heure Universelle collection and launching a new, upgraded model in their place: the Patek Philippe Ref. 5230 World Time, available in white-gold (Ref. 5230G-001) or...

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Dec 13, 2017 by WatchTime
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