TAG Heuer announces a one of a kind Monaco Piece d’Art – a restored and redecorated version of an original 1969 model of the iconic caliber 11. Details within. Press Release As a culmination of the 50th-anniversary celebrations of the Monaco, TAG Heuer has created the one-of-a-kind Monaco Piece d’Art. This restored and decorated version [...]

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Czapek has announced the acquisition of watch No. 535 at Sotheby’s Important watch auction, May 2018. This timepiece, made by Patek, Czapek & Cie in 1842 is a very rare and early yellow gold open faced stem winding cylinder watch. The purchase was made possible by the joint efforts of twenty Czapek & Cie shareholders. [...]

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We covered the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Homage to Walter Lange Piece Unique in Stainless Steel in some detail giving the background story earlier, but did not have the opportunity to photograph the watch until now. Here are the live photographs of the unique piece, which will be auctioned at the Phillips Auction in [...]

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For some Patek Philippe collectors, the name André Zibach draws considerable interest. After all, Zibach is one of the most gifted watchmakers to have worked for Patek Philippe, was the inventor of the Gyromax and famous for some of the most interesting chronometers like the Ref. 2458 made for J.B. Champion which won the Geneva [...]

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A rare Explorer Dial 1963 Rolex Submariner Ref. 5513 that was purchased in 1963 for a not so princely sum of £69 is about to earn its owner more than £100,000 over 50 years later. The 1963 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner with a stainless steel bracelet watch is expected to command such a premium by virtue [...]

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Evolving from spring-driven clocks in 15th century Europe, watchmaking is a 500 year old industry and with such tenure, the brands which promagulate and persist become defined by their brand provenance. In terms of consumer psychology: it’s not easy to trust a new brand. But with Longines, the St. Imier brand finds a bulwark in [...]

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On November 12th and 13th, Phillips Watches will be conducting auction FOUR in Geneva, Switzerland.  What makes this auction extra special is one of the watches up for sale.  It is a Patek Philippe Reference 1518 in stainless steel. Why is the Reference 1518 revered?  It was the first perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch ever manufactured [...]

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