On November 27th Christies will present for auction one of sublime offerings of Haute Horology. The two sales include the “THE CHAMPION COLLECTION PART 1” afternoon sale with 201 lots and a total low estimate of HK$ 110,993,000, in addition to the “TIMELESS MARVELS” evening sale with just 17 lots and a total low estimate of HK$ 76,900,000. The ‘CHAMPION COLLECTION PART 1’ boasts just a section of 500 modern timepieces that Christie’s will offer for sale through next year.…
This past April, Breitling released an eye-catching watch; the rainbow colorway edition of the Superocean Heritage ’57. The Superocean evokes feelings of hope and optimism, and it is because of these feelings that Breitling will launch a blue-dial edition, limited to 1000 pieces. Part of the proceeds from watch sales will be donated to charities supporting frontline healthcare workers battling COVID 19. Additionally, Breitling is donating CHF 1000 (1053 USD) for each of the Superocean Limited Edition II watches sold…
Innovation for the Swiss watchmaker is coming in seven-year cycles. On the seventh year the Legacy Machine collection was established, the first M.A.D. Gallery opened in Geneva which also opened the door to the MB&F co-creations. After another seven-year cycle, we get to experience an exciting, new direction towards horological evolution. Legacy Machine FlyingT (LM FlyingT), the very first three-dimensional womens timepiece, perfectly embodies MB&F’s approach for artful and inventive masterpieces. Four years ago was when the creative process behind…
This year during the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, better known as SIHH, multiple makers from the LVMH group displayed some of their most magnificent new creations alongside each other, captivating the minds of both professionals and members of the public alike. The watchmakers included Zenith, TAG Heuer, as well as Hublot. Below we have put together a collection of some of our favorites from the show, which were revealed onboard the LVMH boat that was docked at the Rotonde des Pâquis…
Paul Newman was renowned for his prominent career as an entrepreneur, movie star and race car driver, who also gave a great deal of time into his work as a philanthropist. And just recently at Phillips auction house in New York City, Paul Newman’s 1968 Rolex Daytona made him one of the greatest figures within the watch world when it sold for a record-breaking $15.5 million at auction. Hosted by Phillips in collaboration with Bacs & Russo auction, the Rolex Daytona Ref. 6239, also acknowledged as…
Swiss watch brand Maximilian Büsser and Friends, also known as MB&F, teamed up with Swiss high-end clock manufacturer L’Epée 1839 to create yet another horological masterpiece. The result of this collaboration, which marks their seventh partnership together, is the new Octopod desk clock (35,000CHF). MB&F’s latest innovation was inspired by key aspects of an octopus such as its eight integrated legs as well as a spherical “head” that harbors its intricate clockwork complications and “face” displaying the time of day. This nautically inspired timepiece shelters a manual wound movement…
Geoffroy Lefebvre is a rising star in the Swiss Watch Industry, who prior to his instrumental role as Deputy CEO at Jaeger-LeCoultre; served in senior level positions at parent Richemont Group as well as sister firm, Vacheron Constantin. Mr. Lefebvre who had initially began his career with McKinsey & Company, possesses an unsurpassed passion for highly complex timepieces, which is evident by his Instagram account that is a must follow for any horological enthusiast. Read on to learn more about Geoffroy’s…
The Art of Watches Grand Exhibition allows people to discover more about Patek Philippe’s time-honored methodological ingenuity as well as their remarkable watchmaking history that dates as far back as the early-mid nineteenth century. The event, which officially opened on July 13th, celebrates and brilliantly presents Patek Philippe’s nine new limited-edition men’s and ladies’ watches for the U.S. market along with 17 rare handcrafts timepieces. The nine limited-edition timepieces, which range from captivating world timers and minute repeaters to the luminescent calatrava…
Panerai’s latest release is a technological marvel, as the new oil-free Lab-ID wristwatch not only offers a 50-year guarantee, but is also introduced as a 50-piece limited edition. Officine Panerai’s CEO, Angelo Bonati, envisions this exceptional timepiece as a turning point for Panerai, yet alone the horology industry. “The Lab-ID is the beginning of a whole program of advanced technology innovations for Panerai,” says Bonati, regarding the Lab-ID Luminor 1950 Carbotech 3 Days. “This is by far the most technically advanced watch we have…
Do you change your watch as often as you change your socks? Okay, so no one has the time or the money to do that! But if you do like to keep ahead of the latest fashion trends when it comes to accessories, you’ve come to the right place. That’s right; we’ve done our research on the most exciting styles for the new season so you don’t have to! Think of us as your personal stylist, guiding you through what’s…