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Only Watch 2011 Raises EUR 4.5 Million For Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy!
In what can only be described as a fantastic outcome the 2011 Only Watch Auction held in Monaco on the 23rd of September has raised a staggering EUR 4.5 million for research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy!
Gerald Genta – Who Will Remember?
Dear Manufacturers,
It has been all over the web these past few days: much-loved watch designer Gerald Genta sadly passed away on August 16th aged 80. There is no need to recall here how he contributed to the design of some of the most iconic watches of this past third of a century, from the Royal Oak of Audemars Piguet, to the Nautilus de Patek Philippe, through to the Ingenieur of IWC and Omega’s Constellation.
Patek Philippe 5235 Annual Calendar Regulator – Inspired?
Aficionados will no doubt already be familiar with the recently released Ref. 5235 Annual Calendar Regulator from Patek Philippe – the storied brand’s first ever piece to feature a regulator dial. Like all good Pateks (is there such a thing as a bad one?) the dial design is clean and easy to ready yet still retains a high-level of visual appeal, drawing the eye without the usual fanfare other brands are forced to rely on.
Wow Watch Wednesday: Patek Philippe Ref. 2419 Minute-Repeater Offered At Auction (VIDEO)
Famed antique watch auctioneers Antiquorum have just announced that they will be offering a never before seen Patek Philipe ref 2419 minute-repeating wristwatch, originally retailed by Cartier, in their upcoming auction on March 10th in New York. To ensure maximum exposure collectors will have the opportunity to take a closer look at this unique piece at special previews to be held in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Los Angeles and New York.
Wow Watch Wednesday: Grieb & Benzinger Platinum Blue Sensation
It seems the master craftsmen at Grieb & Benzinger have saved the best for last, presenting what they are calling their highlight of the year. And who are we to disagree? Aptly named the ‘Blue Sensation’, this latest masterpiece is based around a historic Patek Philippe split-seconds chronograph for Tiffany movement dated to 1889. Lovingly [...]
Reflecting On The Show That Was: Looking Back At Basel World 2010
Now that all the excitement has died down and a bit of time has passed, it’s time for a look back on the 2010 Baselworld Fair. I didn’t get a chance to see everything I wanted, neither did I get the time to write everything down, but before this year’s event passes into the annuls [...]
Baselworld 2010: The Time Is Now!
If you have visited this site even just once over the last couple of months you would probably have a fair idea that Basel World 2010 is about to get underway. Heck, we’ve even got a special category dedicated to it! However, chances are if you’re new to the world of luxury watches or you’re [...]
Grieb & Benzinger Platinum – Taking Exclusivity To A New Level
So, you’re a sophisticated consumer with high disposable income and elegantly refined taste. You’re looking for something truly exquisite and unique, a one-off piece showcasing exceptional attention to detail and breathtaking craftsmanship. Well, perhaps it’s time your search got serious. We present to you the absolutely superb Minute Repeater 2 from super exclusive master watchmakers [...]
Antiquorum Auction: 14th and 15th November, Geneva, Switzerland.
One of the great things about living in Geneva is access to great auctions, but with the next auction only four weeks after the last one it is an embarrassment of riches. October’s auction was the usual affair held at the Kempinski Hotel on the edge of Lake Geneva just a few hundred meters from the Antiquorum office.
Quality Redefined – The Patek Philippe Seal
Earlier this year Patek Philippe announced the introduction of their own Seal, the watch industry’s most exclusive and stringent hallmark of quality. According to the highly celebrated brand a new seal that defined all competencies and features of relevance to the manufacture, precision, and lifelong maintenance of a Patek Philippe timepiece was required (you can [...]
Brand In Focus: Patek Philippe
Patek Philippe S.A is easily one of the most famous and expensive brands of wrist watches in the world. Over the years their incredible timepieces have been worn by a number of notable individuals, including members of royalty, movie stars and tycoons. For example, Albert Einstein was known to be a regular member on the [...]
Fighting Fakes: Two-Part Special
The global spread of counterfeit watches is an issue that plagues watchmakers, retailers, enthusiasts and everyday consumers alike. Given the sheer magnitude of fakes flooding the markets the best defence available to protect yourself is knowledge. In this two-part special I will explore in detail what constitutes a counterfeit, how its effecting the industry and [...]
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