Life on the Wrist

Today we take a look at some of the highlights coming up at Phillips. There Geneva watch auction is being showed around the world and we were able to take a look at some of them in New York, including some incredible perpetual calendars from Patek Philippe. The auction can be found here. We also discuss Christie’s Passion for Time, An Important Private Collection of Watches and Timepieces auction,...

Blancpain releases Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary and capitalize on the incredible attention they created with their collaboration with Swatch. Phillips Hong Kong Watches Online Auction is in full swing with some cool lots. Sotheby's Fine Watches 8 online auction is also live with some great lots from Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Vacheron Constantin. Monaco Legend Group releases their catalogue for...

OnlyWatch 2023 is touring around the world to showcase the unique piece watches that will be sold at their auction in November to raise money for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. They were most recently in New York so we talk about some of the highlights. All the watches being sold this year at OnlyWatch can be found here. Sotheby’s also hosted a series of auctions where over 1400 items belonging to F...

This past week there was some very excited news for both vintage and modern watch enthusiasts. John Lennon’s Patek Philippe reference 2499 that was believed to be lost, or more accurately stolen, has been found. Also, Swatch announces and launches their collaboration with Blancpain, the Scuba Fifty Fathoms. An article about John Lennon’s missing Patek Philippe can be found here. The Swatch x Blanc...

Geneva Watch Days was a success! Today we discuss some of the releases from last week, and some of the great panels of speakers who gave great insights into the industry. The MB&F x H Moser Streamliner Pandamonium can be found here. The release video for the Streamliner Pandamonium can be found here. The New Ressence Type 3 EE In 'Eucalyptus' Green can be found here. The New Automotive-Inspire...

In one of the biggest pieces of news to come out this summer, Rolex announced they will be buying their long-time retail partner, Bucherer. Many are speculating on how this will change the retail landscape for other companies. Does this mean the end for other authorized dealers? The markets may think so as Watches of Switzerland’s share price plummeted over 30%. Also, MB&F released two new Hor...

Geneva Watch Days are kicking off next week. There are some exciting symposiums taking place over the 6 days with some great hosts and contributors. We also discuss some visits we had to boutiques over the last few months and how important that experience is for collectors. Geneva Watch Days can be found here. The panels for the symposiums at Geneva Watch Days can be found here. You can find us on...

This week we talk about a bit of news in the watch auction world and about a few vintage watches that are all unique in their own right. The article about Geoff Hess becoming Head Of Watches For The Americas at Sotheby’s can be found here. The Longines reference reference 727-S-724-40 in Gold with Diamond Markers can be found here. The Universal Genève reference 166110/03 Golden Shadow with the th...

This week we chat about a mish-mash of topics, but likely you want to hear about what has happened with The Timepiece Gentleman (TPG), or Anthony Farrer. As mentioned in the podcast, I won’t like to any articles for this topic, but want to give my take on the situation. Amsterdam vintage watches can be found here. Collections under $25k can be found here. You can find us on our Website , YouTube ,...

The summer is kicking off on a busy note in the watch world. Plenty of drama with some recent releases from Massena Lab and Hodinkee. We Also discuss Swiss watch exports, the watches from Oppenheimer, and a great article about vintage watch restoration. The Massena LAB x Revolution Uni-Racer 1949 can be found here. The article from Perezscope about the suspect Rolex Milgauss reference 6541 can be...

There are many attributes collectors look for when buying vintage watches. Condition, rarity, and overall desirability are just a few. Provenance has becoming a more and more important attribute to collectors. But, does provenance go beyond just watches that belonged to famous individuals? Can one get excited by watches that have caseback inscriptions that speak about the provenance of the piece?...

Exciting news in the watch world over the last month, so here is the latest. A Special Rolex Daytona For The 100th Running Of The 24 Hours Of Le Mans, found here. Only Watch Announces 62 Unique Lots For Its November Charity Sale, found here. A Record-Setting Roger Smith sold at Phillips New York, found here. Phillips Presents The Horological Society Of New York 2023 Charity Auction, found here. Th...

New York watch auctions for June are coming up and there are some exciting pieces hitting the auction catalogues. Many first owner pieces, or pieces that are fresh to market. Here are some of the highlights. Roger Smith’s second pocket watch he ever made can be found here. Fresh to market Patek Philippe reference 3448 can be found here. A Patek Philippe pocket watch from 1895 owned by Alfred G. St...

Today is about what is in the news. New watch releases and collaborations are at the forefront of todays discussion, with interesting watches out of Cartier, Heuer, Nomos and Audemars Piguet. The Rise & Success of Cartier Timepieces discussion can be found here. Vulcain Cricket ‘Style Moderne’ for Revolution and The Rake can be found here. The MB&F LMX ‘Paris Edition’ can be found here. Th...

Going into the summer, tons of news, events and watches have been released. It sets up the watch community for a fun few summer months to enjoy some watches and the community around them. The announcement for the new Audemars Piguet CEO can be found here. The new Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Worldtimer Line can be found here. The Hublot Big Bang made from Nespresso Capsules can be found here. The ne...

Watch auctions were in full swing this past weekend in Geneva. This season, condition was at the forefront of the minds of auction houses. There was a wide selection and some significant lots that sold. Patek Philippe Nautilus Tiffany Blue ref. 5711 can be found here. Jaeger LeCoultre Triple Calendar with Black Dial can be found here. Patek Philippe Lighter ref. 9508 can be found here. Patek Phili...

We have seen quite a few new watch releases over the last few months. Many coincided with Watches and Wonders but many brands have released watches independent of the event. It is exciting for the watch world to see the creativity come out of the watch industry. The New MoonSwatch Mission To Moonshine Gold can be found here. The Carillion Tourbillon Biver can be found here. You can find us on our...

As summer approaches, it is always exciting for the watch auction summer season to kick off. Today we discuss some highlights that come under the hammer in May. Phillips Geneva Watch Auction XVII Audemars Piguet Ref. reference 831, yellow gold wristwatch chronograph with full calendar Patek Philippe Ref. 1579, yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with "Spider" lugs and engraved/enamelled Breguet num...

The watch world came together in Geneva this past week to celebrate the new watch releases for 2023. So many interesting takes on how to represent time were released and today we discuss a few of them. The A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus Chronograph The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Retrograde Date Openface The Cartier Privé Normale The Salmon-Dialed MB&F Legacy Machine Perpetual...

So you have been hunting for that one watch that has been on your mind every second of every day. You lost out on it at an auction, cannot find it in the condition you want, and all you want to do is move on to the next watch. But then, you find the watch but it needs some serious repairs. What do you do? We discuss what is is like buying a watch that needs repairs and if you should consider inves...

New vintage watch collectors exploring specific brands may have realized Audemars Piguet watches are hard to come by. Is it because of low production numbers? Or because collectors want to keep them in their collections? The Christie’s article: 5 reasons collectors love Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watches can be found here. The Hodinkee article about the rarity of vintage Audemars Piguet watches can...

Today we cover a couple of watches that have been in the watch news recently. Rihanna’s Super Bowl watch and some other watches spotted at the game can be found here. Revolution Watch’s article about the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Universelle RD#4 Grand Complication can be found here. The Legacy Machine 2 by MB&F can be found here. Our coverage of the LM2 from MB&F can be found here. Yo...

2023 is up and running for watch brands. Brands are already releasing many interesting pieces, and the watch world waits with baited breath for what brands like Rolex and Heuer will release for their brands anniversaries of famous watches, the Daytona and Carrera. Hodinkee and Phillips released their thoughts on what is coming up for the world of watches this year. Everything from purple dials, ne...

January can feel like a painful month with the slower vintage watch auction calendar. But, never doubt the auction houses - they still have plenty going on to kick of 2023. Sotheby’s Fine Watches auction in Hong Kong can be seen here. Sotheby’s Fine Watches auction in London can be found here. Lot 4 of Fine Watches in London, the Patek Philippe reference 533 chronograph nicknamed ‘The General’ can...

Pocket watches are sometimes overlooked by collectors. In recent years however, many people are coming to the realization that they have just ask much to offer one as wrist watches do. We chat about all things pocket watches, and a Patek Philippe pocket watch from the late 1920’s. Our article about whether pocket watches will make a comeback inspired by a panel discussion with John Goldberger and...