News about wristwatches and pocket watches at auction and vintage sales
Well it seems that Paul Newman is slightly cooler than Steve McQueen in the auction world — or at least Newman’s Rolex “Big Red” Daytona was in higher demand than the TAG Heuer watch McQueen wore on the last day of filming the movie LeMans. But both of them achieved great prices, and the TAG…
Many know him as Rambo, or Rocky, while others just know him as one of the best modern-day actors for action flicks. Yet others know him as a painter, author and even watch collector. Not matter what, though, when one says the name Sylvester Stallone, images immediately come to mind. Now, the legendary actor —…
Steve McQueen put time on the map – at least for TAG Heuer back in the 1970’s when he wore the Monaco in the film Le Mans. McQueen was an avid racecar driver in addition to being a superb actor and he did his own driving in that movie. Now, the watch he wore –…
By Nancy Olson Social responsibility holds an increasingly important place within the business community, as people and companies are recognizing the value of giving back to their communities and the world at large. And the Monaco-based Art in Time, which partners with top-quality watch manufacturers with a d vision, is once again stepping up…
Earlier today on Instagram, I posted a video (which you can see below) about one of my vintage watches: the Audace from Andre Le Marquand, circa late 1980’s – 1990. I had joined the watch industry around 1985 – becoming the first female watch journalist in America. My first Baselworld shows were like being…
Always trying to things up a bit, and attract new watch aficionados to the horological pastime, the Horological Society of New York (HSNY) has added a new concept to its offices: an on-loan exhibit with than 45 items illustrating horology’s rich history. From clocks to portable sundials, tools and other instruments to…
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