Chopard, a brand known for its technical and design prowess in the world of watches, celebrates the 20th anniversary of its L.U.C Manufacture in Fleurier — where the brand focuses on the highly technical job of creating in-house movements and top-quality mechanical watches. In honor of its two decades of success, the brand unveils the…
Heritage Auctions Picks 10 Most Intriguing Timepieces of Upcoming Sale
Heritage Auctions has picked the 10 most “intriguing” timepieces that will be up for auction at the October 27 New York Watches and Fine Timepieces Auction. According to the auction house, world-wide bidders will see a hand-curated selection of exotic, fresh-to-market timepieces at opening bids “unheard of in the collecting hobby.” According to Jim Wolf, director of…
See What John Wayne, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Filmmaking Have in Common at “The Art of Behind The Scenes” Exhibit
In 1960, John Wayne, now a legend around the world for his quintessential American spirit, starred as Col. Davy Crockett in “The Alamo.” It was a film about the true story of a small group of soldiers who died trying to prevent the taking of the new Republic of Texas. “Republic. I like the sound…
Antiquorum Fall Auction sees Vintage Timepieces Commanding Top Dollar
It’s auction season again and we couldn’t be happier. There are so many great timepieces up on the block and they are commanding high prices that we believe collectors are willing to spend. Antiquorum’s upcoming auction on October 8 at The Roosevelt Hotel in New York is ripe with promise. At the sale of Important…
A One-Minute Look at the Breguet Tradition Automatique Seconde Retrograde 7097 (video)
Just a couple of days ago, Breguet created a beautiful video to showcase the craftsmanship and high technology of the brands Tradition Automatique Seconde Rétrograde 7097, which was first launched at Baselworld last year and which is still being made. Crafted in 18-karat while gold, 40mm Tradition 7097 is open worked to deftly show off the bridges, wheels,…
Emmanuel Bouchet Unique Complication One Up for Auction (Slide show)
Easily one of the most beautiful and complex timepieces ever made, the Complication One by Emmanuel Bouchet has been a hot topic among watch collectors around the world. Now, the brand has created a special unique piece for the upcoming Christies’s Important Watches auction on October 19th in Dubai. The special pice is crafted in…