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Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon: The Sky on the Back of a Watch
A rose gold Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon reference 5002R sold for about USD 1,542,500 at Sotheby's in Hong Kong in 2021. It …
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Brands & History
Marlon Brando's Rolex GMT-Master: The Watch With No Bezel
Marlon Brando's Rolex GMT-Master reference 1675, worn as Colonel Kurtz in Apocalypse Now, sold for USD 1,952,000 at Phillips in Ne…
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The Omega Speedmaster 2915-1: A Record, Then a Reckoning
An Omega Speedmaster CK2915-1 sold for CHF 3,115,500, about USD 3.4 million, at Phillips in Geneva in November 2021 against an est…
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Brands & History
F.P. Journe Astronomic Blue: The Tantalum Prototype That Tripled Its Estimate
The F.P. Journe Astronomic Blue, a unique tantalum prototype with eighteen complications, sold for CHF 1,800,000 at Only Watch in …
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Brands & History
George Daniels Space Traveller I: The Most Expensive English Watch
The George Daniels Space Traveller I sold for GBP 3,615,000, about USD 4.56 million, at Sotheby’s in London on 2 July 2019, making…
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Brands & History
Philippe Dufour Grande et Petite Sonnerie No. 1: The First of Its Kind
The Philippe Dufour Grande et Petite Sonnerie No. 1 sold for CHF 4,749,000, about USD 5.19 million, at Phillips in Geneva in Novem…
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Types of Watches
Dive watches, pilot chronographs, dress watches, GMT, every category and what defines it.
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From the case and bezel to the hairspring and escapement, the parts that make up a watch.
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The stories behind iconic maisons, the Quartz Crisis, and the rise of independent watchmaking.
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Authentication, servicing, insurance, storage, practical guidance for collectors at any level.
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Watch market cycles, auction dynamics, the grey market, and watches as an investment class.
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The Bao Dai Rolex 6062: The Watch of the Last Emperor of Vietnam
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 6062 known as the Bao Dai sold for CHF 5,066,000 at Phillips in Geneva on 13 May 2017, making…
The Rolex Daytona "Unicorn": The Only White Gold Vintage Daytona
The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona reference 6265 known as the Unicorn sold for USD 5,937,500 at the Daytona Ultimatum sale in Geneva on…
Patek Philippe 1518 in Stainless Steel: The First Eight-Figure Wristwatch
The stainless steel Patek Philippe reference 1518 became the first wristwatch to pass eight figures at auction when it sold for CH…
Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona 6239: The Most Expensive Rolex Ever Sold
Paul Newman's own Rolex Cosmograph Daytona reference 6239 sold for USD 17,752,500 at Phillips in New York on 26 October 2017, the …
Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication: The Most Expensive Pocket Watch Ever Sold
The Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication sold for CHF 23,237,000, about USD 24 million, at Sotheby's in Geneva on 11 Nove…
Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime 6300A-010: The Most Expensive Watch Ever Sold
The Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime reference 6300A-010 sold for CHF 31 million at the Only Watch charity auction in Geneva on 9 …
The same Rolex 14000, priced 262% apart
The Rolex 14000 shows a significant price spread among different sellers. Understanding the factors affecting these prices can gui…
Why Patek Philippe 3919 asks less in shops than it fetches at auction
The Patek Philippe 3919 often sells for more at auction than at retail, highlighting a gap driven by factors like condition and pr…
What Patek Philippe actually costs across the market
Patek Philippe is a brand renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and exclusivity. Our data reveals a wide pricing spectrum, refl…
The same Rolex 16220, priced 263% apart
Rolex 16220 listings show a 263% price difference. We explore what drives the disparity and what buyers should consider before pur…
Why Rolex 18038 asks less in shops than it fetches at auction
The Rolex 18038's retail prices are often lower than auction results, revealing insights into market dynamics. Condition, provenan…
What Cartier actually costs across the market
Cartier watches span a significant price range, from accessible models starting at $218 to exclusive pieces costing up to $397,027…