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The Most Expensive Rolex Wristwatches Of All Time

Rolex is the most well-known and revered horology house on the planet. Owning a Rolex is the ultimate symbol of prosperity in the western world. But just how much money do these watches actually involve? It's time to discover the most expensive Rolex watches ever, from the stories behind them to understanding their nicknames. Get…

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Top Lots of the Phillips Auction: The Geneva Watch Auction: XVII

Phillips has been a first port of call for auctions of classic wristwatches for the past seven years. This success can clearly be attributed to the work of Aurel Bacs, whose catalogues already set standards during his time at Christie’s. No other individual has had a greater impact on the market over the last 15…

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Auction results: Kicking Off the Season with the Monaco Legend Group

LOT 100 It was obvious that lot 100 would be the most expensive Rolex Yachtmaster sold so far. Going for €1.82 million, Patrick Heiniger's platinum watch remained within the auction house's estimate. For the successful bidder, however, the bill came to over €2.3 million (net), so the final price can certainly be considered a success.…

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The Patek Philippe “Advanced Research” Fortissimo Ref. 5750P

They love timepieces and make no secret of it: get to know our horology enthusiasts Philippe and Alexander in conversation. The elephant in the room Philippe: You can't talk about Patek Philippe's new Advanced Research Minute Repeater without first talking about what happened last Saturday. Alexander: The Phillips auction in New York? Philippe: Exactly. I…

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The Most Expensive Patek Philippe Wristwatches of All Time

Patek Philippe watches are never cheap – but just how expensive can they get? We took a journey back through time to uncover the most expensive Patek Philippe wristwatches ever to sell at auction. Let’s climb our way up the millions, and get to know some of the most exquisite timepieces that have helped make…

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ONLY WATCH 2021: The Auction’s TOP 10 Highest Results

Last Saturday, the Only Watch 2021 auction took place. At Christie's in Geneva, 53 unique pieces designed especially for the event were put up for auction. The proceeds will go towards research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy. In the following, we present the TOP 10 highest proceeds of the auction. 10. Zenith x Felipe Pantone Defy…

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ONLY WATCH 2021: The Highlights

Switzerland's watch manufactures have presented their unique pieces for the Only Watch Auction 2021. The Only Watch initiative annually auctions off extraordinary timepieces, which have been produced solely for this event. The proceeds go towards research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy. This year's auction will take place on 6 November 2021 in cooperation with Christie's in…

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Rolex Paul Newman Daytona Ref. 6263 “Big Red” Sold At Auction

The Rolex Daytona Ref. 6263 "Big Red", which belonged to the legendary racing driver and actor Paul Newman, has been auctioned by the Phillips auction house in New York for 5,475,000 US-Dollars. Paul Newmans Rolex Daytona Ref. 6263 “Big Red” © Phillips In 2017, the Rolex Daytona "Paul Newman" Ref. 6239 was also sold, which…

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Ressence and Sotheby’s Competition: Winning Watch sold

Contemporary and independent watchmaker Ressence has sold its unique timepiece, created in collaboration with Sotheby's, of the #WatchesAgainstCovid19 competition. The winning watch, Raymond Ramsden's Type 1 Slim “Artyon & Finlay”, sold for 45,500 Swiss francs, and was purchased by an online bidder. The auction took place on 11 July, 2020, at Sotheby's Hong Kong ‘Important Watches’.…

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How to Become a Watch Designer for the New Ressence Type 1 Slim

Independent watchmaker Ressence and Sotheby’s Watch Division are joining forces against coronavirus (Covid-19) and launch a competition to design a unique watch. Watch enthusiasts have the chance to create their own interpretation of one of Ressence’s latest models, the Type 1 Slim. A new face for the unique piece of Ressence's Type 1 Slim in…

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