Results for The 2017-2022 Vintage Market Boom

Tribute to Great Civilizations - Vacheron Constantin’s Dazzling Collaboration with the Louvre

Introducing: The H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Concept Minute Repeater Tourbillon Aqua Blue

Chime softly and carry a big tourbillon.

Weekend Edition: QPs If You're Nasty - Perpetual Calendars Are The Complication Of The Day, Month, And Year

Blending old-world charm with everyday functionality (get it?).

Gintastic! The Weird And Wonderful World Of Today’s Oddball Gins (Warning: Some Are Just Mad As A Hatter!) - Reprise

What do truffles, Harley-Davidson motorcycles, trout, elephant dung, and green ants have in common? These items and countless more have all been used to make specialist craft gins. Sure, gin needs juniper. But after that it is open slather. Indeed, it is hard to think of a plant, herb, root, flower, leaf, and much more than has not been used to make gin. And some of them are just batsh*t crazy!

Pre-Owned Picks: The Latest Pre-Owned Watches To Arrive In The Shop

Ready for summer, these sporty models offer a range of features and designs.

A Deep Dive into the Grand Seiko Caliber 9SA5

For a deep dive into Grand Seiko’s evolution and philosophy, click here.

Introducing the Hublot Big Bang Tourbillon Samuel Ross

Travel in Style with the Breguet 5557 Marine Hora Mundi

Highlights: Independent Watchmaking at Phillips Hong Kong

After a weekend in Geneva, the spring auction season returns to Hong Kong where Phillips will stage The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIV over two days, with the first session on May 27 followed by the second the day after. As is increasingly the case with all auction houses, Phillips’ upcoming sale includes of a variety of watches that represent the spectrum of independent watchmaking. The lineup encompasses some truly rare and special watches – including the F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain “China 2010” – along with a few one-offs like a Lang & Heyne sports watch prototype. The prototype Lang & Heyne Friedrich II Remontoir We round up seven of the notable examples of independent watchmaking in the sale, including a little-known and short-lived collaboration between MB&F; and Urwerk as well as a striking De Bethune DBS in rose gold and blue. Registration to bid and the full catalogue can be accessed here. (All of the photos are our own, except those of the DBS-R and Tourbillon Souverain “China” that were provided by Phillips.) Lot 834: C3H5N309 “Nitro” ZR012 Black by MB&F; and Urwerk While MB&F; and Urwerk are amongst the most prominent names in avant-garde watchmaking, the 2012 collaboration between the two is ironically obscure. Named after the chemical name of nitroglycerin – the key ingredient in dynamite – C3H5N3O9 was conceived as an all-new brand established by the founders of MB&F; and Urwerk. C3H5N3O9, or Nitro for short, was a short-lived vent...

The OAK Collection - A Lesson in Eclecticism

A Week On The Wrist: The 40mm TAG Heuer Aquaracer Could Be Your Only Watch

Is there such a thing as a watch for everyone? Could this be it?

Watch Of The Week: The Gift From A King That Spawned A CIA Case Officer's Love Of Timepieces

This Breitling Aerospace from King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein will never leave my collection.

Introducing Ulysse Nardin’s Diver: The Ocean Race

The Oak Collection International Exhibition debuts in London: invitation and how to visit

We are off today to London to preview this magnificent exhibition showcasing one man's passion for watchmaking spanning 40 years. Will report back soon!

Talking Watches: With Patrick Getreide, Owner Of The OAK Collection - An Unreal Assortment Of Pateks

You may never see a bigger, better individual collection of Patek Philippe.

Hands-On: The Only Royal Oak Ever Owned By Gérald Genta

A unique twist on two-tone, to be auctioned off at Sotheby's in Geneva tomorrow.

Hands-On: The Royal Oak Supposedly Worn By Chanel Designer And Goth Lord Karl Lagerfeld

I donned my best all-black outfit to size it up at Phillips HQ in Geneva before it heads to auction this Friday.

Breaking News: Patek Philippe Just Announced The 5270T-010, A Titanium Unique Piece (With Exclusive Live Pics)

Three words that will make any Patek collector's heart race: titanium unique piece.

Hands-On: Old-School Subtlety With The Omega CK 859

A silvery salute to Omega's past and present.

Introducing the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date

Introducing the Urwerk UR-220 Red Gold

Introducing the De Bethune DB28XP Star Wheels

Introducing the Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Chronograph Aston Martin F1 Edition

Hands-On: The New Rolex Day-Date In Platinum Is All About The Bezel

Small changes make this heavy hitter even heavier.

Record Season: Spring Auctions 2022

De Bethune: Inside the Manufacture

Jacob & Co Enters the Luxury Metaverse with the Launch of the Astronomia Metaverso

Photo Report: The Hats, Suits, And Watches Of The Kentucky Derby

Odds are better than 80-1 you’ll see something memorable.

Catawiki Auction May 2022: An Eclectic Century of Watchmaking

Introducing: The Grand Seiko 'Oruri' SBGW279 Makes You Want To Have The Blues

A mechanical bluebird of happiness.