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Second Opinions: Join Me As I Try To Make Sense Of The Royal Oak Concept 'Black Panther' Flying Tourbillon
It's a beautiful work of ... something?
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Revolution
Gerald Genta’s Bestselling Designs Head to Auctions
Genta’s original watch designs of Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and Patek Philippe Nautilus and more are paired with NFTs at Sotheby’s 2022 auctions.
Revolution
My 2021 Watch - Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ceramic Chronograph GMT “Nuclear Option”
Revolution’s Editorial Head chimes in on his watch for 2021, the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ceramic Chronograph GMT “Nuclear Option”
Hodinkee
Time Off: You Only Live Once: I Took An Audemars Piguet To A Deserted Island
If you're wearing a Royal Oak Offshore on a deserted island and no one is around to gawk at it …
Deployant
New: Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono now in 18k rose gold and ceramised titanium
The Chopard Alpine Eagle collection welcomes a new XL Chrono in ethical 18k rose gold and ceramised titanium with a calfskin leather strap.
Time+Tide
Finding beauty in the beast: A brief history of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore
As a twin, I understand the notion of being in the shadow of a sibling. Today, when collectors discuss the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak you typically hear about the birthing of the luxury sports-watch trend and the elevation of steel – not so precious in its medium, but very precious in its construction with top-notch … ContinuedThe post Finding beauty in the beast: A brief history of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time+Tide
WATCH ANALYTICS WEDNESDAYS: How the Tiffany Blue Nautilus affected the Rolex OP Turquoise price
People are keen to get some Tiffany blue on their wrists.The post WATCH ANALYTICS WEDNESDAYS: How the Tiffany Blue Nautilus affected the Rolex OP Turquoise price appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
SJX Watches
Auction Watch: Sotheby’s to Sell Gerald Genta’s Own Royal Oak
A watch designer whose talent lives on in his work, the late Gérald Genta was exceptionally prolific – he claimed to have penned over 100,000 creations. His family still possesses some 3,400 original sketches covering a bewildering diversity of timepieces. From that, a hundred sketches have been curated to form Gérald Genta: Icon of Time, a series of four thematic auctions staged by Sotheby’s in the first half of the year. The brainchild of Genta’s wife, Evelyne, the auctions will offer original sketches of his best known creations, including the Royal Oak, Nautilus, and Disney Fantasy watches – each accompanied by a non-fungible token (NFT). Three of Genta’s best known designs. Notably, the illustration of the Nautilus includes its case profile, unlike most of his sketches that depict only the front of the watch Essentially digital representations of the sketches, the NFTs “serve as a record of ownership and proof of provenance for each design, ensuring the value of each physical artwork is intrinsically connected to its digital counterpart which cannot be resold without the NFT that attests to the legitimacy of the piece” according to Sotheby’s. And these original works will be affordable, with each sketch and its NFT starting at just US$100, CHF100, or HK$1,000, depending on the sale location. But the highlight of the event is an actual watch – Genta’s own personal Royal Oak. Slated to be sold at the final instalment of the event taking place...
Hodinkee
Auctions: Gérald Genta's Personal Royal Oak To Sell At Sotheby's In May 2022
Will this set a new Royal Oak record?
Time+Tide
VIDEO: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 43mm in titanium – less large, still very much in charge
Audemars Piguet have definitely thought outside of the box with many of their recent designs, such as the Code 11:59, Royal Oak Concepts, and the Black Panther, leveraging their traditional know-how to create modern timepieces the other Holy Trinity brands would never dream up. But they also understand when it is time to refine rather … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 43mm in titanium – less large, still very much in charge appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Revolution
Introducing Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono and Alpine Eagle Frozen
The Alpine Eagle is inspired by the majesty of the eagle and the soaring wonder of the Alps evoked in a sporty chronometer and a stunning diamond version
Time+Tide
VIDEO: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 43 Flyback Chronograph
Born in 1972, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is known for being the original luxury stainless-steel sports watch. The line has since grown and evolved, with multiple collections making up the Royal Oak name. The Offshore was developed to speak to the modern consumer, who at the time of its launch was skewing towards larger … ContinuedThe post VIDEO: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 43 Flyback Chronograph appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
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SJX Watches
Auction Watch: Habring2 Erwin “Star” on Loupe This [Updated with Result]
An online-only watch auctioneer, Loupe This is less than a year old but has notched up several high-profile results, including an F.P. Journe Resonance Ruthenium for US$352,000 as well as a Patek Philippe Nautilus ref. 5711/1A with an olive green dial for US$369,000 with all proceeds going to charity. And it so happens that one of our very own SJX editions is going under the hammer on Loupe This. Our first collaborative edition, the Habring2 Erwin “Star” was a limited edition of 50, and one of the 50 is now being offered on Loupe This – with a modest estimate and no reserve. [Update December 24, 2021: The Erwin “Star” sold for US$15,400 including fees on Loupe This.] For a quick recap: we launched the Erwin “Star” in August 2021 as the first of our 10th anniversary editions. We are proud of the Erwin “Star”. It’s unusual, high quality, and affordable, which probably explains why it sold out almost instantly. Though it’s a simple, time-only watch, it was made a little bit more special and a little bit different – the standard Erwin already features a jumping seconds, while the dial on our edition is unique to it. Inspired by “star” dial wristwatches of the 1950s, the dial was tweaked to look more modern and distinct. That was done by changing the proportions and using a vivid blue for the dial that varies with the light. Notably, this is the first Habring2 wristwatch with applied markers. Each of the star-shaped hour markers are stamped, cut with...
Quill & Pad
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon: The Goldilocks Tourbillon? It’s Definitely Not Your Average Blue-Dialed Stainless Steel Sports Watch – Reprise
Launch yet another me-too blue-dialed steel sports watch today and you can expect flack. The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon is, you guessed it, a blue-dialed steel sporty watch. But as Joshua Munchow explains, it's much more than that. And you'll probably really like it.
Hodinkee
Steal Vs. Splurge: Stainless Steel Watches With Integrated Bracelets That Aren't From The Usual Suspects
But really, both are steals compared to their uber-famous counterparts.
Hodinkee
Entry Level: The Least Expensive AP Is The Rarest Of Things: A Royal Oak That's A Value Proposition
Audemars Piguet's most affordable mechanical watch is a Royal Oak.
Time+Tide
Brett Goldstein (AKA Roy Kent from Ted Lasso) wears a Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Light at the Critics Choice Awards
Aside from the FIFA video game series, I can’t say, as an American, that I am overly tuned into what the majority of the world refers to as “football”. But when Apple TV debuted their now wildly successful series Ted Lasso, one character became an instant favourite: Roy Kent. Played by writer and actor Brett … ContinuedThe post Brett Goldstein (AKA Roy Kent from Ted Lasso) wears a Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Light at the Critics Choice Awards appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
Time+Tide
Of course, the first Tiffany-blue Nautilus to be spotted in the wild had to be on the wrist of Jay-Z
On Tuesday, at a NeueHouse Hollywood screening of The Harder They Fall, Jay-Z was captured wearing the Hype Piece of the Year: the Tiffany-blue dialled Patek Philippe 5711 Nautilus. We knew such a sighting was bound to happen, but this is much sooner than expected. Jay-Z’s Tiffany Nautilus has broken the seal on the list of … ContinuedThe post Of course, the first Tiffany-blue Nautilus to be spotted in the wild had to be on the wrist of Jay-Z appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.
SJX Watches
Czapek Debuts the Antarctique “Monochrome White”
Revived six years ago via crowdfunding, Czapek’s original claim to fame was being the original business partner of Patek before he joined with Philippe. The brand has since gained traction thanks to its proprietary movements and more recently, a sports watch with an integrated bracelet. Now the sports watch is the basis of a collaboration between Czapek and Dutch watch magazine Monochrome. Featuring a muted, all-white livery, the Antarctique “Monochrome White” has a grained dial in pearl white. Initial thoughts While the Antarctique is a new entry into the integrated-bracelet sports watch segment, the design sticks to a familiar formula because there are only so many ways a sports watch with an integrated bracelet can be accomplished. The Monochrome edition sets itself apart with its white dial – a good look that’s unusual for a sports watch, a category where blue, grey, and green dials dominate. It’s a refreshing look that’s also practical, as light-coloured dial makes for good legibility. The case and bracelet of the Antarctique are also finished neatly with contrasting surfaces, but where the watch shines is the movement. Developed in-house with the help of specialists, it’s a micro-rotor automatic with a modern style but unusual details that evoke vintage pocket watch movements. Few competitors in this category and price range have movements that are similarly elaborate in construction and finish. The individual “finger” bridges for the gear tra...
Hodinkee
Introducing: Audemars Piguet Just Dropped Two High-Complications, Out Of The Blue
A titanium Royal Oak Minute Repeater Supersonnerie and a two-tone CODE 11:59 Openworked Tourbillon.
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Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Overseas "Everest" Chronograph and Dual Time Limited Editions In Titanium
Anyone know a good loan shark?
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Breaking News: The Tiffany-Blue Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 Sells For Over $6.5 Million At Phillips New York
Haters gonna hate. But the proceeds all go to charity.
SJX Watches
Patek Philippe Introduces the “Advanced Research” Minute Repeater Ref. 5750P
Just days after the inaugural Nautilus ref. 5711/1A Tiffany & Co. 170th Anniversary sold for just over US$6.5 million, Patek Philippe has announced a wristwatch at the other end of the watchmaking spectrum. The latest in a series of watches focused on experimental new technologies, the “Advanced Research” Minute Repeater ref. 5750P-001 is the ultimate Patek Philippe minute repeater in terms of acoustics. Equipped with a patented amplification device named ‘fortissimo “ff”‘, the ref. 5750P strikes chimes that are so loud they are audible 60 m away according to Patek Philippe. Initial thoughts The ref. 5750P is interesting both mechanically and aesthetically. The R 27 PS movement certainly lives up to the “Advanced Research” label with its amplification mechanism, while the design is practically radical, at least in terms of Patek Philippe grand complications. While the “fortissimo” device relies on a few familiar principles, including a crystal soundboard and perforated case back, it is still novel enough to make it interesting. While other watchmakers have built repeating movements based on the same concepts, including Audemars Piguet with its Supersonnerie, Patek Philippe has done it in a classical fashion with an impressively thin movement that is very much typical of the brand. Visually, the ref. 5750P is radically different from any Patek Philippe repeater. Even the most contemporary of the brand’s striking watches are conventionally classical in...
Quill & Pad
Jaw-Dropping Phillips Auction Of The Tiffany & Co Double-Signed Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711/1A-018: Some Deep Thoughts And Wider Implications, Plus Auction Video
The Phillips watch auction in New York on December 11, 2021 sold a brand-new Patek Philippe Nautilus Reference 5711/1A-018, double signed “Tiffany & Co”. The hammer fell at a jaw-dropping price of $5.35 million. The buyer’s premium on the sale was an additional $1.153 million. Brendan Cunningham reflects on that auction result and the possible wider implications for the market.