Posts in 2015
[ForbesLife] For Sale: The World's Most Exclusive Patek Philippe, A Ruby-set Nautilus in Platinum

Antiquorum’s forthcoming Hong Kong auction is quite a unique occasion, offering the rarest selection of vintage Pateks to ever surface the Asian market, including a 2497, a third series 2499, and the contemporary 5971P. And the highlight of this highly-anticipated sale? A platinum, ruby-set Patek Philippe reference 5711, of course! Click HERE to read more at ForbesLife. 

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The Ultimate Modern Rolex "Set" for the Ultimate Vintage Rolex Collector

Sir Edmund Hillary's 1953 ascent up Mt. Everest was a daunting trek, no doubt. Throughout the perilous journey, Hillary, and renowned sherpa Tenzing Norgay, used Rolex's newly-conceived Explorer for more than just telling time....

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Photo Report: Christie's June 17th New York "Important Watches" Sale

As much as I would love to intrigue you with my oh-so wonderful writing, I'm sure you'll enjoy this [digital] preview of Christie's June 17th "Important Watches" Sale just as well. This time around, Christie's will offer a handful of Pateks not typically found in a New York sale....

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A Vintage Watch Guy's Thoughts On Blancpain's Contemporary Fifty Fathoms Collection

The Fifty Fathoms is, and has been since its introduction, one of the most iconic wristwatches of all time. Every watch blog has given their own historic rundown of its lineage so let’s change it up; today, we're talking modern....

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EXCLUSIVE: John Mayer vs Robert Maron Case Dismissed, Mayer Admits that Maron Never Sold Him Counterfeit Rolexes, Maron's Words on the Matter

Just hours ago, Mayer dropped the lawsuit in its entirety. Furthermore, Mayer attributed this action to his realization that Maron was not only an expert in vintage Rolexes, but also that Maron NEVER sold any inauthentic Rolex watches....

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From a "Well-Priced" Minute Repeating Wristwatch to Other Important Timepieces Coming up For Sale at Christie's Hong Kong

Easily, the strongest segment of the market is in South East Asia. Due to the variety of watches offered, I particularly favor Hong Kong auctions. While modern timepieces dominate the sales, there are always a multitude of top-condition Rolex sports models....

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