Posts tagged Rolex
Time Well Spent: An Interview with Michael Morgan

My good friend, and colleague, Michael Morgan, has garnered a favorable reputation dealing in top-condition vintage Rolex sports models. Michael has also amassed a fairly impressive, yet focused, personal collection comprised of classic Rolexes....

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The Truth About Newman’s Own Rolex Daytona

At 15, I discovered Paul Newman’s iconic Rolex Daytona--the watch expected to realize $10 million or more at Phillip’s. The watch that was once not for sale, is now up for auction. And the watch worn by Nell Newman that day supposedly has been in the hands of James Cox for decades. My account of that Southport meeting is just an aside on the upcoming auction of the Paul Newman Daytona. 

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[ForbesLife] This Exceptional Rolex Submariner from Cuba Could Be One-Of-A-Kind

Miraculously, in the midst of Fidel Castro’s rise to power (1959) and the Cuban government’s seizure of all personal effects and assets, a Rolex 6536 Submariner–co-branded by Joyeria Riviera–was smuggled out of Cuba. Click HERE to read more on ForbesLife.

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Photo Report: The Rolex Sports Watches of Ed Ticheli

Last Sunday, I hopped on a plane and flew down to Miami for a week-long watch dealing extravaganza. Throughout my stay, I acquired some amazing vintage Rolexes and I had the incredible opportunity to get a hands-on look at Ed Ticheli's personal watch collection....

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[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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