Watch Collecting and Investing has never been more popular. Buying the right vintage watch can reward investors with returns higher than a blue-chip stock. Collecting great watches built with incredible craftsmanship and beauty has been a favorite hobby for generations.
The Tourneau Watch Company Lives On
Since the year 1900, Tourneau has been one of the most trusted and recognized names in the watch business. With humble beginnings and much determination, the Tourneau family found their niche. A Tourneau watch comes with a long history of perseverance and dedication. Tourneau Watch Beginnings The beginning of the Tourneau watch story cannot be…
Vintage Elgin Pocket Watch Values
Very few people know that a Hall of Fame basketball player and an entire town was named after a brand of pocket watches. That’s right, Elgin Baylor, who played 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association, was named after Elgin Pocket Watches. The pocket watch brand also inspired a group of settlers to name their…
Two Unique Rolex Watches Hit the Auction Block
Two unique Rolex watches hit the auction block during Sotheby’s online auction. The Rolex Daytona #6263 from 1975 is estimated to bring in over $2 million. Another Rolex Paul Newman Daytona #6241 from 1968 is estimated to sell for nearly $2 million also. The Rolex Daytona #6263 was commissioned by the United Arab Emirates and…
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10 Most Expensive Watches Ever Sold
Legendary watchmaker Patek Philippe represents seven of the 10 most expensive watches ever sold. Rolex has three representations on the top 10 list. One thing is for sure if the blockbuster sales of the last few years are any indication, this list is sure to change dramatically soon. Collectors continue to show an incredible appetite…
Rally Road Latest Offerings
Fractional investment company Rally Road rolled out a handful of new and exciting offerings recently. An Albert Einstein autographed 1st edition book, a 1988 Lamborghini “Rambo Lambo” and a 1972 Gerald Genta designed Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch. The company has been stepping up its eclectic variety of offerings lately and has no indications of…
Watch of the Week – Bulgari Grande Sonnerie
Bulgari debuted a handful of new watches at an event in China recently. Among the star of the show was the Grande Sonnerie Diamonds with Perpetual Calendar in a Shanghai edition with baguette diamonds. The watch is released on the 25th anniversary of the first Grand Sonnerie designed by famed watch architect Gerald Genta in…
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Watch of the Week – 1952 Rolex Datocompax Chronograph
The 1952 vintage Rolex Datocompax Chronograph featured here include an oyster flex bracelet and stainless steel material with a cream dial valued currently at over $80,000. I love the simplicity of this watch. The warn dial gives it a slightly weathered look saying it’s made it through the last sixty-five years with dignity and grace.
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Watch of the Week – Patek Philippe World Time Moon
Patek Philippe released a 175th anniversary World Time Moon which is one of my favorite timepieces by the iconic watchmaker. The new World Time Moon includes a realistic moon phase display at the center of the dial. One little known feature of the limited edition World Time Moon is that it uses the watchmaker’s hometown…
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Rally Road Latest Offerings
Fractional investment company Rally Road rolled out a handful of new and exciting offerings recently. An Albert Einstein autographed 1st edition book, a 1988 Lamborghini “Rambo Lambo” and a 1972 Gerald Genta designed Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch. The company has been stepping up its eclectic variety of offerings lately and has no indications of…
Watch of the Week – Bulgari Grande Sonnerie
Bulgari debuted a handful of new watches at an event in China recently. Among the star of the show was the Grande Sonnerie Diamonds with Perpetual Calendar in a Shanghai edition with baguette diamonds. The watch is released on the 25th anniversary of the first Grand Sonnerie designed by famed watch architect Gerald Genta in…
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Watch of the Week – 1952 Rolex Datocompax Chronograph
The 1952 vintage Rolex Datocompax Chronograph featured here include an oyster flex bracelet and stainless steel material with a cream dial valued currently at over $80,000. I love the simplicity of this watch. The warn dial gives it a slightly weathered look saying it’s made it through the last sixty-five years with dignity and grace.
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Watch of the Week – Patek Philippe World Time Moon
Patek Philippe released a 175th anniversary World Time Moon which is one of my favorite timepieces by the iconic watchmaker. The new World Time Moon includes a realistic moon phase display at the center of the dial. One little known feature of the limited edition World Time Moon is that it uses the watchmaker’s hometown…
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Rally Goes Beyond Classic Cars
The fractional ownership collector car company is expanding its offerings into a broader range of collectible assets. Rally Rd will be offering a Honus Wagner T206 baseball card, a Rolex 5100, and a first edition Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone later this summer. Check the app for details on the initial offerings coming soon.…
Watch of the Week – Patek Philippe World Time Minute Repeater
Originally the Ref. 5531 Patek Philippe World Time Minute Repeater was released as part of “The Art of Watches Grand Exhibition New York 2017.” Still, now the masterpiece has been added to the manufactures regular collection. The watch was offered in two versions, with each having just five pieces during the special edition 2017 release…
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George Daniels Space Traveller Sells For $4.6 Million
One of the greatest watchmakers of all time had a piece go up for auction at Sotheby’s in London. The George Daniels Space Traveller I sold for $4.6 million, where it set a record for the most expensive English watch to sell at auction. https://youtu.be/bJZIfwUsr-Y
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Phillips Auction House Closes 2018 with $916 Million in Sales
Auction house Phillips increased sales 29 percent last year to $916 Million for its largest total in its over 200-year history. CEO Edward Dolman said in a statement, “our strategy of focusing exclusively on the 20th and 21st centuries, our continued expansion in Asia, and our move to increase our modern art offerings have all…
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The Relentless Innovation of Rolex
If you’re a watch collector, I’m sure you’re well aware of the Rolex story, or at least parts of it. What strikes me is how the relentless innovation of Rolex over the last 100 years has defined an entire industry and kept the brand on top. Ahead of the Pack The list of innovations…
The ‘Art Of Complexity’ Part 3
Watch website Hodinkee has a three part series titled, ‘Art Of Complexity’ where they profile what it takes to make a complex watch. They profile watchmaking company Audemars Piguet from it’s beginning and show the companies focus on perfection. The company is still owned and operated by the original founding family members. Check out the…
The Astronomia Sky Watch by Jacob & Co.
The Astronomia Sky watch by Jacob and Co watches is a real feat of watchmaking. The founder of Jacob & Co. commented on the watch, “as a sailor heading toward the seas driven by the celestial vault, I found my star: the Astronomia Sky.” Unveiled in 2014 and going against the conservative watch design trend…
Christie’s Auction Will Feature One-of-a-Kind Patek Philippe
Christie’s is set to auction off a one of a kind Patek Philippe which hasn’t sold since the 1960s and has been owned by one of the most prominent families in watch retailing. A first-series 18-karat-gold Patek Philippe Ref. 2499 wristwatch, purchased in the early 1960s by the late father of the present owners, is…
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Vintage Watch Investing
Values for vintage watches have been rising for many years, and an impressive clip and some people are just beginning to notice the fact that a great vintage watch can also make an excellent investment. To get started in vintage watch investing, one may simply think the first step is to go out and purchase…