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Category: Wristwatches
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Timepieces by Patek Philippe and B Haas Highlight Hindman Auction
In 1996, Patek Philippe released its annual calendar watch, which requires adjustment only once per year. The annual calendar is one of the watch’s distinctive additions. The mechanism overcomes the shortcomings of traditional watches since it utilizes a complex cam and a large lever. The upcoming timepieces auction, presented by…
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A Large, Important, Museum-quality Meteorite, 394 Pounds, 4 Billion+ Years Old, Will Be Offered Online By Gallery 63 On Tuesday, April 6th
The meteorite is comprised of various platinum group metals. Based on that alone, it’s valued at close to a half million dollars, but its real value is in its history and, more important, in its rarity. Massive and Important 394lb Sikhote-Alin Meteorite ATLANTA, Ga. – A museum-quality, 394-pound meteorite –…
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Doyle Showcases Luxury Jewelry by Cartier, Masriera, Van Cleef & Arpels, David Webb, and More
Luxury jewelry from three estates will hit the auction block this March at Doyle. Leading the catalog is an Art Nouveau pendant-brooch from Masriera. Born in Barcelona to a family of jewelers, Lluís Masriera was inspired by the Exposition Universelle in Paris, especially the presented Lalique jewels. Soon, he took…
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Sotheby’s Highlights Luxury Watches by François-Paul Journe and Rolex
François-Paul Journe entered the watch industry as a clock restorer and later started his own company in 1999. His innovative approach to watchmaking led him to become one of the most celebrated watchmakers in history. An Automatique Lune Havana from François-Paul Journe is featured in the upcoming Fine Watches auction,…
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Vasari, Cartier, Bulgari, and More Available With Hampton Estate Auction
Hampton Estate Auction will offer jewelry items from Vasari, Cartier, Bulgari, and more in an upcoming sale. Items from Jaeger LeCoultre and David Yurman will be available as well. Collectors will also find a selection of mid-century pieces. A mid-century platinum diamond brooch stands out. This brooch includes diamonds weighing…
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Gallery 63 Offers Timepieces by Maitres Du Temps, Patek Philippe, and Rolex
The upcoming Gallery 63 event will bring to auction 17 timepieces. Leading them is a Chapter Two watch by Maitres du Temps. Founded in 2007 by Steven Holtzman, the company brings master watchmakers together to develop exclusive timepieces. Each watch by Maitres Du Temps is classified into Chapters. A different group…
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Micheal Youssoufian Jewelry Comes to Auction With A Touch of the Past Antiques
Hong Kong-based jewelry house Micheal Youssoufian Ltd. has been passed down through five generations. It started when Joseph Youssoufian was appointed jeweler to the Royal Court of Egypt in the 1920s. Today, Micheal Youssoufian runs the multicultural company. He worked with his father in Geneva and learned about antiques and…
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Doyle Presents Fine Jewelry From Vacheron Constantin
In 1755, watchmaker Jean-Marc Vacheron founded Vacheron & Constantin. It later became the first watch company to receive the Diplôme du Prestige de la France Award. In the 20th century, the company changed its name to ‘Vacheron Constantin’ and gained popularity around the globe. Vacheron Constantin watches have been worn…
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Patek Philippe Chronometro Gondolo Watch and Gemstone Jewelry Highlights Upcoming Intervendue Auction
Patek Philippe’s Gondolo pocket watch collection was named after the famous Rio de Janeiro retailer Gondolo & Labouriau. Gondolo & Labouriau and Patek Philippe shared business connections from 1872 to 1927. Their successful bond led to the Chronometro Gondolo, a custom timepiece collection made especially for the Brazil-based retailer. Chronometro Gondolo…
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eLady Ltd. Timed Auction Offers 18 Wristwatches from Cartier, Rolex, and Omega
elady Ltd. presents a selection of luxury watches from Cartier, Rolex, and Omega in its timed Important Timepieces auction. Featured in the sale is a vintage Rolex Air-King 5500. Released during World War II, the Rolex Air-King was a tribute to the British Royal Air Force pilots. The first model had…
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Hindman Offers Statement Pieces by Luna Felix, Angela Pintaldi, & Nicholas Varney
Born in Casablanca, Morocco, goldsmith Luna Felix discovered a passion for jewelry design while working for the United Nations in New York. She started to produce jewelry using an ancient granulation technique. To achieve her intricate, beaded designs, Felix applies tiny balls of gold in linear and geometric patterns. The…
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Pre-owned watches from F.P. Journe, Piguet, A. Lange & Söhne, and Rolex in Sotheby’s first auction of 2021
Sotheby’s first watches auction of 2021 will offer pre-owned pieces from Francois Paul Journe, Piguet, Patek Philippe, A. Lange & Söhne, and Rolex. Leading the catalog is an Octa Calendrier Ruthenium platinum wristwatch with an annual calendar, retrograde date, and teardrop dial. The watch comes from F.P. Journe, a Swiss…
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Maîtres du Temps Wristwatch Leads Valentine’s Day Jewelry Auction From Gallery 63
Maîtres du Temps is a Swiss watch company built to promote collaboration between master watchmakers. Founded in 2005, the firm has released three “chapters” of wristwatch styles over the last 15 years. Gallery 63’s upcoming Pre-Valentine’s Day Auction will feature a rose gold “Chapter Two” Maîtres du Temps wristwatch. Designed…
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Rolex, Paul Jeannot, Damiani, and More at Hampton Estate Auction
Hampton Estate Auction will soon present the upcoming Fine Jewelry and Watches sale. Brands such as Rolex, Paul Jeannot, Damiani, and Cartier lead the listings. A Rolex Presidential Day-Date watch is among the featured lots. This watch style was the first to clearly show both the date and the day…
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Luxury watches, exquisite jewels, Tiffany lamps and Amphora powered Morphy’s glittering $4.3M holiday auction
Platinum Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar wristwatch doubles high estimate at $240,000; Amphora ‘Spitting-Coin Dragon’ vase roars at $52,800, Tiffany lamp exceeds $100K Fine and rare platinum Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar wristwatch, Ref. D34714, with box and papers, purchased new in Paris in 1994. Sold for twice…
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Sotheby’s Watches II Auction Headlined by Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Bracelet-Makers Gay Frères
In the mid-20th century, the manufacturing company Gay Frères proved its versatility by making bracelets for most of the major watch brands, from Rolex to Patek Philippe. According to Hodinkee, Gay Frères understood early on the “nuances that distinguish a bracelet that pairs well with a dress watch from one…
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Intervendue Brings Luxury Jewelry by Cartier & Eterna
Cartier has been designing and manufacturing luxury jewelry since 1847. The French conglomerate is known for its extravagant jewelry and watch settings using quality materials and stones. Available in this upcoming Walking in Jewelry Wonderland auction, offered by Intervendue, is a Cartier platinum and diamond ring. This piece features a…
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Santa Fe Art Auction Offers Iconic Timepieces, Fountain Pens, & Other Luxury Accessories
Legendary watch designer Gérald Genta presented his design for the Royal Oak to Audemars Piguet in 1970, eventually executing the design two years later. To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Royal Oak in 1992, Audemars Piguet made a limited edition of 1,000 pieces. The upcoming Santa Fe Art Auction…
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Artwork by Joan Miró and Luxury Watches From Showplace Antique + Design Center
The International Watch Company, known as IWC, is a Swiss watch manufacturing brand founded in Schaffhausen in 1868. Founder Florentine Ariosto Jones wanted to create timepieces with modern American manufacturing methods and Swiss craftsmanship. In the year 1980, IWC introduced its first chronograph watch. Following the Porsche Design Chronograph were…
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Morphy’s presents exceptional fine and decorative art, magnificent jewels and watches from prestigious collections, December 8-10
Featured: Rare Tiffany lamps, fantasy-themed Amphora pottery, 5.79-carat platinum diamond ring, important “flown” Omega Speedmaster Mir 365 chronograph wristwatch Victorian heart-shape brooch featuring natural blue pear-shape sapphire, approximate weight 5.52 carats, framed by 15 mixed old mine-cut cushion diamonds, topped with a bow set with 15 smaller diamonds. Accompanied by…
