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Patek Philippe’s Worldtime and Calatrava Watches Highlight Hindman Sale
Invented in 1931 by Swiss watchmaker Louis Cottier, the Worldtime wristwatch displays all 24 time zones in a single timepiece. Patek Philippe was the first company to launch this watch through its Worldtime collection in 1939 after entering a partnership with Cottier. The upcoming Hindman auction features an 18-karat pink…
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Christie’s Brings Cartier Mystery Clock, Plus Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin Watches
A Cartier mystery clock, known as Model A, headlines Christie’s upcoming auction. Manufactured in 1919, the piece is an early example of mystery clocks. Louis Cartier and master clockmaker Maurice Coüet, who had studied the clock designs of the famous French magician Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin, created the clock together. Pendules Mysterieuses…
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Monture Cartier Ring Comes to Auction With Joshua Kodner
Luxury jewelry brand Cartier often makes custom jewelry for its clients based on their taste and individual design preferences. These Monture Cartier pieces use gemstones from customers. A unique setting is used for the customer’s gemstones to indicate that the diamond is not from the Cartier vault. The upcoming Joshua Kodner…
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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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Gallery 63 to Offer 4-Billion-Year-Old Sikhote-Alin Meteorite
The molten iron core of an asteroid broke apart to form a meteorite in 1947. It rained down in the Sikhote-Alin mountain region of Russia the same year. A piece of this Sikhote-Alin meteorite will be available in the upcoming Premier Spring Estate Auction, presented by Gallery 63. It originated…
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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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Patek Philippe Statement Wristwatches at Freeman’s
Patek Philippe launched the Calatrava collection in 1932, the same year the Stern brothers acquired the company. The collection aimed to help the Genevan watch brand sail through the Great Depression. The first model of the Calatrava series was Ref. 96, which continued production for 40 years. The upcoming Freeman’s…
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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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Patek Philippe Calatrava Watch and Model of Tiny Alice’s Chantilly Chateau Highlight Fine Estate Auction
Patek Philippe introduced the Calatrava dress watch in 1932. This wristwatch is best known for its elegant looks and simple design. The Calatrava continues to be one of the most popular Patek Philippe models. A brushed 18-karat gold Patek Philippe Calatrava wristwatch is among the highlights of the upcoming Fine…
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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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COLLECTive Hudson to Offer Works by Edmund Tarbell, Lowel Nesbitt, and Jean Dupas
Recognized as a Boston School pioneer, Edmund Tarbell was one of the most celebrated American Impressionists. His works are known for their rich hues that emphasize light and delicate brushwork. Tarbell’s figural compositions were among his best-known pieces. A figural oil painting by Edmund Tarbell highlights COLLECTive Hudson’s upcoming auction.…
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Akiba Antiques Presents Franklin Mint Commemorative Bowl With Jewelry & Decorative Art
Akiba Antiques’ upcoming auction, held near the end of January, will highlight a Franklin Mint Sterling silver punch bowl celebrating the United States’ bicentennial. The bowl, issued in 1976, has a 24-karat gold lining and weighs 5490 grams. Its sculpted vignettes from American history make this piece stand out. They…
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I.M. Chait Gallery’s Upcoming Auction Features Celadon Ceramics
Day two of I.M. Chait Gallery's upcoming sale will feature a selection of Korean celadon ceramics. Celadon ceramics are typified by their jade-like color and smooth glaze. First produced in ancient China, celadon ceramics quickly gained popularity across Korea and Asia. Initially, the Korean celadon ceramics were relatively crude, but by…
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Fernando de Szyszlo, Father of Latin American Abstract Art, Headlines Upcoming Helmuth Stone Gallery Sale
Fernando de Szyszlo, known as the father of Latin American abstract art, was a Peruvian painter and sculptor who played a central role in advancing abstract art in Latin America. Szyszlo's works combined the myths and symbols of ancient Peru with a colorful, non-figurative language. "I always painted the same…
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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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Hodler sells for CHF 4 million
Hodler's 'Lake Thun and the Niesen' sells for CHF 4 million. ZURICH.- Bids rising above the estimates, busy telephone banks, non-stop internet bidding, the saleroom at covid-restriction capacity - except for the masks worn by the bidders and staff in the saleroom, it could have been a scene from one of…
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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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Miller & Miller's online-only Watches, Jewelry & Decorative Arts Auction will be held on Saturday, November 21st at 9 am
The auction is a collector’s dream, filled with luxury watches by makers such as Rolex, Omega and Patek Philippe, fine jewelry and a nice mix of decorative art. Beautiful Swiss Omega ‘Pre-Moon’ Speedmaster watch (1962, Ref. 105005-62), in a stainless steel case, engraved to the previous owner on the caseback…
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Sotheby's Auction Will Feature Rolex and Patek Philippe Watches
In the early 1980s, Rolex decided to move away from manual winding movements and introduce a new design— an automatic chronograph movement. To develop such a model, Rolex collaborated with Swiss luxury watchmaker Zenith. In 1988, they created the first-ever automatic Daytona ref. 16520 watch with a robust case. An…
