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One-of-a-Kind Watches From Michel Parmigiani and U.S. Navy Available at Bonhams Skinner
In the 1970s, the advent of quartz watches upended the Swiss watchmaking industry. Up until that point, intricate mechanical watches reigned supreme. Some designers made the switch to the new, simple, and cheaper technology. Swiss-trained horologist Michel Parmigiani instead chose to preserve the old style through meticulous restoration projects. Among…
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Fine Jewelry and Wristwatches From Tiffany & Co., Tina Chow, Patek Philippe Satisfy Jewelry Cravings at Hindman
One of the leading lots at the Summer Fine Jewelry & Watches Auction at Hindman is a diamond necklace with 98 round brilliant-cut stones weighing approximately 30.00 carats. All 98 diamonds have colors G, H, I, and clarity SI (slightly included). The brilliant-cut diamonds are mounted in a 20-inch long platinum…
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Hans Böhler Painting and Tommi Parzinger Cabinets Featured in Abington Auction's Summer Sale
Hans Böhler was an Expressionist painter from Austria. He was well-known for his bold-colored artworks featuring a unique mix of Impressionism and Austrian avant-garde. The upcoming sale, presented by Abington Auction Gallery, Inc., presents The Red Shawl by Hans Böhler. The heavy impasto oil painting portrays a woman wearing a red shawl against…
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Pioneering Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph and Bovet Pininfarina Tourbillon Available at Christie’s
Patek Philippe was the first luxury company to produce the perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch in 1941. This prototype combined the perpetual calendar and chronograph complications. Wristwatch connoisseurs can find a Patek Philippe ref. 3970EP perpetual calendar chronograph in this timed watch auction at Christie’s. This watch has a 36mm diameter…
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Patek Philippe Nautilus Headlines NY Elizabeth’s Luxury Watch Collection Auction
A Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712 will headline NY Elizabeth’s upcoming Luxury Watch Collection event. Patek Philippe’s Nautilus Collection, designed by Gérald Genta and named for the fictional ship in Jules Verne’s Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870), was launched in 1976. The 5712 model found here made its first…
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Ken Price Ceramic and Marc Chagall Lithograph Featured With Auctions at Showplace
Ken Price was a ceramic artist famous for his fired clay sculptures with abstract designs. He added multiple bright paint layers to his sculptures and later sanded them to showcase the underlying colors. Price redefined the traditional ceramic making process by creating clay works combining fine art and craft. The…
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A Patek Philippe Twenty-4 Quartz Watch Highlights Gallery 63’s Estate Auction
In this upcoming auction, Gallery 63 will be offering a Patek Philippe Twenty-4 watch. The 2010 quartz watch features the Timeless White dial on an 8.25-inch band and an 18-karat white gold buckle. The 12 and six o’clock markers are seen with silver Roman numerals; the remaining hours are each…
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NY Elizabeth Luxury Watch Auction Highlights Patek Philippe Nautilus
A Patek Philippe Nautilus luxury sports watch will be highlighted in the upcoming NY Elizabeth auction. Patek Philippe’s release of the Nautilus meant competition for the Royal Oak, the steel sports watch of Audemars Piguet. Both luxury sports watches were designed by Gérald Genta. The Swiss watch designer came up…
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Clocks and Watches Sale at Skinner Includes Tall Walnut Clock by Edward Duffield
The double-faced clock at 2nd Street and Arch Street in Old City Philadelphia is thought to be one of the first public clocks in America. The clock hung outside the shop of its maker, Edward Duffield, who was one of the leading clockmakers of the 18th century. He also was…
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Imperial Green Cabochon Jadeite, Patek Philippe Watches, Art Deco Jewelry at Intervendue
Intervendue is coming out of its winter hibernation with Auction XXVI Hibernate. The sale highlights include a cabochon jadeite and 18-karat white gold ring. The jadeite is class A jade that comes with a GIA certificate. Baguette- and marquise-cut diamonds accentuate the imperial green jade. In Chinese culture, jade is a…
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Rolex Day-Date Stella Featured in Upcoming Rago Timepieces Auction
Colored dial Rolex wristwatches, known as Day-Date Stellas, were introduced in the 1970s. These were an extension of the brand’s flagship Day-Date model. A Chatelaine-based company called Stella provided the dyes and veneers for the dials, giving the model its name. The upcoming Rago timepieces auction presents a rare Rolex…
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Pigeon’s Blood Burmese Ruby Earrings and Untreated Zambian Emerald Ring Highlight Fortuna Auction’s Upcoming Sale
The people of Myanmar, formerly Burma, use the term “ko-twe” (pigeon’s blood) to refer to the most sought-after color of ruby. This blood red variety resembles the hue of a pigeon's blood and eyes. Some also liken it to the shade of pomegranate seeds. Prized for its rarity, the blood…
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December Jewelry Sale to Include Cartier Necklaces, Art Deco Bracelets, and Emerald Chess set
The upcoming jewelry and watches sale from WinBids Auctions will include notable statement pieces of emerald, diamond, and yellow gold from brands such as Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Boucheron. Among the top lots is a chess set made entirely of Colombian emeralds. Carved light green pieces face off…
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Sotheby’s to Offer Cartier Crash Watch and Other Notable Timepieces
Sotheby’s upcoming Fine Watches auction will present an example of Cartier’s Crash 18-karat yellow gold wristwatch. It is a limited edition piece that was completed around 2001. Cartier’s London boutique on Bond Street created the original Cartier Crash model. The asymmetrical shape of Crash is an example of the company’s…
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Kashmiri Sapphires and Fancy Yellow Diamonds Sparkle in Fortuna’s Jewelry and Watch Auction
As the calendar approaches the holiday season, Fortuna Auction will present its Jewels & Watches sale. It offers statement pieces of iconic designer jewelry and watches across all style periods. Top picks from the auction include a GIA-certified 16.07-carat natural fancy yellow diamond ring and a flawless six-carat emerald-cut diamond.…
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Cartier, Rolex, and Patek Philippe star Kodner’s Upcoming Watch Auction
Kodner Galleries presents a collection of luxury watches from Cartier, Rolex, and Patek Philippe in its live Estate Jewelry, Art & collectibles auction. Leading the catalog is Rolex’s Big Red Daytona wristwatch. Daytona was initially created for automotive racers back in 1971. Daytona got its nickname big red because of…
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A Rare Chopard L.U.C Esprit de Fleurier Leads Upcoming Fortuna Auction Event
The upcoming Fortuna Auction sale highlights a Chopard L.U.C Esprit de Fleurier Tourbillon 18-karat white gold watch. To celebrate its 150th anniversary, luxury watch manufacturer Chopard introduced its L.U.C Esprit de Fleurier series. The wristwatch design pays tribute to the horological excellence of founder Louis-Ulysse Chopard. This limited-edition series consists…
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Hindman to Offer Type IIa Diamond Ring and Luxury Jewelry in September Sale
A Type IIa diamond ring with Internally Flawless clarity will cross Hindman’s auction block in its upcoming Important Jewelry sale. The ring centers a 5.89-carat brilliant-cut diamond surrounded by numerous smaller stones. Crafted by Taffin, this ring comes with a GIA report from 2019 and loose diamonds removed from the…
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Viviano Codazzi Paintings, Royal Copenhagen Porcelain, and More From Showplace
Mythical Roman scenes, gladiatorial combats in the Colosseum, classical ruins, and churches come alive in Viviano Codazzi paintings. The Italian painter (1604 - 1670) is best known for his capriccio paintings that mixed architecture and fantasy. Two Viviano Codazzi capriccio paintings will be available in an upcoming Showplace auction. They…
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Sotheby’s Offers Rolex Oyster Perpetual Daytona and Patek Philippe Watch by Gilbert Albert
The design of watches remained unchanged for decades until Gilbert Albert came along. While serving as the head of Patek Philippe’s creative department in the 1960s, he revamped the way watches are made. Albert replaced round and rectangle watches with asymmetrical and triangle shapes. The Swiss designer used unusual materials…
