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Bonhams December 2024 Fine Watches sale: my highlights

Usually their catalogue is a healthy mix of collectible watches ranging in price from relatively affordable to somewhat a bit more expensive, to put it mildly.  The catalogue offers 57 lots and the list is diverse. Yes, the regular Daytonas, Royal Oaks and variety of Pateks are included, but also a 1940’s Grana military watch, […]

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Geneva Watch Days 2024: a forecast

Geneva Watch Days 2024: a forecast

What started as a relatively small event in 2020 initiated by Bulgari, Breitling and several independent watch brands located in and around the Beau Rivage Hotel in Geneva, has developed into a significant watch event on the agenda. The Geneva Watch Days 2024, the fifth edition, opens on August 29 for 4 days and will […]

Is a Hublot a better investment than a Rolex?

Is a Hublot a better investment than a Rolex?

The Chronopulse data on Chrono24 offers a wealth of information on where we are in the watch industry, monetary-wise. Based on actual transactions, Chronopulse follows the price movements on the secondary market over the past 5 to 6 years. Depending on chosen timeframe you can track the top brands individually and the market as a […]

Three watches that rise in todays’ declining market

Three watches that rise in todays’ declining market

The peak (or bubble, if you will) of pre-owned watch prices can be defined very specifically. In April 2022, during and right after that years’ Watches and Wonders, the price indices of pre-owned luxury watches peaked and reached the highest levels ever. Like other asset classes such as stocks and crypto the euphoria is always […]

Should I finally buy a MoonSwatch?

Should I finally buy a MoonSwatch?

I still remember the media frenzy in early 2022. Just a week before Watches & Wonders Swatch announced the MoonSwatch, and they immediately won the publicity battle over all the novelties that followed a week later. While the marketing approach was close to brilliant (only buy at the stores) and the effects very visible (long […]

Summer is coming! Three watches to consider.

Summer is coming! Three watches to consider.

Although the weather in northern Europe is still in denial, the summer is really knocking on our doors. In a few weeks time many of us will enjoy holidays which usually take place in sunny, beachy environments. The returning challenge for us watch geeks is of course to choose the ultimate summer watch to wear. […]

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Audemars Piguet [RE]Master02- a Tribute to Brutalism

Audemars Piguet [RE]Master02- a Tribute to Brutalism

Audemars Piguet has a great legacy in watchmaking. It not only achieved legendary status as a watch brand, it also played an essential role in the foundation of the watchmaking industry in Switzerland. If you look beyond the Royal Oak you’ll find a wealth of exciting, innovative and challenging watches in the brands’ history. With […]

Two Important Richard Mille pieces at Christie’s

Two Important Richard Mille pieces at Christie’s

Christie’s has offered a first glimpse of the sale catalogue for their Important Watches auction to be held in June 10 in New York. Amongst some very interesting vintage Rolex and Patek pieces (including a ref. 6098 Prototype Pre-Explorer) two Richard Mille pieces stand out. Two pieces that live up to all the brands’ standards, […]

Three great micro brand divers below $1500

Three great micro brand divers below $1500

The micro brand segment is on the rise. With rising prices and long waiting lists for established players it becomes more attractive for the average collector to look outside the box and consider lesser-known brands on more affordable price levels. And if you make that step, you’ll be surprised by the variety, the passion and […]

TAG Heuer Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph- a different animal

TAG Heuer Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph- a different animal

The TAG Heuer Monaco is an icon, and due to its shape one of the most recognizable watches in the industry. For 55 years now the square-sized watch, strongly connected to motor racing, has been part of the (TAG) Heuer catalogue, usually in a relatively affordable price range. The one-off split-second Monaco that was unveiled […]

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