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25.05.23

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5 sleeper picks from the upcoming Sotheby’s Fine Watches auction starting next week

Watch auctions are typically associated with record-breaking prices and incredible amounts of money spent on coveted collectables. During my visit to Sotheby’s Upper East Side…

Two Rolex Daytonas owned by Paul Newman and a full-set Comex Sea-Dweller headline Sotheby’s Important Watches auction on June 9

Auctions

25.05.23

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Two Rolex Daytonas owned by Paul Newman and a full-set Comex Sea-Dweller headline Sotheby’s Important Watches auction on June 9

Some people think you need to wait for Watches & Wonders to see new watches, but this June in New York, there are dozens of…

The Casio G-Shock G-Squad is the perfect remake of a 40-year-old legend

Hands On

25.05.23

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The Casio G-Shock G-Squad is the perfect remake of a 40-year-old legend

If you’re into cars, you’ll be familiar with the old adage that every petrolhead needs to own an Alfa Romeo at some point in their…

Had a watch stolen? Use this Premier League footballer’s tactic to get it back…

News

25.05.23

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Had a watch stolen? Use this Premier League footballer’s tactic to get it back…

In March this year, Premier League footballer Rico Henry was in a London hotel when he somehow managed to lose his Rolex. The watch had…

Time+Tide Club x Giorgio Armani x Parmigiani Fleurier and the stunning Armani 11

Events

24.05.23

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Time+Tide Club x Giorgio Armani x Parmigiani Fleurier and the stunning Armani 11

Time+Tide co-hosted an exclusive showing of the Giorgio Armani x Parmigiani Fleurier Armani 11 watch at Melbourne’s Giorgio Armani boutique.

Longines remind us why they boast one of the watch world’s most enviable histories

Events

23.05.23

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Longines remind us why they boast one of the watch world’s most enviable histories

The person in charge of Longines’ heritage reissues must have one of the watch world’s cushiest jobs. I always imagine them lazing around for most…

Video

23.05.23

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VIDEO: Andrew and Fabrizio break down the new Bulgari Octo Roma and the first-ever Octo Roma chronographs

The Roman Jeweler of Time is home to many wonderful creations, but, due to the success and milestone records broken within the collection, much of…

The J.N. Shapiro Resurgence brings American craftsmanship roaring back

Introducing

23.05.23

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The J.N. Shapiro Resurgence brings American craftsmanship roaring back

J.N. Shapiro introduces the first handmade mechanical watch “Made in America” since 1969 The Resurgence is a love letter to handmade watchmaking, offering a layered…

Micro Mondays

22.05.23

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MICRO MONDAYS: Marin Instruments create a skin diver for the 21st century

For those who were into scuba diving in the 1960s/70s and did not care for the professional-grade dive watches from Rolex and Blancpain, skin divers…

Studio Underd0g’s whimsical offerings are now available in the Time+Tide Shop!

In The Shop

22.05.23

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Studio Underd0g’s whimsical offerings are now available in the Time+Tide Shop!

While there’s plenty of (micro)brands out there doing their thing in their own unique way, there is no brand out there that quite does it…

IWC’s green-dialled Pilot’s Chrono in rose gold is a luxe take on a tool watch

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22.05.23

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IWC’s green-dialled Pilot’s Chrono in rose gold is a luxe take on a tool watch

All the rage at the IWC booth during the 2023 edition of Watches & Wonders was the revamped Genta Ingenieur, and rightfully so, for the…

WHAT IF… There were no more Rolex waitlists?

Opinion

21.05.23

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WHAT IF… There were no more Rolex waitlists?

If you ask the average person to name a watch brand, they’ll most likely say Rolex. Such is the power of the company which arguably…

“Just created, 50 years ago” – Baume & Mercier CEO David Chaumet recalls the Riviera story

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21.05.23

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“Just created, 50 years ago” – Baume & Mercier CEO David Chaumet recalls the Riviera story

One of the original champions of the geometrical, integrated-bracelet watch design is Baume & Mercier, first entering that market with the 1973 Riviera. Its dodecagonal…

5 reasons you need to be familiar with the Omega Speedmaster Reduced

Opinion

21.05.23

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5 reasons you need to be familiar with the Omega Speedmaster Reduced

It’s fair to say that the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch is one of the most famous watches of all time, up there even in the minds…

The value-driven Citizen Tsuyosa NJ015 collection is finally set to hit the US market next week

Introducing

21.05.23

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The value-driven Citizen Tsuyosa NJ015 collection is finally set to hit the US market next week

Previously only available in Asia, the Citizen Tsuyosa is a value proposition that's edging closer to worldwide availability.

Buffy’s top 3 Baltic picks from the T+T store

Lists

20.05.23

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Buffy’s top 3 Baltic picks from the T+T store

If you’ve been paying attention to Time+Tide lately, I’m sure you’ve become aware that our store now stocks Baltic watches. As one of the world’s…

New Ulysse Nardin Ocean Race Diver Chronograph Limited Edition honours the 50th anniversary of the legendary sustainability-focused race

Introducing

20.05.23

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New Ulysse Nardin Ocean Race Diver Chronograph Limited Edition honours the 50th anniversary of the legendary sustainability-focused race

New Ulysse Nardin Ocean Race Diver Chronograph celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Ocean Race UN states its Carbonium timing bezel is largely made from…

Three post-sale lessons from Sotheby’s Important Watches Parts I & II

Auctions

20.05.23

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Three post-sale lessons from Sotheby’s Important Watches Parts I & II

Following on from Sotheby’s Important Watches: Part I and Part II on the following day, it’s always interesting to go through and assess not only…

Is the rise of male jewellery fuelling our love for integrated-bracelet watches?

Watch Culture

19.05.23

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Is the rise of male jewellery fuelling our love for integrated-bracelet watches?

Worn by the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and Andy Warhol, Piaget was a brand that reeked of jet-set glamour in the 1970s. The launch of…

Friday Wind Down

19.05.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: The Breguet x Frieze exhibition is back in NYC until May 21

On Wednesday afternoon in New York City, I returned to The Shed at Hudson Yards to check out the new Frieze exhibition of which Breguet…

The Doxa SUB 300T Clive Cussler delivers a dial fit for a pirate

Hands On

19.05.23

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The Doxa SUB 300T Clive Cussler delivers a dial fit for a pirate

A friend of mine has this saying. Whenever he would see something old, he would point at it and say, “Old but good”. A rusty…

Should watch brands cancel orders placed with the intention of immediately flipping them?

Opinion

19.05.23

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Should watch brands cancel orders placed with the intention of immediately flipping them?

Watch flipping. The practice, depending on which side of the coin you are on, poses one of the biggest problems or opportunities within the watch…

The Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman 41 is more compact but just as functional

Introducing

18.05.23

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The Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman 41 is more compact but just as functional

The Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman 41 tames the beastly watch into a friendlier package. The case has been refined for comfort and accessibility. Its dial…

The LIV GX-AC Signature Orange is plenty bold

Hands On

18.05.23

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The LIV GX-AC Signature Orange is plenty bold

If you slavishly follow modern trends, you might believe that current standards dictate that a watch should be between 38-42mm wide, offer some form of…

The Ulysse Nardin Freak One is a super-freak and chic

Video

18.05.23

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The Ulysse Nardin Freak One is a super-freak and chic

Ulysse Nardin’s original Freak shook the watch-o-sphere to the core when unveiled at Basel in 2001. It was like nothing anyone had seen before; a…

Omega revisits the Seamaster Aqua Terra Worldtimer with new titanium and steel models with coloured ceramic bezels

Introducing

17.05.23

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Omega revisits the Seamaster Aqua Terra Worldtimer with new titanium and steel models with coloured ceramic bezels

Three new configurations for the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Worldtimer Titanium makes its debut in the collection, new green dial for stainless steel, all use coloured…

New Kurono 2023 Anniversary Calendrier ‘Azuki’ : アズキ is your last chance to purchase the model – but it is not limited!

Introducing

17.05.23

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New Kurono 2023 Anniversary Calendrier ‘Azuki’ : アズキ is your last chance to purchase the model – but it is not limited!

The Kurono 2023 Anniversary Calendrier “Azuki” will be the last Calendrier I produced As an Anniversary model the watch is not a limited edition, it…

The Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT Sled Driver honours a legendary pilot

Introducing

16.05.23

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The Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT Sled Driver honours a legendary pilot

The Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT Sled Driver pays tribute to the legendary life of Brian Shul. The dial features an SR-71 Blackbird, which Shul flew…

It is About Effing Time you watched the three amigos’ Watches & Wonders coverage

Video

16.05.23

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It is About Effing Time you watched the three amigos’ Watches & Wonders coverage

If you have yet to hop on the About Effing Time train, you are really missing out. Cause if anything, it is not even a…

The heroes and bargains of Sotheby’s Important Watches: Part I auction

Auctions

16.05.23

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The heroes and bargains of Sotheby’s Important Watches: Part I auction

Following on from Sotheby’s Important Watches: Part I auction, it’s always interesting to go through and assess the accuracy of the lot estimates. Most of…

The Ralph Lauren American Western is fit for the Wild West

Hands On

15.05.23

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The Ralph Lauren American Western is fit for the Wild West

Escapism is the source for a lot of humanity’s great works, whether it’s the novels of Jules Verne or the post-impressionist paintings of Van Gogh.…

Micro Mondays

15.05.23

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My favourite Micro Mondays from the last 12 months

Shining a light on some lesser-known brands is one of my favourite things to do here at Time+Tide, and the weekly Micro Mondays segment helps…

First 2023 Rolex novelties hit the secondary market – where does the new GMT Master II sit?

News

14.05.23

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First 2023 Rolex novelties hit the secondary market – where does the new GMT Master II sit?

No matter how exquisite the finishing, how innovative the escapement, or how beautiful the colour of the dial, unfortunately these days the worth of a…

Everything you need to know about French independent Baltic

In The Shop

14.05.23

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Everything you need to know about French independent Baltic

Baltic continues to make waves years after its creation.

Like coffee? The Hublot Big Bang Unico Nespresso Origin is made from it…

Introducing

14.05.23

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Like coffee? The Hublot Big Bang Unico Nespresso Origin is made from it…

The Hublot Big Bang Unico Nespresso Origin finds use for recycled aluminium and coffee grounds from Nespresso capsules. You can even see flecks of coffee…

Zach’s visit to the IWC manufacture in Schaffhausen reveals the importance of ‘IWC-manufactured’

Events

13.05.23

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Zach’s visit to the IWC manufacture in Schaffhausen reveals the importance of ‘IWC-manufactured’

More often than not, when we engage with watches it is typically in a retail shop, watch fair or watch meetup. But the exhibition caseback…

The new Accutron Astronaut and Bulova Lunar Pilot models celebrate their place in the space race

Hands On

13.05.23

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The new Accutron Astronaut and Bulova Lunar Pilot models celebrate their place in the space race

Why do watch fans love a good historical reissue? I can think of two reasons. First off, horological history has such a deep trove of…

Just One More Watch YouTuber Jody Musgrove to embark on ‘Shitbox Rally’ to raise money for the Cancer Council

News

13.05.23

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Just One More Watch YouTuber Jody Musgrove to embark on ‘Shitbox Rally’ to raise money for the Cancer Council

Just One More Watch YouTuber Jody Musgrove is about to embark on the journey of a lifetime, all in the name of cancer research. Starting…

King Charles’ killer eye for style also extends to his watches

Pop Culture

13.05.23

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King Charles’ killer eye for style also extends to his watches

Many moons ago, I was getting a made-to-measure suit from a tailor in Sydney called Patrick Johnson, who was just launching his business that’s since…

You paid how much?? Five watches that look cheaper than they are

Lists

12.05.23

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You paid how much?? Five watches that look cheaper than they are

In modern times, the words “stealth wealth” get thrown around a lot. Usually reserved for sophisticated watches often made of white metals like platinum, the…

Friday Wind Down

12.05.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: New Massena HOUSE, Father’s Day watchmaking class coming to UK and Ferragamo watches

I get it, it’s the end of the week and you are probably rushing off to the pub to down a pint or slump on…

Monochrome and Habring² team up for charity with the unique Doppel 38 Salmon Sector

Auctions

12.05.23

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Monochrome and Habring² team up for charity with the unique Doppel 38 Salmon Sector

Maria and Richard Habring of Habring² have long been revered as underappreciated makers of very fine timepieces, with the Austrian outfit a long-time enthusiast favourite.…

Video

12.05.23

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Why Tudor stole the show at W&W 2023

At Tudor’s booth this year, the theme was evolution not revolution. While the titanium Pelagos 39 intensely stirred the best-modern-luxury-dive-watch pot, the brand’s main Watches…

Reddit: The best subreddits for watch nerds

Lists

11.05.23

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Reddit: The best subreddits for watch nerds

Do you want to look at pictures of sliced bread stapled to a tree? Are you intrigued by the inner monologue of shoplifters? Keen to…

Swatch wraps up their 2023 Art Journey with new Jean-Michel Basquiat triptych

Introducing

11.05.23

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Swatch wraps up their 2023 Art Journey with new Jean-Michel Basquiat triptych

The Swatch x Jean-Michel Basquiat collection marks the final collaboration of the Art Journey project Previous collaborations were with MoMA, Magritte, Louvre Abu Dhabi, and…

The new Bulgari Aluminium collection adds bigger cases and fresh colours

Introducing

11.05.23

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The new Bulgari Aluminium collection adds bigger cases and fresh colours

The Bulgari Aluminium collection has been expanded with bigger cases and new colours. The Capri Solotempo and Chronograph evoke the Italian island with an electric-blue…

Hands On

10.05.23

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HANDS-ON: The Speake-Marin Ripples Blue Jeans & Ripples Date bring new colour and complication

These days, for a manufacture not to have an integrated watch design is a bit like not having a smartphone. Sure, there may be a…

WHAT IF… Grand Seiko finally made a smaller dive watch

Opinion

10.05.23

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WHAT IF… Grand Seiko finally made a smaller dive watch

Editor’s note: What if? It can be a prefix of imagination, wonder and hope. On the other side of the coin, it can also provoke…

New Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba watches come in one green colour, but two sizes

Introducing

09.05.23

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New Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba watches come in one green colour, but two sizes

The Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba adds green to its 43mm and 37mm variants. The 43mm version is a full-spec dive watch with 300m of water…

Hands On

09.05.23

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HANDS-ON: The Depancel Serie-R 5th Anniversary

Five years is a drop in the ocean for a heritage watchmaker, but for a brand like Depancel the wooden anniversary is truly significant. The…

A new three-day movement for the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Open Heart

Introducing

09.05.23

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A new three-day movement for the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Open Heart

Two new variants, the SPB415 and SPB417 join the Seiko Sharp Edged Series The 6R5J movement debuts with 72 hours of power reserve New details…

Jack Mason develops a new collection comprising a GMT and a diver

Micro Mondays

08.05.23

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Jack Mason develops a new collection comprising a GMT and a diver

Some of the most iconic models in the history of horology became so because they offered something unique. A new case design or a new…

Time+Tide welcomes microbrand powerhouse Baltic to our shop

In The Shop

08.05.23

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Time+Tide welcomes microbrand powerhouse Baltic to our shop

Today we’re delighted to announce that the T+T shop is now stocking Baltic, the flagbearers of excellent, affordable design. The French brand lays claim to…

R&B singer Daniel Caesar is a serious watch geek and his Patek Philippe album cover is the stone-cold proof

Pop Culture

07.05.23

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R&B singer Daniel Caesar is a serious watch geek and his Patek Philippe album cover is the stone-cold proof

There are many celebrities who are watch collectors and enthusiasts that get talked about extensively – such as John Mayer or Jay Z – but…

KISS, MARRY, KILL: The Time+Tide team reveal their picks from Watches & Wonders

Video

06.05.23

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KISS, MARRY, KILL: The Time+Tide team reveal their picks from Watches & Wonders

Watches & Wonders is obviously a great time to get introduced to some of the biggest novelties of the year across 40-plus brands. But, it…

The Frederique Constant Classic Tourbillon Manufacture Steel takes the value proposition a step further

Introducing

06.05.23

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The Frederique Constant Classic Tourbillon Manufacture Steel takes the value proposition a step further

Frederique Constant follows up their precious metal Classic Tourbillon Manufacture W&W debut with two steel models Each model is limited to 350 pieces in honor…

New Indiana Jones trailer shows Harrison Ford wearing a Hamilton for the saga-ending film

Pop Culture

05.05.23

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New Indiana Jones trailer shows Harrison Ford wearing a Hamilton for the saga-ending film

If you could only watch movies from one series for the rest of your life, what would it be? Personally, due to the fact that…

Friday Wind Down

05.05.23

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FRIDAY WIND DOWN: James Harden gifts NBA MVP Joel Embiid engraved Rolex Day-Date

Back from Japan and a much needed R&R week on vacation in Aruba with my family, it is great to return to the Friday Wind…

Hands On

05.05.23

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HANDS ON: The Yema Urban Field combines a premium feel with vintage vibes

Although the French brand Yema have never stopped producing watches since their inception in 1948, their lapse into relative obscurity during the ‘80s-‘00s has to…

Five alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay 54, since you already can’t get one

Lists

05.05.23

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Five alternatives to the Tudor Black Bay 54, since you already can’t get one

As soon as Tudor was founded as an affordable offshoot of Rolex, their cult popularity began. Even so, I don’t think many people could have…

The RZE Endeavour Glacier collection breaks the ice in style

Introducing

04.05.23

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The RZE Endeavour Glacier collection breaks the ice in style

RZE’s best-selling case is now paired with four ice-cold dials. Each colour is inspired by a different glacial region. It’s powered by the Seiko NH35…

Black magic: The Chopard Alpine Eagle Japan Limited Edition

Introducing

04.05.23

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Black magic: The Chopard Alpine Eagle Japan Limited Edition

Chopard’s Alpine Eagle honours Japan with a blacked-out Shikkoku dial. The sapphire display caseback has also been tinted a dark grey. To further chase simplicity…

10 favourites from the upcoming Sotheby’s Important Watches: Part I Auction

Auctions

04.05.23

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10 favourites from the upcoming Sotheby’s Important Watches: Part I Auction

To call anything ‘important’ is a matter of subjectivity, especially when you’re talking about luxury watches. That said, anyone who takes a look through the…