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Three heavy hitters and sleepers from Sotheby’s Important Watches Auction in Geneva November 5
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Three heavy hitters and sleepers from Sotheby’s Important Watches Auction in Geneva November 5

A Sotheby's auction can only mean plenty of grails, with a few underappreciated pieces up for grabs.
You can get not one but TWO Blancpain watches in this charity fundraiser for ocean conservation
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You can get not one but TWO Blancpain watches in this charity fundraiser for ocean conservation

Seventy years ago in 1953, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms became the first modern dive watch that was readily available to consumers. Tackling the practical requests…
Ferg’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots
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Ferg’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots

Picking out my favourite references for this year’s Only Watch auctions, I was pretty shocked to realise how much my tastes have changed over the…
Grand Seiko auctions off last “Pink Flannel Flower” watch to help Australian wildlife
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Grand Seiko auctions off last “Pink Flannel Flower” watch to help Australian wildlife

Australia has the highest rate of mammal extinction in the world with nearly one in three of our unique mammals at risk of dying out.…
Three post-sale lessons from Sotheby’s Important Watches Parts I & II
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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…
The heroes and bargains of Sotheby’s Important Watches: Part I auction
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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…
Ineichen’s new auction to focus on independents
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Ineichen’s new auction to focus on independents

As watch collectors get more and more access to information through either the internet or brand transparency, the glowing sheen that once accompanied the term…
Three takeaways from the most expensive watches sold at auction in 2022
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Three takeaways from the most expensive watches sold at auction in 2022

Recently, Robb Report listed the 20 most expensive watches sold at auction in 2022. Overall, there was more than $600 million in sales between the…
My top five picks from the Ineichen Complications auction
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My top five picks from the Ineichen Complications auction

The auctions at Ineichen never disappoint and, on December 3, that track record continues. Because on that day, at 2pm CET, bidding will begin for…
Audemars Piguet raise $1.1m for charity with the Royal Oak “One Drop”
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Audemars Piguet raise $1.1m for charity with the Royal Oak “One Drop”

Charity auctions can often be some of the watch world’s most exciting events, as brands stretch their creativity for one-off watches that are instantly collectible.…
The crazy drinking stories about Peter O’Toole that’ll make you want to buy his watches
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The crazy drinking stories about Peter O’Toole that’ll make you want to buy his watches

As a boy, Peter O’Toole jotted down a promise in his notebook: “I will not be a common man. I will stir the smooth sands…
My top 5 picks from the latest Ineichen auction
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My top 5 picks from the latest Ineichen auction

At Time+Tide, we love a good auction. The thrill of the bids and the hunt for the bargains make them by far the most exciting…
My top five picks from the Ineichen Vintage Wristwatch auction
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My top five picks from the Ineichen Vintage Wristwatch auction

Running until October 1, the Ineichen Auctioneers Vintage watch auction consists of 72 lots of old-school goodness. It features everything from Patek Philippe to Audemars…
Daniel Craig’s Omega Seamaster from No Time to Die to be auctioned for charity
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Daniel Craig’s Omega Seamaster from No Time to Die to be auctioned for charity

When you ask many collectors what got them into watches, you’ll often hear them attribute the spark to James Bond. The charismatic secret agent is…
A unique set of a Porsche 911, Chaykin Joker and NFT sold for a bargain 300K at Ineichen Auction
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A unique set of a Porsche 911, Chaykin Joker and NFT sold for a bargain 300K at Ineichen Auction

We recently covered the fact that on April 30, Ineichen Auctioneers was set to host a single-lot timed auction for a one-of-a-kind bundle. Up for…
Cartier fanatics rejoice! Loupe This is auctioning a treasure trove of vintage rarities this week
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Cartier fanatics rejoice! Loupe This is auctioning a treasure trove of vintage rarities this week

It’s easy to understand the dangerous appeal of online auction platform, Loupe This. For a start, it’s co-owned by internationally renowned watch dealer / super-collector, Eric…
Ineichen to auction unique Konstantin Chaykin Joker, Porsche 911 and NFT set on April 30
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Ineichen to auction unique Konstantin Chaykin Joker, Porsche 911 and NFT set on April 30

In May 2021, Ineichen sold the world’s most-expensive NFT token for a watch. With a final hammer price of CHF 52,080, Konstantin Chaykin’s Joker NFT,…
Three highlights to keep an eye on in Zurich auction of rose-gold only watches
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Three highlights to keep an eye on in Zurich auction of rose-gold only watches

In the eyes of the larger watch marketplace, steel is the king. As a more entry-priced metal, with qualities highly suited for daily wear, it…
Ralph Ellison’s Omega Speedmaster breaks the record for the most expensive 145.012 ever sold
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Ralph Ellison’s Omega Speedmaster breaks the record for the most expensive 145.012 ever sold

As the home of watch culture, Time+Tide is always intrigued by how the niche world of horology and the broader milieu of culture impact on…
“For me, it’s a life-altering sum of money” – What it feels like to sell a watch you found in your sock drawer for $240,000
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“For me, it’s a life-altering sum of money” – What it feels like to sell a watch you found in your sock drawer for $240,000

Back in June, we told you about Paul Draper*.  He got in touch with us after reading our story about how a report estimated that $60 billion…
Is the Zenith DEFY 21 Double Tourbillon Only Watch 2021 the most batshit crazy watch of the year?
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Is the Zenith DEFY 21 Double Tourbillon Only Watch 2021 the most batshit crazy watch of the year?

What’s been the most visually bonkers watch of the year? Possible contenders would have to include the Louis Vuitton Carpe Diem and the MB&F M.A.D.1…
At the closing spring auction of Christie’s New York , Cartier Crash-es through the estimate ceiling to outshine Andy Warhol..
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At the closing spring auction of Christie’s New York , Cartier Crash-es through the estimate ceiling to outshine Andy Warhol..

The Christie’s New York auction ended yesterday with their final event of the spring season representing an important touchstone for the market. The predicted top…
Andy Warhol’s Patek Philippe is up for auction at a surprisingly low estimate
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Andy Warhol’s Patek Philippe is up for auction at a surprisingly low estimate

The 2021 auction season has seen highs and lows, marked by a lack of physical attendance in the auction halls due to COVID and a…
Believe the hype: Christie’s Auction of the Decade smashed records to net $34m
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Believe the hype: Christie’s Auction of the Decade smashed records to net $34m

When Christie’s described The Legends of Time event in Hong Kong last weekend as “the auction of the decade,” they certainly talked it up. But…
Can’t afford a $100m Picasso painting? What about his watch instead?
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Can’t afford a $100m Picasso painting? What about his watch instead?

Last Thursday, Christies sold Picasso’s Woman Sitting by a Window in New York for USD$103.4M, the bidding lasting a full 19 minutes. This was the fifth…
AUCTION NEWS: This Vacheron Constantin sold for just 40 per cent of its $3 million prediction. Is 2021 off to a catastrophically slow start?
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AUCTION NEWS: This Vacheron Constantin sold for just 40 per cent of its $3 million prediction. Is 2021 off to a catastrophically slow start?

I did choose to be very optimistic in my story last week about the astounding Vacheron Constantin Tour de L’Ile reaching a cool record $3…
Recommended Reading: Will yet another auction record be broken this weekend? The world’s most complicated wristwatch is up for grabs…
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Recommended Reading: Will yet another auction record be broken this weekend? The world’s most complicated wristwatch is up for grabs…

This might be exactly what we need to start 2021 with a BANG, and signal what we all hope is a strong year of growth…
Steve McQueen’s Monaco, Paul Newman’s (other) Daytona – will this auction deliver the next record watch sale?
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Steve McQueen’s Monaco, Paul Newman’s (other) Daytona – will this auction deliver the next record watch sale?

Have you ever wondered what racing cars and auction rooms have in common? In a 2006 publication, neurosurgeon Dr Eric Watkins published evidence that a…
11 DAYS OF LONDONERS: Day 2 – James Marks, International Watch Specialist at Phillips Gallery London
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11 DAYS OF LONDONERS: Day 2 – James Marks, International Watch Specialist at Phillips Gallery London

Editor’s note: A few months back, we announced that former Editor of GQ Australia, Mike Christensen, was to be our first European Editor. In this series,…
Place your bets! Which Rolex Oyster Perpetual 2020 dial colour will sell for the highest price at the Hong Kong Watch Auction later today?
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Place your bets! Which Rolex Oyster Perpetual 2020 dial colour will sell for the highest price at the Hong Kong Watch Auction later today?

This year’s Melbourne Cup is over, but now there’s an exciting new race, with the runners and riders taking horological form. That’s because this Sunday,…
The most expensive watches sold on eBay in 2020
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The most expensive watches sold on eBay in 2020

With eBay being one of the largest marketplaces in the world, the go-to platform for sellers looking to find buyers for their goods, it can…
Phillips auction battle of Swiss vs. Japanese handmade haute horology – which is better value?
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Phillips auction battle of Swiss vs. Japanese handmade haute horology – which is better value?

Last night saw the Phillips’ and Blackbird thematic auction Retrospective: 2000 – 2020 play out, with some truly incredible watches reaching truly incredible prices. Two…
8 watches that might just be sub-$10k bargains at Phillips Geneva Watch Auction XII
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8 watches that might just be sub-$10k bargains at Phillips Geneva Watch Auction XII

Let’s face it, watch auctions can be a little bit intimidating. The big players in the watch game are centuries-old organisations, with Christie’s and Sotheby’s…
Are high-value vintage watches pandemic-proof? The auction market results from 2020 say yes…
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Are high-value vintage watches pandemic-proof? The auction market results from 2020 say yes…

This year has been remarkable in many ways. I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve said to myself, “Well, I never thought I’d see…
Would you pay $13,000USD for a Speedy that’s spent 188 days in space? Because that’s the current online bid…
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Would you pay $13,000USD for a Speedy that’s spent 188 days in space? Because that’s the current online bid…

Now, we all have an image of the Speedmaster Professional, the icon, the Tool of Tool watches, the Moon Watch. A beautiful 42mm piece of…
VIDEO: Seiko is donating the proceeds of one Presage SRQ033J1 Porco Rosso Limited Edition which you can buy here
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VIDEO: Seiko is donating the proceeds of one Presage SRQ033J1 Porco Rosso Limited Edition which you can buy here

For fans of the prolific Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli, the name Porco Rosso will be familiar to you. He’s the ace biplane pilot who…
7 potential bargains from Phillips’ Geneva Watch Auction XI, launching later today in Geneva
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7 potential bargains from Phillips’ Geneva Watch Auction XI, launching later today in Geneva

Phillips’ Geneva Watch Auction XI is just around the corner, and we must say – it is so refreshing to see something in the watch…
VIDEO: Time+Tide and DOXA contribute a sexy carbon SUB 300 Aqualung US Divers Limited Edition to Revolution x The Rake’s Covid-19 Solidarity Auction
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VIDEO: Time+Tide and DOXA contribute a sexy carbon SUB 300 Aqualung US Divers Limited Edition to Revolution x The Rake’s Covid-19 Solidarity Auction

It was recently decided in a 15-second phone call between myself and DOXA CEO Jan Edocs that Time+Tide and DOXA would jointly contribute a SUB…
5 interesting watches you can bid on right now from the Revolution x The Rake Covid-19 Solidarity Auction, inc. one worn on screen by Ryan Reynolds
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5 interesting watches you can bid on right now from the Revolution x The Rake Covid-19 Solidarity Auction, inc. one worn on screen by Ryan Reynolds

Revolution and The Rake magazines have rallied together to put on a charity auction to support those impacted by Covid-19. Called the ‘Revolution x The…
A mid-60s Submariner with a sea story, a bargain Speedy, and a lit Reverso at the first virtual Smith & Singer auction
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A mid-60s Submariner with a sea story, a bargain Speedy, and a lit Reverso at the first virtual Smith & Singer auction

Smith & Singer (formerly Sotheby’s Australia) are hosting their first watch and jewellery auction of the year this week, featuring a smattering of interesting watches,…
RECOMMENDED READING: If you own a high-value vintage watch, this story could make your day
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RECOMMENDED READING: If you own a high-value vintage watch, this story could make your day

Tragically, Covid-19 spells economic doom for many businesses. But while many industries are flat-lining or being forced into hasty reinventions, there are signs that the…
Bid now on a Russian cosmonaut’s Omega Speedmaster, worn in space for 14 hours
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Bid now on a Russian cosmonaut’s Omega Speedmaster, worn in space for 14 hours

Ever wanted to own an Omega Speedmaster that was actually worn in space? Is that the most rhetorical question you’ve ever heard? If so, a)…
This curiously affordable gold Universal Genève owned by Elvis Presley is up for sale (again)
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This curiously affordable gold Universal Genève owned by Elvis Presley is up for sale (again)

You may have heard the news that Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson contracted coronavirus while filming the untitled Elvis Presley biopic in Australia;…
Bid now on this awesome Halios unique piece and support Vancouver General Hospital’s COVID-19 Response Fund
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Bid now on this awesome Halios unique piece and support Vancouver General Hospital’s COVID-19 Response Fund

Halios is one of the most popular microbrands in Australia. At an average Aussie get-together odds are you’re almost certainly going to see a Seaforth…
Some good news in the gloom, we just sent out the first round of bushfire donations!
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Some good news in the gloom, we just sent out the first round of bushfire donations!

Good news is hard to find in today’s locked down, socially distanced world. But we have some. Because today, after patiently waiting for all watches…
‘Watch & Act!’ World Watch Auction results: Over $200K raised!
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‘Watch & Act!’ World Watch Auction results: Over $200K raised!

We’re very proud to announce that the ‘Watch & Act!’ World Watch Auction in aid of the Australian bushfire crisis has raised more than $200,000…
“Watch & Act!” Auction – The Final Additions #2
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“Watch & Act!” Auction – The Final Additions #2

Finally, we have the last additions to the “Watch & Act!” Auction. Lot 22: TAG Heuer – Unique Piece, Autavia Caliber 5 ‘Watch & Act!’…
“Watch & Act!” Auction – The Final Additions #1
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“Watch & Act!” Auction – The Final Additions #1

Over the next two posts, we’ll be showing the final additions to the “Watch & Act!” Auction. Lot 19: Baltic Watches – Aquascaphe Prototype Based…
“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 18: Montblanc Heritage with a sleek salmon dial
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“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 18: Montblanc Heritage with a sleek salmon dial

Montblanc’s Heritage Collection draws inspiration heavily from the watchmaker Minerva and the timepieces they produced in the ’40s and ’50s. And there’s a very good…
“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 15: A moon dance with Frederique Constant Classic Moonphase Manufacture
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“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 15: A moon dance with Frederique Constant Classic Moonphase Manufacture

The Frederique Constant Classic Moonphase Manufacture Fratello Exclusive is produced in a limited run of 29 pieces, and are all individually numbered on the caseback.…
“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 14: The striking Alpina Manufacture Flyback Chronograph
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“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 14: The striking Alpina Manufacture Flyback Chronograph

With its striking appearance, the ‘Full Black’ Alpina 4 Manufacture Flyback Chronograph demonstrates an aggressive and distinctive personality. The model features an intense black PVD-coated…
“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 11: The ceramic Bausele pilot’s watch with a difference
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“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 11: The ceramic Bausele pilot’s watch with a difference

The Bausele Pilot Automatic All Black features an unusual and eye-catching dial layout. The dial has been rotated, moving the 12 from where it normally…
“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 10: Dive into the world of Seiko Prospex
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“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 10: Dive into the world of Seiko Prospex

In the world of Seiko diving watches, the collection of watches known as Prospex is actually a contraction of ‘Professional Specifications’, a reference to the…
“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 9: An Oris from the jazz man James Morrison
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“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 9: An Oris from the jazz man James Morrison

This Oris jazz watch is an homage to the Australian jazz musician James Morrison. It features a gradient ‘dégradé’ blue dial and a caseback engraved…
“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 6: A limited edition Nick Hacko born in Sydney
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“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 6: A limited edition Nick Hacko born in Sydney

This watch comes with a moving personal story. The first of a run of 200 ‘Mark 1’ models that are keenly being awaited by their…
“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 2: The hardest Oris to get on earth?
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“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 2: The hardest Oris to get on earth?

Hodinkee’s extraordinary run of sold-out limited edition models only became more of a water-cooler conversation topic when the 250-run of the Oris Divers Sixy-Five Limited…
“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 1: U2 bass player Adam Clayton’s H. Moser & Cie Pioneer Centre Seconds Limited Edition #1 of 3, with funky blue dial
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“Watch & Act!” Auction Item – Lot 1: U2 bass player Adam Clayton’s H. Moser & Cie Pioneer Centre Seconds Limited Edition #1 of 3, with funky blue dial

The personal watch of Adam Clayton, bass player of U2, this Pioneer Centre Seconds is one of only three Pioneer models in existence without a…
RECOMMENDED READING: 14 lessons from Christies’ watch auction expert
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RECOMMENDED READING: 14 lessons from Christies’ watch auction expert

To work at one of the largest international auction houses in the world, you need to know your stuff, which makes you very good at…
Tudor’s Black Bay Ceramic One sold for a ridiculous amount at Only Watch 2019
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Tudor’s Black Bay Ceramic One sold for a ridiculous amount at Only Watch 2019

If history is anything to go by, we shouldn’t have been surprised at news coming out of Only Watch 2019 that Tudor’s entry into the…
Breguet has nailed it for Only Watch 2019
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Breguet has nailed it for Only Watch 2019

Only Watch 2019 is now less than 24 hours away from kicking off, and Breguet has really knocked it out of the park with their…
High Rollers – 3 of the most expensive timepieces at Only Watch 2019
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High Rollers – 3 of the most expensive timepieces at Only Watch 2019

With Only Watch 2019 now just a few short days away, there’s a veritable smorgasbord of gorgeous piece-unique watches and timekeeping devices heading to the…
Auction preview highlights at Phillips Game Changers
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Auction preview highlights at Phillips Game Changers

Later this year, Phillips, in association with Bacs & Russo, are hosting the Game Changers auction, which will be offering some of the most important…
Best 5 watches for under $5K at the Sotheby’s Important Watches auction
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Best 5 watches for under $5K at the Sotheby’s Important Watches auction

At the upcoming Sotheby’s Important Watches auction, you can browse the catalogue and find all manner of incredibly rare and important watches and clocks from…
Ever fancied owning a piece of Australian political history? How about Bob Hawke’s watch? 
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Ever fancied owning a piece of Australian political history? How about Bob Hawke’s watch? 

Former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke, who died in May this year, stands as one of the country’s most colourful — and beloved — political…
RECOMMENDED READING: Why did auctioneer Aurel Bacs buy a modern quartz watch?
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RECOMMENDED READING: Why did auctioneer Aurel Bacs buy a modern quartz watch?

If you haven’t heard of Aurel Bacs, that is something that needs to change. While the word influencer has been irreparably ruined by people who…
8 stupidly high prices people paid for watches worn by celebs, with Trump’s watch the big exception
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8 stupidly high prices people paid for watches worn by celebs, with Trump’s watch the big exception

Editor’s note: Daniel, who originally wrote this thorough analysis of the inflated prices people will pay for watches connected to famous people, is a numbers…
NEWS: We are auctioning a seriously cult-worthy watch for charity, the Porsche Design by IWC Ocean 2000
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NEWS: We are auctioning a seriously cult-worthy watch for charity, the Porsche Design by IWC Ocean 2000

The Porsche Design by IWC Ocean 2000 ref 3504 is the kind of model that makes the experience of being into watches great again. But…
NEWS: All watches sell at Sotheby’s auction of Robin Williams’ collection
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NEWS: All watches sell at Sotheby’s auction of Robin Williams’ collection

Last month, we filled you guys in on “6 oddball watches of an oddball comedian”, following the announcement that Sotheby’s would be auctioning various collections…
LIST: Auction madness – 6 watches you could have bought at the Jerry Lewis estate sale for less than $10k
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LIST: Auction madness – 6 watches you could have bought at the Jerry Lewis estate sale for less than $10k

Famed comedian, actor and director Jerry Lewis, AKA the King of Comedy, died in August 2017 at the age of 91. He left behind the…
NEWS: A Steve McQueen Rolex Submariner ref. 5513 to be auctioned by Phillips
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NEWS: A Steve McQueen Rolex Submariner ref. 5513 to be auctioned by Phillips

That’s right, a Rolex Submariner owned and gifted by the King of Cool will go under the hammer at Phillips auction house in New York…
NEWS: The results from Russell Crowe’s auction, including a surprisingly expensive Speedmaster
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NEWS: The results from Russell Crowe’s auction, including a surprisingly expensive Speedmaster

Last night, the provocatively titled Russell Crowe: The Art of Divorce auction took place in Sydney, an event which was, essentially, a rather high-brow garage…
RECOMMENDED READING: The dreaded ‘If you could only wear one watch’ question
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RECOMMENDED READING: The dreaded ‘If you could only wear one watch’ question

Every time a bunch of watch guys get together and have a few drinks, this old chestnut rears its head: “What if you could only…
UPDATE: 2 days to go on Longines’ Flagship Heritage by Kate Winslet auction and why you should bid
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UPDATE: 2 days to go on Longines’ Flagship Heritage by Kate Winslet auction and why you should bid

Last week we told you how Longines had teamed up with ambassador of elegance, Kate Winslet, to raise money for The Golden Hat Foundation by…
VIDEO: Longines is auctioning 3 Flagship Heritage watches online – bid, win and Kate Winslet will personally give it to you
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VIDEO: Longines is auctioning 3 Flagship Heritage watches online – bid, win and Kate Winslet will personally give it to you

Money can’t buy experiences are so-called for a reason. They’re more about connections than cash. But Longines is offering three people an impossibly rare watch…
UPDATE: Rolex Paul Newman Daytona – most expensive watch sold at auction in Australia
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UPDATE: Rolex Paul Newman Daytona – most expensive watch sold at auction in Australia

On Monday we told you about a Rolex ‘Paul Newman’ Daytona that was being auctioned by Sotheby’s Australia the following night. Well, on Wednesday we…
EDITOR’S PICK: How to lose at Geneva watch auctions – a handy guide
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EDITOR’S PICK: How to lose at Geneva watch auctions – a handy guide

Editor’s Note: Given that the dog and pony show that is the big Geneva watch auctions has just wrapped up (after breaking another bunch of…
INSIGHT: Two sleeper hits from the Phillips Start-Stop-Reset auction
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INSIGHT: Two sleeper hits from the Phillips Start-Stop-Reset auction

Editor’s Note: Time+Tide seems to have a thing for Canadian contributors, perhaps because we’re both Commonwealth countries. Whatever the reason, we’ve found another one. In…
NEWS: Henry Graves Jnr Patek Philippe Supercomplication smashes auction records
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NEWS: Henry Graves Jnr Patek Philippe Supercomplication smashes auction records

A few hours ago, Mr Aurel Bacs, former head of Christie’s Watch Department placed the winning bid on one of the most exceptional timepieces ever…