The 20 most expensive watches to go under the hammer on an online auction site have been revealed, as a scarcity in brand-new luxury watches fuels a surge in bidding for second-hand timepieces. The iconic Patek Philippe Nautilus – a watch worn by Thierry Henry and Hailey Bieber – was first created in 1976, but its discontinuation in 2021 has …
Prices for the most popular second-hand Rolex and Patek Philippe watches were mostly flat for a second month, suggesting an almost two-year slump could be nearing an end as stock markets hit records and Bitcoin rebounds. After a pandemic-era frenzy sent secondary watch market prices to all-time highs in 2021 and early 2022, values of the most hyped timepieces have …
Every year, once the dust settles after the excitement of Watches & Wonders in Geneva, the search for meaning begins: What are the trends? A gorgeous 39mm black dial tool watch with a steel bezel and a popping yellow GMT hand, it is reminiscent of sister brand Rolex’s classic 1655 Explorer II. These, as well as offerings like Parmigiani’s Tonda …
The international watch community is a relatively small one, but a highly committed one. They’re gazing lovingly at new pieces from the likes of Patek Philippe or Rolex or A. Lange & Söhne, or admiring wristshots from the global #watchfam on Instagram. The beloved—and highly exclusive—steel sports watch with an integrated bracelet has been the most “un-Patek Philippe” watch that …
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