Watch of the Week: Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic True Seconds
Some watches are just created as a connoisseur's delight, as is the case of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic True Seconds. When you are not a watch enthusiast, all you probably see is a pretty straight-forward designed, classical quartz watch. Watch connoisseurs see however an understated design anchored in time, fitted with a movement which alone makes this watch worth buying!
By Martin Green
Top 10 Vintage Watches To Have In Your Collection
There is something special about a vintage watch. Unlike a new watch that you get from a retailer or boutique, and you’re the first owner, a vintage watch has had a life before you, in some cases for a significant period of time. They represent a different time and space. These are 10 vintage watches that should be considered for any serious vintage watch collection.
Meet The Worlds Most Expensive Vintage Rolex
Last weekend it was time for the traditional May auctions in Geneva. Expectations were high, and as the hammer came down, time after time exceeded! Especially Rolex shattered some records, making several of them the most expensive vintage Rolex in their category!
#Throwbackthursday: Breitling Duograph owned by Formula One Champion Jack Brabham
Celebrity owned watches always seem to obtain a premium, especially when the watch itself is desirable as well. That was also the case of this Breitling Duograph, which was previous the property of three-times Formula One Champion Jack Brabham.
#ThrowbackThursday: Universal Geneve Aero-Compax
Vintage chronographs: mention them, and you can see lights start to twinkle in the eyes of many watch collectors. All vintage chronographs share this appeal, but only a few grew out to be icons of their category. One of them is the Aero-Compax by Universal Geneve.
Throwback Thursday: Rolex Milgauss Ref 6541
Some watches are so rare that you are forgiven for not even being aware that they exist. Like this Rolex Milgauss reference 6541.
Throwback Thursday: Omega Speedmaster Professional ‘Alaska II’ Project Watch
The Omega Speedmaster is celebrating its 60th birthday this year. A milestone for a watch that will forever be known as the Moonwatch. Although this Alaska Project II never went to the moon, it is one of the most desirable Speedmasters out there. And this example is only one of three
Throwback Thursday: Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Ref. 2499
In the world of vintage watches, Patek Philippe's chronographs with perpetual calendars occupy a category of their own. They are benchmarks in the industry, and that goes especially for the Reference 2499, which we examine here.
Pre-SIHH 2017: New Panerai Radiomir Special Edition
Panerai has always been a brand with a very focused history. As the prime supplier to the Italian Navy, they created bold watches, which often accompanied divers on dangerous missions. For SIHH 2017 Panerai has announced two special editions
Rare Patek Philippe Timepieces Up For Auction In April
Antiquorum Auctioneers will feature a selection of extremely rare Patek Philippe timepieces in its upcoming April 25th auction, “Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces” on Madison Avenue in New York City. The centerpiece of the sale will be the Patek Philippe Ref. 3974 in platinum. The watch is an astronomic, minute repeating, self-winding wristwatch with a perpetual […]