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Baselworld 2019: The kingdom of Rolex Trends and style
Trends and style
10 April 2019
Rolex

Baselworld 2019: The kingdom of Rolex Baselworld 2019: The...

Shiny or matt, elegant or sporty, devastatingly feminine or unapologetically macho... The models introduced by Rolex at Baselworld give a... Shiny or matt, elegant or sporty,...
What is Explorer the name of? Watches
Watches
7 April 2019
Rolex

What is Explorer the name of? What is Explorer the name of?

It’s always very difficult to write about Rolex. It’s always very difficult to write...
Hong Kong Watch Auction : Seven Auctions and vintage
Auctions and vintage
4 November 2018
Phillips

Hong Kong Watch Auction : Seven Hong Kong Watch Auction :...

Phillips in association with Bacs & Russo announces the Hong Kong Watch Auction: Seven, which will be held on November 27th 2018 at... Phillips in association with Bacs &...
Geneva Watch Auction : Eight Auctions and vintage
Auctions and vintage
16 October 2018
Phillips

Geneva Watch Auction : Eight Geneva Watch Auction : Eight

Phillips in association with Bacs & Russo unveils highlights from The Geneva Watch Auction: Eight. Phillips in association with Bacs &...
What’s the difference between a chronometer and a superlative chronometer? Innovation and technology
Innovation and technology
3 August 2018
Certifications

What’s the difference between a chronometer and... What’s the difference...

Since 1973 the Contrôle Officiel Suisse Des Chronomètres (C.O.S.C) has been the gold standard in watch precision certification. But some... Since 1973 the Contrôle Officiel Suisse...
Interview with Karl-Friedrich Scheufele People and interviews
People and interviews
18 September 2017
Chopard

Interview with Karl-Friedrich Scheufele Interview with...

In a comprehensive discussion with WorldTempus, Chopard’s co-CEO talks about certifications, in-house movements, motorsport, the outlook... In a comprehensive discussion with...
The authentic Paul Newman watch will be auctioned Auctions and vintage
Auctions and vintage
4 August 2017
Phillips

The authentic Paul Newman watch will be auctioned The authentic Paul Newman...

Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo launches its auction dedicated to the most iconic collectors watches of the last century,... Phillips in Association with Bacs &...
New world record for Patek Philippe Ref. 2497 in Geneva Auctions and vintage
Auctions and vintage
18 May 2017
Auction in Geneva

New world record for Patek Philippe Ref. 2497... New world record for Patek...

Christie’s Spring Important watches totaled CHF 16,050,875( $16,018,773) and the sale set a new record at auction for the Patek Philippe,... Christie’s Spring Important watches...
Phillips achieves CHF 32.6 million during the Geneva Watch Auction Auctions and vintage
Auctions and vintage
17 May 2017
Geneva Watch Auction

Phillips achieves CHF 32.6 million during the... Phillips achieves CHF 32.6...

Phillips sets multiple world records for Rolex and Patek Philippe watches sold at auction. Phillips sets multiple world records for...
World record for a Rolex wristwatch Auctions and vintage
Auctions and vintage
16 May 2017
Auction in Geneva

World record for a Rolex wristwatch World record for a Rolex...

On 13 May, the Rolex “Bao Dai” sold for CHF 5,066,000 in Geneva. On 13 May, the Rolex “Bao Dai” sold for...
No changes on the grid for watchmakers Sport
Sport
25 March 2017
Watches and Formula 1

No changes on the grid for watchmakers No changes on the grid for...

After a wave of new partnerships last year, the existing associations between Swiss watch brands and Formula 1 teams remain intact for... After a wave of new partnerships last...
Patek, Rolex and the others Auctions and vintage
Auctions and vintage
20 October 2016
Collecting with Phillips, Bacs & Russo

Patek, Rolex and the others Patek, Rolex and the others

The fourth auction by Phillips, Bacs & Russo offers collectors an array of 196 watches in Geneva on November 12th and 13th 2016. The fourth auction by Phillips, Bacs &...
Taking inspiration from the monkey Business
Business
4 January 2016
Watch industry outlook for 2016

Taking inspiration from the monkey Taking inspiration from the...

In the Chinese calendar, 2016 is the year of the monkey. We would do well to take on some of the characteristics that the Chinese zodiac... In the Chinese calendar, 2016 is the...
For a few million more Auctions and vintage
Auctions and vintage
24 September 2015
Auctions

For a few million more For a few million more

Preceded by the highly anticipated Only Watch sale on November 7th, the second Phillips auction in association with Bacs&Russo offers an... Preceded by the highly anticipated Only...
The culture of limited quantities Trends and style
Trends and style
11 August 2015
Exclusivity

The culture of limited quantities The culture of limited...

Standing out from the crowd. Owning beautiful and rare objects. Doing things differently. Behind all these desires lies a definite... Standing out from the crowd. Owning...
“What happens in Geneva doesn’t stay in Geneva” Auctions and vintage
Auctions and vintage
14 July 2015
Auctions

“What happens in Geneva doesn’t stay in Geneva” “What happens in Geneva...

A transparent analysis of the past May Geneva auction season including a reply to Ben Clymer’s question on Hodinkee “is now the best time... A transparent analysis of the past May...
Jean-Frédéric Dufour Chief Executive Officer of Rolex People and interviews
People and interviews
8 May 2015
Crowning

Jean-Frédéric Dufour Chief Executive Officer of... Jean-Frédéric Dufour Chief...

After working with Jean-Claude Biver for many years, he helped turn around Chopard and Zenith. After working with Jean-Claude Biver for...
The Geneva watch auctions – lots to watch Auctions and vintage
Auctions and vintage
8 May 2015
Auctions

The Geneva watch auctions – lots to watch The Geneva watch auctions –...

The three big watch auctions in Geneva become four this year with Auction One and a special Rolex Day-Date sale by Phillips in... The three big watch auctions in Geneva...
Aurel Bacs, a collector’s heart People and interviews
People and interviews
7 May 2015
Auctions

Aurel Bacs, a collector’s heart Aurel Bacs, a collector’s...

From Christie’s to Phillips via Bacs & Russo, the president of the GPHG jury also presides over Only Watch. The May auction season... From Christie’s to Phillips via Bacs &...
A chance to make a smart purchase Auctions and vintage
Auctions and vintage
14 January 2015
Vintage watches

A chance to make a smart purchase A chance to make a smart...

The possibility of acquiring a watch for half the price continues to whet the appetites of watch enthusiasts on a budget. A luxury dream... The possibility of acquiring a watch for...
An interview with a very young watch collector People and interviews
People and interviews
8 January 2015
What’s next?

An interview with a very young watch collector An interview with a very...

He claims he is the youngest watch collector on Instagram. WorldTempus met him at the Davidoff brothers’ vintage watch shop in the old... He claims he is the youngest watch...
The traps to avoid Auctions and vintage
Auctions and vintage
7 January 2015
Vintage watches

The traps to avoid The traps to avoid

Whether as an investment or an impulse purchase, buying a vintage watch can be fraught with danger. We ask experts for advice on how to... Whether as an investment or an impulse...
Watchmaking books to go under the tree Arts and culture
Arts and culture
18 December 2014
Christmas gift guide

Watchmaking books to go under the tree Watchmaking books to go...

To give as presents or enjoy for yourself? In both cases, Christmas is the ideal time to dive into a bit of good watchmaking reading,... To give as presents or enjoy for...
NATO, Bund or mesh? Innovation and technology
Innovation and technology
5 December 2014
Why not...?

NATO, Bund or mesh? NATO, Bund or mesh?

The collector's point of view on... original wristbands. The collector's point of view on......