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Auction in Geneva New world record for Patek Philippe Ref. 2497 in Geneva

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, Ref. 2497, known as "The Haile Selassie".

18 May 2017
Auctions and vintage

Geneva Watch Auction Phillips achieves CHF 32.6 million during the Geneva Watch Auction

Phillips sets multiple world records for Rolex and Patek Philippe watches sold at auction.

17 May 2017

World record for a Rolex wristwatch Auctions and vintage

Auctions and vintage

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“The Stress Test” Auctions and vintage

Auctions and vintage

14 November 2014

Geneva watch auctions

“The Stress Test” “The Stress Test”

An analysis of this weekend’s Geneva watch auctions including the sale of the “Henry Graves Jr. Patek Philippe Supercomplication” An analysis of this weekend’s Geneva...

The top ten Swiss watch brands Business

8 September 2014

The top ten Swiss watch brands The top ten Swiss watch brands

Swiss brands reign (almost) undisputed over the watch market. But who are the biggest Swiss brands in this industry where tradition and... Swiss brands reign (almost) undisputed...

Long live horological variety Auctions and vintage

Auctions and vintage

Long live horological variety Long live horological variety

An overview of the Geneva watch auctions in May 2014 An overview of the Geneva watch...

The Important Watches Sale in Geneva realises US$26,508,102 Auctions and vintage

Auctions and vintage

The Important Watches Sale in Geneva realises... The Important Watches Sale...

The top lot of the sale was a Patek Philippe in platinum, sold for US$1,340,804/€974,725. The top lot of the sale was a Patek...

Myths and legends of Fine Watchmaking Auctions and vintage

Auctions and vintage

Myths and legends of Fine Watchmaking Myths and legends of Fine...

For its sale of Important Watches on the 14th of May 2014, Sotheby’s Geneva has gathered more than 300 timepieces, including Patek... For its sale of Important Watches on the...

Consolidation and musical chairs Business

Consolidation and musical chairs Consolidation and musical...

It has been a week of surprise announcements It has been a week of surprise...

The giant leap of Jean-Frédéric Dufour People and interviews

People and interviews

From Zenith to Rolex

The giant leap of Jean-Frédéric Dufour The giant leap of...

At 7.58pm on Monday 14 April 2014, Rolex confirmed with a very short press statement the bolt from the blue that had been resounding... At 7.58pm on Monday 14 April 2014, Rolex...

Pilot's watches Trends and style

Trends and style

Pilot's watches Pilot's watches

Ranging from Bell & Ross to Zenith, and including Breitling and Rolex, we made a selection of the most iconic pilot's watches. Ranging from Bell & Ross to Zenith, and...

Chronographs Trends and style

Trends and style

31 December 2013

Chronographs Chronographs

Because they give more than just time without great and expensive complications, the chronographs meet a big success. Our selection. Because they give more than just time...