Insights & Investment
Watch Service History: Build a Record That Travels With the Object
The best service history reads like a biography of the watch. It shows how an object has been worn, cared for and prepared for the decades ahead—not simply…
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Phillips New York Watch Auction XIV: Beyond the Record Total
An early F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance held the New York room for nearly nine minutes before selling…
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How to Read Watch Condition and Originality
A fine watch carries its history in the smallest details: the sharpness of a lug, the warmth of…
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Phillips Geneva Watch Auction XXIII: What the Results Record
Across two days in Geneva, Phillips brought together early independent watchmaking, important Patek Philippe wristwatches and historic pocket…
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Christie’s Geneva Watches, May 2026: Reading the Results
Three watches gave Christie’s May sale in Geneva its character: an early F.P. Journe tourbillon, a singular Audemars…
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Watch Servicing: Before the Case Is Opened
A good service begins with the right questions: when to seek advice, which work to approve and how…
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Analyzing the High-End Jewelry Market: Insights from the Latest Sotheby’s Auction
The latest Sotheby’s auction of high-end jewelry offered a fascinating glimpse into the evolving dynamics of the luxury…
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The Collector’s Evidence Desk
A visual guide to reading desire, identity, condition and price evidence before a watch or jewel enters a…
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How to Read a Gemstone Auction Result
A gemological reading of the auction room: what a result records, what the laboratory can establish and what…
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How the Vintage Watch Market is Shaping 2024’s Luxury Investment Landscape
The vintage watch market is set to play a pivotal role in shaping the luxury investment landscape of…
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