Articles in the category of Watches & Timepieces

Discover the history and intricacies of Montblanc timepieces, a symbol of style and precision.

Only registered as a trademark in 1943, Piaget's history of innovation, records, and glamour began some 60 years earlier.

The actor, racing driver and philanthropist's pair of wristwatches will go up for auction this month at Sotheby's in New York.

The wristwatch that accompanied Aisin-Gioro Puyi to Soviet captivity is going under the hammer in Hong Kong this month.

From the World War I front to Kensington Palace, read about the fascinating history of the Cartier Tank watch.

If money doesn't bring happiness, maybe it's because we spend it to complicate our lives? Jokes aside, the Supercomplication pocket watch designed by Patek Philippe for banker Henry Graves Jr. was for a long time the most complicated and expensive watch in the world.

We look at a clock created by Renacle-Nicolas Sotiau, 'Horloger de Monseigneur le Dauphin', and the effervescent Neoclassical style of the end of the 18th century.

In recent years, wristwatches have become one of the fastest growing collecting areas. Brands such as Rolex, Patek Phillipe and Omega are today as strong as the leading fashion houses in the luxury goods industry. Hear Alexandre Ghotbi, Head of Watches, Continental Europe and the Middle East Director at Phillips, talk about how the watch market has developed, what's trending and what it was like to sell Paul Newman's iconic Rolex Daytona.

Extremely rare pocket watches, fine table clocks and a precious fruit knife will headline an upcoming auction dedicated to collectors and lovers of fine watchmaking.

A Patek Philippe Platinum Sky Moon, described as one of the most important watches ever to be made in modern history, just sold at auction for 12,475,000 HKD – reconfirming the auction market’s shift into luxury goods.

A German pilot's watch acquired by a British Royal Engineer had been locked away in a drawer for 75 years. Now it is set to fetch up to £10,000 at auction.

Anyone looking for a special wristwatch is in the right place at Catawiki, where high-end models from coveted brands go under the hammer every month, in auctions curated by renowned experts.

We look back on the history of the famous Rolex GMT Master 1675 watch, commonly known as the 'Pepsi' watch. But is there really a connection with the soda brand?

Each diamond set in a Rolex watch is carefully selected. Let's find out how this brilliant meeting was born.

Since 1975, the fashion house Dior has been making haute couture timepieces. This is a look at how their watch collections have evolved over the years.

This Swiss auction house is one of the very best when it comes to high-quality and sought-after luxury watch models. Discover our interview with the CEO to learn more about how they’re disrupting the industry.

For more than 150 years, the watch and automobile sectors have been associated through sponsorship or anniversaries. Watches dedicated to a particular car model or commemorating major sporting events have, without great surprise, found their place in the world of auctions and collectables.

One might think that the timepieces from the major Swiss watch brands are the pinnacle of innovation and creativity. In reality, they feature a revolutionary element developed at the time of King Louis XIV.

It is often said that thieves and criminals are always one step ahead, and that opportunity makes the thief. Unfortunately, this is no exception when it comes to one of the fastest growing categories in the secondary market globally - wristwatches.

Initially regarded as a prestigious piece of jewellery, only suitable for the crowned heads of the world, today watches are worn on the wrist all across the world. Practical, fashionable and always evolving, this is the history of the wristwatch.

Learn the impetus behind the classic model, the world's first waterproof watch and one of the most counterfeited timepieces in history.

Loved by nostalgia collectors, steampunkers and young fans of the retro style, pocket watches have a very special and unique charm. Here’s a look at their history – and revival – plus the most collectable brands and tips on how to wear yours.

Time seems to flow more pleasantly when the hours are marked by elegant and creative watches like these.

The wristwatch is a staple accessory today, but how did it come to be? Find out the fascinating history of the wearable timepiece.