Between the years 1925 and 1932, Ettore Bugatti ordered several series of “Calandre” watches from the MIDO manufacture. MIDO had proposed to several automobile manufacturers to produce this type of watch, but only Bugatti seems…
By Richard Fox While not quite the fortune in gold bullion as depicted in the 1969 movie The Italian Job which starred Sir Michael Caine, an 18K gold Rolex Oysterquartz Day-Date watch owned by Sir Michael took…
By Richard Fox Small details can make a big difference. In watch collecting the model reference, serial number and movement calibre are key components when verifying a watch and understanding its value. These small, inscribed…
By Richard Fox Penny Andrews, Bonhams Head of Watches and Wristwatches at Knightsbridge. Established in London in 1793, Bonhams needs little introduction. The global auction house holds more than 400 specialist sales a year in…
By Richard Fox Featuring a veritable who’s who of watchmakers and horological expertise across the 53 lots offered, the 2021 edition of the ‘ONLY WATCH’ biennial charity auction raised CHF 30 million / EUR 28.5…
By Richard Fox Any observer of Formula 1™ might have noticed the IWC Schaffhausen logos on the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team cars. IWC has been an official engineering partner since 2013 for the team.…
By Richard Fox Collectors who are dedicated to vintage Rolex dive watches can cite the various legendary Submariner and Sea-Dweller model reference numbers as well as their unique details. Be it Submariners with no crown…
By Richard Fox “One of the most eminent watchmakers of our time”Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo Any discussion about current leading independent watchmakers will without doubt include mention of Philippe Dufour. Auctioneers, Phillips in Association…
By Richard Fox The last time ONLY WATCH conducted its biennial charity auction in 2019 a unique stainless steel Patek Philippe, Grandmaster Chime, ref. 6300A-010, wristwatch sold for a record-breaking CHF 31,000,000 or approximately £24…
By Richard Fox Underscoring the value that timepieces by George Daniels can now make at auction Bonhams’ sale last week, on 16 June, saw a George Daniels Millennium wristwatch sell for £519,000, including buyer’s premium. …
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