Patek Philippe sets record price at Antiquorum sale
Geneva--Patek Philippe's Ref. 1436, a stainless steel split-seconds chronograph, and one of only two such timepieces known to exist today, has broken a world record at auction, selling for 1,244,800...
Patrizzi and Co. auction nets over $6.7 million
Patrizzi and Co.'s April 19 horological auction has brought in more than $6.7 million, with three commemorative-edition Patek Philippes fetching the top prices.
Latest Christie's auction sells 50 percent by lot
Geneva--A day after the three top diamond lots failed to sell at Sotheby's auction in Geneva, a Christie's auction in the same city sold only 50 percent by lot.
Antiquorum's Geneva auction nets $12.7 million
Geneva--Antiquorum has realized more than 15.3 million CHF, or about $12.7 million, in its weekend auction of Important Collector's Wristwatches, Pocket Watches, Clocks and Horological Tools.
Cartier watches now bear Geneva Seal
Geneva—Cartier has joined the cadre of watch manufacturers that can display the prestigious Geneva Seal distinction on some of its timepieces, according to Web site Vialuxe.com.
Rare pocket watches on block at Sotheby's
Geneva—Sotheby's will host its traditional autumn sale next month with about 160 timepieces, including two rare pocket watches, going on the auction block.
Swiss sensations
Retailers from across the globe seeking the trendiest of timepieces descended on Basel and Geneva in mid April for the BaselWorld Watch and Jewellery Show and the invite-only Salon International de la...
Antiquorum to auction FDR, Charlie Chaplin watches
Geneva—Watch auctioneer Antiquorum will hold its "Important Collectors' Watches, Pocket Watches and Clocks" sale in Geneva from May 12-13.
Franck Muller Group sees record sales at Geneva fair
Genthod, Switzerland—Franck Muller Group hosted its 10th edition of the World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie (WPHH)—the only Geneva-based watch show open to the public—to record...
Sunken-ship timepieces
After purchasing a part of the hull from the legendary Titanic ocean liner, Geneva watchmakers Romain Jerome created the Titanic DNA watch collection. The luxury watches have steel and coal from the...
Sotheby's Geneva sets 'Magnificent Jewels' sale
Geneva—Sotheby's will host its annual "Magnificent Jewels" sale in Geneva at the Beau-Rivage Hotel on Nov. 15.
Patrizzi and Co. to hold first watch auction
Geneva--Patrizzi and Co. Auctioneers, a new auction house founded by former Antiquorum chairman Osvaldo Patrizzi, has announced its first-ever auction.
Antiquorum names Maron as chairman
Geneva--Antiquorum has announced the appointment of Robert Maron as its new chairman.
Titanic timepiece launch is branded 'a disgrace'
The Belfast Titanic Society thinks that the TitanicDNA watch collection is distasteful. Geneva watchmaker Romain Jerome is behind the launch of the line, which features authentic steel and coal from...
Patrizzi and Co. to hold first watch auction
Geneva—Patrizzi and Co. Auctioneers, a new auction house founded by former Antiquorum chairman Osvaldo Patrizzi, has announced its first-ever auction.
Antiquorum beats '07 results in spring auction
Geneva—Despite currency concerns, watch auctioneer Antiquorum said it fared well in its first auction of 2008, fetching $9.7 million in total sales, with 70 percent of its 806 lots sold in...
Sotheby's Europe announces fall auctions
London—Sotheby's Europe is entering its fall season, with highlights including everything from the best of British jewelry to important watches and jewelry to animal-inspired baubles.
Cameron paints London silver
Cameron Silver, owner of Decades, an upscale vintage shop in Los Angeles, hosted a night of shopping at Dover Street Market in London. The event also included a sneak preview of pieces that will be...
First Patrizzi auction realizes $5.4 million
Geneva--A low number of bids and technical problems plagued the first auction for Geneva-based Patrizzi and Co., held at the Hotel Richemond in Switzerland on Tuesday.
Exceptional diamonds hold their own at auction
When investors lose faith in currency, financial markets and property, what's left? Gold is yesterday's safe haven. Today, the global auction market shows wealthy consumers are turning to diamonds.