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» Dieter Rinow in his element: pocket watches
A Junghans pocket watch, which Dieter Rinow from Cologne inherited from his grandfather, triggered his passion for watches[…] … Today, Dieter Rinow delivers insight into his collection of old pocket watches from all over the world on his website BODIEZ[…] … For pocket watch enthusiasts, the abundant photos of many exceptional time devices are a pure pleasure[…] … de without reservation to everybody who wants to know more about pocket watches[…]
» SIHH 2012: Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle Tourbillon 14 Days
Moreover, the latest newcomer to the Patrimony Traditionnelle line is the first Vacheron Constantin watch to be approved according to the new Hallmark of Geneva criteria[…] … The pure art of watchmaking… In offering a stunning new demonstration of the major horological complication represented by the tourbillon, the Manufacture Vacheron Constantin has opted for an impressive display of its skills and knowhow[…] … The new Patrimony Traditionnelle 14-day Tourbillon is the ultimate embodiment of the watchmaking art – a status that is further accentuated by the fact that it meets the new Hallmark of Geneva requirements which are no longer confined to the movement alone, but also take account of the finished watch[…] … The Vacheron Constantin movement design engineers and watchmakers thus cooperated in developing a new mechanical hand-wound tourbillon movement – Calibre 2260 – endowed with an exceptional 14-day power reserve[…] … Having two extra bridges serves to enhance the precision in terms of assembly, but represents an additional difficulty for the watchmaker who thus has less easy access to the movement[…] … The 12 o’clock positioning of the latter indicator on a silver-toned opaline dial, as well as the external minute circle, are inspired by several pocket-watches stemming from the rich heritage of Vacheron Constantin[…] … … in keeping with the new Hallmark of Geneva criteria This Patrimony Traditionnelle 14-day Tourbillon is the first Vacheron Constantin watch to be officially approved according to the new Hallmark of Geneva criteria[…] … Now celebrating its 125th anniversary, the Hallmark of Geneva is undergoing a major transformation, particularly in order to take account of the evolution in the techniques and materials used in the watch industry[…] … As of 2012, the certification no longer concerns the movement alone, but instead the watch as a whole[…] … Component production as well as verification of the entire set of operations leading to the finished watch are now the object of a systematic and more demanding monitoring procedure conducted by independent State-sworn agents[…] … Rather than just the movement, the entire watch is now stamped with the Hallmark of Geneva[…] … The testing of the completed watch is now an integral part of the requirements of the quality label[…] … Finally, the precision of the watch as proven by a wear simulation test becomes an essential element in awarding the label[…]
» Baume & Mercier unveils 2012 watchmaking beauties
The alluring Capeland collection of “sport-chic” watches recalls the adventurous side of seaside living and offers functions that are important in today’s lifestyles[…] … The iconic Linea new editions of wonderful round and elegantly curved women’s watches with interchangeable bracelets reinforces the brand’s near-century-long legacy of catering to, and fulfilling women’s desires when it comes to mastering time[…] … Capturing moments for women – The Linea For the past nearly one hundredyears, since wristwatches came into existence, Baume & Mercier Maison d’Horlogerie has catered to women’s needs and wants[…] … The newest elegantly curved Linea model features a case reminiscent of the original case, but the watch is wrought with stunning updates and forward-thinking nuances[…] … The watch is artistically crafted in polished and satin-finished two-tone for chic appeal[…] … Each watch is crafted with the brand’s interchangeable bracelet system and comes with both a two-tone bracelet and an elegant brown satin strap – offering choice and versatility[…] … With the bracelet attached, the watch exudes a harmonious balance and portrays a savvy urban classicism[…] … Since Baume & Mercier recognizes that every woman loves a little surprise, the watchmakers have designed the interchangeable bracelet system for incredible ease of use – offering multiple looks to match any personal statement[…] … Additionally, the watch is meticulously finished in sun satin with snailed silver color and features an open-worked oscillating weight that is visible through the sapphire case back[…] … Character redefined – The new Capeland Easily one of the most charismatic collections, Capeland is a watch that epitomizes seaside living, relaxed lifestyle, authenticity and strength of character[…] … It features a curved case back and “chevé” shaped sapphire crystal reminiscent of early 19th century “galet” pocket watches, but updated with bold distinction[…] … While Capeland has been a much-coveted timepiece, Baume & Mercier nonetheless has found ways to bring the emblematic Capeland watches to even new levels of appeal[…] … Each emblematic Capeland watch houses a top-notch self-winding mechanical movement with the complex flyback chronograph function[…] … Whereas in the past the steel Capeland emblematic watches had an off-white clear dial, this bold but sleek new piece features a black domed dial with contrasting gilt hands and tachymeter scale[…] … The retro appeal of this watch, along with telemeter scale, classic Arabic numerals and “Breguet” type hands, makes it a timeless work of form and function[…]
» Breguet Museum has acquired an extremely prestigious pocket-watch
The Breguet Museum has acquired an extremely prestigious watch, made in 1808 for a dignitary of the Ottoman Empire, for the sum of CHF 650,000[…] … This represents a record bid for a Turkish-style Breguet watch, and also a record for a pocket-watch auctioned on the youthful inland China market[…] … The Breguet N° 1090 Grande Complication watch is a quarter-repeating model with independent grande and petite sonnerie featuring a case and double-case enamelled in the classic Turkish style, along with a dial graced with ancient Arabic numerals – all in an exceptionally good state of conservation[…]
» A. Lange & Söhne Is Germany’s Top Luxury Brand
With a grand total of 239 points out of a possible 300, the watch manufactory from Saxony once again stands head and shoulders above all other German luxury brands and ranks – like in 2007 and 2009 – before the automobile manufacturers Maybach (211) and Porsche (195) as well as various furniture, timepieces, jewellery, and fashion brands[…] … Lange & Söhne brand was originally founded at the initiative of Dresden Watchmaker Ferdinand A[…] … Lange who, in 1845, started to manufacture pocket watches of the highest quality and thereby established the reputation of the German fine watchmaking industry[…] … Lange & Söhne has reached a top position among the world’s best watch brands[…] … The biggest success stories of the brand included iconic timepieces like the LANGE 1 with the first outsize date display in a serially produced wristwatch and the LANGE ZEITWERK with the first precisely jumping numerals display of singular clarity[…]
» The MB&F Legacy Machine N° 1
1 (LM1) is a tribute to the great innovators of traditional watchmaking; and above all, an authentic three-dimensional MB&F Machine[…] … 1 was conceived when Maximilian Büsser started fantasising: "What would have happened if I had been born in 1867 instead of 1967? In the early 1900s the first wristwatches appear and I would want to create three-dimensional machines for the wrist, but there are no Grendizers, Star Wars or fighter jets for my inspiration[…] … But I do have pocket watches, the Eiffel Tower and Jules Verne, so what might my 1911 machine look like? It has to be round and it has to be three-dimensional: Legacy Machine No[…] … " In fidelity to high-quality 19th century pocket watches, LM1 features a sedately oscillating (2[…] … Both the hours AND the minutes on each of the two sub dials can be set completely independently of each other – dual time zone complications usually do not allow independent adjustment of the minutes – their domed dials further reinforcing visual references to the golden age of watchmaking (1780-1850)[…] … Jean-François Mojon and his team at Chronode (Best Watchmaker Prize at the 2010 Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève) met the considerable challenge of developing the calibre for LM1 from a blank sheet, while acclaimed independent watchmaker Kari Voutilainen took responsibility for the aesthetic design and for strictly ensuring the utmost respect for tradition and finish[…] … 1, MB&F has majestically reinterpreted traditional 19th century watchmaking excellence to create a contemporary, three-dimensional objet d'art[…] … Inspiration and Realization Maximilian Büsser has had a long affinity with pocket watches of the 18th and 19th centuries[…] … Their generous size compared with modern wristwatches allowed for uncluttered movement architectures with beautifully shaped bridges and plates[…] … The balance wheel and spring are at the very heart of any mechanical watch movement and are responsible for regulating timekeeping accuracy[…] … Büsser has long been fascinated by the large slowly oscillating – 18,000 bph compared with the 28,800 bph common today – balance wheels of antique pocket watches, so it was no surprise this was his starting point from which to let his fertile imagination roam free[…] … Fine Finishing and Historical Legitimacy Acclaimed master watchmaker Kari Voutilainen assumed responsibility for ensuring the historical accuracy of the style and finishing of the Legacy Machine No[…] … While providing historical links with the large jewels seen in high-grade antique pocket watch movements, the ruby bearings have a practical application in reducing wear/increasing longevity by accommodating large diameter pinions and holding more lubricating oil[…]
» Vacheron Constantin opened first US Boutique in New York
These watches respectively belonged to King Fouad and King Farouk of Egypt and to the American collector Packard[…] … The King Fouad watch It was in 1927 that Francis Peter, president of the Cairo Joint Tribunal and a Swiss citizen, visited Vacheron Constantin’s workshop on the Quai de l’Ile in Geneva[…] … Fouad was a known collector of watches – a passion he shared with his wife[…] … Once completed, it was destined to be the most complicated watch ever created by the brand[…] … The watch featured the following complications: carillon minute repeater, Grande Sonnerie, Petite Sonnerie, split-seconds chronograph, alarm, power reserve for gear train and striking mechanism, perpetual calendar indicating the day, date, month and leap year[…] … The inside of the double back cover of the pocket watch was engraved with the following words: “A Sa Majesté Fouad 1er Hommage de la Colonie Suisse d’Egypte”, which translates as “To His Majesty Fouad I Tribute from the Swiss Colony of Egypt[…] … The King Farouk watch During a trip to Geneva in 1937, King Farouk of Egypt insisted on visiting the Vacheron Constantin workshops[…] … Charles Constantin, acting as his guide on the tour, confessed his surprise at the breadth of the 18 year-old sovereign’s knowledge of watchmaking[…] … "But, Monsieur Constantin," he replied, "I dismantled so many watches when I was a child[…] … " Thank goodness he did not dismantle the outstanding “Farouk” watch[…] … This watch remained in King Farouk's collection until 1954 when it was auctioned in the Cairo sale of the Palace Collection[…] … The Packard watch Made especially to order (delivered in 1918) for James Ward Packard, the famous American automobile manufacturer and devotee of Haute Horlogerie, this watch conceals an exceptionally complex mechanism beneath a deceptively simple exterior[…] … An exceptional result worthy of an exceptional creation: in addition to the hours, minutes and seconds displayed beneath the rock crystal watch glass, this timepiece also incorporates a personalized combination of complications including an hour, minute, quarter and half-quarter repeating, Grande Sonnerie and Petite Sonnerie, as well as a 30-minute chronograph register[…] … This elegant watch is in impeccable condition, having emerged from the vault of a bank where it had remained untouched for 60 years[…]
» The Marin 2 Mk1 Thalassa by Peter Speake‐Marin
It is extremely rare for every single component of a watch’s case, its dial and its movement to be designed by just one man[…] … When that man has the talent of master watchmaker Peter Speake-Marin, the result is a timepiece of transcendental harmony of form and function, aesthetics and technique[…] … The juxtaposition of blued‐steel between the warm German silver bridges of the movement and white gold of the case highlights every aspect of this uncompromising watchmaker's watch[…] … "Stylistically I wanted this watch to be very recognisably mine[…] … It follows very closely many of the features first seen in my original Foundation pocket watch, e[…]
» The Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire
The true genius of this watch however lies within the Dual-Wing movement concept, which features two independent power supplies: one entirely dedicated to creating a perfect timing foundation – regulated by escapement and balance –, the other solely for the display of time – hour, minute and seconds hands – as well as date and the age of the moon for the Northern as well as the Southern hemisphere[…] … With the Duomètre line, Jaeger-LeCoultre breaks new ground in terms of the accuracy of mechanical wristwatches, for it devised a completely new movement structure in order to gain the highest possible precision[…] … Therefore the watchmakers have come up with the so called Dual-Wing concept to bypass a common problem in mechanical watches: any additional complication reduces the power of the winding barrel thus depriving the precisely tuned regulation organ of a steady flow of energy from the winding barrel[…] … The regularity of the winding barrel’s energy to the going train and escapement remains of primary importance in order to measure time with the precision demanded for today’s mechanical wristwatches[…] … Hence the influence of any given complication to the long-term rate of a watch can lead to deviations in time measurement hardly acceptable in such a valuable timepiece[…] … Their utmost attention to such details proves that the specialists at Jaeger-LeCoultre have developed a dual-wing calendar-watch of exceptional characteristics, with levels of accuracy that until now could only have been reached by watches without complications[…] … These fine details can be appreciated through the sapphire case back of the wristwatch, visually in accordance with the typical Duomètre-design: classical and understated with a touch of extravagance[…] … Even though the watchcase houses a complex movement, its open worked dial provides clarity and ensures easy reading by being divided into two sections according to their functions: Hour and minute on the right hand side, date and moon phase on the left hand side, a central seconds hand and the jumping seconds in the lower middle of the watch[…] … The Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire will be produced in a limited edition of 200 white gold watches[…] … With the new Duomètre à Quantième Lunaire, the watchmakers of Jaeger-LeCoultre are setting standards in the world of haute horlogerie by pushing precision to new heights[…] … The Dual-Wing Movement – a different concept of timekeeping Since the brand’s inception 178 years ago, the quest for precision and reliability was the driving force and inspiration behind the efforts of the watchmakers of Jaeger-LeCoultre[…] … With each new invention the Manufacture could build upon the know-how gained through the design and production of some of the most astounding movements in the history of Swiss watchmaking: the Gyrotourbillon I with its spherical tourbillon; the Master Minute Repeater with its unique sound system; the Reverso grande complication à triptyque, the most complicated swivel-watch; the Master Compressor Extreme LAB, the first watch running completely without lubrication; and the Hybris Mechanica à Grande Sonnerie, the longest sonnerie of all times[…] … Those pinnacles of horological genius alone guarantee the Manufacture a leading position in the history books of the Swiss watchmaking industry[…] … For the newly developed dual-wing movement, Jaeger-LeCoultre has once again left the beaten paths in order to invent a completely new movement design that focuses on the issues of accuracy for mechanical watches with complications[…] … In a traditional complication wristwatch any function not constantly attached to the going train makes the watch’s rate deviate upon its activation: a chronograph as it is switched on, a repeater while ringing or even a calendar function that couples just once a day into the running movement – each leads to a drop in the amplitude of the balance wheel, and a deviation in timing, as they absorb power for their own requirements[…] … To bypass this problem, the Duomètre watches feature two independent watch-mechanisms within one calibre: one going train is serving the measurement of time and the other the operation of the complication – with both being synchronized through the jumping seconds hand mechanism, the so-called “Seconde Foudroyante”[…] … In 2007, Jaeger-LeCoultre launched a chronograph as first watch of the Duomètre line, the Duomètre à Chronographe[…] … Being one of the first chronograph watches with a completely new movement constructed within the last 160 years – it was honored for its unique concept with prestigious awards from the watch world[…] … And thanks to its unique concept the watch reaches a level of accuracy unprecedented for complicated watches[…] … And its newfound freedom in movement design represents a technical breakthrough, implemented in harmony with the noble traditions of fine watchmaking[…] … The jumping seconds hand Coupling the two mechanisms via the jumping seconds hand mechanism brings advantages to this unusual watch: the watch can be adjusted to a timing signal without stopping the escapement – thereby making it even more of a precision watch[…] … The watch features two seconds hands[…] … Whereas with the traditional second’s stop, which freezes the balance wheel, the watch needs several minutes before it is back in its original rhythm – minutes, in which the balance wheel has to pick up speed again and which add up to a time deviation of many seconds[…] … Thus precise adjustment with a timing signal for normal watches remains an illusion[…] … No other watch allows for such an accurate setting of the time, and this technical feature is perfectly in line with Jaeger-LeCoultre’s quest for even more accuracy in timekeeping[…] … The date indication runs around the sub dial on the left side of the watch[…] … With the duration of the lunar cycle, the watchmakers of Jaeger-LeCoultre relied on the traditional star wheel with 59 teeth, which shows a full moon cycle in 29[…] … Sleek design and exceptional finishing The Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 381 is beautifully finished to the highest standards of classical watchmaking, as can be admired through the sapphire case back: The two independent barrels are snailed and bevelled by hand, while the ratchet-wheels are brushed with sunray-patterns and engraved and gilded “Mouvement” and “heure/minute” indication respectively[…] … The handbevelled bridges, as well as the polished sinks distinguish between the standard watch mechanism and the date-moon-complication in the dual-wing concept: the bridges of the first are held in taut, straight shapes and the latter in arabesque motives[…] … The 42-millimeter-watch-case has the distinct aesthetics of the Duomètre collection: polished and satin brushed finishes harmonize with the cambered sapphire glass – the design having its roots in the lines of the most famous pocket watches built by Jaeger-LeCoultre[…] … The watch will be delivered in a limited edition of 200 in white gold, combining the traditional look of its historical predecessors with an up-to-date movement that lifts mechanical timekeeping to the demands of today[…] … In a unique mix of aesthetical purity and mechanical complexity it illustrates Jaeger-LeCoultre’s leading role in the field of high watchmaking: setting the pace for new inventions thorough the knowledge of its past and profound research in contemporary watchmaking[…]
» Pour le Mérite: Four legendary watches
Watch connoisseurs in Singapore will have the chance to get up close and personal with this distinguished quartet from 13 July to 19 July 2011 at L’Atelier at ION Orchard, a luxury watch boutique which is managed by Singapore’s foremost watch retailer, The Hour Glass[…] … The system also features a planetary gearing that assures uninterrupted and constant transmission of energy even when the watch is being wound[…] … Historically found in rare 19th and early 20th century pocket and marine chronometers by A[…] … The star of the exhibition, the RICHARD LANGE TOURBILLON “Pour le Mérite” has its roots in a regulator pocket watch created by the watchmaker Johann Heinrich Seyffert (1751-1817) from Saxony[…] … The original watch dial features three intersecting circles for the time indications and a fusée-and-chain mechanism in its movement – all winning attributes that have been incorporated into the RICHARD LANGE TOURBILLON “Pour le Mérite”[…] … Just as astounding visually, the RICHARD LANGE TOURBILLON “Pour le Mérite” sports an ingenious switching mechanism, which allows the watch to expose its tourbillon cage via a round cut-out window, and cover the exposed segment at the appropriate time segment as the hour hand traverses over the temporary aperture[…] … To further immerse visitors in the “Pour le Mérite” experience, the exhibition also features a Lange master watchmaker demonstrating the virtues of the fusée-and-chain transmission system[…]
» Two new Breguet Boutiques in China
Royal blue is the predominant colour, subtly echoing the pocket-watch made for the Empress Josephine, wife of Napoleon Bonaporte, a loyal Breguet patron[…] … The monumental glass walls reflect the guilloché motifs on the dials, while the gilded casings evoke the finely fluted patterns highlighting the profiles of the watch cases[…]
» BOVET Only Watch 2011
In keep with this precept, BOVET will be participating in the third Only Watch auction for Duchenne Muscular Distrophy Research[…] … This concept, unveiled in 2009 at the Only Watch auction, allows the wearer, without requiring the use of any tools, to convert their wristwatch into a table clock or pocket watch as well as a reversible display uniquely adapted to Bovet tourbillons[…] … In order to preserve the continuity of the lines and graphic pattern from the dial to the bezel, varying greatly in surface angles, the watchmakers of DIMIER 1738 manufactured a specifically redesigned dial plate to be concave and ensure a smooth transition for this dragon’s body[…]
» Ready-to-wear time by Tissot
From intricate nineteenth century pocket watches, to the dynamic contemporary timepieces chosen by Tissot ambassadors Danica Patrick and Deepika Padukone, the exhibition documents an intuitive understanding of women’s ever-evolving needs[…] … Playing a fascinating supporting role to the watch and advertising exhibits are examples of ladies’ undergarments from different eras[…] … Since 1853, when Tissot was founded, until today, women’s wearing preferences have dictated the course of watchmaking technicalities[…] … In 1911 Tissot forecast the growing influence of women by introducing its first wristwatches for ladies, one year before the creation of wrist-worn timepieces for men[…] … Exhibits documenting the first half of the brand’s twentieth century history highlight the jewellery character of ladies’ watches[…]
» New York auction yields an exceptional result for a Vacheron Constantin watch
A Grand Complication pocket watch in 20-carat gold by Vacheron Constantin having belonged to the collector James Ward Packard fetched the sum of 1,800,000 USD – three times its already high estimate – at the Christie’s auction[…] … During this sale in which bidders from around the world displayed a keen interest, the Geneva-based House distinguished itself by setting an absolute record for the pocket watch made for James Ward Packard (1863 – 1928), the famous American automobile manufacturer and devotee of Haute Horlogerie watches[…] … He was one of first American collectors to work directly with the Geneva-based watch manufacturer in order to build up a collection of unique timepieces[…] … Among the items by Vacheron Constantin that were up for bidding in New York, the 20-carat gold pocket watch (lot n° 100) proved to be the undisputed star of the auction by fetching 1,800,000 USD[…] … A truly exceptional result for an equally exceptional watch: in addition to displaying the hours, minutes and seconds beneath a rock crystal glass, this timepiece features a personalised combination of complications including hour, minute, quarter and half-quarter repeating, grande and petite sonnerie as well as a 30-minute chronograph register[…] … This elegant watch is in impeccable condition, having been preserved in the safe of a bank where it had remained untouched for the past 60 years[…]
» Outstanding Results for Unique Timepieces at Antiquorum's June New York Sale
Watch aficionados came together on June 8th for Antiquorum's summer sale of Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces, which totaled a remarkable $4,500,075[…] … 6062 [lot 169], a rare stainless steel wristwatch with triple date offered in exceptional condition, attained $176,500[…] … "With both modern and vintage watches from various manufacturers selling strongly, today's sale proved that timepieces in exceptional condition continue to be in demand by collectors across the globe," said Charles Tearle, Watch Director and Auctioneer, Antiquorum USA[…] … Antiquorum's final sale of the season, to be held in Hong Kong on June 25th, will feature an extraordinary collection of enamel pocket watches and modern Patek Philippe wristwatches[…]
» Exceptional exhibition: Treasures of Vacheron Constantin - A legacy of watchmaking since 1755
From June 24th to August 14th 2011, in cooperation with Vacheron Constantin, The National Museum of Singapore invites visitors to discover the history of the watchmaking Manufacture and that of Fine Watchmaking in Geneva[…] … The first major public exhibition of the heritage of the world’s oldest watch Manufacture with a continuous history, “Treasures of Vacheron Constantin – A legacy of watchmaking since 1755” reveals over 250 years of creativity and know-how[…] … Designed like an initiatory journey into the world of the 18th century watchmaking artisans known as cabinotiers, the exhibition is an exploration offering a chance to discover the evolution of time measurement, its professions, as well as the influence of artistic currents – a cultural trilogy that has forged the history of Vacheron Constantin since its founding in 1755[…] … The watches illustrate the evolution of watchmaking, its industry and its craftsmanship, from the 18th century to the present day[…] … An initiatory journey to the heart of time From historical documents from the company archives dating back to Jean-Marc Vacheron and François Constantin to watchmaking tools, from the workbenches of Geneva’s cabinotiers to the machines invented by Georges Auguste Leschot – notably the inventor in 1839 of the pantograph, the device that revolutionised the watch industry by enabling it to produce interchangeable watch parts – the scenography of the exhibition gives life to an incredibly rich technical and aesthetic universe[…] … From the first pocket watches to clocks, and from jewelled timepieces to Grandes Complications, all are part of this original retrospective of the history of Vacheron Constantin and of the Haute Horlogerie tradition cultivated in Geneva[…] … While a Vacheron Constantin watch is above all an instrument for reading the time, it is also a resolutely high-tech piece, a symbol of social status and a daily accessory[…] … The star item in the exhibition brilliantly illustrates this truth: created in 1923, Les Bergers d’Acadie pocket watch single-handedly enshrines the subtle alchemist’s blend of skills dedicated to the tireless quest for excellence[…] … This masterpiece combines the talents of the Vacheron Constantin watchmakers, enamellers and engravers within a yellow gold case representing a fascinating triptych[…] … Two cherubs keep watch over the mechanical hand-wound movement, also hand-engraved in the finest tradition and visible once the watch is open[…] … “Treasures of Vacheron Constantin – A legacy of watchmaking since 1755” is far more than a mere watch exhibition[…] … An engraver, a gem-setter, a guillocheur, an enameller and a watchmaker will be on-site to testify to this know-how inherited from past centuries and which continues to nourish constantly renewed creativity[…] … Whether watchmakers, engravers, goldsmiths or enamellers, these men nurtured by the philosophy of the Age of Enlightenment were the aristocracy of craftsmanship[…] … It is was within this context eminently propitious to creative freedom that Jean-Marc Vacheron created his pocket watches, of which the first known one signed “J M Vacheron à Genève” and made in the 1750s is exhibited here as the worthy forerunner of an exceptional historical legacy[…] … That of the master watchmaker is in particular illustrated by the Haute Complication pocket watch made in 1929 for King Fouad I[…] … Through its careful finishing, the high level of quality extending through to the smallest details, and beautiful overall proportions, its 46-jewel mechanical movement houses the peak achievements of the watchmaking art: a split-second chronograph, a 30-minute totalizer, a petite sonnerie sounding the hours only, a silence function, a grande sonnerie in passing on a three-gong chime, a minute repeater, a perpetual calendar, as well as the phases and age of the moon[…] … Visitors discover these complications one by one during their peregrinations through the section dedicated to the Master Watchmaker, and this array of technical feats enables them to understand how watchmakers have always grasped the nature of time and expressed its true complexity[…] … The section dedicated to the Métiers d’Art vividly testifies to the exceptional wealth of the decorative arts applied to watches[…] … As an accomplished watchmaker, it creates efficient and elegant mechanisms ranging from the simplest to the most complex[…] … “This first major exhibition of the ‘Treasure of Vacheron Constantin – A legacy of watchmaking since 1755’ marks the start of a long cultural journey, a mission to relate our rich history which echoes that of Haute Horlogerie[…] … This is also the history of a remarkable demonstration of collaborative work, each watch resulting from a symbiosis of talents and the encounter between men and women sharing their savoir-faire to achieve a common goal[…] … The “Treasures of Vacheron Constantin – A legacy of watchmaking since 1755” thus interweaves past, present and future in a spirit of discovery and exploration[…] … Each reveals something of the identity of brand that is consistently ahead of its time, which has already begun writing a new chapter in its history and in that of watchmaking, by building as it has always done on its perpetually innovative legacy[…] … “In this journey of exploration, we found that the long history of watchmaking not only encapsulates technical development and innovation, it also reflects the change of time, in society and our way of life[…]
» Antiquorum's March auction: An outstanding total of CHF 6,457,937
While the effects are felt in the tremendous interest shown for enamel pocket watches, they also extend to the appreciation of vintage wristwatches and complicated Patek Philippe wristwatches[…] … " The highlight of the sale was undoubtedly the unique collection of 33 erotic watches and animated objects belonging to a Swiss collector, which attracted great interest, particularly on the part of collectors from Asia, Turkey and the Russian Federation[…] … Pieces obtaining notable results include "Musique d'Amour" by Henry Capt (lot 187), a repeating musical watch with concealed erotic automaton which sold for CHF 200,500; a watch by John Bittleston with a concealed erotic scene (lot 174) which was acquired for an incredible CHF 67,300 - over 7 times the high estimate - while lot 173, a quarter-repeating watch with three concealed erotic scenes reached CHF 64,900, more than 10 times the high estimate[…] … The watch with concealed erotic scene by Girardier l'Aîné (lot 170) also achieved the noteworthy result of CHF 16,250 and lot 171, "The Priest's Surprise", a Swiss-made pocket watch made circa 1810, sold for CHF 20,000[…] … Etienne Leménager, Director and watch expert, remarked: "We expected good results for the erotic collection, but nothing as extraordinary as this[…] … Many of the watches in the collection were bought at Antiquorum over the past 15 years, and a number of them sold for 3 or 4 times their estimate, if not more[…] … 6284 (lot 527), an extremely rare 14k yellow gold wristwatch whose cloisonné enamel dial by Marguerite Koch represents the two Americas[…] … Estimated at CHF 130,000 - 190,000, this beautiful timepiece obtained an astounding CHF 662,500, a world record for a time-only Rolex wristwatch as well as a record for a Rolex cloisonné enamel dial timepiece[…] … According to Etienne Leménager: "Black-background enamel dials are always sought after due to the technical difficulty of achieving a beautiful rich black, so we knew there would be great interest in this watch[…] … " Other Rolex watches also did very well, including the Rolex stainless steel Ref[…] … 2514/1 (lot 543), a minute-repeating wristwatch retailed by Gübelin Lucerne, achieved CHF 374,500; and the Ref[…] … With Asian market interest for exceptional decorative and automaton pocket watches continuing to grow, Asian collectors competed fiercely for many pieces in the sale[…] … "The Knife Grinder" by Esquivillon et Deschoudens (lot 434), a quarter-repeating pocket watch with varicolored gold striking Jacks and an additional automaton scene depicting a knife grinder's workshop, sold for CHF 104,500, while the unique single-hand Vacheron & Constantin Ref[…] … 4582 (lot 338), a 20k yellow gold keyless dress watch with champlevé enamel and diamond-set dial, attained an incredible CHF 68,500[…]
» Antiquorum achieves excellent results in Hong Kong
“We are encouraged by the superb results we achieved today for our first auction of the year,” said Julien Schaerer, Auctioneer & Watch Director[…] … "Chinese bidders were very active, confirming their increasing strength and interest in pocket watches as well as in modern timepieces[…] … ” The highlight of the sale was the The Ostrich Fan Watch - Emperor Napoleon III Presentation Czapek & Cie, Place Vendôme 23 (Paris), No[…] … Another exceptional timepiece that achieved an outstanding result was the “The Music Of Love Repeating Musical Watch” with See-Saw and Concealed Erotic Automatons, undoubtedly the work of the Genevan watchmaker Henry Capt (lot 451), selling for HKD 1’820’000[…] … Excellent prices were achieved for Patek Philippe watches[…] … Impressive results can be noted for coin watches with the “Libertad - Independencia" Rolex, “Cellini”, Ref[…] … 3612 (lot 340), an 18K yellow gold coin wristwatch set into a 50 Peso Mexican Gold, that sold for HKD 400’000, five times its high estimate[…] … 802 (lot 338), a very rare 18K yellow gold keyless coin watch set into a 20 US dollar coin from 1908 attained HKD 287’500, three times its high estimate[…] … 2419 wristwatch retailed by Cartier in 1950[…]
» Antiquorum auction results in Hong Kong confirm increasing strength of Asian Market
"The strong in-room presence and the outstanding results achieved today confirm the ever increasing strength of the Asian market, especially mainland China and Hong Kong" said Julien Schaerer, Auctioneer and Watch Director[…] … The highlight of the sale was the Audemars Piguet Cabinet Watch No[…] … This extremely rare platinum wristwatch with perpetual calendar, leap-year indications and deadbeat seconds sold for an impressive HKD 2'780'000[…] … Furthermore, very good results were achieved for unique and rare Patek Philippe enamel timepieces, with the Patek Philippe, unique watch with enamel miniatures on both sides "Chasse a Courre, le Debucher et le Bien Aller" by Madame Bischoff (lot 427)[…] … This 18K yellow gold, hunting cased keyless dress watch with both covers with polychrome painted on enamel miniatures of hunting scenes after Carle Vernet signed M[…] … The Patek Philippe Watch with unique enamel miniature "La Cervara" (lot 428), 18k yellow gold keyless dress watch with an exceptional polychrome painted on enamel miniature depicting part of Corot's "La Cervara" by Suzanne Rohr, was acquired for HKD 872'000[…] … In addition, the Longines - Magnificent Sculptural Watch Specially made for Russia (lot 122) was also part of the selection of exceptional and rare pocket watches offered at auction[…] … This 14k pink gold and cast silver keyless exhibition-type watch with chronograph and minute repeater, especially made for the Russian market and one of the fewer than five pieces made, sold for HKD 800'000[…] … Our customers are loyal to us and we appreciate it greatly" said John Tsukahara, Managing Director of Asia Patek Philippe wristwatches raised a lot of interest among the collectors with the Ref[…] … Finally, the Richard Mille 'PERINI NAV I CUP' RM014 (lot 270) and the Daniel Roth Baguette and Brilliant Diamond Bracelet Watch no[…]
» Patek Philippe timepieces achieve remarkable results
5102G “The Celestial Wristwatch” (lot 116), an 18k white gold astronomic wristwatch that was acquired for HKD 1’680’000 (CHF 240’700; USD 216’000)[…] … 5101P “10 Days Tourbillon”(lot 429), an Art Deco style diamond and platinum chronometer wristwatch with one-minute tourbillon regulator also sold for HKD 1’680’000 (CHF 240’700; USD 216’000)[…] … Other Patek Philippe references obtained very good results with the Patek Philippe Pink Gold ‘TV Watch’ Ref[…] … “This sale confirms the emergence of the sophisticated Chinese collector who demands only top quality watches in pristine condition when adding to their comprehensive timepiece collections,” said Julien Schaerer, Watch Director & Auctioneer at Antiquorum[…] … Among the selection of erotic watches offered at auction, the Svend Andersen " Eros, No[…] … 138", At the President's Pleasure (lot 69), an 18K white gold wristwatch with polychrome painted erotic automata and a painted polychrome dial sold for HKD 264’000 (CHF 37’800; USD 33’900), showing a renewed interest for modern erotic timepieces[…] … Finally, the Louis Audemars Russian Imperial Presentation Watch with 7 Complications No[…] … Made for Russian Imperial presentation, circa 1895, this watch (lot 409) is one of the finest and most complicated made for presentation by the Tsar and must therefore have been intended for a very important recipient[…] … The enamel and rose-cut diamond-set, hunting-cased, pocket watch with perpetual calendar, phases and age of the moon, special patented split-seconds chronograph and antimagnetic escapement achieved a remarkable HKD 696’000 (CHF 99’700; USD 89’460)[…] … “We are very pleased with the strong results achieved today for pocket watches in the sale[…] … With nearly every lot sold, this demonstrates the continuous demand for rare pocket watches in Asia,” commented Etienne Lemenager, Director & Watch Expert, Antiquorum Geneva[…]
» Antiquorum sells Patek Philippe Ref. 5104 for $ 576,000
Watch collectors filled Antiquorum’s auction room in New York City on June 10th for its sale of Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, Pocket Watches & Clocks which achieved $ 4,511,268 resulting in a combined spring sales total of $ 9,511,656[…] … As confirmed by our June auction, collectors across the globe have confidence in the enduring value of high - end watches, which seem to be treated as a safe repository for money and a hedge against currency fluctuations,”said Evan Zimmermann, President and CEO of Antiquorum[…] … Moreover, modern Patek Philippe wristwatches also continue to attract worldwide attention by collectors; the Patek Philippe ref[…] … T150 [lot 346], another complicated modern watch, brought a remarkable $54,000[…] … “Timepieces that have been handed down through several generations and fresh to the market watches continue to generate strong interest among collectors worldwide as confirmed by the results for the Patek Philippe ref[…] … 1518 in today’s sale,” said Julien Schaerer, Watch Director & Auctioneer, Antiquorum USA[…] … “Watches from world renowned personalities continue to be in great demand by collectors, “said Charles Tearle, Director & Watch Expert, Antiquorum USA[…]
» Antiquorum’s May Auction in Geneva achieves excellent results
Asian bidders from Hong Kong, Taiwan and China competed aggressively to acquire some of the most important pocket watches and vintage timepieces[…] … The top lot of the sale was the Grande & Petite Sonnerie Tourbillon Clockwatch (lot 500) attributed to Victorin Piguet, with the tourbillon carriage by Albert Pellaton-Favre, which sold to a collector from Taiwan for an impressive CHF 366’000 after fierce telephone bidding against a European bidder[…] … In particular, lot 189, the Art Deco Jaeger-LeCoultre Pendulette Baguette with an 8-day going movement and retailed by Hermès, reached an impressive 12’000 CHF more than four times its lower estimate”, said Etienne Leménager, Director and Watch Expert at Antiquorum[…] … Another highly collectible Patek Philippe wristwatch, the Ref[…] … Collectors were very interested by lot 489, the Vacheron & Constantin « The Mermaid », a yellow and white gold wristwatch with polychrome cloisonné enamel dial, sold for CHF 100’800[…] … Vacheron & Constantin made only a few watches with cloisonné enamel dials and the mermaid motif is rare[…] … Among the selection of fine Rolex wristwatches offered at auction, the Yellow Gold Ref[…]
» World record achieved at Antiquorum Auction in Geneva
Geneva - Antiquorum’s weekend sale of “Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, Pocket Watches, Clocks and Horological Tools”, held at the Grand Hotel Kempinski in Geneva, concluded with an exceptional result of CHF 7’022’000[…] … Very rare pocket watches raised a lot of interest, especially within the Asian region with the Zenith Carillon Grande Sonnerie and Minute-Repeating Clockwatch (lot 183) that reached an impressive CHF 48’000 and the Louis Audemars King Umberto I of Italy Presentation (lot 85) that sold for CHF 40’800[…] … It is further interesting to notice that the biggest growing segment of watch collectors in the world is now China a growing force that will have to be reckoned with within the watch auction world» commented Julien Schaerer, Watch Director & Auctioneer[…] … The Rolex diving watches also did very well, with the Rolex Ref[…] … Finally, a selection of modern tourbillon watches attained notable results, such as the Jacob & Co “Crystal Tourbillon, Limited Edition”, no[…] … 06/18 - titanium watch with four tourbillons – (lot 173) that reached CHF 312’000[…] … Other exceptional tourbillon watches include the Audemars Piguet "Millenary - Maserati Anniversary – MC12 Tourbillon and Chronograph”, No[…] … “The strong results reached by modern tourbillon wristwatches today confirm the renewed of collectors for highly complicated timepieces” said Etienne Leménager, Director & Watch Expert[…]
» Excellent Results for Antiquorum's First Auction of 2010
Antiquorum achieved excellent results for its two day sale of Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, Pocket Watches & Clocks on March 10th and 11th in New York resulting in the outstanding sum of $5,000,388[…] … “We are encouraged by the results achieved today for collectible timepieces,” said Julien Schaerer, Watch Director & Auctioneer, Antiquorum USA[…] … “As confirmed by these results, prices realized for rare vintage and modern wristwatches have increased by 15% in the past year[…] … ” The Arman Collection drew global attention from watch collectors and art aficionados alike[…] … These results confirm enthusiasm on behalf of the collector community for a retrospective collection of timepieces that were chosen by a world renowned artist, demonstrating their willingness to pay a premium for timepieces with important provenance,”said Charles Tearle, Watch Expert & Director, Antiquorum USA Furthermore, Patek Philippe timepieces attained notable prices[…] … Antiquorum looks forward to the next auction in Geneva on March 20th & 21st which will feature a wide variety of modern collectible watches as well as some exquisite Patek Philippe timepieces[…]
» Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Calibre 89 Sells for World Record Price of CHF 5,120,000
Enthusiasm for the 364 exceptional timepieces coupled with excitement surrounding the caliber 89 had started to develop the moment that Antiquorum announced its intention to sell the famous watch—their cover piece for the catalog[…] … After several minutes of intense bidding in the room and on the telephone, the final bid reached an extraordinary CHF 5,120,000 – a new world record for this watch and also the most expensive watch sold in 2009 by any auction house in the world[…] … “The incredible result realized for the Calibre 89 in our 35th anniversary auction indicates that the market for the most complicated and important watches in the world remains exceptionally strong[…] … 3990, a platinum and diamond wristwatch with chronograph, perpetual calendar and moon phases[…] … 5041, a rare white gold wristwatch with perpetual calendar sold for a commendable 102,000 CHF Cloisonne enamel dial timepieces, also a highlight of the sale sold extremely well as expected – the total realized for the 18-watch cloisonné collection was just over CHF 860,000[…] … Also attracting much attention, the Omega “Neptune’s Chariot”, an18K yellow gold wristwatch with cloisonné enamel dial, sold for a significant 66,000 CHF[…] … George and the Dragon” wristwatch in 18K pink gold with cloisonné enamel dial obtained a notable 42,000 CHF[…] … “We’re quite pleased by the results for the collection of cloisonné timepieces in our sale,” said Etienne Lemenager, Director & Watch Expert, Antiquorum[…] … Pocket watches were also in high demand at the November sale[…] … The “Varicolored Gold, Diamonds & Enamel with French Calendar” pocket watch produced circa 1780 sold for 37,200 CHF, more than twice its’ low estimate[…] … 2170” pocket watch made for the Chinese market circa 1860 attained an impressive 55,200 CHF, nearly twice its estimate[…] … Cartier also achieved excellent results in the 35th anniversary sale as confirmed by the “Platinum Split-seconds” chronograph pocket watch - the first platinum split-seconds chronograph pocket watch by Cartier without additional complication to be offered at auction and one of only two examples known to date - sold for an astounding 60,000 CHF, more than twice its’ estimate[…]