Preview: Sotheby’s October 27 NYC Auction
Sotheby’s October 27 auction of Important Watches and Clocks in New York City features a wide-ranging selection, ranging from 18th century enamel watches, snuff boxes and music boxes, to tourbillons from modern horological masters. Here are five pieces sure to delight wristwatch collectors.Lot 114 is a platinum IWC Il Destriero Scafusia, No. 105, circa 1993 with platinum bracelet. Cal. 1868 ........
Antiquorum’s Geneva Sale Brings World Record
Antiquorum’s May 10 Geneva sale realized SFr. 6,520,180. Of the 331 lots, 80% were sold, representing 134.62% in value. A Patek Philippe Ref. 1436 (lot 161) brought the highest price of the day. The stainless steel split-seconds chronograph, one of only two stainless steel split-seconds watches known to exist, sold to a European collector for a world-record SFr. 1,244,800 after fierce in roo........
How do you identify.....
what movement a watch has. Being a newb to the more detailed side of collecting, I have no idea where to look for this short of taking the watch apart. Is there a marking on the case that tells you or is more research in a company involved?Sorry if this sounds like a stupid question.........
Factoid of the Day 3-08-08
From the Naples Daily News:omega pioneered celebrity endorsements for watches when Mercedes Gleitz wore one as she swam the English Channel in 1927.........
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