“It looks likes it’s going to be a glittering event.” 2016 Top Marques Watches, Monaco’s only exhibition dedicated to exclusive timepieces and bespoke jewellery, will be returning to the Principality for its second edition from 29th September to October 1st. Top Marques Watches provides watch connoisseurs the perfect opportunity to peruse collections from the world’s … Read more
Investments of passion performance and global luxury spending trends. Luxury is getting a makeover, all at the speed of social media. The consumer of “luxury” is increasingly digitally-savvy, time-sensitive, socially aware, and more and more concerned about sustainability. The industry surpassed €1 trillion in retail sales value in 2015 and delivered healthy growth of 5% … Read more
Most Expensive Watch in the World: Patek Philippe 5016. For the Only Watch auction 6th edition, Swiss watch manufacturer Patek Philippe (founded in 1851) participated with an exceptional and unique Ref. 5016 in stainless steel. The timepiece sold for US$7.3 million became the most expensive watch in the world and the highest priced wristwatch of this … Read more
There’s no more collectible watch than a Patek. Patek Philippe’s 175th anniversary celebrations. 17 of the 20 most expensive timepieces ever sold at auction came from the Patek Philippe brand. The priciest of these was the Henry Graves SuperComplication gold pocket watch that went under the hammer for a staggering $11m in 1999. Given rises in … Read more
A new way to get your hands on some of the world’s rarest timepieces was unveiled by Christie’s. Christie’s Watch Shop is an online luxury retail boutique of rare, vintage, and luxury timepieces that will be available for immediate purchase all year round online. Shop will feature rare examples of references from blue-chip makers including many … Read more
Baselworld 2014 (Basel, Switzerland) came to a close having once again succeeded in bringing together around 150,000 attendees from all over the world. Baselworld trade fair is the annual event, where around 1,500 exhibitors, including all the leading brands, from over 40 countries first showcase their watch and jewelry innovations and novelties. On top … Read more