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Royal musical fan with concealed watch and unique Patek Philippe Pendulette Dome are up for auction

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“Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces” auction   Antiquorum‘s fall auction of “Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces” puts under hummer unique and collectible timepieces with unparalleled importance for the horological world. Collectors can look forward to bidding on 613 modern and vintage timepieces. The highlight of the sale include the “Magnificent Royal Presentation Musical Fan With Concealed … Read more

Eric Clapton’s hyper-rare Patek Philippe expected to fetch over $4 million

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Eric Clapton, a renowned watch collector and a Patek Philippe fan, is selling a very rare Patek Philippe (reference 2499/100P) Perpetual Calendar Chronograph. The highly important platinum perpetual calendar chronograph reference 2499/100 from the collection of Eric Clapton is expected to fetch over $4 million at Christie’s Geneva Auction on November 12 at the Four … Read more

Patek Philippe Inaugural Watch Exhibition in Dubai

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From 24-27 January 2012 Patek Philippe brought the inaugural Watch Art Grand Exhibition to Dubai at the Madinat Jumeirah. The exhibition offered a rare insider’s perspective into the art of watchmaking. Patek Philippe designed the area to recreate its headquarters in Geneva, including workshops and its own museum. It showcased about 400 timepieces dating back … Read more

Horology’s Cold Shower: The 2026 Wrist Dispatch

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The Wrist Dispatch: Watches & Wonders 2026-LVMH-Richemont-The Independents-The Reckoning There is a peculiar ritual that plays out in April in Geneva at Watches & Wonders 2026. Men in navy blazers and women in silk scarves gather under the vaulted glass of Palexpo to collectively agree that mechanical watchmaking is, once again, having its greatest moment. … Read more

The Gallop of Rarity: Hennessy’s Horse Edition Redefines Ultra-Luxury Collectability

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In the opulent theatre of ultra-premium spirits, where liquid history meets sculptural artistry, a new narrative is being carefully unveiled. Hennessy, the titan of the Cognac world, has just released The Horse Edition, the inaugural masterpiece of a twelve-part Zodiac Collection. This launch is not merely a seasonal release; it is a profound corporate statement, … Read more

The Impact of Tariffs on the Luxury Industry: A Deep Dive into Global High-End Markets

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Tariffs have long been a tool of economic policy, used to regulate trade, protect domestic industries, and at times, retaliate in geopolitical disputes. However, their impact on the luxury industry—a sector that thrives on cross-border commerce, global brand prestige, and exclusivity—can be particularly pronounced. From high fashion to luxury automobiles, fine wines to five-star hospitality, … Read more