Top Collectors, Rivals, And Scholars Talk 'Grail Of All Grails' As Sale Of Extremely Rare Steel Patek Philippe 1518 Nears

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. Few objects can inspire a confederation like this. A Patek Phillipe reference 1518 in stainless steel is one such example. On the eve of Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo offering for sale one of…

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Hands-On: Ferdinand Berthoud Naissance d’une Montre 3: A Return To How Watchmaking Used To Be Done

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. In early September, Ferdinand Berthoud announced something remarkable in modern watchmaking: a fully handmade watch. The growth of passion and interest in independent watchmaking over the last few years has created a somewhat muddy description of…

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Business News: Rolex And Richemont Executives Among Swiss Business Leaders Meeting With Trump

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. Swiss business leaders, including the Chief Executive of Rolex, the Chairman of Richemont, and the co-founder of the private equity firm that controls Breitling, met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington this week to pledge…

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Hands-On Debut: TAG Heuer Formula 1 Chronograph X Senna 44mm Watch Brings Vibrant Brazilian Color To The Collection

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. There’s an impressive longevity to the legacy of three-time Formula One world champion Ayrton Senna. 31 years on from his tragic death at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix, the Brazilian-born driver remains one of the…

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Hands-On Debut: Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Damascus Watch Adds Layers Of Drama To A Fan Favorite

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. It’s difficult to overstate just how successful the PRX line has been for Tissot. In the handful of years since the brand revived this ‘70s design in 2021, the PRX family has come to define the…

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In Partnership – Gatherings: Celebrating Traditional Watchmaking Excellence With Blancpain

Editor’s pick — Accessory quick take: key highlight (movement/specs for watches, materials/finish, limited run, pricing tier) in 1–2 lines. While Blancpain may be best known for its pioneering Fifty Fathoms diver’s watch, the brand’s Villeret line of dress and calendar watches demonstrates its consummate skill in traditional watchmaking. The new Villeret Golden Hour series was…

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