The Patek Philippe 6,2QL owned by the last emperor of the Qing dynasty sold for 96 million dollars
There are auctions that are decidedly out of the ordinary and watches that are equally so for their historical value and their rarity. This is the case of the platinum Patek Philippe 96 Quantieme Lune, which once belonged to Aisin-Gioro Puyi, the last emperor of the Qing dynasty, which was sold by Phillips in association with "Bacs & Russo" for HK$49 million / US $6.2 million This historic soiree held [...]
Weekend Reports | At the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2023 with A. Lange & Söhne
Last weekend the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa D'Este took place in the splendid setting of Cernobbio, in the charming hotel overlooking Lake Como that bears the name of the event. For us PERPETUAL PASSION has become a sort of tradition to take part in this review thanks to the friends of A. Lange & Söhne, who with this edition celebrated the 11th year of partnership [...]
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum's Audemars Piguet Royal Oak to be auctioned at Christie's
From April 24 to May 4, Christie's Watches Online: The Dubai Edit celebrates spring with a rare pearl from the Orient, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ref. 4100BA 'Maktoum Dial', dating back to 1980. The Royal Oak, widely considered one of the most influential design of all time, it was originally designed by Gerald Genta for Audemars Piguet. The reference 4100 was launched in 1 [...]
Panerai presents the new Radiomir Quaranta in Goldtech™
Presented at Watches & Wonders 2023 in Geneva, the Radiomir Quaranta Goldtech™ is declined in a case made of polished Goldtech™ (PAM01026), combined with a white satiné sunray dial and a matte brown alligator strap. Panerai Goldtech™ is a gold material developed for the first time by Panerai, distinguished by a combination of platinum and copper, which co [...]
Introducing FP Journe FFC
In anticipation of the production of a small collection of watches inspired by the Francis Ford Coppola Blue prototype (we are talking about a production of about 5 pieces per year at a cost of 830000 Swiss francs excluding taxes), a one-off created for Only Watch 2021, it seemed useful to revisit its genesis and its singular way of telling the time, made possible by a hand whose fingers [...]
W&W2023 | Panerai presents the Radiomir Otto Giorni, a tribute to its legendary Radiomir Collection
An exclusive tribute to the original Radiomir, Panerai presents the new Radiomir Otto Giorni references characterized by a marked vintage aesthetic that enhances its retro spirit. With its antique look, the new Radiomir is inspired by the first prototype of 1935, which measured 47 mm in diameter. The completely new dimensions for the time and the design of the 1935 model were studied to guarantee [...]
W&W2023 | Cartier unveils the new Tank Américaine, the perfect synthesis between design and contemporary elegance
At Watches & Wonders there was a lot of talk about Cartier and the new Tank Normale, one of the most beautiful watches of this year in my opinion. The success of the Normale overshadowed another highly successful reissue, the Tank Américaine, which more than 30 years after its launch and various restylings, returns with a design that has been harmonized and has improved its strengths: the for [...]
W&W 2023 | Panerai presents the new Radiomir with Annual Calendar
On the occasion of Watches&Wonders, Panerai presents the first annual calendar complication with an in-house movement, developed specifically for the Radiomir collection. The yearly calendar developed by Panerai is very intuitive and makes it very easy to read. In fact, the dial allows you to intuitively view all the necessary information. The date is displayed [...]