One of the hottest weekends in the world of watch auctions has just ended. With a total proceeds of 74.5 million dollars, "Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo" achieves the highest grossing in the history of watch auctions. Exactly 12 lots have exceeded the fateful threshold of 1 million Swiss francs (CHF) and among these we will have the honor to present the ten most [...]
Among the record results achieved during the Phillips x Bacs & Russo auction "The Geneva Watch Auction XIV", the one obtained by the Omega Speedmaster CK 2915-1, sold for the record amount of CHF 3.115.500, exceeded the auction price estimated at between 80.000 and 120.000 Swiss francs. The Speedmaster was born in 1957 by Mr. Pierre Moinat and Claude [...]
A few months after the record reached last July with the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. 16516 in platinum with lapis lazuli dial sold for 3.27 Million Dollars (USD), Sotheby's inaugurates the new auction season of 2021 by unveiling another unicorn, another record-breaking Rolex Daytona. On the occasion of the auction that will take place in April in Hong Kong, a very rare example will be auctioned [...]
On a hot late summer day in Geneva, I had the opportunity to interview one of the most important personalities in the sector, a professional who has revolutionized the watch collecting market as well as deeply in love with the world of hands. I'm talking about Aurel Bacs - Senior Consultant Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo. It is with great pleasure that [...]
When I started to get passionate about the world of watchmaking, thirsty for knowledge, I spent most of my time discovering not only references, movements, stories, but also characters linked to the fascinating world of hands. Among these, a legendary figure that I have always wanted to meet - either for the air of mystery that surrounds him and his deep passion and knowledge - is J [...]
Despite the period, the watch market seems to be bursting with health, at least in the fantastic world of auction houses. During the "Important Watches" auction organized by Sotheby's, a very rare example of Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. 3.27 in platinum with lapis lazuli dial. This is the most "modern" Rolex [...]
After having spent the last few months confined to our homes and confined to our countries, we are finally back to travel and, luckily for us, we will also be able to take advantage of a nice weekend in Geneva by participating in the first 'physical' auctions of the year! Not to be missed is the 'Rare Watches' auction organized by the prestigious Christie's auction house which will take place on July 20th at the Four [...]
Like any self-respecting summer, many of us love to venture into the pages of a beautiful thriller steeped in mysteries and intrigues, perhaps identifying with a famous English spy. Over the last few years, we, lovers of watchmaking and everything that revolves around it, have had a further diversion. Thanks to the fantastic world of auctions, an almost flat season of news and events [...]
On 11 and 12 May, the "Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces" auction will be held at the Hotel Beau Rivage in Geneva, organized by Antiquorum Auctioneer, the only auction house in the world to deal solely with the sale of watches and related material fine watchmaking. On 11 May at 14 pm an important English collection of table and pocket watches will be auctioned, and an [...]