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Collectors dig deep for Egyptian treasure as Patek Philippe archaeologist’s timekeeper comes to auction

EDITOR'S CHOICE NEWS by Rob Corder on November 20, 2019

Signed Patek Philippe18ct gold, enamel and platinum watch is made in the form of a backpack formerly belonging to Elbert E. Farman, a former consul-general to Cairo.

Only Watch auction raises $39 million through the sale of 50 unique timepieces

EDITOR'S CHOICE INTERNATIONAL LEAD STORY NEWS by Rob Corder on November 11, 2019

99% of funds raised go directly to medical and scientific research projects channeled through the Monegasque Association against Muscular Dystrophy.

Patek Philippe wristwatch that belonged to Henry Graves Jr. is highlight of Christie’s Rare Watch Auction

INTERNATIONAL NEWS by Patrick Cremona on October 25, 2019

The auction will showcase several spectacular newly discovered and fresh to the market timepieces and important rarities and is expected to fetch in excess of CHF10 million (around £7.9 million) in total.

Only Watch world tour touches down in New York next week and is a must-attend show

EDITOR'S CHOICE NEWS by Rob Corder on October 11, 2019

Founder Luc Pettavino will present 52 unique watches at Christie's. He is a force of nature with an unquenchable passion to rid the world of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Christie’s appoints watch specialist to boost its West Coast business

NEWS by Rob Corder on October 11, 2019

Antiques Roadshow watch expert Michael Fossner takes up a role with the auctioneer having moved from New York to San Diego.

Christie’s fall watch auctions in Geneva and Hong Kong to feature landmark Patek models

INTERNATIONAL NEWS by Patrick Cremona on September 27, 2019

The watches are Henry Graves Jr’s (1868-1953) unique yellow gold tonneau minute repeating wristwatch of 1927 and the only known Gobbi retailed Patek Philippe Reference 2523 with a translucent blue dial.

Christie’s creates 5-week distance learning course on the History of Watches

INTERNATIONAL NEWS by Rob Corder on August 23, 2019

Delegates can log in from across the world to learn the features of the mechanical watch through custom animations, as well as hear first-hand about the development of the industry from prestigious designers and historians.

Patek Philippe tops the lots at Christie’s upcoming New York auction

America DAILY NEWS NEWS by Alex Douglas on May 29, 2019

Due to take place on June 6, the Patek piece is expected to go for between $600,000 and $800,000.

IN PICTURES: Top 10 most valuable watches from Christie’s Geneva sale

INTERNATIONAL NEWS by Rob Corder on May 16, 2019

Five vintage Rolexes among a top 10 that generated sales of over $4 million in total.

Million dollar Rolex Stelline stars at Christie’s Rare Watch Auction

EDITOR'S CHOICE NEWS by Rob Corder on April 16, 2019

The watch, which has a pre-sale estimate of CHF 1 million to CHF 2 million, is thought to be one of only 50 made in pink gold by Rolex and only ten with the star dial.

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