A high-performance mechanical watch remains a rare object that works without batteries or software. It is a miniature engine, built from hundreds of parts, powered by wound springs and regulated by an escapement. In a year dominated by ephemeral digital services, buyers are drawn to...
Step into any Mayfair watch lounge and mention Patek Philippe Nautilus. Conversations hush, wrists are subtly raised, and seasoned collectors exchange knowing smiles. Launched during the head-spinning upheaval of the 1970s Quartz Crisis, the Nautilus proved that real prestige was forged by inventive design and...
In early May, the chandeliers inside Phillips’ Geneva saleroom glowed like freshly polished balance wheels. Bidders lined the wooden benches, clutching numbered paddles, while anxious specialists whispered last-minute estimates. When the hammer finally fell on the Breguet Sympathique No 1, applause echoed under the vaulted...
Luxury watches are synonymous with style, precision, and craftsmanship. In the UK, there is a growing market for timepieces that balance these attributes with more affordable price points, offering an elegant accessory for a wider audience. In this article, we explore the world of affordable...
Many jewelry buyers use this means to protect their capital against certain events such as inflation and currency devaluation. Many pieces can maintain their value not only materially, but add rarity or collector’s value. However, there is another piece that maintains this quality: luxury watches....