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Der Markenname Rolex leuchtet am 8. Juni 2025 über einer Luxusuhrenausstellung in Wien, Österreich. Die Präsentation zeigt Tiermotive im Schaufenster einer Boutique. (Foto: Michael Nguyen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)(Detail)
Watches & TimepiecesJuly 30, 2026

10 Iconic Watch Brand Logos and What They Mean

The first spacewalk in US history was made by astronaut Edward H. White during the Gemini 4 mission, on June 3, 1965. (Photo by Jim McDivitt/NASA/Roger Ressmeyer/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images) (detail)
Watches & TimepiecesMay 6, 2026

The Watches That Went to Space

The "Important Watches" auction took place at Sotheby's in Hong Kong on April 24. Photo © Sotheby's (detail)
Watches & TimepiecesApril 29, 2026

New Auction Record for Cartier Watch

Detail of an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jubilee, ref. 14802. Photo © Phillips
Watches & TimepiecesDecember 15, 2025

The 11 Top Luxury Watches

On November 8 and 9, Phillips, in collaboration with Bacs & Russo, presented the "Watches: Decade One (2015–2025)" auction in Geneva. Photo © Phillips - Joy Corthesy (detail)
Watches & TimepiecesNovember 13, 2025

World Record for a Vintage Patek Philippe Wristwatch

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. Photo by Metehan Gümüşdağ (detail)
Watches & TimepiecesJuly 30, 2025

The 8 Best Watch Designs by Gérald Genta

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, Ref. 5402ST, Series B, stainless steel, automatic calibre 2121C, 1972. Photo © Bonhams (detail)
Watches & TimepiecesApril 23, 2025

5 Things You Should Know About Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Classique in yellow gold, Ref. Q2501420, ca. 2000. Photo © Bukowskis (detail)
Watches & TimepiecesApril 7, 2025

Jaeger-LeCoultre: 5 Things to Know

Al Giddings with his Rolex "Red" Submariner on board the submersible "Alvin," with which he dived to the "Titanic" wreck, rediscovered the previous year, in 1986. Photo © Sotheby's (detail)
Watches & TimepiecesNovember 1, 2024

Two Iconic Rolex Watches from Titanic Explorer Up for Auction at Sotheby’s

Breguet, platinum tourbillon wristwatch with power reserve and retrograde 24-hour indication, ref. 3657, circa 2000. Photo © Christie's
Watches & TimepiecesOctober 7, 2024

Who Made the Tourbillon?

McQueen wears the Monaco during filming. Photo © Mel Traxel, Courtesy of TAG Heuer (detail)
Watches & TimepiecesAugust 30, 2024

Steve McQueen’s Heuer Monaco from Le Mans Heads to Auction

Three exceptional watches, originally presented to the French aviator Maurice Bellonte, are set to be auctioned at Boule on July 4. Photo © Boule (detail)Sponsored
Watches & TimepiecesJuly 1, 2024

Three Legendary Watches from Aviation History Fly to Auction

Pocket watch, repeater, calendar, chronograph, hunter, 59 mm, 18K gold. Photo © Bukowskis (detail)
Watches & TimepiecesMay 23, 2024

What You Need to Know About Buying a Pocket Watch

Photo by mauriciodss (detail)
Watches & TimepiecesMay 10, 2024

From the Pepsi to the Kermit: The Colorful World of Rolex Nicknames

Photo by Diniy Salleh (detail)
Watches & TimepiecesMay 3, 2024

Patek Philippe: A Timely Investment

Man and woman adjusting scuba gear on the beach. Photo by Harold M. Lambert via Getty Images (detail)
Watches & TimepiecesApril 4, 2024

The 10 Greatest Dive Watches for Collectors

Heuer Skipper "Skipperera", Ref. 7753/54, ca. 1970, stainless steel. Photo © Bonhams (detail)
Watches & TimepiecesMarch 8, 2024

Ahoy, Skipperera! The Story of a Watch Rediscovery

Omega, Ref. CK 2077-4, 38.5 mm, circa 1945. Photo © Phillips
Watches & TimepiecesJanuary 30, 2024

Omega: A Cultural Icon

Rare Van Cleef & Arpels Fairy Diamond Encrusted Retrograde 18k White Gold Poetic Collection Limited Edition Watch. Image © Hess Fine Auctions (detail)Sponsored
Watches & TimepiecesSeptember 21, 2023

A Fall Auction of Fine Watches

Photo by Glen Ardi (detail)
Watches & TimepiecesAugust 11, 2023

Montblanc Watches: Elegance, Prestige and Craftsmanship

The 21st Salon de la Haute Joaillerie SIHH opens its doors in Geneva GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - JANUARY 17: Visitors at the Piaget stand during the Salon de l'Horlogerie SIHH on January 17, 2011 in Geneva, Switzerland. The 21st Salon International de Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) is one of the world's largest watch fairs, where brands present their new products from 17 to 21 January. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/Getty Images)(detail)
Watches & TimepiecesAugust 8, 2023

Piaget: The Innovation of the Ultra-Thin Watch

Rolex Reference 116519 Daytona. White gold automatic chronograph wristwatch, circa 2006. Photo © Sotheby's (detail)
Watches & TimepiecesJune 1, 2023

Two of Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona Watches Go to Auction

The Patek Philippe Ref. 96 Quartieme Lune from the former estate of the last Emperor of China, Aisin-Gioro Puyi, will be auctioned at Phillips in Hong Kong on 23 May. Photo © Phillips (detail)
Watches & TimepiecesMay 23, 2023

The Last Emperor of China's Patek Philippe Sold for $6.2 Million

Image © Hess Fine AuctionsSponsored
Watches & TimepiecesJanuary 10, 2023

Glamour, Gold and Glitter at Auction

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