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2024 has been an incredible year with so much to be thankful for. As we do every year, today we take a look back at our favourite watches from the year.
The 1960's Girard Perregaux Sea Hawk reference 7901 with an incredible bit of aging can be found here.
The 1974 Omega reference 511.0474 Oversized Tank De Ville with a very unique tank-style case can be found here.
The 1957 Longines reference 1053 in Yellow Gold that was a gift in Hawaii can be found here.
The 1938 Bulova 'Rite Angle' with easily one of the best case designs of the year can be found here.
The 1950s Wakmann Triple Calendar with Moonphase in Steel can be found here.
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The Universal Genève Polerouter SAS Tribute Trio can be found here.
GPHG 2024 took place and the winners have been announced.
Hodinkee published a great episode of Talking Watches With Adam Victor, Vintage Collector And Dealer.
The conclusion of John Lennon's Patek Philippe 2499 revealed: It belongs To Yoko Ono.
The unique, one of a kind reference 5711 released by Patek Philippe for the 2024 Children Action Gala.
The Tudor Prince Oysterdate reference 75203N with gold sunburst dial can be found here.
The Wakmann Triple Calendar Moonphase in Steel with a beautiful, lightly toasted dial can be found here.
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Reloaded: The Rebirth of Mechanical Watchmaking, 1980-1999 from Phillips can be found here.
The Vacheron Constantin reference 43032 can be found here.
The Geneva Watch Auction: XX from Phillips can be found here.
The Cartier Tank Cintrée from 1925 can be found here.
The Audemars Piguet triple calendar moonphase made for "A l'Emeraude" can be found here.
The Patek Philippe reference 530 in steel can be found here.
The two Patek Philippe reference 1518’s can be found here and here.
The Sotheby’s Treasures of Time auction can be found here.
The Universal Geneve reference 5922 with black dial can be found here.
The Vacheron Constantin Cornes de Vaches' reference 6087 can be found here.
The pink gold reference 1518 from Patek Philippe can be found here.
The Patek Philippe reference 2499, third series, in yellow gold with black dial can be found here.
The Important Watches: Part I auction from Sotheby’s can be found here.
The MB&F Legacy Machine 1 can be found here.
The Rolex Dato-Compax ‘Jean-Claude Killy’ reference 6036 can be found here.
Rare Watches Including Watches for ELA from Christie’s can be found here.
The Patek Philippe in white gold with Breguet numbers and leaf hands can be found here.
The Patek Philippe pocket watch reference 844 can be found here.
The Rolex reference 6062 can be found here.
The Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces auction from Antiquorum can be found here.
The Jaeger Lecoultre reference E860 Memovox Worldtime can be found here.
The Patek Philippe reference 3970 perpetual calendar chronograph can be found here.
The Vacheron Constantin travel clock with enamel finish can be found here.
The cover lot for Antiquorum, the FP Journe Souscription N 24 which is the last Tourbillon souscription sold directly by FP Journe in platinum can be found here.
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Hodinkee is acquired by Watches of Switzerland. Will this mean big changes for the watch media company?
Patek Philippe releases their newest model, the Cubitus, to mixed feelings by collectors.
Monaco Legend Auctions holds their latest autumn auction with some exceptional pieces.
Perezcope dives deep into some of the lots up for auction this October.
The 1950 IWC automatic with caliber 85 movement can be found here.
The 1987 Tudor Prince Oysterdate reference 75203 with gold linen dial can be found here.
The 1984 Tudor Prince Oysterdate reference 74000 in steel can be found here.
The 1954 Rolex Oyster Speedking Precision in steel can be found here.
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Chanel acquires a minority stake in MB&F. Chanel acquires 25% of the company with the Max retaining 60%.
M.A.D. Gallery is coming back with a new MAD 1 release.
Geneva Watch Days begins in a few days and will take place from August 29th to September 2nd. The program guide can be found here.
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The unreleased Seamaster 300M seen on the wrist of Daniel Craig can be found here.
The Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph Seafarer x Hodinkee can be found here.
Steve McQueen’s Heuer Monaco that is being sold at Sotheby’s in New York this December can be found here.
Winston Churchill’s Movado Calendograph from Beyer in Zurich can be found here and is being sold here.
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Ben Clymer writes an article about the future of Hodinkee where he wants to harness what the “old Hodinkee” was for the watch community.
Omega releases a new watch for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
The latest MoonSwatch inspired by the Blue Moon phenomena.
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Swiss watch exports for June slump, pointing to more negative news for the industry for the first half of the year.
Tudor releases the Tudor Black Bay Ceramic ‘Blue’.
Furlan Marri and their vintage inspired Disco Volante Havana, Celeste, and Verde take the watch world by storm.
Hodinkee collaborates with Porsche Design to release a limited edition chronograph.
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Today we go through a few vintage watches that will be covered on Life on the Wrist over the coming weeks. Each is unique, and each is so enjoyable.
The Omega reference 511.0474 Oversized Tank De Ville can be found here.
The Girard Perregaux reference 8194 Gyromatic in Steel can be found here.
The Universal Genève reference 20508 can be found here.
The Longines Time-Only 'Tank' Pink Dial can be found here.
The Bulova 'Rite Angle' in Yellow Gold can be found here.
The Jaeger LeCoultre reference 3150 Memovox Wrist Alarm can be found here.
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Bernard Arnault’s has supposedly acquired a stake of LVMH’s main competitor, Richemond.
LVMH acquires L’Épée 1839, the well known clockmaker that has worked with companies like MB&F.
MB&F has released their own Podcast where they interview Tribe members.
Hodinkee and Carl F Bucherer release a limited edition World Timer watch.
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More information about the elusive Patek Philippe reference 2499 owned by Jon Lennon have emerged, including a photo of the watch. The photo confirms its provenance, the fact that it has a Tiffany & Co stamp, and shows an important inscription on the back. We also discuss a great article written by Alex Ciani regarding the state of the vintage watch market.
The New Yorker article about John Lennon’s 2499 can be found here.
Alex Ciani’s article about the plummeting vintage watch market and why it is a good thing can be found here.
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Today we take a look at some of the vintage watches that will be covered on our website this summer. The watches range in era, size, shape, case material, design, but all are incredibly interesting.
The Eterna Matic in Steel with a Blue Dial running on the caliber 12824 from the 70’s can be found here.
The Omega reference 166.0188 Day Date from 1979 can be found here.
The Longines reference 1053 in Yellow Gold from 1957 can be found here.
The Girard Perregaux reference 8194 Gyromatic in Steel from the 60’s can be found here.
The Omega reference 511.0474 Oversized Tank De Ville from 1974 can be found here.
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Following up on last weeks episode of the Podcast, this week we will cover some interesting lots from Christie’s New York watch auction, some limit edition watches, and a few vintage watches we will be covering on the channel in the coming weeks.
The limited edition Tudor Black Bay 58 Inter Milan edition can be found here.
The Dark Blue Skeleton Monaco from Tag Heuer In DLC Titanium can be found here.
The Rolex reference 228206 Day-Date with ice blue dial and Arabic numerals can be found here.
The Rolex reference 6062 in yellow gold can be found here.
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak reference 25594BA in 18K gold with porcelain dial can be found here.
The Vacheron Constantin 222 reference 44018 in 18k yellow gold with beautiful oxidized case and bracelet can be found here.
The Patek Philippe pocket watch reference 600 Homage of King Saud Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud with rare pink gold case and ruby hour markers on an enamel dial can be found here.
The Girard Perregaux reference 6211 in steel can be found here.
The Longines reference 105-818 in yellow gold can be found here.
The Bulova reference 386-4 dive watch, nicknamed “Devil Diver” can be found here.
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Geneva auctions that took place last month were a great success and definitely boosted the feelings of vintage watch community. Most auction houses had successful events, although it is worth noting Christie’s had a bit of problem with their online bidding platform after the auction house appeared to be hit with a cyber attack. Today we are going to look towards the New York auctions from the major auction houses and pull out a few favourite lots.
Note: At the time of recording, Christie’s had not released their catalogue so we will cover them in a future episode.
The New York Watch Auction: X from Phillips can be found here.
Lot 27 - a Patek Philippe yellow gold openface minute repeating split seconds chronograph pocket watch can be found here.
Lot 29 - a Ulysse Nardin oversized split-seconds chronograph with enamel dial can be found here.
Lot 31 - a Patek Phillipe reference 1532 in pink gold can be found here.
Lot 39 - a Patek Philippe reference 1463 in yellow gold can be found here.
Lot 38 - a Rolex reference 6264 in yellow gold with Tiffany stamp can be found here.
Lot 105 - a Rolex reference 6102 in yellow gold with deep blue enamel dial can be found here.
Sotheby’s Important Watches can be found here.
Lot 37 - a Cartier France yellow gold, enamel octagonal open face pocket watch can be found here.
Lot 94 - a Patek Philippe reference 565 in steel with Breguet numerals can be found here.
Lot 98 - a Patek Philippe reference 10 with an oversized yellow gold curved case can be found here.
Lot 99 - a Vacheron Constantin reference 4083 pink gold chronograph with double hooded lugs, and bracelet can be found here.
Lot 102 - a Patek Philippe reference 1436 with pink gold case and pink dial, split seconds chronograph can be found here.
Lot 109 - a Rolex reference 16570 Explorer II in steel with Van Cleef and Arpels signed dial can be found here.
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In this weeks episode, we cover some of the new watch releases that were announced over the last few weeks. Some bring back old classics, others are reinventing themselves.
The new Bremont Terra Nova can be found here.
The two new Chronoscope Models In Moonshine Gold And Steel from Omega for the Paris 2024 Olympics can be found here.
The New Hand-Wound IWC Portugieser Tourbillon Day & Night can be found here.
The Streamliner Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton for the Miami F1 can be found here.
The TAG Heuer Formula 1 Kith can be found here.
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Today we look at the watch auctions happening in Geneva next month and discuss some of the lots that will be exciting to watch.
The Monaco Legend Auctions Exclusive Timepieces auction results can be found here.
The Patek Philippe Gondolo with exploded Arabic numerals can be found here.
The Rolex reference 6062 with incredible yellow gold case and toasted dial can be found here.
The Rolex reference 6241 Paul Newman “Lemon” dial can be found here.
The Patek Philippe pocket watch converted to wristwatch can be found here.
The Patek Philippe single button split second chronograph, former property of Sir Henry Segrave can be found here.
The Rolex reference 4113 split-second chronograph, property of John Goldberger can be found here.
The Patek Philippe square pocket watch in platinum with diamonds and emerald set case, special order in 1928 for King Alexander I of Yugoslavia can be found here.
The Rolex single-button fly-back chronograph reference 3346 can be found here.
The Vacheron Constantin grande complication pocket watch can be found here.
The Rolex Datejust in platinum retailed by Serpico y Laino reference 6304 can be found here.
The Phillips Geneva Watch Auction: XIX featuring the Guido Mondani Collection can be found here.
The Sotheby’s Important Watches auction can be found here.
The Christie’s Rare Watches Including the Property of Michael Schumacher can be found here.
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Today is all about Watches and Wonders 2024 that has taken place in Geneva. We discuss some of the releases and give our general thoughts on the show.
The MAD 1 Time to Love can be found here.
The new Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ultra, now the worlds thinnest watch can be found here.
The Piaget Altiplano Concept Tourbillon, the worlds thinnest tourbillon can be found here.
The new The Cartier Tortue models can be found here.
The Patek Philippe 5330G World Time With A Local Date can be found here.
The Patek Philippe Nautilus Chronograph 5980G In White Gold can be found here.
The Patek Philippe 5236P-010 In-Line Perpetual Calendar with Salmon Dial can be found here.
The trio of Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre watches can be found here.
The Tag Heuer Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph can be found here.
The TAG Heuer Carrera Skipper In Gold can be found here.
The IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar can be found here.
The A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Up/Down Limited Edition White Gold with Blue dial can be found here.
Rolex’s releases for this years show can be found here.
Vacheron Constantin’s releases, including the Les Cabinotiers 'Berkley Grand Complication,' With 63 Complications which is now the Most Complicated Watch In The World can be found here.
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Only Watch Charity Auction will return on May 10, 2024 after completing their financial audit. Their announcement can be found here.
The Black Snoopy MoonSwatch can be found here.
The Eterna-Matic that was sold to the collector can be found here.
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The Swatch teaser video about a possible black Snoopy MoonSwatch can be found here.
Revolution Watch’s article about the Rare Handcrafts 2024 can be found here.
HSNY x Phillips’ Charity Auction lots for the 2024 Gala can be found here.
The first ever reference 2526 Patek Philippe sold to JB Champion can be found here.
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