Vintage classic watches
We take a look at our favourite vintage watches currently on the web.
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Legendary McQueen Heuer Monaco From Le Mans To Headline Sotheby’s Auction
Sotheby’s recently announced that one of the Heuer Monaco watches used as a prop in the 1971 film will be offered in their New York auction this December. Heuer originally provided six Monaco watches for Le Mans—four of which had a leather strap, just as McQueen is seen wearing in the movie.
Gold Pocket Watch Of Titanic’s Richest Passenger Sells For Record Price
In a remarkable auction that unfolded like a captivating chapter from history, a gold pocket watch—once cradled by the wealthiest man aboard the ill-fated Titanic—found its way into the hands of a US buyer. The auctioneer’s gavel struck a resounding note, and the price soared to a staggering £1.175 million.
Stolen Yoko Ono Gift to John Lennon Set for Return After Court Ruling
A Swiss court has ruled that a stolen watch, gifted by Yoko Ono to John Lennon just months before his death, does not belong to an Italian buyer who purchased it years later through an auction. The decision clears the path for its return to Ono after years of legal wrangling. The Patek Philippe watch, valued at approximately 4 million Swiss Francs ($4.51 million), was a significant gift marking Lennon's 40th birthday in 1980. Ono presented the luxury timepiece to the legendary musician two ...
Record-Breaking: F.P. Journe's Second Wristwatch Sells for Over $8.3 Million at Phillips
The 2024 Winter Auction Season in Geneva has opened with a bang; one of the first standout moments was the sale of the second wristwatch ever created by F.P. Journe, a Tourbillon Souverain à Remontoire d'Égalité from 1993. This remarkable piece fetched CHF 6,000,000 under the hammer, with an all-in price of CHF 7,320,000 ($8,357,441), solidifying its place in history as the most expensive F.P. Journe wristwatch and the priciest independent watchmaker’s wristwatch ever sold at auction. Previousl
Lost And Found: The Rolex Watch Eaten By A Cow 50 Years Ago
The remarkable tale of a Rolex watch, swallowed by a cow over 50 years ago, has captured the imagination of many. Oswestry farmer James Steele, now 95, is the proud owner of this unique timepiece; after decades beneath the soil of his Treflach Hall farm, it has been restored and returned to him, reigniting old memories and providing a “new lease of life.”
Phillips To Auction 10 Exceptional Pocket Watches In Hong Kong And New York
When Phillips announced the offering of 10 incredible pocket watches, collectors and enthusiasts alike took notice. These rare timepieces, part of a single private collection, are set to go under the hammer at upcoming auctions in Hong Kong and New York.
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