Christie’s Speedmaster 50 Auction Report Written by Robert-Jan Broer on Dec 16, 2015 Yesterday evening, Christie’s held their Speedmaster 50 Auction in New York. Although no-one of our team could be there on location, we did get some help from S…
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Written by WatchTime, 13.10.2015 Omega is among the best-known luxury watch brands on the planet, and certainly the best known off the planet. From NASA to the Olympics to James Bond, not to mention names like Speedmaster, Seamaster and Constell…
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BY BLAKE BUETTNER The official status of Omega’s Speedmaster Professional as that of “Moonwatch” is widely known and celebrated amongst enthusiasts and certainly by Omega themselves. Unlike many brand partnerships, the relationship between Omega and NA…
Continue readingThe Federal Trade Commission Takes Action Against Deceptive Marketing Practices In The American Watchmaking Industry
NICHOLAS MANOUSOS Earlier this year, HODINKEE published an article concerning the questionable advertising tactics of a portion of the American watchmaking industry. Entitled “Smoke And Mirrors In The American Watchmaking Industry,” …
Continue readingWhy Watch Repairs Should Be Left to the Pros
Advice from the master watchmaker and watch estimator at the Tiffany Repair Center BY LIZA CORSILLO No matter how expensive or not-so-expensive it is, your watch deserves some respect. That means doing your best to keep it from breaking and knowing wha…
Continue readingPatek Philippe USA Opens Tuition-Free Watchmaking School
Patek Philippe USA Opens Tuition-Free Watchmaking School When we reported on the management changes at the Henri Stern Watch Agency in September, it was unknown where long-time Technical Director and Master Watchmaker Laurent Junod would end up within …
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