Explore our articles dedicated to the world of watchmaking. Market trends, expert advice, and stories from major houses: a privileged insight into the world of watches.
A device born from a fundamental problem of regularity The remontoire addresses one of the oldest constraints in mechanical watchmaking: the driving torque of a
A watch sold in 2000, expected at Phillips auction in Geneva in November 2026 The F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance No. 022/99R belongs to a
A millennia-old convention with precise mathematical roots The division of the hour into 60 minutes, and then the minute into 60 seconds, is not the
A luxury object with a dual purpose Erotic automaton watches, sometimes called “risqué watches” or secret watches, form a category of their own in the
A revival driven by independent creators Since the early 2000s, high-end watchmaking has undergone a profound reshaping of its creative landscape. In the face of
A perpetual calendar chronograph that defined a collecting era The Patek Philippe ref. 2499 is one of the most studied and sought-after wristwatches ever made.
A record result for one of AP’s rarest surviving watches Following the whirlwind partnership between AP and Swatch last weekend let’s focus on what truly
Two Swiss icons, a unique horological object Announced in Biel in May 2026, the Royal Pop is the result of a collaboration between Audemars Piguet,
A new auction record for the Souscription Résonance series At Phillips Geneva on May 9–10, 2026, lot 6 — the F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance
Four watches made for four victors At the Phillips Geneva Watch Auction on 9 and 10 May 2026, lot 24 is an Agassiz pocket watch
A record sale in the United States in April 2026 Freeman’s sold, on April 22, 2026, in Chicago, the Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
A record result for the rarest Cartier shape At Sotheby’s “Important Watches” sale in Hong Kong on 24 April 2026, a 1987 Cartier Crash —
Rolex announced at this 2026 edition of Watches & Wonders the end of the GMT-Master II “Pepsi”, its iconic reference with a red-and-blue two-tone bezel.
Watches & Wonders is now the dominant annual showcase for fine watchmaking, bringing together the industry’s major houses in Geneva every spring. Understanding how the
Geoffroy Ader is a renowned figure in the art and collectibles market, whose professional trajectory combines auction house expertise with technological innovation applied to valuation.
A Zurich Institution with Authorized Retailer Status BEYER Chronométrie is one of Europe’s premier destinations for acquiring Patek Philippe watches through official channels. Based in
A limited series of 25 pieces for a historic retailer The Patek Philippe reference 3940 is one of the most important perpetual calendar watches of
The world of horological automata represents one of the pinnacles of Swiss mechanical art, with singing birds as iconic figures. From Pierre Jaquet-Droz to the
For nearly a century, Omega has held a privileged position in the world of sports timekeeping. The Swiss brand became the official timekeeper of the
Antide Janvier (1751-1835) is counted among the most brilliant watchmakers who worked during the reign of Louis XVI. Renowned for his astronomical clocks of remarkable
François-Paul Journe has established himself as one of the most influential contemporary master watchmakers, notably thanks to his iconic creation: the Chronomètre à Résonance. This
In 1926, Hans Wilsdorf, founder of Rolex, revolutionized watchmaking by creating the world’s first truly waterproof case. Named “Oyster” (oyster), this innovative system transformed the
The marine chronometer represents one of the most crucial technological advancements in the history of navigation. Born from a vital need to determine longitude at
The tourbillon, this fascinating horological complication, originated in 1795 in the mind of Abraham-Louis Breguet, who patented it in 1801. This revolutionary invention aimed to
A horological masterpiece born from a secret passion The Breguet No. 160 watch, nicknamed “Marie-Antoinette,” represents one of the pinnacles of global watchmaking art. Commissioned
The evolution of time-measuring systems The history of calendars reflects humanity’s millennia-long quest to measure and organize time. Long before the invention of mechanical watches,
George Daniels (1926-2011) represents a revolutionary figure in the modern watchmaking world. Considered the greatest watchmaker of the 20th century, this self-taught British craftsman transformed
