
The risqué watch: a history of erotic automata in watchmaking
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
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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.