Today an extra ‘leap second’ will be added to world clocks as time stands still for a moment
Global time will stand still today, and in doing so will delay the arrival of midnight by a second.
Global time will stand still today, and in doing so will delay the arrival of midnight by a second.
Like it or not, jewellery and expensive antique wrist watches have, by tradition, been something gifted to women by their male counterparts. And even in today’s world that view remains defiant.
An exclusive Patek Philippe pocket watch with Suzanne Rohr enamel which was based on Pierre-August Renoir’sTwo Sisters(1881) obliterated the forecasted sale price at Christie’s sale of Important Watches in New York last week (June 17).
We aren’t going to beat around the bush here, we are going to discuss a question that many people who do collect things, and those who don’t, often wonder; why is it that we collect things?
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It has been announced that Leeds University have recently launched two resources that will be used in conjunction with the study and research into the British art and antiques market.
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We have a lovely story for the horologists as an exclusive clock, valued at £150,000, has gone on public display at Belfast City Hall recently.
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The organisers involved with the Patek Philippe Exhibition have announced further good news for enthusiasts of the finer things in life with the news that, after seeing more than 25,000 people visit the Watch Art Patek Philippe Grand Exhibition in its first week, they will be extending their opening hours.
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Every watch has its own story to tell. And in this four part feature we will be looking at 12 things you didn’t know about watches. A fact file for those who, not only appreciate antique wrist watches, but the beauty of movements as a whole.
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The British Horological Institute has organised a Summer Show which will open its doors to the public next weekend with a host activities for lover of UK antique pocket watches and the rest of the family too.
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A collection of more than 100 British antique watches, and clocks, along with scientific instruments equating to the value of £15 million is set to be sold at a Hampshire dealer.
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