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4 things to consider when choosing a single pocket watch

Half hunter watches, full hunter watches, marine watches, fob watches, it matters not which you prefer, but if you are in the market for a single watch or you’re a first time buyer, you should take some time to consider a few things.

It all comes down to preference and with preference comes options, so take your time and allow yourself to ponder these 4 things before you make your latest purchase.

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Pieces of Time is celebrating the world of fine movements with an amazing offer on its watches!

Those of you who are currently interested in buying watches and time-pieces will be delighted to know that records have been breaking all week long during the watch sales in Geneva. Both Christie’s and Sotheby’s sales exceeded all expectations. The climax last night of a world record price for any vintage time piece.The Graves watch which sold for in excess of 20m SF + Commission. The last time this watch was sold at auction was…

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Pocket watches- not just anyone can pull off this style statement

Are you one of those gentlemen who enjoy a making a statement, subtle and understated at the same time? A watch chain hung from the vest (the exact tailoring term for a waistcoat) is an achievable yet very personal and individual stylistic declaration. Patek Philippe makes bespoke pocket watches that can be provided on streamline-link gold chains with the brand’s Calatrava cross emblem all included as part of the assembly should you so wish; effectively creating purposeful man-jewellery.

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FEATURE: Sale of Graves’ Supercomplication pocket watch fetches notable sum at auction

If you have been following our blog articles as we tracked the build up to the auction of Henry Graves’ Supercomplication pocket watch. 15 years ago, the Supercomplication went under the hammer $11m (£9.6m) and was last wound in 1969. Fortunately for the lucky new owner it is still working to this very day. The most complicated handmade watch ever created, has been sold at auction for a cool 20.6m Swiss francs (£13.4m).

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3 Patek Phillipe watches that cost more than a Ferrari

As dealers inantique pocket watches, vintage watches and other such movements we deal with are precious, vintage and valuable. We deal in these timepieces on a daily basis. But if you were to try and show someone who wasn’t as in tune with just how valuable a collectable classic is then why not compare it to the cost of buying a Ferrari to hit home how much these exemplary pieces cost?

Here are three of the finest from legendary manufacturers Patek Phillipe:

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A question of survival as the smartwatch threatens the watch species, or does it?

The wristwatch- faithful, reliable, ever-present (if you remember to put it on) and also an accessory for style and expression oneself. It has also managed to so far survive the arrival of the smartphone to our lives. However there are claims that traditional movements are likely to become a rare sight as the birth of smartwatches grow in stature.

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The 5 most important pocket watches of all time

Throughout many decades watch dealersand fans of beautiful time pieces have been fascinated by the wonder of the mechanical watch- the movement that’s kept the trains running on time and helped the life—saving nurse keep time during her ward shift. Although not as frequently seen as these days as in the past, the pocket watch is making a resurgence so we thought it would be interesting to take a look into some of the most remarkable pocket watches from this century and beyond— including one of the most complex mechanical devices that have ever been made.

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The sport of Kings has every place for antique pocket watches

Britain’s richest horse race, and also the most prestigious of our country’s fiveClassic event which is often referred to as the Blue Riband of the turf. We are of course addressing the noble sport of horse racing and the Epsom Derby Races to be exact. Hosted in Epsom Downs, Surrey, the event is best known for the course hosting the Epsom the United Kingdom’s premier thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old colts and fillies who race the mile and a half track.

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