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“White Glove” Sale Marks Four And A Half Years Of 100%-Sold Live Watch Auctions For Phillips New York, Showcasing The Enduring Strength Of The Market
Press release: NEW YORK – 8 JUNE 2025 – A triumphant conclusion to Phillips’ spring season of watch sales, The New York Watch Auction: XII achieved $25 million, selling 100% by lot and 100% by value. The auction marks four and a half years — nine consecutive auctions — of 100%-sold “white glove” live auctions for Phillips Watches in New York.
Iconic Timepieces By Patek Philippe, Rolex, F.P.Journe, Biver, And A. Lange & Söhne Lead The New York Watch Auction: XII, At Phillips
Press release: NEW YORK – 13 MAY 2025 – Phillips is proud to present the full catalogue for The New York Watch Auction: XII. Defined by extraordinary auction debuts, the two-day sale on 7-8 June will feature 144 lots, many of which are being offered publicly for the very first time, including important examples from both legacy brands and independent makers alike.
Sotheby's AREA_51 Auction Brings Alien Wristwear to Geneva
Auction News: Geneva is about to experience an extraterrestrial encounter as Sotheby's, in collaboration with the creative watch collective heist-out, announces AREA_51, a captivating exhibition and live auction of "alien wristwear." This otherworldly event, coinciding with Watches & Wonders, promises to be a thrilling continuation of their groundbreaking partnership. Read what we know.
February Highlights: Luxe Watch Lineup
Press release: February 2025 witnessed standout launches: H. Moser & Cie. debuted a boutique-exclusive Streamliner, Audemars Piguet redefined the perpetual calendar, Bvlgari x MB&F amazed with Serpenti, Panerai honored heritage, and IWC thrilled motorsport fans.
Audemars Piguet Celebrates 150 Years with New Ergonomic Perpetual Calendar
New Release: Audemars Piguet has unveiled a revolutionary approach to the perpetual calendar, infusing ergonomic design into this classic astronomical complication. The result is three new 41mm self-winding perpetual calendar references, each equipped with a groundbreaking "all-in-one" crown for intuitive adjustments. Read what we know.