Phillips Watches: “Most successful year ever” in 2020

Phillips Watches: “Most successful year ever” in 2020

AUCTIONS

February 2021
The auction house’s horological division declared an annual result of over US$133 million, up 20% from 2019. This result is also “a record for the highest (…)

Watchfinder & Co.: why e-commerce still values physical stores

Watchfinder & Co.: why e-commerce still values physical stores

INTERVIEW

December 2020
In the midst of the pandemic, the platform specialising in pre-owned watches has just opened two physical stores, in Paris and Geneva. It is also partnering (…)

Heuer, Rolex, Panerai: all results of Phillips' “Racing Pulse” auction

Heuer, Rolex, Panerai: all results of Phillips’ “Racing Pulse” auction

VINTAGEMANIA

décembre 2020
The sale was led by Paul Newman’s Rolex “Big Red” Daytona, which achieved $5.5 million. The Heuer Monaco owned and gifted by Steve McQueen set a world (…)

All about the “Iconic Watches of Hollywood” auction

All about the “Iconic Watches of Hollywood” auction

VINTAGEMANIA

November 2020
Pre-owned specialist Bob’s Watches presents its most notable vintage watch auction to date: “Fresh Finds – Iconic Watches of Hollywood”, which takes place (…)

Facing the pandemic: is the secondary watch market more resilient?

Facing the pandemic: is the secondary watch market more resilient?

WATCH INDUSTRY

October 2020
The specialist luxury watch platform Watchbox boasts that it has gained market share since the beginning of the year. Another recognised player in the (…)

The crisis-proof side of watchmaking

The crisis-proof side of watchmaking

INTERVIEW

August 2020
While the turnover of the Swiss watch industry collapsed in the first half of the year, the online platform for rare watches A Collected Man announced that (…)

Pre-owned: it's been a long time coming, but now it's here

Pre-owned: it’s been a long time coming, but now it’s here

WHAT’S NEXT?

December 2019
Nothing will ever be the same again. Long confined to the shadier corners of the digital grey market, fed by oversupply, short-term greed and brand (…)
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“Bucherer is ready to revolutionise the pre-owned market”
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“Bucherer is ready to revolutionise the pre-owned market”

INTERVIEW

November 2019
The largest global watch retailer has opened a new dedicated service, beginning with its boutiques in Geneva and Zurich, soon to be extended to the German (…)
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Chronext: “Towards a small number of global platforms”
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Chronext: “Towards a small number of global platforms”

SECONDARY MARKET

July 2019
In a rapidly changing landscape, Chronext is a key player in online watch sales. The German e-commerce company now wants to build trust with the main watch (…)

Performance of the Rolex GMT-Master and the GMT-Master II

Performance of the Rolex GMT-Master and the GMT-Master II

DATA

June 2019
Since its introduction in 1954, the Rolex GMT-Master has always been the watch of choice for the world traveler. With each passing year, this model and its (…)
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Chrono24 unveils its plans for the future
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Chrono24 unveils its plans for the future

E-COMMERCE

April 2019
The German company has established itself as a global leader in watch e-commerce. The platform is now aiming to forge direct partnerships with (…)

Aurel Bacs: “Brands have shifted from rejection to acceptance”

Aurel Bacs: “Brands have shifted from rejection to acceptance”

PHILLIPS/BACS & RUSSO

March 2019
The most famous watch auctioneer in the world explores the radical change in the attitude of most brands when it comes to the secondary market, which is (…)