Tag: Vintage Watches

London Watch Auction Sets New Records with Iconic Brands and Rare Timepieces

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Bonhamsโ€™ recent watch sale in London achieved over ยฃ1.6 million, featuring masterpieces from Patek Philippe, Rolex, Cartier, and F.P. Journe. The standout was F.P. Journeโ€™s platinum Chronomรจtre ร  Rรฉsonance, selling for ยฃ140,100, while the Cartier Crash broke records at ยฃ114,700. The auctionโ€™s diverse collection drew global collectors, emphasizing the strong demand for both vintage rarities and innovative designs, setting a new benchmark for luxury watch collecting.

Richard Mille, Rafael Nadal RM 27-01 Skeletonized Tourbillon Wristwatch Breaks Records at Bonhams, Selling for $1.1 Million

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In a dazzling display of horological excellence, Bonhams Hong Kong Watches auction witnessed a spectacular moment on May 28 as a rare Richard Mille Rafael Nadal RM27-01 carbon skeletonized tourbillon wristwatch set a new record. Fetching an astonishing $1,170,000 US ($9,148,000 HK), this exclusive timepiece has become the highest value wristwatch ever sold at Bonhams.