Unique Patek Philippe Sells for $4.3m
A unique Patek Philippe watch sold for $4.3m at Sotheby’s New York – the highest price realized by the auction house for a timepiece this year.
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Sotheby’s Hong Kong Watch Sale Sees Two World Records
Two timepieces set new auction records at the most recent Sotheby’s watch sale in Hong Kong
Watches of Switzerland Annual Revenue Hits Record
Watches of Switzerland’s group revenue soared 25% for the full fiscal year as it expanded its store network and demand for luxury timepieces rose. The UK-based retailer achieved sales of GBP 1.54 billion ($2.02 billion) for the 52 weeks that ended April 30, the company said last week. That amount is a record for the … Read more
Secondhand Watches Are in Hot Demand. Is the Surge Sustainable?
Pre-owned timepieces are beating jewelry at auction and outselling hard-to-get newer models.
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Swiss Watch Trade Sees 12th Month of Decline
Swiss watch exports fell 11% year on year to CHF 1.59 billion ($1.78 billion) in January, the 12th consecutive monthly drop, as demand slowed in the US and in key Asian markets. Shipments to the US declined 11% to CHF 183.3 million ($204.5 million), partly because strong figures in January 2020 created an unfavorable comparison, … Read more