Historical Record Breaking Results from Antiquorum USA

The sale included 402 lots. From all the lots, bidders from Hong Kong, Switzerland, and The Russian Federation sold 84.58 percent by lot and 119.34 % by value."We are very pleased by the outcome of today's sale which reflects the willingness of collectors to pay premium prices for timepieces that have never been seen at auction before," outlined Julien Schaerer, Watch Director and Auctioneer, Antiquorum USA. The star of the auction was a Patek Philippe Ref. 2497, First Series, which was sold for $ 624,400. World's biggest watch auctioneer, Antiquorum, held this year's final auction, resulting in a historical record breaking sum of $ 9,612,051 for its Important Collectors' Wristwatches and Pocket Watches & Clocks sale. The auction held an enormous number of on-line and commission bidders.

1010 - Magical Equilibrium Between Writing and Watches

The two cages are built within the transparent body the shows the flowing ink. Wristwatch crowns were the ones that served as the inspiration for the cap, which is available whether in rhodium-coated silver or in 18-carat gold, hand-polished, having a clip suggesting a watch hand that is being attached to a pinion. The whole pen represents a piece of fine jewelry, carrying Caran d'Ache monogram. The pen's piston pump is enriched with a ruby as in a winding crown. There is a sapphire crystal dome found at the top of the pen's body. The dome includes the main features of watch***, i.e. a balance wheel, which is being accurately poised between two rubies.The magical equilibrium between the two hands showing ten minutes past ten brings to mind the likeness between fine watch*** and fine writing. Both artistic crafts have their roots in Switzerland and its rich culture. Accurate writing and precise watch manufacturing have come a long way to the world of high precision and supreme standard. In order to commemorate the history handled down along generation, Caran d'Ache developed 1010, which is a Limited Edition pen that honors complicated watch***. This pen is a wonderful piece of art and a fine instrument for writing. It pays tribute to the beautiful complications. It took all the talent and craftsmanship to turners and engravers in order to manufacture the 500 pieces of silver-plated pen coated in rhodium and 10 pieces made in gold. Developers gave a detailed attention to every piece.Pen's body is available whether in 18 carat gold or in rhodium-coated silver. The pen includes 2 cages; one is being decorated with gear wheels and the other with bridges that connect the cages.

A Photo Exhibition by The Police resented by Zenith Swiss

That he is incredibly talented, versatile and a true Renaissance man is abundantly obvious. That he exudes a style and manner that is both warm and gracious is his gift. We are very proud to have Mr. Summers wearing a Zenith timepiece" outlined Paul Ziff.It's worth mentioning that the event was enriched by The Police's 2 concerts at Madison Square Garden where all tickets were sold out.The popular Swiss watch*** company Zenith presented an exhibition entitled "I'll be watching you: Inside the police 1980-1983." This photo exhibition was provided by Andy Summers of The Police.It's a great event that combined the lively art of photography created by one of the most famous rock guitarists in the history of rock music and highly-prestigious, and at the same time rather edgy watch*** company from Switzerland. It is worth noting that the exhibition was held at NYC Milk Studios. Both Zenith Swiss Watch Manufacture and the rock star of The Police, Andy Summers, were the main characters to lunch one of New York's most exciting and artistic evenings.Throughout the invitation-only VIP reception, various musicians, fans, artists and friends of the star and the watchmaker admired behind the scenes series of photos performed in black and white that highlight the early days of the rock band. The exhibition's special piece of art is the picture taken by Andy Summers exclusively for Zenith. The rock star shot the company's Defy Classic Open watch. The most remarkable spot of the evening occurred when the president of Zenith North America, Paul Ziff, presented a Zenith timepiece to Andy Summers."As an acclaimed professional artist in two distinct areas, Andy Summers embodies the spirit of Zenith.

Linde Werdelin Prepares for the Snow

The wearer of this timepiece may then clip off the instrument in order to continue after-ski activities. The latter are also found within the ski guides.Linde Werdelin offers its recommendations for the best places in Italy, France and Switzerland. These recommendations are available in the same pocket guides. Additional information is available at company's official website.A true winter is the one when land, trees, cars and roofs are covered in snow. As it gets colder and the snow is falling harder the box set of ski guides from Linde Werdelin is ready for the ski season. Both Morten Linde and Jorn Werdelin have piled up they pocket guides of all the places when they can get the best of skiing and surely test their new watch line. The watch collection from Linde Werdelin is created for people passionate about glamorous luxury sports timepieces. At the same time the company's watches are developed to provide precise information for extreme skiing. The additional instrument that is clipped onto the watch offers useful information such as advice on the weather, current altitude, frostbite warning, compass, barometer, temperature, heart rate monitor and memory.

The New Rolex Explorer

Below is a list of everything that's new in the new Rolex Explorer:
39 millimeters rather than 36. That's only one millimeter smaller than their other tool my gifts jewelry (like the new Rolex Submariner Date).
The movement now uses the new Parachrom Blue hairspring which we discusse previously in the context of the Rolex Milgauss.
The now-standard signed chapter ring not my favorite new feature, but believe me, I wouldn't let it stop me from wearing one.
Slightly redesigned dial: the word "EXPLORER" has been moved from the top where it used to be down to the bottom.
Features that haven't changed:
COCS certified.
Solid steel case and bracelet.
Sapphire crystal.
Screwdown crown.
Water-resistant to 100 meters or 330 feet.
No date (part of what it makes it so simple and beautiful).
Rolex's second announcement this year at BaselWorld 2010 was a redesigned Explorer. I've always loved the Explorer for its unparalleled simplicity and stark elegance, but at only 36 millimeters, it was a tad bit diminutive by today's standards. Not anymore. The size of the new Explorer is much more in line with modern expectations.

Seiko “Future Now” E-Ink watch

Of note is the fact that each pixel can display four levels of grey — that's new on shoes online, though the Kindle and its ilk have had it for a while.
Without giving numbers, Seiko claims it uses 1% of the power previously required, so hopefully the battery life will be at least a year. I'm not fond of watches I have to recharge every week.
Just announced at Basel is an interesting advance from Seiko: a bitmapped grey-scale E-ink display with 80,000 pixels and 300 dots per inch, comparable to a good laser printer. Claimed to be a real product and not just a concept, it has amazing promise for programmable, legible displays. Photo-accurate moonphase? Graphics of twilight? We've liked the E-ink watches online we've seen so far, so this is tremendously interesting, and we'll be looking for a release date and price.