A vintage Hamilton Masterpiece and watches from Seiko and Timex are among current eBay listings selected by watch editor Christoph McNeil.
Monaco Legend Group's fall auction emphasizes classic vintage watches, offering potential bargains alongside highly sought-after pieces. The sale contrasts with the attention currently directed toward modern independent watchmakers and high-priced auction lots.
Gérald Genta’s early watch designs include the 1954 Universal Genève Polerouter, a 34.5mm model commissioned to celebrate SAS polar flights, and the 1964 Omega Constellation C-Shape, notably references 168.017 and 168.019. His 1966 Universal Genève Shadow designs pursued ultra-thin construction using micro-rotor movements.
A Certina DS-3 Super PH1000M, a Ulysse Nardin 'Big Aviator' pilot's watch and an Eterna 'Majetek' are among this week's highlighted watches available for purchase on the secondary market.
Norwegian collector Eivind “Edthezilla” Németh recounts his journey to acquiring a Rexhep Rexhepi watch, fulfilling a personal collecting ambition.
Hublot CEO Julien Tornare invited founder Carlo Crocco back to revisit the design that launched the brand in 1980. The original watch paired a 36 mm gold case and quartz movement with a nearly plain black dial, 12 bezel screws and a vanilla-scented rubber strap, attracting European royal clients within months.
Three collectors discuss their personal connections to the Omega Speedmaster, linking its heritage, design and character to their individual collecting interests. Their perspectives show how the same watch can resonate with different personalities and passions.
Omega’s recently introduced Constellation Observatory collection pairs automatic movements and chronometer and METAS certification with design inspiration from the 1950s. Its heritage traces back to the precious-metal Centenary chronometers of 1948 and the Constellation line launched in 1952, distinguished by its name and applied star on the dial.
Universal Genève began as Universal Watch in Le Locle in 1894, founded by Numa Descombes and Ulysse Perret. Its early milestones included a patent for a 24-hour jumping-hour watch, a Geneva boutique in 1919 and the automatic Auto Rem calibre in 1925. Breitling’s acquisition provides the backdrop to this historical retrospective.
A. Chapuis’s monograph La montre chinoise examines Swiss watches made for China and the wider horological trade with the country. Covering watches, clocks and automata, it traces the roles of makers and merchants, particularly in Geneva and Val-de-Travers. Around 40 pieces from Gustave Loup’s collection illustrate the work.