[VIDEO] Cartier: Shape Your Time

Baselworld 2014, Brand Introduction, Cartier, Contemporary Watches, Geneva, Grand Prix d’Horlogerie d, HANDS-ON, Haute Horology, In-House, News, Tourbillon, SIHH, Skeleton WatchesLuke RottmanNovember 22, 2014Cartier, SIHH 2014, Haute Horology, The Watch Adviser, Tourbillon, Geneva, Switzerland, Skeleton Watch, PlatinumComment

Introducing the Chopard L.U.C XPS Poinçon de Genève Limited Edition

Back in August, I had the pleasure of visiting Chopard's Madison Avenue boutique. I explored the collection, conversed with brand representatives, and learned the history of this 155 year-old watch manufacture. Following my visit, I posted a write-up about two incredible dress watches which blew me away. On one piece, the chamfering on the case was superb, the circular graining on the movement was also an elegant touch, and the dial (porcelain, by the way) was pretty cool. The other wristwatch was a ladies' timepiece....

HANDS-ON: Vacheron Constantin's Traditionnelle 14-Day Tourbillon At Wempe NYC

The tourbillon is the king of complications--do keep in mind, this is not an opinion, but a fact. And while stopping by Wempe's Fifth Avenue boutique, located just around the corner from the Peninsula, I had the pleasure to view a selection of tourbillons from various distinguished manufactures. Yes, all of the pieces were spectacular, but one was absolutely striking....

[VIDEO] A Day at Christie's with THE WATCH ADVISER: Patek Philippe 175

Patek Philippe, Christie's, John Reardon, Vintage Watches, Rare Watches, Watch Collecting, GenevaLuke RottmanOctober 20, 2014Patek Philippe, Patek 175th, Christies, John Reardon, Video, THE WATCH ADVISER, Rare Patek, Vintage Watches, Watch CollectingComment

White Dial Watches From Christie's Upcoming Geneva Sale

Christie's recently released the catalogue for their November Geneva sale. Many of the highlights exceeded my expectations of what would be consigned at a biannual auction, such as the inclusion of many fine and rare chronographs from Eberhard, Longines, and Omega. In addition, a small collection of Stella dial and highly-jeweled variants of the Rolex Day-Date will be featured. In my opinion, the most important pieces of the sale are three exceptional white dial Rolexes: An early 6204 Submariner, a 6610 Explorer, and a 6556 Tru-Beat.

STORY + PHOTO GALLERY: Christie's Announces The Top Lots At The Patek Philippe 175th Anniversary Sale

This year, Patek Philippe celebrates their 175th anniversary. In honor of this occasion, Christie's will be hosting the "Patek Philippe 175" sale at the historic Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues in Geneva. One hundred of arguably the world's preeminent timepieces, all displaying Patek Philippe's triumphs and rich heritage, will be auctioned off at the sale that evening. As we near the date, I will certainly provide in-depth reports. Until then, I will discuss my two favorite watches offered at this auction--interestingly enough, both have remained in private hands until now.