This watch of exceptional provenance belonged to an Allied soldiers whose story inspired the movie The Great Escape
The Champion Collection journey continues this May in Hong Kong with world’s most complicated watches, including unique models that have never been seen before at auction
A collector’s guide to the essential attributes that ensure the Daytona’s enduring popularity
The Royal Oak is Audemars Piguet’s best-known and perhaps most collectable watch. Here’s why it is so esteemed by aficionados
The most collectable names and models, from technological marvels to avant-garde designs inspired by space travel
Megabrands may dominate the market but it’s often the independent brands that have the biggest ideas
A profile of the influential Patek Philippe patron, as a split-seconds chronograph ref. 1436 comes to auction
Offered In Geneva on 8 November, a watch taken in 1953 by explorers Jacques and Auguste Piccard to a place where no human had ever been
As one of only 250 watches emblazoned with the Marvel superhero comes to auction, a look back at the AP Royal Oak Concept series
Christie's specialist Rebecca Ross discusses five classic watch styles that are guaranteed to look good on anyone
A 360-degree view of the Luxury Week pre-sale exhibition at the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues in Geneva, showcasing the finest jewels, handbags, watches and wine including a 100-carat D-colour internally flawless diamond
Ahead of an exceptional season of watches at Christie’s, Bill Prince charts the evolution of Patek’s World Time complication
Specialists Richard Chadwick and Remi Guillemin discuss the ‘sheer wonder’ they induced in the past, and offer advice on what to look for
Why this independent watch brand commands attention
Get up close to this season’s edit of vintage and modern timepieces by the most celebrated watchmakers, featuring a rare Patek Philippe platinum Ref. 5002P Sky Moon Tourbillon
Christie’s Watches experts attempt the impossible by naming their shortlist
Why devotees of the Swiss brand never settle for less than the best — illustrated with outstanding examples offered at Christie’s
Collectors of vintage Rolex know it’s about more than just that famous crown logo — as these five watches show
The watch of former Patek Philippe owner Charles Stern has already sold for a record price. Now the dial has resurfaced
Driver and team manager Carroll Smith’s Rolex Daytona is special because it was used to do exactly what it was designed for — winning car races
Technical innovation, artistry and the culture of fine watchmaking have made Richard Mille a dominant player
Exploring the appeal of watches made for the legendary American store that were specially designed for fishing, hunting and sailing
Why Vintage Heuer chronographs made between the 1930s and the 1980s are so highly regarded
The bass player for Coldplay discusses his love of ‘tool’ watches and his new online design catalogue, Dawghaus. Illustrated with lots offered at Christie’s
Specialist Alexandre Bigler on the unique charms of a collection of 13 Patek Philippe minute repeaters coming to auction in July
A special preview of highlights from an important distinguished collector to be offered during our Hong Kong November Auctions
Chinese armchairs, a limited-edition watch and works by Andy Warhol and Amelia Peláez — all available for immediate purchase
From Belle Epoque to Art Deco, mystery clocks to prism clocks — illustrated with lots offered in our online sale, A Collection of 101 Cartier Clocks
Hongmiao Shi continues her roundup of outstanding art and objects available for immediate purchase
Highlights from our Online auction, 22 July – 5 August