The Tudor Prince Oysterdate ref. 74000 from 1988 can be found here.

The LeCoultre triple calendar moonphase can be found here.

The Enicar triple calendar watch can be found here.

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Chanel acquires a minority stake in MB&F. Chanel acquires 25% of the company with the Max retaining 60%.

M.A.D. Gallery is coming back with a new MAD 1 release.

Geneva Watch Days begins in a few days and will take place from August 29th to September 2nd. The program guide can be found here.

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Geneva auctions that took place last month were a great success and definitely boosted the feelings of vintage watch community. Most auction houses had successful events, although it is worth noting Christie’s had a bit of problem with their online bidding platform after the auction house appeared to be hit with a cyber attack. Today we are going to look towards the New York auctions from the major auction houses and pull out a few favourite lots.

Note: At the time of recording, Christie’s had not released their catalogue so we will cover them in a future episode.

The New York Watch Auction: X from Phillips can be found here.

Lot 27 - a Patek Philippe yellow gold openface minute repeating split seconds chronograph pocket watch can be found here.

Lot 29 - a Ulysse Nardin oversized split-seconds chronograph with enamel dial can be found here.

Lot 31 - a Patek Phillipe reference 1532 in pink gold can be found here.

Lot 39 - a Patek Philippe reference 1463 in yellow gold can be found here.

Lot 38 - a Rolex reference 6264 in yellow gold with Tiffany stamp can be found here.

Lot 105 - a Rolex reference 6102 in yellow gold with deep blue enamel dial can be found here.

Sotheby’s Important Watches can be found here.

Lot 37 - a Cartier France yellow gold, enamel octagonal open face pocket watch can be found here.

Lot 94 - a Patek Philippe reference 565 in steel with Breguet numerals can be found here.

Lot 98 - a Patek Philippe reference 10 with an oversized yellow gold curved case can be found here.

Lot 99 - a Vacheron Constantin reference 4083 pink gold chronograph with double hooded lugs, and bracelet can be found here.

Lot 102 - a Patek Philippe reference 1436 with pink gold case and pink dial, split seconds chronograph can be found here.

Lot 109 - a Rolex reference 16570 Explorer II in steel with Van Cleef and Arpels signed dial can be found here.

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In this weeks episode, we cover some of the new watch releases that were announced over the last few weeks. Some bring back old classics, others are reinventing themselves.

The new Bremont Terra Nova can be found here.

The two new Chronoscope Models In Moonshine Gold And Steel from Omega for the Paris 2024 Olympics can be found here.

The New Hand-Wound IWC Portugieser Tourbillon Day & Night can be found here.

The Streamliner Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton for the Miami F1 can be found here.

The TAG Heuer Formula 1 Kith can be found here.

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Today we look at the watch auctions happening in Geneva next month and discuss some of the lots that will be exciting to watch.

The Monaco Legend Auctions Exclusive Timepieces auction results can be found here.

The Patek Philippe Gondolo with exploded Arabic numerals can be found here.

The Rolex reference 6062 with incredible yellow gold case and toasted dial can be found here.

The Rolex reference 6241 Paul Newman “Lemon” dial can be found here.

The Patek Philippe pocket watch converted to wristwatch can be found here.

The Patek Philippe single button split second chronograph, former property of Sir Henry Segrave can be found here.

The Rolex reference 4113 split-second chronograph, property of John Goldberger can be found here.

The Patek Philippe square pocket watch in platinum with diamonds and emerald set case, special order in 1928 for King Alexander I of Yugoslavia can be found here.

The Rolex single-button fly-back chronograph reference 3346 can be found here.

The Vacheron Constantin grande complication pocket watch can be found here.

The Rolex Datejust in platinum retailed by Serpico y Laino reference 6304 can be found here.

The Phillips Geneva Watch Auction: XIX featuring the Guido Mondani Collection can be found here.

The Sotheby’s Important Watches auction can be found here.

The Christie’s Rare Watches Including the Property of Michael Schumacher can be found here.

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Today is all about Watches and Wonders 2024 that has taken place in Geneva. We discuss some of the releases and give our general thoughts on the show.

The MAD 1 Time to Love can be found here.

The new Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ultra, now the worlds thinnest watch can be found here.

The Piaget Altiplano Concept Tourbillon, the worlds thinnest tourbillon can be found here.

The new The Cartier Tortue models can be found here.

The Patek Philippe 5330G World Time With A Local Date can be found here.

The Patek Philippe Nautilus Chronograph 5980G In White Gold can be found here.

The Patek Philippe 5236P-010 In-Line Perpetual Calendar with Salmon Dial can be found here.

The trio of Jaeger-LeCoultre Duometre watches can be found here.

The Tag Heuer Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph can be found here.

The TAG Heuer Carrera Skipper In Gold can be found here.

The IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar can be found here.

The A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Up/Down Limited Edition White Gold with Blue dial can be found here.

Rolex’s releases for this years show can be found here.

Vacheron Constantin’s releases, including the Les Cabinotiers 'Berkley Grand Complication,' With 63 Complications which is now the Most Complicated Watch In The World can be found here.

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Only Watch Charity Auction will return on May 10, 2024 after completing their financial audit. Their announcement can be found here.

The Black Snoopy MoonSwatch can be found here.

The Eterna-Matic that was sold to the collector can be found here.

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The Swatch teaser video about a possible black Snoopy MoonSwatch can be found here.

Revolution Watch’s article about the Rare Handcrafts 2024 can be found here.

HSNY x Phillips’ Charity Auction lots for the 2024 Gala can be found here.

The first ever reference 2526 Patek Philippe sold to JB Champion can be found here.

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Two new watch releases and some auction news will be the topic of discussion for this weeks Podcast.

The Omega X Swatch Snoopy MoonSwatch can be found here.

The MB&F FlyingT Onyx can be found here.

Christie’s announcement of Michael Schumacher’s watch collection to be auction can be found here.

Hodinkee’s article about a Rare Patek Philippe Split-Seconds Single-Button Chronograph Formerly Belonging To Famed Racer Henry Segrave And Amelia Earhart To Be Auctioned In Monaco can be found here.

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Two new watch releases and 5 new vintage watches that we will cover on lifeonthewrist.com are the topics of discussion for this weeks Podcast.

The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Sketch can be found here.

The Fleming Series 1 can be found here.

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 6549 can be found here.

The Bulova MIL-W-3818A US Military Watch can be found here.

The Universal Genève reference 21222 can be found here.

The Omega Geneve Automatic reference 166.002 can be found here.

The Girard Perregaux Sea Hawk reference 7901 can be found here.

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Today we discuss some new watch releases from Audemars Piguet and Omega, a charity auction lot donated by FP Journe, and the top 50 Swiss watch brands of 2023.

The FP Journe Elegante for Breast Cancer Research Foundation can be found here.

The John Mayer Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar with “crystal sky” dial can be found here.

The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch with white lacquered dial can be found here.

The Morgan Stanley and LuxeConsult Swiss watch industry’s top 50 companies for 2023 can be found here.

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Two new watch releases from two great independent brands and Monaco Legend Auctions announces the sale of an iconic Rolex split second chronograph owned by John Goldberger.

The H Moser Perpetual Calendar Concept with no indices can be found here.

MB&F’s LM Perpetual Evo with blue dial can be found here.

Monaco Legend Auctions Exclusive Timepieces sale in April where John Goldberger’s reference 4113 and an incredible condition reference Rolex 8171 can be found here.

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The unreleased Seamaster 300M seen on the wrist of Daniel Craig can be found here.

The Tag Heuer Carrera Chronograph Seafarer x Hodinkee can be found here.

Steve McQueen’s Heuer Monaco that is being sold at Sotheby’s in New York this December can be found here.

Winston Churchill’s Movado Calendograph from Beyer in Zurich can be found here and is being sold here.

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Today is all about the year ahead. We discuss watch predictions for the next year, what will be in fashion and what will not.

The Chopard L.U.C 1860 Revolution Edition can be found here.

Don't Call Them Predictions: Four Things To Watch In The Watch Market For 2024 can be found here.

The podcast we covered 6 vintage watches coming up on the channel can be found here.

Perezscope can be found here.

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Piaget releases their Polo 79, a classic from the past.

Raúl Pagès Wins The First Louis Vuitton Watch Prize For Independent Creatives.

The Tudor reference 7809 Oyster Automatic can be found here.

The Longines reference 2183 can be found here.

The Bulova Ashford Yellow Gold can be found here.

The Ernest Borel Cocktail Kaleidoscope can be found here.

The Elgin Date Automatic can be found here.

The Bulova SVP I in Steel with White Dial can be found here.

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Victoria Beckham launches their first watch collaboration with Breitling.

11 complete suitcases of Mission to Moonshine MoonSwatches will be auctioned off at Sotheby's.

Longines launches their Conquest Heritage Central Power Reserve with a unique power reserve indicator.

Hodinkee releases the G-Shock reference 5600 by Ben Clymer.

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Bulgari releases a modern version of their 80’s icon, the Bulgari Bulgari.

LVMH Watch Week kicked off which Tag Heuer, Zenith, and Hublot releasing new watches all featuring what might be the new colour, green.

The Horological Society of New York hosts their February event called The Making of History: Behind the Scenes at ZENITH’s Heritage Department.

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A ton of exciting watch news to cover from the last week. Some news from the watch auctions, new watch releases, and company acquisitions.

Breitling announces they have acquired Universal Geneve.

Christie’s is hosting “Goodbye Peachtree Road”, that includes some very interesting watches including a Cartier Crash, custom Tank Normale, and Rolex Daytona.

The Original Miami Beach Antique Show took place and some extremely beautiful watches were spotted.

Omega releases an upgraded Dark Side of the Moon Speedmaster.

Timex releases a new Marlin Jet Automatic that is an incredible entry level classic.

Swatch releases a new Blancpain X Swatch Scuba Fifty: The Ocean Of Storms.

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Happy New Year! I hope 2024 is full of success and of course great watches. Today we cover some of the watches we will be talking about during the next few weeks. You can find all the watches on our recent article here.

The Eterna-Matic with black dial can be found here.

The LeCoultre Memovox reference 3025 can be found here.

The Longines time-only with black dial can be found here.

The Tudor Prince Oysterdate reference 74033 can be found here.

The Benrus time-only with incredibly unique case design and honeycomb dial can be found here.

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Audemars Piguet collaborates with Travis Scott and produces a limited Royal Oak.

Vacheron Constantin releases six new creations under the Maison’s Les Cabinotiers program.

Sotheby’s Important Watches auction in New York can be found here.

Christie’s Important Watches auction in New York can be found here.

Phillips’ New York Watch Auction: NINE can be found here.

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A ton of watch news to cover over the last week as Dubai Watch Week 2023 kicked off.

Daniel Craig was spotted at the Omega Exhibition in New York wearing a white dial Speedmaster.

Everywatch was released with some controversial fans.

H Moser released their new Streamliner in an updated case and movement.

Longines released their Legend Diver in a 39mm case.

Oris releases their ProPilot X with a new, colourful, titanium lasered dial.

Patek Philippe releases a rainbow Aquanaut with minute repeater

MB&F release their new HM11 ‘Architect’.

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The Geneva watch auctions wrapped up last week. We had some great results, an interesting last minute change at Christie’s, but most importantly a ton of excitement for the things we love. Marlon Brando’s GMT, a platinum, Beyer signed Patek Philippe 3700, a 1518 with integrated bracelet, and an incredible 6062 from Rolex in steel were all on the auction block.

Phillips results can be found here.

The Phillips New York Watch Auction Nine catalogue can be found here.

Christie’s results can be found here.

GPHG winners for 2023 can be found here.

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With the year coming to a close quicker than we probably want, the holiday season comes into focus. Giving gifts to those loved ones around you is always a nice way to cap of the end of the year. We go through a few suggestions that are for the watch lovers out there.

Loupe System can be found here.

HSNY membership gifting can be found here.

Our review of StrapsCo can be found here and their website can be found here.

Camille Fournet can be found here.

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Ben Clymer writes an article about the future of Hodinkee where he wants to harness what the “old Hodinkee” was for the watch community.

Omega releases a new watch for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

The latest MoonSwatch inspired by the Blue Moon phenomena.

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Timex and seconde/seconde collaborate to produce new limit edition watches with a touch of fun.

The Omega Seamaster Calendar reference 2627 from 1951 can be found here. Our article on the watch can be found here, and our video is here.

The 1936 Zenith tank with sector dial can be found here.

The 1957 LeCoultre reference 8986 with the caliber 481 movement can be found here.

The 1951 IWC in rose gold with the caliber 89 movement can be found here.

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Watches of Switzerland, Soho hosted an exhibition showcasing the 2023 GPHG nominees.

Watchtime hosted their New York event.

OnlyWatch postpones their auction until 2024 after public scrutiny of the organizations financials.

Monaco Legend Auctions hosted their Exclusive Timepieces auction this past weekend. They did an incredible job curating an auction where every piece was of exceptional quality. They also balanced rarity and accessibility to the best degree.

The Vacheron Constantin reference 7375 can be found here.

The Rolex reference 6062 with patina dial can be found here.

The fresh-to-market Magnum Cartier with pearl cabochon and calendar moon phase can be found here.

The Rolex Daytona reference 116520 with prototype blue Damask dial can be found here.

The Patek Philippe reference 530 with black dial and yellow gold Breguet numbers belonging to John Goldberger can be found here.

The fresh-to-market square Patek Philippe, possibly unique platinum square cased watch with Breguet numbers, leaf hands, and black enamel finishing can be found here.

The Rolex Daytona reference 6265 “Mystery Cross” can be found here.

The Rolex reference 3835 with triple-stepped lugs retailed by Ronchi, Milano can be found here.

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The biggest news this week was undoubtable the new Talking Watches episode released by Hodinkee. I had originally guested that the star would be Eric Clapton, but the episode took a bit of a different spin. We also take a look at a new collaboration, one that takes inspiration from a Heuer yacht timer. Being that I have a passion for yacht timers, I really enjoyed the release.

Ed Sheeran’s talking watches episode hosted by John Mayer can be found here.

The Ed Sheeran x Hodinkee x G-Shock can be found here.

The Tag Heuer and Rowing Blazers Carrera can be found here.

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Montblanc teams up with Collective Horology to create the 1858 Minerva Monopusher Chronograph P.05 ‘BLUE ARROW’.

Wilhelm Schmid presents at the Horological Society of New York in “A. Lange & Söhne and Its Very Own Way of Watchmaking”.

Louis Vuitton Watches Teams Up With Rexhep Rexhepi For The LVRR-01 Chronographe à Sonnerie.

Hodinkee announces their 80th episode of Talking Watches with a live screening event. My guess is the guest will be Eric Clapton!

Longines releases their Spirit Flyback Chronograph in titanium.

Sotheby’s will auction the last George Daniels Millennium watch and the very first Co-axial Anniversary watch bearing Daniels' name and made by his apprentice Roger Smith.

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Today we take a look at some of the highlights coming up at Phillips. There Geneva watch auction is being showed around the world and we were able to take a look at some of them in New York, including some incredible perpetual calendars from Patek Philippe. The auction can be found here.

We also discuss Christie’s Passion for Time, An Important Private Collection of Watches and Timepieces auction, which will be happening this November. It really resonated with what I find important at Life on the Wrist. There are also some incredible watches coming up like a Philippe Dufour Grande & Petite Sonnerie No. 1, George Daniels Anniversary “No. 00”, An 18k rose gold Rolex ‘Gordon Bethune’ Stelline Ref. 6062, and Marlon Brando’s iconic Rolex Ref. 1675 GMT from ‘Apocalypse Now’. The auction can be found here and there Instagram post with pictures of these watches can be found here.

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Blancpain releases Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary and capitalize on the incredible attention they created with their collaboration with Swatch.

Phillips Hong Kong Watches Online Auction is in full swing with some cool lots.

Sotheby's Fine Watches 8 online auction is also live with some great lots from Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Vacheron Constantin.

Monaco Legend Group releases their catalogue for their October auction with some extremely impressive timepieces that are really some for the ages.

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OnlyWatch 2023 is touring around the world to showcase the unique piece watches that will be sold at their auction in November to raise money for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. They were most recently in New York so we talk about some of the highlights. All the watches being sold this year at OnlyWatch can be found here.

Sotheby’s also hosted a series of auctions where over 1400 items belonging to Freddie Mercury were sold. Amongst them were a few watches, namely a Seiko and 4 Cartier clocks. You can see the watch and clocks here.

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This past week there was some very excited news for both vintage and modern watch enthusiasts. John Lennon’s Patek Philippe reference 2499 that was believed to be lost, or more accurately stolen, has been found. Also, Swatch announces and launches their collaboration with Blancpain, the Scuba Fifty Fathoms.

An article about John Lennon’s missing Patek Philippe can be found here.

The Swatch x Blancpain release can be found here.

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Geneva Watch Days was a success! Today we discuss some of the releases from last week, and some of the great panels of speakers who gave great insights into the industry.

The MB&F x H Moser Streamliner Pandamonium can be found here.

The release video for the Streamliner Pandamonium can be found here.

The New Ressence Type 3 EE In 'Eucalyptus' Green can be found here.

The New Automotive-Inspired Laurent Ferrier Sport Auto 40 can be found here.

The nominated timepieces for the GPHG 2023 awards can be found here.

Watch Industry’s Greatest Brand Builders symposium can be found here.

Most Innovative Retailers symposium can be found here.

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In one of the biggest pieces of news to come out this summer, Rolex announced they will be buying their long-time retail partner, Bucherer. Many are speculating on how this will change the retail landscape for other companies. Does this mean the end for other authorized dealers? The markets may think so as Watches of Switzerland’s share price plummeted over 30%. Also, MB&F released two new Horological Machine 9 Sapphire Visions (HM9-SV), each limited to 5 pieces.

The acquisition of Bucherer by Rolex can be found here.

The new MB&F HM9-SV’s can be found here.

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Swiss watch exports for June slump, pointing to more negative news for the industry for the first half of the year.

Tudor releases the Tudor Black Bay Ceramic ‘Blue’.

Furlan Marri and their vintage inspired Disco Volante Havana, Celeste, and Verde take the watch world by storm.

Hodinkee collaborates with Porsche Design to release a limited edition chronograph.

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Geneva Watch Days are kicking off next week. There are some exciting symposiums taking place over the 6 days with some great hosts and contributors. We also discuss some visits we had to boutiques over the last few months and how important that experience is for collectors.

Geneva Watch Days can be found here.

The panels for the symposiums at Geneva Watch Days can be found here.

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This week we talk about a bit of news in the watch auction world and about a few vintage watches that are all unique in their own right.

The article about Geoff Hess becoming Head Of Watches For The Americas at Sotheby’s can be found here.

The Longines reference reference 727-S-724-40 in Gold with Diamond Markers can be found here.

The Universal Genève reference 166110/03 Golden Shadow with the thinnest automatic movement can be found here.

The Girard Perregaux reference 7742 Alarm watch can be found here.

The Longines reference 1116 with a unique linen dial can be found here.

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This week we chat about a mish-mash of topics, but likely you want to hear about what has happened with The Timepiece Gentleman (TPG), or Anthony Farrer. As mentioned in the podcast, I won’t like to any articles for this topic, but want to give my take on the situation.

Amsterdam vintage watches can be found here.

Collections under $25k can be found here.

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The summer is kicking off on a busy note in the watch world. Plenty of drama with some recent releases from Massena Lab and Hodinkee. We Also discuss Swiss watch exports, the watches from Oppenheimer, and a great article about vintage watch restoration.

The Massena LAB x Revolution Uni-Racer 1949 can be found here.

The article from Perezscope about the suspect Rolex Milgauss reference 6541 can be found here.

Swiss watch export results for June 2023 can be found here.

The Hublot Classic Fusion Titanium “Not for Re(Sale) Limited Edition For Hodinkee can be found here.

The watches worn by Cillian Murphy in the new film Oppenheimer can be found here.

Anthony Traina’s article about What This Vintage Cartier Tank Cintrée Tells Us About The Future Of Restoration can be found here.

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There are many attributes collectors look for when buying vintage watches. Condition, rarity, and overall desirability are just a few. Provenance has becoming a more and more important attribute to collectors. But, does provenance go beyond just watches that belonged to famous individuals? Can one get excited by watches that have caseback inscriptions that speak about the provenance of the piece?

Episode 137 of the Podcast with our New York watch auction preview can be found here.

The Patek Philippe that Belonged to the Last Emperor of China can be found here.

The Omega Reference 2279 can be found here.

The Omega Day Date Reference 1660117 can be found here.

The Jaeger LeCoultre Time Only in Steel can be found here.

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Exciting news in the watch world over the last month, so here is the latest.

A Special Rolex Daytona For The 100th Running Of The 24 Hours Of Le Mans, found here.

Only Watch Announces 62 Unique Lots For Its November Charity Sale, found here.

A Record-Setting Roger Smith sold at Phillips New York, found here.

Phillips Presents The Horological Society Of New York 2023 Charity Auction, found here.

The Timex x Cara Barrett Edition V1, found here.

The New MB&F HM8 Mark 2, found here.

A Unique Cartier Cheich In White Gold, found here.

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New York watch auctions for June are coming up and there are some exciting pieces hitting the auction catalogues. Many first owner pieces, or pieces that are fresh to market. Here are some of the highlights.

Roger Smith’s second pocket watch he ever made can be found here.

Fresh to market Patek Philippe reference 3448 can be found here.

A Patek Philippe pocket watch from 1895 owned by Alfred G. Stein can be found here.

Fresh to market Patek Philippe reference 2481 can be found here.

Patek Philippe reference 3800 can be found here.

Fresh to market Patek Philippe reference 1436 can be found here.

Vacheron Constantin reference 4072 can be found here.

Patek Philippe reference 2451 with Breguet numbers can be found here.

A black dial Patek Philippe reference 2526 can be found here.

A Breguet reference 3135 can be found here.

An Audemars Piguet Reference 35656BC, skeleton dial with diamond bezel can be found here.

Audemars Piguet Reference 5256BA can be found here.

Omega Speedmaster Reference 145.022-69 Speedmaster Apollo XIII Presented to Apollo 13 Command Module Pilot John "Jack" Swigert Jr. can be found here.

Heuer reference 2447 Seafarer can be found here.

A Tudor Reference 79030N Black Bay Fifty-Eight “Pirate” Edition can be found here.

Original owner and fresh to market Rolex Submariner reference 5513 with tropical dial can be found here.

The only known example of the Patek Philippe reference 3215/39 can be found here.

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Today is about what is in the news. New watch releases and collaborations are at the forefront of todays discussion, with interesting watches out of Cartier, Heuer, Nomos and Audemars Piguet.

The Rise & Success of Cartier Timepieces discussion can be found here.

Vulcain Cricket ‘Style Moderne’ for Revolution and The Rake can be found here.

The MB&F LMX ‘Paris Edition’ can be found here.

The New TAG Heuer Monaco Skeleton Dials can be found here.

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon 'Spider-Man' can be found here.

The De Bethune DB28xs Starry Seas can be found here.

The ‘Imperial Patek Philippe’ Owned By The Last Emperor Of China Sells can be found here.

The Three Orion Neomatik '175 Years Watchmaking Glashütte can be found here.

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Going into the summer, tons of news, events and watches have been released. It sets up the watch community for a fun few summer months to enjoy some watches and the community around them.

The announcement for the new Audemars Piguet CEO can be found here.

The new Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Worldtimer Line can be found here.

The Hublot Big Bang made from Nespresso Capsules can be found here.

The new Rowing Blazer x Seiko 5 collaboration can be found here.

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Watch auctions were in full swing this past weekend in Geneva. This season, condition was at the forefront of the minds of auction houses. There was a wide selection and some significant lots that sold.

Patek Philippe Nautilus Tiffany Blue ref. 5711 can be found here.

Jaeger LeCoultre Triple Calendar with Black Dial can be found here.

Patek Philippe Lighter ref. 9508 can be found here.

Patek Philippe chameleon ref. 1252 can be found here.

Jaeger LeCoultre Memovox Deep Sea Ref. E857 can be found here.

Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 570 with black dial can be found here.

Patek Philippe chronograph ref. 1463 can be found here.

Audemars Piguet full calendar chronograph ref. 831 can be found here.

Cartier Pebble can be found here.

Breguet dive watch with Bakelite bezel can be found here.

Rolex Daytona ref. 6270 can be found here.

Biver unique titanium carillon minute repeating tourbillon can be found here.

Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 96 can be found here.

Patek Philippe rectangular shaped N 10 yellow gold watch from 1907 can be found here.

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Today we go through a few vintage watches that will be covered on Life on the Wrist over the coming weeks. Each is unique, and each is so enjoyable.

The Omega reference 511.0474 Oversized Tank De Ville can be found here.

The Girard Perregaux reference 8194 Gyromatic in Steel can be found here.

The Universal Genève reference 20508 can be found here.

The Longines Time-Only 'Tank' Pink Dial can be found here.

The Bulova 'Rite Angle' in Yellow Gold can be found here.

The Jaeger LeCoultre reference 3150 Memovox Wrist Alarm can be found here.

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We have seen quite a few new watch releases over the last few months. Many coincided with Watches and Wonders but many brands have released watches independent of the event. It is exciting for the watch world to see the creativity come out of the watch industry.

The New MoonSwatch Mission To Moonshine Gold can be found here.

The Carillion Tourbillon Biver can be found here.

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As summer approaches, it is always exciting for the watch auction summer season to kick off. Today we discuss some highlights that come under the hammer in May.

Phillips Geneva Watch Auction XVII

Audemars Piguet Ref. reference 831, yellow gold wristwatch chronograph with full calendar

Patek Philippe Ref. 1579, yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with "Spider" lugs and engraved/enamelled Breguet numerals

Vacheron Constantin Ref. 6440, pink gold square-shaped “Cioccolatone”

Patek Philippe Ref. 1518, yellow gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moonphases

MB&F Legacy Machine X, number 1 of a limited edition of 18 pieces

Antiquorum Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Patek Philippe Ref 1252, 1 of 2 known with a sculpted chameleon

Patek Philippe Ref. 570, yellow gold with black dial

Patek Philippe Ref 1463, 18k pink gold Gay Freres bracelet

Christie’s The Art of FP Journe can be found here.

Christie’s Rare Watches Auction

Laurent Ferrier Stainless Steel Annual Calendar with Power Reserve Indication, number 1 of 10

Cartier ‘Crash’ in 18k Gold number 100 of 400

Jaeger LeCoultre Triple Calendar with Moon Phase, Stainless Steel Case and Black Dial

Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref 5711 Tiffany Blue Dial

Patek Philippe Ref 2499 First Series in Yellow Gold

Sotheby’s Important Watches

Vacheron Constantin Ref 49503 in White Gold with Diamond-set Chronograph

Patek Philippe Gondolo in Yellow Gold

Rolex GMT-Master ‘Captain Warren’ Ref 6542

Patek Philippe Ref 2597 in Yellow Gold

Rolex Ref. 8171 ‘Padellone’ in Yellow Gold, Tripel Calendar with Moon phases

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The watch world came together in Geneva this past week to celebrate the new watch releases for 2023. So many interesting takes on how to represent time were released and today we discuss a few of them.

The A. Lange & Söhne Odysseus Chronograph

The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Tourbillon Retrograde Date Openface

The Cartier Privé Normale

The Salmon-Dialed MB&F Legacy Machine Perpetual Calendar

The Rolex Day-Dates Puzzle Pieces, And Emojis

The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph 'Glassbox'

The Patek Philippe reference 5224R Calatrava 24-Hour Travel Time

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So you have been hunting for that one watch that has been on your mind every second of every day. You lost out on it at an auction, cannot find it in the condition you want, and all you want to do is move on to the next watch. But then, you find the watch but it needs some serious repairs. What do you do? We discuss what is is like buying a watch that needs repairs and if you should consider investing your time in this type of option.

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