Browsing: Patek Philippe

Legendary Hollywood “Super agent” Michael Ovitz has always had an eye for spotting talent, and quality. Whether it came to spotting rising actors, and directors, and packaging blockbuster Oscar-winning films, his blue-chip art collection, or his watch collection, Michael Ovitz has “the eye”. Patek Philippe is famous for making custom watches for various despots. Famously, Patek has made custom dial Ellipse watches for butcher dictators such as Saddam Hussein, Ghadaffi, Syria’s Assad. What other watchmaker would be fitting for the King of Hollywood? Michael Ovitz was the undisputed ruler of Hollywood during the 80’s and 90’s. We’re not fans of…

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Double signed dials such as the Patek Philippe Tiffany can sell at a premium of +200% or more. Why are collectors willing to pay so much more to get an extra logo on their dial? And is it worth it? Let’s take a deep dive into the world of the double sIgned dial… During the twentieth century, the most important jewelers played a critical role in the marketing and popularity of brands like Patek Philippe, and Rolex, and other top watch brands. We lived in an era in which official retailers could decide the fate of certain models and even the manufacturers themselves. This…

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The late Shah of Iran was a great watch enthusiast with impeccable taste, decades ahead of his time. Consider the fact he was the first customer to own the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in 1972, and the Patek Philippe Nautilus – when NOBODY understood or was buying these watches.  The Shah was also the man responsible for the creation of the Mercedes G Wagon – the “Watch Diller” favorite ride. What would the Shah think of the the long row of G-Wagons parked outside the Miami Beach watch show in January, driven by grey market dealers who paid for those cars by…

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Customized watches have gotten a bad rap. Long associated with aftermarket diamond “bustdown” bling, or all black PVD coatings, nothing destroys a watch value more. BUT, we are now entering a new era of ultra-high level “tuners” – led by Artisans de Geneve whose customization can actually INCREASE the value of a Rolex or Patek, and take it to the NEXT LEVEL. ADG brings true bespoke watchmaking and top-level craftsmanship to the table. Check out the video below which explains the investment thesis for Artisans de Geneve and why we will be seeing more of these watches at auctions in the future.

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