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An early piece unique masterpiece by Franck Muller auctioned by Sotheby’s Geneva soared past estimates of $60-120,000 – selling for $250,000. This perpetual calendar minute repeater also features a case by the legendary Jean-Pierre Hagmann, casemaker to the greatest brands and their most prized pieces such as Patek Philippe’s Star Calibre 2000. Two geniuses of horology in one watch! As we have been saying over the past few months, Franck Muller early watches should be on your radar. Prices are starting to tick up as savvy collectors re-discover these watches. CASE IN POINT: Today on instagram, super-collector Phil Toledano @misterenthusiast posted this watch from his collection, and expressed interest…

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These day’s when collectors talk about “blue chip” “investment grade” watches, the Rolex Paul Newman Daytona. We would argue that vintage Daytona is well past it’s peak. The REAL blue chips in watch collecting are the Rolex triple-calendar ref 8171 and ref 6062. Produced 1949-1952, the total production of both models is estimated at 2,600 in total. About a dozen are on the market at any time, and 3-4 pieces come to auction every year. For investment minded collectors this is the sweet spot: small enough population that they are extremely rare (especially after 70 years) – but just big…

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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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