The Geneva Watch Auction: XI

Watch our trailer to learn more about the exceptional timepieces coming to auction this season in Geneva.

Welcome to The Geneva Watch Auction: XI

One Of Twenty: Owning F.P. Journe's First Wristwatches

Arthur Touchot meets Lorenz Bäumer, one of the consignors of The Geneva Watch Auction: XI, to learn about two fresh-to-market F.P Journe wristwatches made before the watchmaker's rise to stardom.

The Eternal Appeal of Cartier Wristwatches

Ahead of The Gevena Watch Auction: XI, renowned author and watch journalist Nick Foulkes pens a declaration of love for the timeless beauty of Cartier's shape-shifting wristwatches.

Specialists Pick: Highlights From The Geneva Watch Auction XI

Held over two days, on 27 -28 June, at the Hôtel La Reserve, the Geneva Watch Auction XI will feature more than 200 timepieces, with different styles, makers, and eras represented throughout the catalogue. Ahead of the sale, we asked our Geneva-based Watches Specialists to talk us through some of their favorites.

The Patek Philippe 3448 in White Gold: A Healing Experience

Jean-Claude Biver: A Retrospective

An exceptional non-selling exhibition illustrating one of the industry's most influential figures, and his life-long passion for watches.

Auction Preview: A Selection of Glamorous Rolex Day-Date Models

An ever-changing chameleon, the Day-Date is one of the most diverse Rolex models ever produced. Tiffany To presents a selection of exceptional and very colorful models consigned to our next Geneva sale.

Auction Preview: Important And Rare Patek Philippe Aquanaut Models

A disruptive force, the Aquanaut was the first model in Patek Philippe’s collection to come fitted on a rubber strap, one of several novel features the company hoped would attract a new and younger consumer base. Following the discovery of two possibly unique models, we revisit the brief and colorful story of the "other" Patek Philippe sports watch.

Five Ways To Enjoy The Rolex GMT-Master Dual Time

One of the most iconic models that Rolex has ever produced, the GMT-Master today is instantly recognizable due to its bi colored multi-directional bezel, triangle-tipped 24 hour hand and luminous numerals. With its history spanning over sixty years, the model has made special appearances in film, culture and literature. Throughout its lifetime, it has gone through many evolutions. Tiffany To selects a number of special variants - all available in the Geneva Watch Auction: ELEVEN.

A Guide: The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore is a watch that was destined to evolve, and changes to its design happened almost instantly and throughout the first few years of its production. Those early watches – made during the original run of the Ref. 25721ST – proved how versatile and marketable “The Beast” could be, and with time and imagination, those incremental changes turned what was once an unpopular watch into an iconic design. Arthur Touchot explains.

Discovering a Rolex Submariner Reference 6200 with “Explorer” Dial

When a chance to unearth a hidden gem arises, it is a true pleasure for any auction house specialist. Tiffany To recounts her discovery of a Rolex Submariner Reference 6200, a true grail for experienced collectors.

Revisiting: The Harry Winston Opus 3 With Vianney Halter

Made almost twenty years ago by one of the spiritual leaders of the independent watchmaking community, the Opus 3 is a watch “like no other,” which collectors have learned to appreciate with time. Arthur Touchot sits down with Vianney Halter, the man who dared present it to Harry Winston, to find out how its singular design was received then, and how it is viewed now.

What You Should Know Before Starting Your Own Watch Collection

Everything you need to know about collectible watches, before you become a collector.