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Buying Watches at Auction: From Preview to Paddle
How to prepare for a watch auction: choose the sale format, examine the lot, confirm registration and set a limit that includes the costs beyond the bid.
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Private Sales: Finding the Watch or Jewel You Want
A quieter way to search, with room to look closely. How to approach a private-sale specialist, shape a…
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Inside Baselworld 2024: What Collectors Need to Know About This Year’s Must-Attend Event
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Rare Watches: Read the Reference Before the Story
The pleasure of an unusual watch begins with looking closely. How to define rarity, distinguish an archive extract…
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The Watch Collector’s Toolkit: Care, Observation and Restraint
A thoughtful toolkit makes a watch easier to live with. What to keep at home, what to learn…
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Keeping Fine Jewellery and Watches Beautiful
The pleasure of ownership deserves thoughtful care. A reference-led guide to storage, cleaning, intervention and the history you…
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Building a Watch Collection: A Point of View, Not a Checklist
Start with a watch you want to wear. Then explore proportion, mechanisms and the differences that make a…
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Responsible Luxury: Looking Beyond the Label
Beauty invites a closer look. A reader’s guide to the sourcing claims, standards and practical questions behind a…
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How the Luxury Jewelry Industry is Addressing the Demand for Ethical Sourcing
As consumers become increasingly conscious of the environmental and social impact of their purchases, the luxury jewelry industry…
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