Part IV of the 'I Wish I Had A Time Machine' series by @Auctionlytics. Here Nicolas takes the Time Machine back 15 years to 2008 amidst the worlds shake-up and recovery of the financial crisis. Check out some of the awesome watches that came up at the time!

Patek Philippe Ref. 5035: a modern classic bridging vintage roots. I recall 1996 Baselworld's buzz as Patek unveiled its first annual calendar. Powered by Caliber 315 S QA, it auto-adjusts months with one yearly tweak—practical elegance rivaling perpetual calendars at lower cost. Its case echoes the iconic 1950s Ref. 2526's Calatrava poise. Personal for me: I witnessed its debut, unlike my pre-1960s trades. Wearable history for collectors.

As Aircooltime, I’m thrilled to examine the vintage rose gold Patek Philippe "Flame Lugs" Ref. 2431, now at Matthew Bain Inc. This 1950 masterpiece boasts a sculptural case with flared lugs and the precise Caliber 12-120 movement. The 18k gold retains crisp hallmarks, and the silvered dial with applied gold indices shines. A rare find—dive into its elegance at matthewbaininc.com!

Part III of the I Wish I Had A Time Machine Series. In this one Nicolas Zalles reviews historical sales and documents The Ones That Got Away

Pulsar watches revolutionized timekeeping in the 1970s with the first digital LED watch. Launched in 1972 by Hamilton, the Pulsar Time Computer was a Space Age icon, worn by Elvis and James Bond. From the P3’s date function to the 1975 calculator watch, Pulsar blended innovation and style. Discover our Pulsar P3 in 14kt Yellow Gold at Matthew Bain Inc. and own a piece of horological history!

Exclusive insiders lore on one of the most coveted watches in existence the Patek Philippe J.B. Champion Observatory Ref. 2458. Matthew Bain shares his knowledge and own experience in the historical trading of one of the worlds most storied timepieces.

Raymond Loewy’s MAYA Principle—Most Advanced, Yet Acceptable—balances innovation with familiarity. His iconic Air Force One livery, designed for JFK, graces the Matthew Bain Inc. office, a testament to timeless design. This seafoam blue masterpiece reflects Loewy’s genius, blending bold vision with presidential elegance.

Matthew Bain explores his love for the famed Cartier Cintrée, including 'the one that got away', and a breakdown of their iterations through the years.

Part II of Guest Contributor Nicolas Zalles Periodical - I Wish I Had A Time Machine. Focusing on some interesting auction results from the year 2000. In his analysis Nicolas breaks down The Ones That Got Away, wild What They Were Thinking??, and a displays a few picks of Before It Was Cool.

Discover five stunning watches under $10,000 at Matthew Bain! From the rare Jaeger-LeCoultre Géomatic to the vibrant Heuer Pre-Carrera and the luxurious Audemars Piguet Gold Moonphase, these timepieces blend style, craftsmanship, and value. Don’t miss the unique Piaget Tiger Iron or the historic Technos Sky Diver. Plus, a bonus Cartier Ermeto by Movado adds vintage charm. Shop now for collector-worthy pieces that won’t break the bank!

Nicolas Zalles, aka @AuctionLytics , shares his watch collecting journey from Instagram’s early days. Meeting Matt Bain in 2017, he admired iconic watches like the Rolex Submariner 5512. After a pandemic hiatus, he’s back with a new series, I Wish I Had a Time Machine, exploring historical watch prices and trends. Next week, discover what $100K bought at auction in 2000. If you love watches and nostalgia, join Nicolas for a timely ride!

Imagine $50K to spend at Matthew Bain, Inc.! Our Contributor Michael Fossner crafted a dream collection, checking off all of his boxes while browsing the online store at Mattewbaininc.com

In my 30+ years as a watch dealer, I’ve learned to trust my gut. My latest grail, a 1927 Audemars Piguet Complete Calendar in pale yellow gold, is a rare masterpiece. Its Breguet numerals, cathedral hands, and soft patina stole my heart. At auction, I bid big, driven by conviction, not numbers. This watch, one of 10 surviving, is why I never regret pulling the trigger.

We are very happy to have acquired this early and extremely rare Rolex Milgauss reference 1019 retailed by Tiffany & Co in 1964. The...

The Patek Philippe reference 1463 has always been one of my favorite chronograph models. Patek Philippe produced this model in the 1940s...

We are very excited that we were able to acquire this Rolex reference 6036, known as a Dato-Compax or Jean-Claude Killy. The Rolex...

I am extremely pleased to offer this incredible Paul Newman Rolex Daytona reference 6239 from 1968. I was very lucky to acquire this...

We are pleased to offer this reference 5510 Rolex Big Crown James Bond Submariner which is considered one the rarest of all the Big...