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Matthew Bain Blog
"An inside look at what piques our interests"


Uber Rare Grail Watch: Patek Philippe Jumbo Nautilus in 18k White Gold
We are blown away to acquire and offer this uber rare grail Patek Philippe Jumbo Nautilus reference 3700/11 in 18k WHITE GOLD . This is...


Barn Find: 1950's Rolex Lightning Bolt Milguass
The Rolex Milgauss was developed in 1954 for use by scientists and engineers who were working around high levels of magnetic activity....


Incredibly Rare London Cartier Crash Watch
The Cartier Crash has always been highly collectible but in the last few years this model has gained a lot of worldwide attention,...


Extremely Rare Rolex Big Crown James Bond Submariner Ref. 6200
We are very excited to offer this grail and extremely rare Rolex Big Crown James Bond Submariner Reference 6200. Of all the big crown...


All Original 1970 "Red" Rolex Submariner - Full Set
It is so hard to find a great all original watch, but finding one fully complete with all paperwork, hang tags, anchor and inner and...


Mint Rolex Bakelite GMT Ref 6542
About 5 years ago, I came across the best Rolex GMT reference 6542 I had ever seen. I purchased it from the son of a gentleman who sued...


Omega Speedmaster Professional "Red Racing"
This is an extremely rare Omega Speedmaster reference 145.012 from 1968 known as the 'Racing Model'. This Racing Model Speedmaster has a...


Rolex Submariner Explorer Dial Ref 5513
This is an incredible Rolex Submariner reference 5513 circa 1964 with the extremely rare gilt 369 explorer dial. Typically, this model...


Miami Watch Studio: Get an Inside Look
Once again the good folks at Hodinkee visited our Miami watch studio for a follow up to a wonderful photo report they published back in...


Collector's Smart Buy: Patek Philippe Ref 3970
The Patek Philippe reference 3970 is one of the most iconic and affordable complicated models on the market . This model was developed in...


The Evolution of Vintage Watches Talk
May 10, 2018 Last week, Matt gave a talk to a select group for Citi Private Banking and watch collectors from the Miami area. The talk...


2016 Geneva Auction Preview: My Favorite Picks
May 11, 2016 Getting ready for an auction trip to Geneva where there are 5 major auctions this weekend including a Phillips theme sale of...


Barn Find: Universal Geneve Compax Exotic Model Ref 88510
November 8, 2018 This barn find is the Universal Genève exotic model reference 885107 which is considered the Paul Newman of this...


Barnyard Find: Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Milspec
June 6, 2018 The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Milspec is an elusive and incredibly rare watch. What makes this Milspec truly astonishing is...


Patek Philippe Nautilus
April 5, 2018 Nautilus Fever The Patek Philippe Nautilus has always been a very popular model, but today it is the hottest it has ever...


Steel Chronographs
February 27, 2018 Whether you are brand new to watch collecting or a seasoned veteran, you will notice that the market for vintage steel...


The Newman Discussion
December 21, 2017 The stage was set for the sale of one of the the most iconic wrist watches ever to be sold. Phillips auction house was...


Rolex Chronograph Reference 6238
September 20, 2017 This is a 14k gold Rolex reference 6238 chronograph from the early 1960s, known as the pre-Daytona. The pre-Daytona...
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