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I Wish I Had a Time Machine, Part IV
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!


I Wish I Had a Time Machine, Part III
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


From $7,500 to $3.9 Million: The Most Expensive Watch I Ever Sold
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.


I Wish I Had A Time Machine, Part II
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.


Pulling the Trigger: A Rare Audemars Piguet Grail and the Art of Conviction
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.
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