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


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.


5 In The Shop: Exceptional Watches Under $10,000
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!


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.


2016 Watch Collector Summit Bal Harbour Shops
December 1, 2016 Join us for a recap of the Watch Collector Summit at Bal Harbour Shops. The day was staged for talks on independent...


Heavy Metal by Gerald Genta
March 12, 2013 Gerald Genta was one of the most important watch designers of the 20th century. He was born in Geneva, Switzerland in 1931...


FIT FOR A KING...Audemars Offshore Volcano
July 13, 2010 We are extremely happy here in Miami with the acquisition of Lebron James and must say he has excellent watch taste. On his...
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