Monthly Archives: June 2016

Greubel Forsey: Le Garde Temps Naissance d’une Montre “School Watch” sold for US$1.46 million

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The first watch of the Le Garde Temps – Naissance d’une Montre is this prototype or “school watch” that was made by Michel Boulanger under the watchful eyes of master watchmakers Philippe Dufour, Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey. On 30 May 2016, this montre école (school watch) went under the hammer for US$1.46 million. All proceeds will go to the Time Aeon Foundation and future Naissance d’une Montre projects. Photo: © TANG Portfolio / TimeWerke. Elfa / Timmy. 2015/2016.

Traditional watchmaking scored a small but valuable victory on 30 May 2016 when the very first piece from the Le Garde Temps – Naissance d’une Montre project was sold for US$1,461,507 or HK$11,296,000 (based on the exchange rate of US$1 = HK$7.73) at Christie’s “Important Watches” auction held in Hong Kong. Well, since we are on the topic of timekeeping … More →

Hermès Sèvres Boutique: What’s in store?

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The timepiece section within the Hermès Sèvres store is a must-visit, especially for watch collectors who are fans of the brand. The Hermès timepiece collections have been steadily improving over the years. Photo: © TANG Portfolio. 2016.

From the outside, it looks like another typical store. However, one must not forget that this is an Hermès store. Located on the Left Bank, this is the brand’s third in Paris. Opened in 2010, the store is located at 17 rue de Sèvres in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés area in Paris. Venture in and you’d be awed by the luxurious space, … More →