Significant Watches: Recent Episodes
Significant Watches
A weekly roundtable of collectors discussing all things watches: vintage, modern and independent. From sharing hot takes on the most recent releases to in-depth and behind-the-scenes looks at auctions and the world of dealing that you won’t find anywhere else. Featuring Eric Wind of Wind Vintage, collector Gabriel Benador, and hosted by Charlie Dunne and Tony from Rescapement.
Episode 47: 2024 Watch Trends... We Hope to See End
https://www.windvintage.com
https://www.hodinkee.com/pages/editor/428
https://www.rescapement.com
https://significantwatches.com
https://www.windvintage.com/blog/meters-first-rolex-submariner-5512
https://rowingblazers.com/products/zodiac-x-rowing-blazers-super-sea-wolf-gmt?variant=41285666963490
https://web.archive.org/web/20100630001335/http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2010/5/4/the-universal-geneve-polerouter-designed-by-gerald-genta-at.html
Episode 45: OAK Collection, Memovox Collector’s Guide, and Indie Drama
https://www.windvintage.com/blog/collectors-guide-jaeger-lecoultre-memovox-reference-3151
Episode 44: Geneva Auction Shenanigans
https://www.windvintage.com
https://www.strictlyvintagewatches.com
https://www.tonytraina.com
https://www.hodinkee.com/pages/editor/428
https://www.windvintage.com/blog/collectors-guide-the-rolex-gmt-master-reference-1675-in-steel
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/a-mega-watch-collection-is-coming-to-auction-giving-us-a-second-look-at-some-familiar-and-important
https://www.esquire.com/uk/watches/a45611173/eric-wind-interview-vintage-watches/
Episode 42: The Story Behind John Lennon’s Patek Philippe Tiffany Signed Reference 2499
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-wild-mostly-complete-story-of-john-lennons-lost-patek-philippe-2499
https://www.windvintage.com/insurance
This episode is sponsored by McGrath Private Client. McGrath Private Client is proud to work with Wind Vintage to offer a special watch insurance opportunity for collectors with watch collections over $100,000. Learn more within the link below:
https://www.windvintage.com/insurance
Episode 38: Intense Watch Negotiations, The Auction World, Limited Edition Release Drama, Latest Acquisitions & The Lost Episode 34
Eric and Charlie took the horse and buggy to Lancaster, PA for the NAWCC "National" convention last week, so they talk about their impressions of the event and the panel they sat on. Then, we ramble on a bit about collecting vintage Breitling chronographs, from the Premier to the Duograph. Next, our resident Chicagoan Tony talks about what he saw at WindUp Fair Chicago. Finally, we get to a few Significant announcements about this very Significant Podcast (we're going weekly!)
Show Notes:
NAWCC.org
Windup Watch Fair
Significant Watches on Instagram
To contact the guys, visit windvintage.com, tonytraina.com, or strictlyvintagewatches.com
Episode 35: New York Auctions, A Significantly Bad Speedy, Only Watch, Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre & Tiffany is Burning Down!
In today's episode, the Significant Watches gang recaps the June New York Auctions, including discussion of Roger Smith's Pocket Watch No. 2., a rare pink-on-pink Patek 1518, the Royal Oak and indie market, and much more. Then, we recap the tropical Omega Speedmaster situation, what can be done to help prevent situations like this in the future, and discuss our time hanging out in Los Angeles together for Jaeger-LeCoultre's launch of The Collectibles. Thanks as always for listening, and please leave a review in your podcast player of choice.
Follow Charlie at strictlyvintagewatches.com, Eric at windvintage.com, and Tony at Hodinkee and tonytraina.com.
Follow Charlie at strictlyvintagewatches.com, Eric at windvintage.com, and Tony at Hodinkee and tonytraina.com.
The boys are back to discuss everything from Watches & Wonders: The good, the bad, and the bracelets. Then, Eric tells Tony what he got wrong and they agree to disagree until the next episode. Thanks for listening, and please leave us a review in your favorite podcast player!
Show Notes:
Hands-On: The Rolex Perpetual 1908 Collection
Hands-On: The New Rolex Daytona
Hands-On: The Chopard L.U.C 1860 in Steel
@biverwatches
Petermann-Bedat
Follow Charlie at strictlyvintagewatches.com, Eric at windvintage.com, and Tony at Hodinkee and tonytraina.com.
You can find Tony Traina's writing on https://www.tonytraina.com and https://www.hodinkee.com/pages/editor/428
Learn more about Eric Wind on https://www.windvintage.com
Read Charlie Dunne's latest articles on https://www.strictlyvintagewatches.com
The Original Miami Beach Antique Show:
Charlie’s Articles
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https://www.strictlyvintagewatches.com/my-favorite-vintage-watches-at-the-original-miami-beach-antique-show-2023
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https://www.windvintage.com/blog/watch-spotting-at-the-original-miami-beach-antique-show-2023-part-1
Tony’s Articles:
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https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/vintage-watches-jan-25-2023
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https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/comparing-three-ultra-thin-perpetual-calendars-from-patek-ap-and-vacheron
Charlie Quoted in Financial Times:
https://www.ft.com/content/cbe208ac-ae2b-4f22-b672-4e715f0e034e
Each of The Known Cartier Eight Day Wristwatches:
https://www.strictlyvintagewatches.com/each-of-the-known-cartier-eight-day-wristwatches
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s ‘The Collectibles’
https://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/us-en/news/watchmaking/the-collectibles
Inside the Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet: A Visit to AP’s New Museum
https://www.strictlyvintagewatches.com/audemars-piguet-museum
Shoutouts:
Bo Floejborg
https://www.instagram.com/missemiaw/
www.87-studio.com
Richard Lopez of Sotheby’s
https://www.instagram.com/thetimekeeper247/
Jonathon Burford of Sotheby’s
https://www.instagram.com/jonbinla/
Max Braun
https://www.instagram.com/mrbwatches/
Adam Golden of Menta Watches
https://www.instagram.com/mentawatches/
https://mentawatches.com
Andrea Parmegiani
https://www.instagram.com/_1_5_1_8_/
Wes Wynne of Collectors Corner NY
https://www.collectorscornerny.com
Fred Savage
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/talking-watches-fred-savage
Mike Nouveau
https://www.instagram.com/mikenouveau/
The Xhevdet REXHEPI Minute Inerte
https://www.instagram.com/xhevdet.rexhepi/
Eric Wind on TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@mikenouveau/video/7192258621504294186
You can find Tony Traina's writing on https://www.tonytraina.com and https://www.hodinkee.com/pages/editor/428
Learn more about Eric Wind on https://www.windvintage.com
Read Charlie Dunne's latest articles on https://www.strictlyvintagewatches.com
In Episode 27, the group discuss the forthcoming recent auction season, the Rolex Certified Pre-Owned program, the forthcoming Original Miami Beach Antique Show, what they are excited about going into 2023.
Marc Newson Opens Up About Ikepod, The Pathbreaking '90s Watch Brand That's Cool All Over Again
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/marc-newson-opens-up-about-ikepod-the-pathbreaking-90s-watch-brand-thats-cool-all-over-again
The Original Miami Beach Antique Show 2022
https://www.windvintage.com/blog/2022-photo-report-the-original-miami-beach-antique-show-part-
https://www.windvintage.com/blog/2022-photo-report-the-original-miami-beach-antique-show-part-2
https://www.strictlyvintagewatches.com/vintagewatches/photo-report-menta-watches-at-the-original-miami-antique-beach-show-copy
https://www.strictlyvintagewatches.com/vintagewatches/photo-report-collectability-at-the-original-miami-antique-beach-show
https://sub.rescapement.com/p/watch-spotting-crazy-vintage-watches
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You can find Tony's writing on https://www.tonytraina.com
Learn about Eric on https://www.windvintage.com
Read Charlie's latest articles on https://www.strictlyvintagewatches.com
In Episode 26 of Significant Watches, the four co-hosts discuss review the Geneva auctions from the past week. Additionally, the group go through a Q&A session, and briefly revisit the upcoming Wright Auction "Once Upon A Time Watch Project" in support of The Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation being held on November 30th. Learn more below:
https://www.wright20.com/auctions/2022/11/watches-including-the-brian-laviolette-scholarship-foundation-benefit-lots
You can find Tony's writing on Hodinkee and https://www.tonytraina.com.
Learn about Eric on https://www.windvintage.com.
Read Charlie's latest articles on https://www.strictlyvintagewatches.com.
What Makes For A Million-Dollar Watch At Auction Today?
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/what-makes-for-a-million-dollar-watch-at-auction-today
Vacheron Is About To Have Its Super-Hero Moment, And Nine(ish) Other Predictions For Geneva Auction Week
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/patek-cartier-1518-vacheron-cioccolatone-fall-2022-geneva-auctions
Photo Report: Windup Watch Fair NYC 2022
https://www.windvintage.com/blog/2022/10/25/photo-report-windup-watch-fair-nyc-2022
Rowing Blazers Seiko Launch Party
https://www.windvintage.com/blog/2022/10/28/rowing-blazers-x-seiko-launch-party
You can find Tony's writing on https://www.tonytraina.com.
Learn about Eric on https://www.windvintage.com.
Read Charlie's latest articles on https://www.strictlyvintagewatches.com.
In episode 24, the horological homies assemble for a brief catch-up after the Dubai Horology Forum in New York, where Eric Wind spoke on the "Made in America" panel along with Aldis Hodge and Cara Barrett. Then, the homies give a brief preview of fall auctions before looking at a few recent results, most notably the sale of the Cartier Cheich for more than $1 million. Finally, we talk about the vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre lamp post clock, recently covered in an in-depth post on Strictly Vintage Watches. This is a short episode, but we promise we'll be back with longer shows as the auction season heats up!
Show Notes:
Photo Report: Dubai Watch Week New York 2022
The Curious Case of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Lamp Post Clock By Troy McHenry
Shoutouts:
https://www.instagram.com/t_swiss_t/
https://www.instagram.com/manhattanrollie/
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CgREgSggG5r/
https://www.instagram.com/waitlisted/
https://www.instagram.com/hind_seddiqi/
https://www.instagram.com/jessicajjos/
https://www.instagram.com/mingliuwrites/
https://www.instagram.com/whatsonherwrist/
https://www.instagram.com/thegrumpycollector/
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You can find Tony's writing on https://www.tonytraina.com.
Learn about Eric on https://www.windvintage.com.
Read Charlie's latest articles on https://www.strictlyvintagewatches.com.
In Episode 23 the gang discuss the forthcoming event Eric will be participating in at Dubai Watch Week NYC. The "Made in America" panel discussion will be moderated by Cara Barrett (HODINKEE alumna and Parchie founder) and also features actor and horologist Aldis Hodge. Additionally, Gabe’s latest IDF wristwatch is brought up followed by a discussion on Isreali Defense Force timepieces. Gabe would share his thoughts on the recent news of LVMH’s plans for revival of the Daniel Roth brand. Eric highlights the forthcoming charitable auction of ‘Pope Francis' Swatch, and The Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation. Also, the group discusses Owen Lawton’s recent article ‘How Rolex Became Rolex: The Oyster Case Story’.
Register for the Dubai Watch Week NYC "Made in America" Panel below:
https://www.dubaiwatchweek.com/activities/panels/made-america
Articles and shoutouts:
Read Lawton’s full article below:
https://www.windvintage.com/blog/2022/9/7/the-oyster-story
Owen Lawton is a watch collector, writer and photographer based in the United Kingdom. Lawton is a student at Oxford University writing about productivity, watches and Materials Science. You can find his writing on the OxWatch Newsletter owenlawton.substack.com, and follow him on Instagram @_oxwatch.
‘Pope Francis' Swatch Watch Coming To Auction With All Proceeds Going To Charity’ by Charlie Dunne.
https://www.windvintage.com/blog/2022/5/9/pope-francis-swatch-watch
To learn more about the Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation, visit their website: https://www.briansjourney.com/
To learn about The Watch Project and donors, visit: https://www.briansjourney.com/watch-project
To register to bid in the “Once Upon a Time Watch Project” visit: https://www.ragoarts.com
http://www.gabarrostraps.com
https://wornandwound.com/military-watches-of-the-world-israel-pt1/
https://wornandwound.com/military-watches-of-the-world-israel-pt-ii/
https://www.ft.com/content/940eb7d8-8e82-41a3-a809-7fa8856f5764
https://subdial.co/blogs/news/how-daniel-roth-brought-breguet-to-the-wrist
https://sub.rescapement.com/p/significant-watches-ep-20-red-on
https://www.ft.com/content/dd7d68d2-6240-4744-9daa-01253efc1447
https://watchesbysjx.com/2021/04/louis-vuitton-tambour-carpe-diem-automaton-minute-repeater.html
https://www.watchonista.com/articles/events/prix-gaia-2019-suzanne-rohr-craftmanship-creation-category
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUgOUVREkJs
You can find Tony's writing on https://www.tonytraina.com.
Learn about Eric's work on https://www.windvintage.com.
Read Charlie's latest articles on https://www.strictlyvintagewatches.com.
In Episode 22 the horological homies discuss the latest and greatest at Geneva Watch Days, as well as the significant news that Tony T heading off to The Dink. The update comes after a recent HODINKEE article announcing the hiring of five new editors. What will this mean for Tony's role on Significant Watches? Has he decided on his first official article as an H employee? All of your questions are answered in this epic episode!
45 Best Watch Podcasts:
https://blog.feedspot.com/watch_podcasts
#NewDomainAlert
https://www.tonytraina.com
Follow Significant Watches on IG:
https://www.instagram.com/significantwatches/
Shoutouts:
https://www.instagram.com/mrbwatches/
https://www.instagram.com/winnycitycorgi/
https://www.instagram.com/thekirkland/
https://www.instagram.com/blamopodcast/
Don't forget to leave a written review on the Significant Watches Podcast!
The Reverso:
- HODINKEE Magazine Japan Edition (ホディンキー マガジン ジャパン エディション) Vol.3
- Wristcheck: Understanding The Hidden Appeal Of The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso By Randy Lai
- Royal Berkshire Regiment Reverso
- 'Reverso: The Living Legend' by Manfred Fritz
- 'Jaeger-LeCoultre: Reverso' by Nicholas Foulkes
- @vintagewatchesarchive Patek Philippe Reversos
- Vacheron & Constantin Reversos for Birks
- Hamilton Otis
- Grégory Pons’ article https://businessmontres.com/article/la-montre-suisse-de-lhomme-le-plus-hai-de-tous-les-temps-adolfhitler-berghof-nsdap-
JLC Press Release: "Jaeger-LeCoultre does not recognise the authenticity of this watch. Any inference that this is an authentic Jaeger-LeCoultre watch would be a falsehood and the company would take action accordingly. The company is committed to the protection of its intellectual property and is prepared to take all necessary legal action to prevent the sale of frauds and counterfeits.”
Collector's Guide: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 1018:
https://www.strictlyvintagewatches.com/the-rolex-oyster-perpetual-reference-1018
Why you need to know about the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 1018:
https://www.rescapement.com/blog/why-you-need-to-know-about-the-rolex-oyster-perpetual-reference-1018
Wind Vintage Curation with Worn & Wound:
https://windupwatchshop.com/collections/watches/wind-vintage
https://windupwatchshop.com/blogs/chronicle/rolex-omega-and-more-from-wind-vintage-now-available-at-the-windup-watch-shop
Shoutouts:
Follow @winnycitycorg: The premier pembroke welsh corgi puppy living in the Windy City
Follow Jeff Stein @on_the_dash and visit http://www.onthedash.com/
Follow Alan Bedwell @Foundwell and visit https://foundwell.com
Follow Bill Sohne @bsohne
Follow Mandar @wabisabi081
In the Episode 20, the horological homies discussed the Windup Watch Fair in Chicago which was set to take place during July 15th - 17th. The episode evolves into a discussion of the latest watch releases including the Richard Mille x Ferrari, The Grönefeld 1941 Grönograaf, HYT, Greubel Forsey, and the Tudor Ranger.
Read Tony’s collector’s guide ‘For Your Reference: The Tudor Ranger’ on Rescapement.
How the Cartier Crash Became a MILLION DOLLAR Watch
https://windupwatchfair.com (IG: @windupwatchfair)
@mrbwatches
Adpatina.com (IG: @adpatina)
Oak & Oscar (IG: @oakandoscar)
Ten Major Trends And Takeaways From The Spring 2022 Watch Auction Season
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/spring-2022-watch-auctions-phillips-christies-sothebys
How Are Auction Houses Preparing For A Potential Economic Downturn?
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/watch-auction-spring-2022-recession-correction-prices
Rolex and Patek Returns Beat Vintage Cars and Bitcoin
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-06-23/rolex-and-patek-returns-beat-vintage-cars-and-bitcoin
Moritz Grossmann “Meet In February”
https://en.grossmann-uhren.com/watch/meet-in-february/
Shoutouts:
- Logan Baker
- @thekirkland, @BlamoPodcast, https://blamopod.com
- @MRBWatches
- @Cozmopak
De Bethune x HG Timepiece Blue Hourglass The HODINKEE Eight-Day Travel Clock
The Movado Saint Christopher Reference 24911 Coin Watch
Sham Agayev Watchmaker at tivol
https://www.adpatina.com
Beyer Museum:
https://www.strictlyvintagewatches.com/beyer-watch-museum-part-1
https://www.strictlyvintagewatches.com/inside-the-beyer-clock-and-watch-museum-part-2
Scott Carpenter’s Breitling Navitimer Cosmonaute prototype
Watch Spotting At Breitling: Part 2
Fabien Chicha and Vanessa Chicha of ICONEEK
Hands-On with Astronaut Michael Collins’ Gold Omega Speedmaster 'Apollo XI'
Patek Philippe reference 605 HU DE sold at Christie’s Hong Kong & the 605 HU DE which resides in Beyer’s Museum
South Korea's rising independent watchmaker Minhoon Yoo
In Episode 16, Eric Wind and Charlie Dunne speak with vintage watch expert and consultant to Breitling Fred Mandelbaum. The three discuss the public discovery of Scott Carpenter's Breitling Cosmonaute – the first Swiss wristwatch worn in space. Mandelbaum details his passion for Breitling’s rich heritage and his experience working with the manufacturer since his initial phone call with Georges Kern back in 2017. As Mandelbaum mentions, doing a great re-release is simply not enough. The watches he is most proud of seeing developed are in fact not the re-editions but such models like the Chronomat. Mandelbaum elaborates on Georges Kern and Breitling's decision to directly involve collectors and stakeholders such as Gregory Breitling as being a monumental part of the brand's storytelling. Wind, Mandelbaum, and Dunne all shared the same impression that Carpenter's Breitling had a special presence. Mandelbaum would share his thoughts on why Scott Carpenter's Breitling Cosmonaute miraculously remained unrestored, in that it was likely a result of both Carpenter and Gregory Breitling's understanding that the timepiece was an artifact that both had no right to change. In perhaps the most poetic fashion, Mandelbaum shares his definition of a watch collector that left both Wind and Dunne speechless.
You can learn more about Fred Mandelbaum by following his Instagram @WatchFred. Follow Louis Westphalen, Head of Digital Engagement and e-Commerce, on his Instagram @louis.vintage Follow Breitling by visiting their official website and Instagram. You can see Watch Spotting At Breitling: Part 1 on Wind Vintage
'Found Scott Carpenter's Breitling Cosmonaute – The First Swiss Wristwatch Worn in Space' by Jeff Stein.
The 2022 publication ‘Navitimer Story: The epic saga of the Breitling chronograph’ available on WatchPrint.com
Follow Jeff Stein by visiting his website http://www.onthedash.com/ and on his Instagram @OnTheDash. Follow Tony on https://www.rescapement.com/ and Instagram @Rescapement. Follow Nick Federowicz on https://www.adpatina.com/ and Instagram @AdPatina. Follow John Reardon and Tania Edwards by visiting https://collectability.com/ and following @Collectabilityllc. Follow Martijn van der Ven on Instagram @vandervenus and https://enicar.org/. Follow Nico on Instagram @_jimjupiter and https://enicar101.com/.
Special thanks to Breitling, Fred Mandelbaum, Nicolas Chambron, Louis Westphalen, Lindsay Paterson, Romy Hebden, Santa Kalna, Letizia Garrapa, Georges Kern, and the rest of the Breitling team for hosting us at one of the best watch events we have ever attended.
The horology homies are back to discuss the Geneva watch auctions, including all of the Royal Oaks for sale, plus Rolex, Patek, and more. Before getting down to business though, Eric Wind treats us to storytime. Finally, we nerd out on vintage Patek and the luscious beauty of its warm “dore” dials.
Show Notes:
Churchill: A Very Peculiar History
The Three Audemars Piguet Royal Oaks You Need to Know About This Weekend
Loupe This’ Cartier London Crash
Christie’s Cartier London Crash
Monaco Legends Rolex Day-Date Yellow Stella
Monaco Legends Rolex 6350 Explorer ‘Honeycomb’
Rescapement New York Auction Photo Report, featuring Gabriel’s Patek 570 with ‘dore’ dial
An example of a Patek 3940 with ‘dore’ dial
The horological homies are back, this week discussing an array of watches coming up for auction. Learn about which watches we find to be the most interesting. Additionally, the crew decides to expand upon the subject of earned watches in the form of employers, competition and personal watches they have received.
Phillips Royal Oak Anniversary Sale: https://www.phillips.com/auctions/auction/CH080222
Phillips Geneva XV: https://www.phillips.com/auctions/auction/CH080222
Christie’s Geneva: https://www.christies.com/en/auction/rare-watches-featuring-the-kairos-collection-part-i-29567/
Sotheby’s Geneva: https://www.sothebys.com/en/digital-catalogues/important-watches-part-i-1?locale=en
Sotheby’s Genta Drawings: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2022/gerald-genta-icon-of-time?locale=en&lotFilter=AllLots
Sotheby’s Nevadian Collector: https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2022/the-nevadian-collector?locale=en&lotFilter=AllLots
Rolex Winn-Dixie watches:
- Eric and John P. Video
- Charlie’s article on Wind Vintage
- Why Collecting Vintage Watches Took Off During the Pandemic
Rolex-Domino’s Watches
- Eric Wind & John P Discuss Rolex-Domino’s Watches
Ed Sheeran Tudor “Divide” Black Bay
https://sub.rescapement.com/p/5-of-the-best-custom-tudor-black?s=r
The watch besties are back! We haven't been on mic since before MoonSwatch Madness swept the nation -- nay, the world -- so we talk about the Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch, and our favorite "Mission". Then, we dig into the releases from Tudor and Rolex at Watches & Wonders 2022 in Geneva. Oh, and three of the besties met up in Chicago at Wright Auction for a talk by the inimitable Eric Wind, so we recap the fun times that were had by all and a few secrets from Eric’s “Watch Collecting 101” presentation.
Show Notes:
Wright Auction – Watches: The Chicago Edit
Charlie’s Wright Auction Photo Reports, Part 1 and Part 2
Eric’s Presentation Watch Collecting 101
https://www.strictlyvintagewatches.com/
Hodinkee Photo Report: MoonSwatch Madness
The new Rolex GMT-Master II “Destro”
The new Rolex Air-King
Tudor Black Bay Pro
The rest of Tudor’s new releases for 2022
Shoutouts:
Nick Federowicz of Ad Patina
Josh Hendizadeh (@TropicalPatina)
The Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation
Astor+Banks
We gossip about the most popular watch brands of 2021. Then we go deep on the new No. 2 Swiss watch brand, Cartier. We all love Cartier for different reasons, so we talk about what we love about it, the current state of the market, and where it's headed. We zoom in on one of the CPCP era's flagship models, the Cartier Monopoussoir, Cartier clocks, and more. Then, we dive into other watch news from the week, vibing on MB&F, more clocks, and Omega's 2022 novelties.
Show Notes
Morgan Stanley LuxeConsult: State of the Swiss Watch Industry
What Can Watches Learn from Streetwear?
The Cartiers by Francesca Cartier Brickell
Each of the known 8-day Cartier wristwatches
ACM: A Collector’s Guide to the 'Collection Privée Cartier Paris'
How Renaud and Papi became a training ground for watchmaking's finest
In conversation with Petermann Bedat
Revisiting: The Cartier Monopoussoir CPCP With Denis Flageollet
Charlie's watch spotting at the MB&F MAD Gallery
The Watch Annual
Omega Novelties 2022
Episode 10! In today's pod, we talk about a record-setting Rainbow Rolex Day-Date. Then, we take a look at some other auction results from the month of February, chatting Longines and Journe along the way. Finally, we look at the sale of Gerald Genta's original Royal Oak drawings before getting distracted by some very NSFW erotic watches, and then look forward to the month of March in watches.
Show Notes
How the Rolex Day-Date Became a Million-Dollar Watch
Phillips 2015 Glamorous Day-Date Sale
How the Rolex Day-Date became the NBA's starter watch
Amy Johnson's Longines, and the rest of the Sotheby's Fine Watches Sale
Interview: The Journe Guy
Gerald Genta's original Royal Oak drawing sells for $610,000
adpatina.com
GQ: The Long, Lurid History of Erotic Watches
NSFW Erotic Blancpain
Phillips Made in Germany Lange Exhibit
@t_swiss_t
Patek Philippe 3970P Perpetual Calendar Chronograph
Strictly Vintage Watches: Every Known Cartier 8-Day Wristwatch
Introducing the Oak & Oscar Humboldt GMT, and an Auction to Support Ukraine
Jimmy Fallon Surprises His Father-in-Law with a Special Watch
Bloomberg: Rich Russians Spend on Luxury to Stop Savings Erosion
This episode is all about the three Cs of watches: Condition, condition, condition! We draw on our friendly neighborhood vintage expert, Eric Wind, to talk about what he looks at when evaluating a watch's condition. We also talk about how to value condition vs. provenance, our views on watch restoration, and whether there are any big "no-nos" when it comes to watch restoration that we just won't touch.
Show Notes:
Eric Wind's HSNY Talk
WSJ: Why Collecting Vintage Watches Took Off During the Pandemic
A Universal Geneve with amazing WWII provenance
Truedome.com, and Rescapement interview with the founders
Reference Points: Rolex Explorer
Significant Watches is back! First, we talk about our name change, then the crew chats about our recent experience at The Original Miami Beach Antique Show, which you can get a glimpse of over on Wind Vintage and Rescapement. Then we dive into the 2022 Audemars Piguet releases, and what is in the pipeline for the upcoming Royal Oak 50th anniversary in the auction world. See if Eric thinks the anniversary hype will have an effect on the market, or whether the Royal Oak is Too Big Too Fail and won’t fall victim to the same fatigue that has befallen other models on their anniversaries. Finally, we take on the hype head-on, talking the Tiffany Nautilus (ugh), and which watches might be impacted by a full-scale economic collapse.
Show Notes
Rescapement watch spotting at the Miami Beach Antique Show
Wind Vintage watch spotting at the Miami Beach Antique Show, Part 1 and Part 2
We go deep on military watches. We start by giving an overview of military watches, then chat affordable military watches to collect, tips for collecting watches from the Israeli Defense Force (IDF), the UK's Royal Air Force (RAF), the Argentine FAP, French Marine Nationale, and others. Then, we talk our military watch 'grails.' Enjoy episode 7, and let us know which areas of collecting we should do deep dives on next!
Show Notes:
Rescapement interview with Jack Carlson featuring his WWI Waltham trench watch
Gabe's CIA-issued Benrus Ultra Deep
Eric's Benrus Type I
Rolex Daytona for the Argentine FAP
@watchsafari
Seikosha 'Kamizake' watch
Lange German military watch
RAF-issued Seiko Gen 2 chronograph
Gabe's WWW II-era Cartier chronograph
Affordable vintage military watch recommendations:
Benrus, CWC, WWII Dirty Dozen, IDF-issued Tudor Submariners and Eterna Kontikis, Breguet Type XX, Heuer Bundeswehr, IWC Mark XI, Smiths W10
A strange story of 40 Breitling 817 chronographs
Everything you need to know about the Zenith Carielli CP-2 chronograph
Marine Nationale, by Watchistry
Erika's Originals MN straps
Eric's Canadian Tre Tacche from D-Day
Rolex 'Prisoner of War' Pre-Daytona
Grail military watches
Rolex MilSub
RCN Tudor Snowflake
Captain John Barbey's watch
In Episode 6, we discuss the recent article 'The hunt for JP Morgan's million-dollar pocket watch' by Daniel Miller. The conversation transitions into the subject of missing watches, and which significant examples have stood out over the years. With the new year right around the corner, we look back at 2021 and revisit our favorite stories, watch purchases, lots at auction, while ending with our predictions for what 2022 will hold.
Show Notes:
0:00 JPMorgan’s lost pocket watch
5:15 Missing watches
22:45 Celebrity Memorabilia Auctions
24:00 Stories of the Year
A retrospective on shaped watches, Revolution
The women behind Cartier, ACM
An introduction to coin watches, Rescapement
Lange 1: Made in Germany, Subdial
How watches end up in movies, ACM
All watches should be unisex, Hodinkee
Watchmaking through space and time with Vianney Halter, ACM
What is independent watchmaking?, ACM
The long, lurid history of erotic watches, GQ
36:00 Favorite Lots Sold at Auction
Pink-on-pink Patek Philippe ref. 1518 perpetual calendar
Vulcain Cricket Nautical
Cartier 8-Day Travel Clock
Patek Philippe ref. 699 pocket watch
What happens when 2 of 6 Cartier Pebbles come up for auction in the same month?
42:00 Favorite Watch Purchase of 2021
47:00 People of The Year
Mywatchmemoir.com
Fifthwrist.com
Tyler the Creator is Rescapement’s ‘Collector of the Year’
53:00 Predictions
Gabe and Tony talk attending the New York auctions, while Eric gives his perspective from sunny Palm Beach. We offer our final takes on the Tiffany & Co. Patek Nautilus, before moving on to Heuer, Rolex, Lange, and novelist Ralph Ellison's Omega Speedmaster.
Show Notes:
Tony's 13 weird takeaways from attending my first in-person auction
All, and I mean all of my opinions and observations from the year-end watch auctions (Hodinkee)
Full lume Heuer Autavia ref. 2446 sold by Phillips for $163k
Jeff Stein's On the Dash
The Rolex GMT-Master ref. 1675 that Gabe didn't win
The GMT-Master ref. 6542 Eric posted
Hodinkee: A strange document about the famous Rolex GMT-Master radioactivity recall
How Top Watchmakers Intervene at Auctions (Wall Street Journal, 2007)
The 'Hulk' Submariner that sold for $94.5k at Phillips
Axis watches: The A Lange Nazi watch and the Seikosha 'kamikaze' watch
langepedia.com
The Search for Ralph Ellison's Omega Speedmaster (WSJ)
In Episode 4, we talk about that Tiffany Blue Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711, then zoom out to discuss retailer-signed watches and corporate-stamped watches, before letting Eric and Charlie nerd-out on coin watches from Patek, Audemars Piguet, and others.
Show Notes:
NYT: Patek Philippe's Nautilus Returns in Tiffany Blue
Rolex Chronograph 3525 sold by Dobbies Nairobi
Eric Talking Domino's Rolex with John P
An Introduction to Coin Watches
In our third episode, Gabriel Benador and Eric Wind discuss the anti-flipping policies, how of titanium is the contemporary watch metal, and the most significant lots coming up at New York Auction Week.
Show Notes:
Josh Shapiro HSNY Lecture
McKinsey State of Fashion Report: Watches
Lange 1 -- Made in Germany: A study of early Lange 1s
Patek Philippe ref. 2419 Minute Repeater retailed by Cartier, sold at Christie's Hong Kong
Patek Philippe ref 1518 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph at Sotheby's New York
George Daniels Tourbillon Pocket Watch at Phillips NY
Patek Philippe reference 2526 at Phillips NY
Patek Philippe reference 208 coin watch at Phillips NY
What Taylor Swift can teach us about restoring vintage watches
Eric on Collectability Podcast with John Reardon
In our second episode, Eric Wind and Gabriel Benador discuss the most significant lots from Geneva Auction Week: a WTF Omega Speedmaster, buckoo bucks Journe boxes, and everything else from the world of independent and vintage watches.
Show Notes
Cartier London Crash, sold by Sotheby's for CHF 806,500
Omega Speedmaster CK 2915-1, sold by Phillips for CHF 3.1m
Omega Speedmaster CK2915-1, sold by Sotheby's for CHF 327,600
FP Journe box, sold for $100,800 at Phillips
De Bethune DB28, sold for $126,000 at Phillips
Roger Smith Series 2, sold for $655,000 at Phillips
Christian Klings, sold for $255,000 at Phillips
Rolex MilSub, sold for $504,000 at Phillips
Rolex 5513 'Explorer Dial', sold for $88,200 at Phillips
Only Watch Patek Philippe Complicated Desk Clock
Welcome to the first episode of Significant Lots: A Watch Collector Roundtable. This will be a new weekly podcast featuring a roundtable of 4 watch collectors, along with the occasional guest.
We’ll take a “collector’s perspective” on topics in watches, sharing our hot takes on modern moves and releases to coverage of the vintage market, auctions, and everything in between.
Every week you’ll hear from me, Tony. I write a newsletter about watches called Rescapement, as well as contributing to publications like A Collected Man and Hodinkee.
More importantly, you’ll hear from Eric Wind, owner of Wind Vintage and an all-around expert on all things vintage. Eric is a former VP, Senior Specialist in Watches at Christie’s, and before that, he was a contributor to Hodinkee.
Along with Eric is Gabriel Bedanor, a prolific collector of modern, independent, and vintage watches based in New York.
Finally, there’s Charlie Dunne, aka books_on_time on Instagram, one of the most passionate lovers and learners of watches around, who also contributes to publications like Revolution and Collectability.
Honestly, the initial idea for this podcast came about as we wanted to have fun, honest conversations about the auction season, so that’s what this episode is all about. We take a look at all of the upcoming auctions in Geneva, the brands and lots we’re excited about, and even make a prediction or two. We hope you enjoy it, and let us know what you’d like to see from the podcast!
Show Notes
4:30: Hodinkee Watch of the Week: Why I Still Love My Junghans Max Bill
7:00: F.P. Journe “Souscription,” sold at Sotheby’s Hong Kong for ~$2m
8:45: Ming x Massena Lab at Phillips: Ref. 17.09 Honeytrapand Bumblebee
9:00: Grand Seiko at Phillips: SBGD202 and 44GS
29:10: Auction Watch: Treasures From the Samsung Collection
41:40: Urwerk UR-102
45:05: Ulysse Nardin Freak Prototype No. 1
47:24: AP Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar
Pardon our background noise as we worked out the kinks in this first episode; we hope you’re able to look past our issues (and cat meows) and enjoy the conversation.