Spring Vibes? There was no true flow of late. The second blockade of a major trade route in a decade affects the so far dynamic regions of Asia on top of China that had been sluggish for a while. Not just a few admirers of collectible watches reside in the conflict areas, so this market is not spared. Still, Monaco Legend Group managed to sell over 98% of their catalogue two weeks ago in Monaco, thereby grossing respectable € 26,5 m. Apart from other outstanding results, they

‘Scholars’ have been studying the online catalogue of Monaco Legend Groups’ (MLG) Exclusive Timepieces sale for weeks. The auction happens against the backdrop of the Grand Prix Historique de Monaco. A nice match with the watches, however one, that sent the room rates sky rocketing too. In my previous essay, I already reported on the unique Rolex Oyster Perpetual (lot 189) in platinum. The other title lots are one of only four known Zenith Daytonas in platinum (lot 78) and a

Lot 189 in the spring sale of Monaco Legend Group in April Monaco Legend Group (MLG) is again offering a never seen before early Platinum Rolex Oyster Perpetual No Date during the upcoming spring sale on April 25 th and 26 th in Monaco. ‘What’s so special about a platinum Rolex?’ you may ask, given they are a frequent sight these days, everywhere people are able to afford. Let me try to explain what is so exciting about the timepiece! ‘Contemporaries’ in platinum: Rolex Oys

It is rare to be able to repeat nice experiences and so I was a little hesitant to go to Paris last week. A year ago, I went in and out in just a day to join the ‘Time on Show’ at the annual ‘Retromobile’ classic car fair. Back then I got swept away by the abundance of everything small and big boys love alike and was still able to catch up on memories of when I lived and worked in this amazing city. This time, I did not get beyond the fair but it was still well worth going. A