Showable Art

The H. Moser & Cie Endeavour watch is the perfect luxury watch for a black-tie vernissage. The H. Moser Endeavour collection exhibits elegant, contemporary minimalism in a classic round watch. These ultra-luxury Swiss watches feature dials in eye-catching vibrant colors produced with the watchmaker’s own fumé enameling technique. Fumé simply means smokey, referring to the […]

Franck Muller watches are the vanguard of watch design. If your personal style is unconventional yet classy, these watches might be the right watch for you. Franck Muller watches are identifiable by their distinctive shape, the “Cintrée Curvex”, a barrel shape commonly regarded as the brand’s unique silhouette. Similarly, the audacious numeral design and bold

We know how the fine watch business and the art world enjoy close ties. Yet, a luxury art watch is an artwork in itself, with the dial serving as a miniature canvas. From etchings to appliqué of gold on the dials, watchmakers have created limited-edition models that collectors covet. Owning one of these watches is

In an earlier article, we mentioned how fine art and luxury watches enjoy a close business relationship. This is particularly true with Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet (“AP” for short). The elite watch brand brings a strong presence to major art festivals and is an official partner of the Art Basel shows. Additionally, they manage a

First available in 1957, the watches of the original Breitling Superocean collection were intended for professional divers. These early Swiss watches have become collectible, with some models trading near six figures. In 2007, the Superocean Heritage I collection honored the 50th anniversary of the 1950s dive watches by keeping the simple design. Only the minimal

As you browse, deal, and network at high-end art events, remember to do some watch-spotting. You might notice Vacheron Constantin, a truly special watch brand. A Swiss watchmaker since 1755, Vacheron Constantin makes some of the most complication-rich and esthetically pleasing luxury watches in the industry.

The worlds of luxury watches and fine art have long enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship. Evidence suggests that buyers of fine art are also buyers of luxury watches, and vice versa.