Ten Watches I Actually Care About This Fall Auction Season
This article highlights ten watches the author finds compelling among the upcoming fall auction season offerings, focusing on their significance and potential value beyond typical market trends. The selection includes a remarkably early Lange 1, an original owner George Daniels Millennium watch, and a platinum Vacheron Constantin calendar moonphase with a salmon dial, each discussed for its unique historical or horological importance.
- The earliest known Lange 1, movement number 10, is dated to January 1995 with original sales receipt.
- The George Daniels Millennium watch is one of 47 pieces made and features the co-axial escapement.
- The Vacheron Constantin is a triple calendar in platinum with a salmon dial, based on the JLC 889 caliber.
The author expresses a renewed personal interest in auctions, selecting watches he would personally purchase.
The featured Lange 1 is noted as being exceptionally early, with movement number 10, and comes with a complete set from January 1995.
The George Daniels Millennium watch is described as a significant piece, being the first serially made watch with an escapement other than a lever escapement in 250 years.
This Daniels Millennium is from the original owner, whose father was a friend of George Daniels.
The Vacheron Constantin is presented as a potential bargain, being a platinum triple calendar with a salmon dial.
The Vacheron Constantin is noted as being a fairly rare and interesting configuration from a brand currently experiencing high interest.