In this episode, Ben sits down with Hodinkee editors Mark Kauzlarich and Tony Traina. After a morning of previewing the New York watch auctions at Sotheby's and Phillips, the three chat about the state of the market and watch auctions before jumping into their thoughts on some of the watches they saw in New York. There's a  discussion of vintage Patek and Rolex – including the collection of one collector beloved by the community – but also other brands, indies, and even our favorite Richard Milles. At the end of it all, the trio pick their favorite watches that they saw, as well as the lots they'll be watching to get a gauge on the state of the auction market. 

Sotheby's Important Watches auction takes place on December 7, and Phillips New York Auction: Nine happens on December 9–10. Both have public previews at their New York locations prior to the sale. 

Show Notes:

00:01

Sotheby's Important Watches New York catalog

Phillips New York Auction: Nine catalog

1:21

Rolex Sea-Dweller 1665 "Single Red" that passed at Phillips Geneva

4:40

Tiffany-signed, Breguet Patek 1463 chronograph at Sotheby's

9:15

Patek 1518R perpetual calendar chronograph at Sotheby's

10:45

Patek 1518 "pink on pink" that sold for $9.5m in 2021

12:30

Rolex 6241 "John Player Special" at Sotheby's

15:15

John Player Special that sold for CHF 2.2m at Sotheby's Geneva

16:15

The Alan "Hammer" Bloore Collection

18:30

Panerai PAM21 from Hammer Collection at Sotheby's

19:20

Rolex 5510 "Big Crown" from Hammer Collection at Sotheby's

19:55

Longines Weems from Richard Byrd at Sotheby's

22:00

Richard Mille RM035 "Baby Nadal" at Sotheby's

23:30

Patek 1518R at Phillips

25:30

Patek ref. 3974 at Phillips

29:00

Patek ref. 96 Sector Dial at Phillips

Patek ref. 844 pocket watch at Phillips

30:40

Vacheron Constantin 4072 chronograph at Phillips

37:30

Patek 1463 "pink-on-pink" at Phillips

39:05

Rolex Space-Dweller at Phillips

44:45

Rolex 6263 "Big Red" at Phillips

Cartier Baignoire with Chaplin provenance at Sotheby's

Tropical 5512 Submariner at Sotheby's