How do you like THEM auctions?
The Christie’s Rolex Daytona “Lesson One” auction of 50 beautiful Cosmograph Daytonas last weekend in Geneva may have reset the market for the venerable chronographs in one fell swoop. A total sale revenue of $13,248,167 was generated from the 50 lots, including buyer’s premium. This quadrupled the overall pre-sale estimate. I find this incredible! The […]
Salon QP 2013 – The Best of Watches (and then some)
It has been exactly a week since the Reception Evening held for the now annual Watch and Horology event held at the Saatchi Gallery in London. Salon QP was a three day event and I am still recovering from it! Champagne and cocktails were flowing, the hustle and bustle of exhibitors and watch enthusiasts chatting, […]
Introducing myself
I’m Ed Estlow, new blog post author here at Beckertime. Matt Becker wanted me to begin my Beckertime tenure by saying a few words about myself, so here goes… As I like to say, I have a long and checkered past, so let’s get that out of the way. I have a degree in aerospace […]
Uh, don’t wreck your Mercedes when reporting your Rolex stolen
British rapper Professor Green found out the hard way that despite being a victim of a crime, it does not provide a license to drive drunk and get in a car wreck. Last week, Stephen Paul Manderson, better known as Professor Green in British rap circles, reported being mugged and his Rolex taken. There was […]
