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Mahatma Gandhi’s Zenith Pocket Watch On Auction

February 12, 2009 | Posted by Allison as Auctions, Timepieces at 11:00 am | (3) Comments »

Though Mahatma Gandhi was not one who had many prized possessions, he did enjoy his personal Zenith Pocket Watch which will soon be up for auction.

Before Gandhi died, he gifted his grandniece and assistant, Abha Gandhi, his Zenith alarm pocket watch which soon after entered into a private collection.

The 1910-1915 watch is not in the best of conditions, but with a timepiece such as this you have to decide if it should remain in antique disrepair or if you prefer Gandhi’s watch to be restored to its original, working state.

The auction for the watch alone is expected to go between $200,000 & $30,000.

John F. Kennedy’s Natrix Watch Up for Auction

February 10, 2009 | Posted by Allison as Auctions, Timepieces at 11:00 am | (1) Comment »

The watch that President John F. Kennedy wore during his daily morning swims in the White House pool will soon be up for auction.

According to Evelyn Lincoln, JFK’s personal secretary, she found the watch at his desk following his assassination and presented it to wife Jackie Onassis.

In March, the timeless timepiece will go up for auction at the Antiquorum and is expected to go for between $150,000-200,000.

Joe DiMaggio’s Watch Up for Auction Again

December 10, 2008 | Posted by Allison as Auctions, Timepieces at 11:00 am | (2) Comments »

Thanks to reader Ben we have the skinny on a watch that’s up for auction this very holiday season.  No, it’s not too late to give someone the gift they deserve.

This Christmas will see Joe DiMaggio’s watch hit the auction block.  A Wittnauer Electro-Chron, this is the very first watch of its class, being the first to require a battery, and the last of its class, requiring a tuning fork.

Joe’s watch is engraved on the back with the words:

Old Timers’ Day
7-28-62
Joe DiMaggio

The watch will reportedly go for between $10,000 – $12,000 when the auction takes place at the Antiquorum later this month.

World’s Rarest Rolex Collection Up for Auction

November 25, 2008 | Posted by Allison as Timepieces at 11:00 am | (4) Comments »

One of the world’s most rare and treasured collection of classic and vintage Rolex watches is going up for auction.

In March 2009, Milan will host one of the most appreciated Rolex collections.  Davide Blei, Rolex enthusiast extraordinaire, acquired throughout his life only “exquisite, rare and unique” examples of Rolex watches.

The highlight of the auction is a pink gold “Stelline” Oyster Perpetual Chronometer watch that is estimated to go for $320,000. 

Sounds like an auction not to be missed.

Omega Mens Constellation 1900.31.01 Watch for the Pimp in You

March 7, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Timepieces at 12:00 pm | Comments »

So, you wanna be a pimp?  Well this Mens Constellation 1900.31.01 Watch from Omega is just for you.  Just take one look at the $41,895 price tag & you know you’re a playa if you’re spotted sporting this fine piece.

This amazing watch from Omega features a diamond & bezel self-winding automatic movement, with 44 hours of power reserve, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal face & a solid 18K gold case & diamond bracelet you know who will be the main pimp in any room.

Via:  Amazon

Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof’s Zadora Frog Prince Luxury Watch

February 20, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Timepieces at 11:23 am | (2) Comments »

To say this Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof-created timepiece is a luxury watch is as understated as saying the Eiffel Tower is kinda tall.  This magnificent watch is part of von Zadora-Gerlof’s latest collection, the Zadora Timepieces collection.

This particular Zadora watch is in the shape of a frog prince & is textured with 18kt. gold while the body is set with ombréd tsavorites & studded blue sapphire cabochons with diamond feet details and ruby cabochon eyes.  This prince is also sporting a diamond-encrusted crown, making the total price of this watch being worth $150,000.  Man, you would hate yourself for leaving that one at a Disneyland restaurant, would you not?

Via:  Luxist

NightCove Alarm Clock

February 13, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Timepieces at 12:37 pm | (1) Comment »

There’s a new alarm clock concept in town & it’s called NightCove.  This alarm clock is designed so that you get the most out of your time asleep. 

How does it do that?  Well, NightCove lets you sleep with a series of color-changing lights similar to the circadian rhythm.  You go to sleep in a relaxing environment & wake up with gentle light fading in & out.  The NightCove is fully programmable & corresponds with REM cycles.

Cost: $2,323.

Via: CoolHunting

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