Hing Wa Lee owner David Lee dropped out of the bidding for the Patek Philippe Ref. 1518 when it reached CHF 12 million.

Collectors raise their paddles as bidding heats up—auctions remain the stage where rare timepieces break records and redefine market values. Showcased in pristine cases, Rolex timepieces remain at the ...

The U.S. Open tournament came to an end last weekend with Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka crowned the singles champions—but neither topped the list of those wearing the most ...

Take a closer look at the record-setting Patek Philippe 1518—plus four more winners from the biggest auction weekend of 2025.