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[Posted by: DC | 21 Sep 2011 | 18 Comments ]
Only Watch Up Close: Monaco Mikrograph

A few months ago Calibre 11 bought you the first photos of the TAG Heuer Monaco Mikrograph watch,  a one-off special edition Monaco made for the Only Watch Auction.  As we’re now only days away from the Auction itself, this could be one of the last chances to see this unique Monaco before it lands in the collection of a lucky bidder.

As the name suggests, the watch uses TAG Heuer’s in-house Mikrograph 1/100th movement in a special Monaco case and bespoke dial. So having shown you the official photos before, …

Auctions, Mikrograph, Monaco »

[Posted by: DC | 30 May 2011 | 15 Comments ]
First Look: TAG Heuer Monaco Mikrograph

TAG Heuer have launched this very special Monaco Mikrograph at the 2011 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix. The watch is a one-off creation that will be auctioned at the Only Watch Charity auction in September.
This is the second watch to use the new in-house Mikrograph movement. As a quick refresh, the Mikrograph is the first movement capable of 1/100th second accuracy, which it achieves through an innovative dual-barrel system. The first assortment powers the watch and features a 42-hour power reserve, while the second is dedicated to the Chronograph and …

Auctions, Autavia, Camaro, Carrera, Monaco, Montreal »

[Posted by: DC | 9 Oct 2010 | 10 Comments ]
Bonhams Haslinger Collection: The $40,000 Question

Exciting news: last night the vintage Heuer fairy flew to the Cayman Islands and deposited USD 40,000 into the secret Calibre 11 bank account. The condition? That it all gets spent by Christmas on at least five vintage Heuer watches. Fortunately, the Bonhams auction of Arno Haslinger’s vintage Heuer collection is fast approaching- December 15 in London.
I’ve previewed the Auction back in May, but last week the on-line catalogue was launched, allowing a much more detailed review of exactly which watches from of Arno’s fabulous collection will be on the …

150th Anniversary, Auctions, Limited Edition, Silverstone »

[Posted by: DC | 18 Jul 2010 | 5 Comments ]
150th Anniversary Red Silverstone

As we posted back in April, The Haslinger collection of vintage Heuer watches will be auctioned by Bonhams in London in December. As part of this auction, TAG Heuer have created a very special version of the Silverstone re-edition- a one-off Red Silverstone that carries Jack Heuer’s signature on the dial.
While the studio photos have been out for a while, thanks to Paul Maudsley of Bonhams, we are able to bring you the first photos of the Silverstone out in the wild (taken in its natural home of Goodwood no …

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[Posted by: DC | 31 Mar 2010 | 6 Comments ]
The Haslinger Collection

If reading the interview with Jack Heuer has inspired you to add to your vintage Heuer collection, then the perfect opportunity is coming up in December 2010, when renowned Heuer collector Arno Haslinger will auction 81 watches from his amazing collection through Bonhams.
Arno’s collection is detailed in his terrific book “Heuer Chronographs” which has detailed photos of all the famous Heuer models from the 1970s, as well as the stories behind the development of each model. The book is a great read in itself, but it now also serves as …

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[Posted by: DC | 28 Nov 2009 | 8 Comments ]

Today was D-day for the Patrizzi Heuer auction- all of the results are in, with only two watches passed in.
For a full list of the items that were auctioned today, click here .
For discussion of the auction results, head over to OnTheDash
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[Posted by: DC | 13 Nov 2009 | 2 Comments ]

A preview of the Patrizzi & Co. Vintage Heuer auction from OntheDash