Collectors and Collections

May 13, 2023

The Not-So-Small World of Tom Bishop’s Chicago International Miniatures Show

CHICAGO — Moments before 10 a.m., a security guard thanked the crowd for being cooperative. When the clock struck the hour, it became clear why: The […]
April 3, 2023

Joy in Little-Known Watch Brands

As the hype around household names became overwhelming, some collectors turned to makers like Moritz Grossmann and Furlan Marri. Times are changing for watch collectors — […]
April 3, 2023

5 Types of Watches Define the Market

The options for building a solid collection of timepieces are almost limitless, but choices from these categories would be a good start. Watches have evolved well […]
March 8, 2023

What Do Women Want on Their Wrists?

Four female horological experts tell us. (Spoiler: Not one of them was wearing a watch specifically designed for women.) For centuries, the high-end watch industry has […]
December 9, 2022

The Vintage Christmas Decoration Making a Comeback This Year

Forget the blow-up Santas for your lawn. A new generation of old-fashioned blow mold decorations have come to town. Move over blow-up snowmen. This year, hollow […]
December 9, 2022

Watch Designers Want to Make You Smile

A lighthearted watch can act as “a real tonic in a kind of glum time,” one collector suggested. Richard Mille may top the trend with his […]
December 9, 2022

Serendipity, Timing and the Birth of a Horology Library

The Horological Society of New York was shown a library space for rent. Then a collector offered his books. The result? A timekeeping treasure trove. Given […]
November 1, 2022

What Does the End of Yeezy Mean for the Sneakerverse?

Rampant speculation has entered the market. The Yeezys are disappearing. Off the shelves — and sites — of Adidas. Gone from Footlocker. No longer displayed at […]
September 7, 2022

Soviet Watches Teach a History Lesson on the Wrist

An American collector is drawn to watches produced in the Soviet Union because of their technology and aesthetics and, now, a chance to help Ukraine. Eight […]
April 16, 2022

The Fiddle Leaf Fig Is Dead

Mike Rimland, the “plant hunter” for Costa Farms, one of the largest houseplant growers in North America, was touring a tiny nursery in Southeast Asia about […]