Geneva Watch Week: Collectors' Top Picks from Watches and Wonders
During Geneva Watch Week, collectors converged on Coffee Up café for a party celebrating Loupe This's partnership with Collectability, a Patek Philippe resale platform. Collectability founder John Reardon announced that Patek Philippe watches priced mostly under $30,000 would soon be available on both platforms. Collectors shared their favorite releases: Fred Savage praised Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Chronograph Mystérieux for its effortless design. Eric Ku favored Audemars Piguet Établisseurs Galets for its shaped movement and collaboration. Peter Orlov highlighted Zenith G.F.J. Calibre 135 in tantalum. Giancarlo Rosselli admired IWC's Ceralume and Vacheron Constantin's Ultra-Thin. Asher Rapkin noted Armin Strom Minute Repeater Resonance 12:59 and Niton Prima. Stephen Pulvirent chose Bulgari Octo Finissimo 37. The event underscored the appeal of understated luxury and innovative craftsmanship.
Key facts
- Collectors gathered at Coffee Up café in Geneva for a party celebrating Loupe This's partnership with Collectability.
- John Reardon announced Patek Philippe watches mostly under $30,000 will be available on Collectability and Loupe This.
- Fred Savage praised Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Chronograph Mystérieux for its effortless design.
- Eric Ku favored Audemars Piguet Établisseurs Galets for its shaped movement and collaboration.
- Peter Orlov highlighted Zenith G.F.J. Calibre 135 in tantalum with black onyx dial.
- Giancarlo Rosselli admired IWC Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar Ceralume and Vacheron Constantin Ultra-Thin.
- Asher Rapkin noted Armin Strom Minute Repeater Resonance 12:59 and Niton Prima.
- Stephen Pulvirent chose Bulgari Octo Finissimo 37 as a standout.
Entities
Artists
- Phil Toledano
- Mike Nouveau
- Eric Ku
- John Reardon
- Fred Savage
- Peter Orlov
- Giancarlo Rosselli
- Asher Rapkin
- Stephen Pulvirent
- Victoria Gomelsky
- Bernhard Lederer
Institutions
- Loupe This
- Collectability
- Coffee Up
- Parmigiani Fleurier
- Audemars Piguet
- Zenith
- IWC Schaffhausen
- Vacheron Constantin
- Armin Strom
- Niton
- Bulgari
- Toledano & Chan
- Timepiece Grading Specialists
- The Watch Society
- Collective Horology
- Rime & Reason
- Robb Report
- JCK
- New York Times
- GPHG
Locations
- Geneva
- Switzerland