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Watches

Swiss Pocket Watch Sells for Record $24 Million

A gold pocket watch made by Patek Philippe for a New York banker in the 1930s has sold for a record $24 million at auction in Geneva.

Lapheepun Chotjinda - November 12, 2014

Collectibles

Stradivarius viola could sell for $45 million

A rare Stradivarius viola valued at $45 million could become the most expensive musical instrument ever sold when it is auctioned later this year.

wpengine - April 17, 2014

Auctions

Small Chinese cup sells for $36 million

This "chicken cup" sold for HK$281 million ($36.05 million) at a Sotheby's auction today, setting a world record for Chinese porcelain.

wpengine - April 9, 2014

Auctions

Sotheby’s forced to take back huge pink diamond

Sotheby's says an enormous diamond known as "The Pink Star" is back in its possession after the buyer couldn't pay for the jewel and defaulted.

Lapheepun Chotjinda - March 5, 2014

Jewellery

‘Pink Star’ diamond auctioned for record $83 million

A plum-sized diamond known as the "Pink Star" was auctioned in Geneva Wednesday for $83 million, a world record for a gemstone.

Lapheepun Chotjinda - November 16, 2013

Watches

Patek Philippe Clock Fetches $2.3 Million

“The Magpie’s Treasure Nest Clock,” made by Patek Philippe, sold for $2.3 million at a Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong on Sunday.

wpengine - April 10, 2013

Motoring

The world’s most expensive model car

Hailed the world's most expensive and precious car model by Guinness World Records, this creation is based on the Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4. The car was crafted by Robert Gülpen -- who has also created...

wpengine - September 15, 2011

Events

Hong Kong kicks off big-money auction series

A series of auctions of high-end goods from fine wine to Imperial Chinese ceramics goes into full swing this weekend in Hong Kong, as the city challenges the dominance of New York and London. The...

wpengine - May 30, 2011