Jewelry
April 9, 2018
Patek Phillipe sells watch for more than $12 million through Christie's. Image credit: Barnebys.
By Brielle Jaekel
After a stagnant few years in the watchmaking industry, younger men are supporting the sector by investing in high-value timepieces through auctions.
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