On the Clock: Watches and Timepieces to Invest in for the Future

In today’s modern world, watch and timepiece collectors have never been better educated and informed—thanks to social and digital media, the wealth of knowledge available is endless. And while the luxury retail business has undergone a transformation the core values of our family company have not. Wempe remains independent and is now lead by Kim-Eva Wempe in its fourth generation.

Top Timepieces for 2020 and Beyond

My selection of timepieces is a delicate balance of tradition and contemporary watchmaking. More and more, we see watch brands utilize the latest technological innovations within the compact structures of a watch case. Here are my three current favorites.

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Patek Philippe Chronograph 5172G

Released at Baselworld 2019, this column-wheel chronograph boasts a remarkable 270 pieces in its intricate hand-finished movement. At 1.6 inches (41 mm) and encased in white gold, this timepiece is just as impressive on the outside as it is on the inside. A matte blue varnished dial with Arabic numerals results in extraordinary readability. I love getting lost and staring at the mechanical movement through the sapphire crystal caseback. The entire watch is an object of beauty.

Ulysse Nardin Free Wheel and Skeleton X collections

Ulysse Nardin is renowned for its marine deck chronometers, which helped guide the destinies of our forefathers when sailing west towards America. While the brand still produces marine chronometers (now available in wristwatch size), it has become well known for its technical innovations, such as the use of silicium, a type of silicon that can withstand even the most extreme of conditions. Its Free Wheel and Skeleton X designs have become an instant success among our many watch enthusiasts.

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Sinclair Harding Three Train Skeleton Clocks

If you ever visit our boutique, you’ll instantly realize that we are fully committed to the preservation of horology in all its forms, resulting in a large selection of mantel and wall clocks. In addition, on entry you are greeted by a true horological masterpiece—a life-size working model of the famous and historic H1, made by John Harrison between 1730 and 1735. The original is on display in the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. Handmade in England, the Three Train Skeleton Clocks have become favorites with customers looking to give their country homes finely tuned horological finesse.

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Storage Solutions and Timepiece Upkeep

To keep a few watches moving is easy but what if your collection Includes 10, 50, or more than 100 watches? We created a collector’s salon where we showcase the best solutions for watch-storing, winding, and safe-keeping, such as those by Buben & Zorweg. Nobody has ever left this room without a “wow” or drawing comparisons to James Bond-style gadgets.

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