Further cementing its place as the world’s premier auctioneer of fine vintage wristwatches, Phillips has curated an extraordinary catalogue of horological wonders for its forthcoming ‘Game Changers’ sale on 10 December in New York. Each watch, be it the 1971 Universal Genève Compax ‘Exotic Nina Rindt’ offered by its original owner (est.
From 1955–1958, a group of intrepid explorers headed by Sir Vivian Fuchs and supported by the Commonwealth became the first humans to successfully complete an overland crossing of Antarctica via the South Pole. Over 60 years later, the cult Italian microbrand Unimatic, known for its attractive and affordable timepieces, has joined forces with Nigel Cabourn to create a limited-edition version of its Modello Due field watch that pays tribute to the expedition.
