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Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800: An Unrequited Love Affair

By Brent Robillard I have a confession to make. I really, really like the Patek Philippe Nautilus. And, if I’m being perfectly candid, that bothers me a little. The first time I tried one on was during my first visit to Kaplans Auktioner in Stockholm in 2025. It was a Ref. 5711/1A-001, the steel Nautilus that had become familiar well beyond watch collecting. I’d seen … Continue reading Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800: An Unrequited Love Affair

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Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph: Now I Get It

By Brent Robillard Some watches make more sense once you’ve had them on your wrist. The Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph is definitely one of them. When I arrived at Kaplans Auktioner in Stockholm last month, I was greeted by a room full of watches that would make just about any enthusiast weak in the knees. Vintage Rolex, exceptional Omegas, historically significant chronos, and enough interesting … Continue reading Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph: Now I Get It

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Rolex Explorer 6610: The Watch I’m Still Thinking About

By Brent Robillard The quintessential watch Of all the watches I handled at Kaplans this year, this is the one that has lingered longest. There were plenty of distractions during my October visit to Stockholm. Yet, weeks later, I keep coming back to a 36mm Rolex Explorer with a tired crown and seventy years of adventure behind it. That probably tells you something about me. … Continue reading Rolex Explorer 6610: The Watch I’m Still Thinking About

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