From the Bargain Bin to the Podium: The Rolex Daytona’s Remarkable Ascent

By Brent Robillard A Visit to Stockholm There’s something thrilling about standing in front of a glass case filled with watches that have lived lives, or told stories, longer than some of us have been alive. It’s even more thrilling to hold them in your hands, and try them on your wrist. On a recent visit to Kaplans Auktioner in Stockholm, ahead of their Important … Continue reading From the Bargain Bin to the Podium: The Rolex Daytona’s Remarkable Ascent

A Scandinavian Stage for Exceptional Timepieces: Inside Kaplans Auktioner and Important Watches

By Brent Robillard In the heart of Stockholm, where heritage and horology intersect, Kaplans Auktioner has long been a fixture of Sweden’s jewelry landscape. While the family-run auction house has roots dating back to 1946, its role in the watch world has steadily expanded—culminating in its prestigious Important Watches sales held each May and November. This year, we had the unique opportunity to visit the … Continue reading A Scandinavian Stage for Exceptional Timepieces: Inside Kaplans Auktioner and Important Watches