Auction Houses
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Collectibles
Sotheby's vs. Christie's: Which Auction House Fits Your Collection?
Sotheby's and Christie's closed 2025 with rising sales, but their divergent strategies reveal distinct paths for collectors. Sotheby's focuses on connoisseurship and selective technology, while Christie's pursues disruption, luxury diversification, and digital expansion.
Henry Caldwell·October 24, 2026
Watches & Jewelry
Major Auction Houses Adopt Five-Layer Watch Verification
A single, authenticated Rolex Submariner now passes through five distinct checkpoints, each adding to its provenance, before it even reaches a buyer's wrist. This rigorous 'Authenticity Shield' program is being adopted by major auction houses for high-value sales.
Henry Caldwell·June 21, 2026