Jay (Eire)
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Amazing. And what fortune to have the opportunity to see it in the metal (even if the circumstances around how it got there are not ideal). [nt]
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Breguet's Resonance pocket watch for the Prince Regent (1818)
If one has been following the auction news today, it has become clear now that the planned sales of Islamic artefacts and 60 timepieces from the Institute of Islamic Art in Jerusalem, scheduled for today and tomorrow at Sotheby's in London, have hit a rat...
Absolutely breathtaking!
I share your sadness at the factors which make the sale neccessary. That dial and those hands are really spectacular. That watch to me represents what horology is all about. Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures.
This is a truly historical watch
Given today’s realities, the museum will need to raise money. Best outcome for everyone may be that they land up on a private Israeli citizen’s collection, to be cherished and left to the museum at some time in the future for tax credits. In the meantime,...
The financial difficulties for the museum go back to 2017, so this is definitely not a knee jerk reaction to the current climate.
Israel boasts a rather disproportionate number of billionaires per capita and the President, Reuven Rivlin, is actively seeking a resolution to the museum's funding gap, so it's not impossible to imagine someone within the country stepping in. I am glad y...
I hope someone in the region steps in!
There's definitely a healthy amount of wealthy people in the region. It would be a sound investment to make a donation to such an important museum, one of the most important museums in Israel!
It seems that the museum is no longer planning to sell the items...
Hopefully a wealthy patron will make a donation to the museum. There are many wealthy Israelis and wealthy individuals in the region. Perhaps one of them will step up to the plate and make a sizable donation so the museum can operate for the coming years....
Indeed. The story broke this morning, but we await final details on the outcome.
I echoed your thoughts in one of my responses. I very much hope that a suitable patron (or patrons) come forward. Baruch
I was once in Delhi...
I was once in Delhi and I visited the Indian National Museum. It was a very saddening experience. Firstly, the patrons, local Indians were almost all poorly behaved, the adults were touching artifacts, the children were screaming, running, and touching ar...
I cant remember the last time I enjoyed watch pictures as much as your post!!!
What a feast for the eyes. and THANK YOU. Im overwelmed by your pictures. Rarely have I seen such beauty in a watch.
An overwhelming and generous response.
There are few opportunities for enthusiasts to encounter such watches. I've been fortunate to have been in the right city to fulfil a horological dream.
