Author Archives: Jeff Stein

Innovation and Inspiration — Zenith and TAG Heuer Update Their Icons

By Jeff Stein | Published: November 26, 2012
Jack Heuer 80th Birthday Carrrera

Compared with other companies in the fashion or consumer products industries, the leading watch brands tend to be old, most of them dating from the 19th century.  The watch brands seek to leverage their histories.  Turning the pages of popular magazines, we see companies selling watches worn by famous ... Read more

CATEGORIES Heuer, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Tag Heuer, Watches, Zenith | TAGS , , , |Bookmark http://blogs.christies.com/longitude/brands/jaeger-lecoultre/innovation-and-inspiration-zenith-and-tag-heuer-update-their-icons/

The Chronomatics — Rarest of the Vintage Heuers

By Jeff Stein | Published: September 13, 2012
Chronomatic Monaco blue dial

For vintage watch collectors, the difference between a “grail” watch and an ordinary watch is often a matter of small details.  The texture of the paint, the length of a hash mark, the style of the serifs or the aging of the lume can all affect the collectability and value ... Read more

CATEGORIES Heuer | TAGS , , , , |Bookmark http://blogs.christies.com/longitude/brands/heuer-brands/the-chronomatics-rarest-of-the-vintage-heuers-2/