Podcast
Revolution Watch Podcast Ep. 4: Sam Hines, International Director of Watches for Sotheby’s
Revolution Watch Podcast Ep. 4: Sam Hines, International Director of Watches for Sotheby’s
The sale is led by a rare Patek Philippe ref. 2499 first series in yellow gold but the auction also features timepieces from leading manufacturer such as Vacheron Constantin, Cartier and Piaget.
Independent watchmakers are also well represented with the presence of watches from George Daniels, Laurent Ferrier and Kari Voutilainen.
Visit Sotheby’s website here to learn more about the sale.
Show Notes
(01:01) Our conversation with Sam Hines, International Director of Watches for Sotheby’s
(04:34) How Sam entered the auction world
(12:19) Why Sam went to work at Sotheby’s
(14:38) Why Aurel Bacs is the best watch auctioneer in the world
(20:44) Navigating relationships with collectors
(27:00) Why it’s hard for auction houses to find watches
(32:51) Highlights from the Sotheby’s Hong Kong sale
(37:58) Why Rolex and Patek Philippe are so special
(43:50) What makes a good watch auctioneer
(45:51) Our stories from Baselworld 2019