The watch world can often be guided by trends or the pursuit of the latest exciting novelty. An individual which stands apart, through his appreciation of horology in all its forms and methodical study of the history of timekeeping, is John Reardon. We got to sit down with John while in New York, in an exclusive interview prior to him leaving his role as Christie’s International Head of Watches. From his life quest of uncovering the second Henry Graves Supercomplication to consigning Patek Philippes from friars on the Upper East Side, we took some time to have a chat about the past, present and future.

 

Last time we saw you in Geneva, you’d just finished running a half marathon on the same day as the Christie’s preview. Recuperated yet?

I have, thankfully. It was a welcome break from the typical marathon of auction week.

 

You actually ran a meeting during your run, didn’t you?

We had our 'interest meeting', where we go through the sale lot by lot, based on how we think the pieces will perform. We did that while I was running, which was very memorable.

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