Laurent Martinez

Originally from Europe, I lived in Paris at a young age. I was fortunate enough to meet the city's leading auctioneer at the time, who took me under his wing and became my mentor. Under his direction, I was introduced to the very best in art, automobiles, jewelry, and watches. That experience opened my eyes to an extraordinary world and instilled in me a profound appreciation of beauty, exceptional craftsmanship, and technical mastery.

Among all the luxury products I was privileged to encounter, it was the watches that really resonated with me. While the aesthetics of a timepiece is certainly important, its intricate movement, history of creation, and stories of past wearers are just as fascinating to me. The watch's design is what may catch my eye initially, but uncovering the other components that complete the story is what fuels my passion. To me, a carefully crafted watch is a veritable work of art.

I have collected, studied, cherished, and worn so many watches throughout my life that I can truly say that I have a great love and appreciation for them. So at long last, I decided that I am finally ready to make the art of watches an even bigger part of my life by helping others to find their perfect timepieces too. Being a collector of watches for over 30 years, I also appraise watches.

I am a member of the following watch organizations:

? The "NAWCC" National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors ? The "AWCI" American Watchmakers - Clockmakers Institute ? The "IWJG" International Watch & Jewelry Guild ? The "HS-NY" Horological Society of New York