Unlocking Watch Auction Secrets
Four Decades of Wisdom with Daryn Schnipper from Sotheby's
Meet the extraordinary Daryn Schnipper – a powerhouse of brilliance, a horological connoisseur with a professional gaze, a diplomat par excellence, and a purveyor of wit. As the Senior Vice President and Chairman of the International Watch Division at Sotheby's, she effortlessly combines these qualities, shaping her unique style.
Fate took an unexpected turn for Daryn when she was preparing to begin her career as a professional journalist, and led her to a new life at Sotheby’s. Starting with clocks and venturing into wristwatch auctions, she played a pivotal role in building Sotheby's watch division from the ground up.
Curious to learn more, we invited her to unravel captivating anecdotes from her early auctions, share insights on recent sales, and discuss the evolving landscape of auctions over the past 40 years. And for those who are keen on learning more about the history and evolution of fine watchmaking, we recommend checking the book "500 Years, 100 Watches" from Prestel Publishing. In this timeless edition Daryn Schnipper along with Alexander Barter, Deputy Worldwide Head at Sotheby’s Watch Division, highlight the most unusual, important, and beautifully crafted watches of the past half a millennium.