Giovanni Varesi Joins Antiquorum Milan
Antiquorum, the world's premier watch auctioneers of modern and vintage timepieces, is pleased to announce that Giovanni Varesi has joined Antiquorum as a Watch Expert and Manager of the Milan office.
A Rolex chronograph collector since 1990, Giovanni has a particular affinity for and expertise in Rolex and Patek Philippe vintage timepieces. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and worked as an electronic and mechanical project manager before beginning his horological career in 2007 at a vintage watch shop, where he sourced watches and accessories for Italian dealers and private clients around the world. He also worked researching fine timepieces for Precious Time, a Horology Investment Fund.
A popular and respected figure in the Italian watch market, Giovanni has extensive relationships with dealers, customers and media. His love of horology extended to creative pursuits, as he became a recognized photographer of watches for dealers, collectors and the media.
“We are very happy to have Giovanni join our team of renowned watch experts,” said Evan Zimmermann, President and CEO of Antiquorum. “Giovanni’s expertise, enthusiasm and talent in developing relationships will strengthen our presence in this important market and allow us to provide an even greater level of service to our clients.”
Giovanni’s interest in auctions and collectibles began when he was teenager and participated in many collectibles auctions in Italy. He delights in the rare and unexpected, and is on a constant quest to find a “never seen” piece.
About Antiquorum: Established in Geneva in 1974, Antiquorum has carved its own unparalleled niche in the auction world through its focused expertise in horology and by cultivating a thriving collector’s market for timepieces worldwide. The world’s premier auctioneer of fine modern and vintage timepieces has set world records for auction sales and holds approximately ten auctions a year in Geneva, New York and Hong Kong, with previews held in major cities worldwide. Antiquorum maintains offices in Beijing, London, Milan, Munich, Moscow, Paris, Shanghai and Tokyo. Visit us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and www.antiquorum.com.