Christie's Hires West Coast Watch Expert

RAPAPORT... Christie's has appointed AntiquesRoadshow watch expert Michael Fossner to lead its west coast watchdepartment. The auctioneer has charged Fossner with leading appraisals whileguiding and growing the company in the region. He is also expected towork with colleagues in New York and internationally to win new business andbring key pieces to market. Fossner, who has appeared on PBS's AntiquesRoadshow and is an accredited Gemological Institute of America (GIA) jewelryprofessional, previously served as consignment director at Heritage Auctions inNew York. A fifth-generation watch specialist,Fossner trained in his father's business, New York's J & P Timepieces. Image: Michael Fossner. (Michael Fossner/LinkedIn)