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Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, Pocket Watches and Clocks

Linde Werdelin SpidoLite SA Skeleton Dial
Launched in 2006 by Morten Linde and Jorn Werdelin, Linde Werdelin watches bring together Swiss watchmaking and innovative Danish design and technology. The company specializes in producing small watch series between 22 and 222 pieces for each model. For 2010 Linde Werdelin is launching a new series called SpidoLite, one version of which offers something special: a NOS (new, old stock) A. Schild caliber 1876 movement modified by renowned Danish watchmaker Svend Andersen.Andersen is a legend in watchmaking circles. In 1969 he was dubbed Watchmaker of the Impossible at the Montres & Bijou show for his clock in a bottle – essentially a large pocket watch movement with dial assembled inside a glass bottle with a narrow neck (the dial was made in strips linked together inside the bottle). The achievement took Andersen to the complications department at Patek Philippe where we worked with the company's most accomplished watchmakers. In 1979 Andersen opened his own workshop, and

Do other Nautilus models give you a good idea of 5711?
I'm curious to know if 5711/1a owners or those familiar with the piece think that other Nautilus models give someone a decent idea about how the 5711 feels/wears. The context here is I am considering purchasing a 5711. As you're all aware though, you won't find any in an AD display. However I am curious to know how it'd look on my wrist, and how it'd look in the metal, specifically the dial. I've only tried on the 5711/1r and I love it, and I am very familiar with the AP 15202. But since I am considering selling a piece to fund the purchase, before selling anything, I'd like to know *for sure* that I want the 5711.

Service cost advice needed
I sent in my 2 year old aquanaut for service because the brushed bezel was polished and damaged by a reseller and I wanted it perfect.I am in Canada and was quoted 2400 Canadian (about $1800US) for a full service.Seems very high no? The bezel is fixable and not being replaced.Thought? It's at patek in Switzerland. Should I cancel or bite the bullet?When back I plan to sell it sealed from factory. I have some other pieces in mind. ThanksMitch

AD Removed All the Stickers!!!
Greetings AllI recently purchased a Rolex Explorer Ref. 214270 in an AD in London/UK. To my surprise I was told by the AD that all the stickers would have to be removed before handing it over to me. The AD also stated that it was their NEW Policy on all Rolex Professional Models. Is this to prevent resellers from flipping?Is this happening in other parts of the world? Please let me have your comments.Thank you very much.timeldn