Antiquorum September Auction Features Pateks, a Space Watch and More
Watch aficionados can look forward to a fantastic fall auction on September 17th at Antiquorum Auctioneers in New York City. More than 300 collectible vintage and modern timepieces will be available, including several outstanding timepieces produced by Patek Philippe and an extraordinary Seiko wristwatch that was designed for and worn in space. Auction highlights include a Patek Philippe Ref. 3939HP, a unique piece in platinum with black dial featuring a minute repeater and tourbillon. A silver dial is also included. The presale estimate is $400,000 to $600,000. Other important Patek Philippe watches offered in this sale include a platinum Ref. 3974 estimated at $450,000 to $650,000, a platinum Ref. 5013 estimated at $450,000 to $650,000, and unique Ref. 5016 in platinum with black dial, plus a silver dial and a solid platinum case back, also estimated at $450,000 to $650,000.The sale also features Blancpain 1735 Grande Complication No. 28/30 estimated at $450,000 to $650,000 and a Jae

Perrelet Moon Phase Watch Line
The new Moon Phase watch from Perrelet drew my attention because of the sophisticated formal looks, and the big moon. A new trend in mechanical moon phase watches is the use of a large "realistic" -looking moon. The moon phase window in the watch takes up almost half of the dial and is more than just a side complication. It is the main draw of the watch!Depending on who you are, knowing the phase of the moon is useful (you lycanthrope!) or trivial. Either way it does look fancy, and makes for a spiffy look for a man, or a woman. And at 40mm wide, it is a size that is big, but not obscenely so for a woman (see the diamond-bezel version?with the white alligator strap to see what I mean).A Moon Phase complication is inherently part of an overall calendar complication. The Moon Phase uses a dial periphery based date calendar, in addition to displaying the time. Inside the watch is a Perrelet automatic mechanical P-11 movement (with a 40 hour power reserve). The watch isn't too big either a

Pam 688
Hi AllAt the very real risk of being a Jonny come lately, I've fallen head over heels for one of these (strangely limited) babies. Firstly, am I being a naive old fool and quite clearly there's bugger all chance of finding one for sale?If not, any of you guys (like some kinda spy network) know of one for sale?No laughing at the back if I'm living in blind optimism. Thanks

3rd PAM Incoming! (Video link)
I was transiting through Dubai Airport on Friday morning when I happened to come across their 25% sale 😊. I simply had to take advantage of the offer and picked up a PAM320 for $6600! I'm so happy with this model as I didn't have a GMT model in the collection as yet. I've previously owned a 104 and 111.Here's the video:youtu.be/bT0FvBRUZUMHappy viewing!

Where to buy your first Rolex?
Hi Guys,I'm fairly new to the forum and am really glad to be a part of it!Anyways, I was pretty sure that I would get my watch from an AD because at that time I didn't know any other options. Then I found TRF, which opened my eyes to a whole new world. I saw many great deals from our sellers in the forum and became more inclined to buy from them. As appealing as the deals may seem, I still have this strange feelings about owning a pre-owned watch even though they look perfectly like new. But again, why pay more money at ADs (including sales tax) if the watches are essentially the same. I feel like I'm overthinking about this whole thing, but just couldn't make up my mind. Has anyone encountered this dilemma before? Would you prefer to buy from ADs or trusted sellers for your VERY FIRST Rolex? Thanks!