A Look Back: The 3 Biggest Surprises at SIHH 2014
I know, I know, you are supposed to expect the unexpected. Even so, I did not expect what Baume & Mercier, Greubel Forsey and Cartier unveiled at this year’s watch fair in Geneva. Here is a look back at the three biggest surprises of SIHH 2014 – as we’re all looking forward to the surprises that SIHH 2015 might offer next January.1. Baume & Mercier Clifton 1892 Flying TourbillonOf the 16 brands at the show, the last one you would figure to launch a $57,000, 30-piece limited-edition flying tourbillon wristwatch would be Baume & Mercier. After all, its niche is affordable luxury, with watches priced primarily in the $1,500-to-$5,000 range. Nevertheless, its show headliner was a new rose-gold Clifton wristwatch featuring a flying tourbillon. The tourbillon is made for B&M's sister company in the Richemont Group, the movement producer Val Fleurier. The idea, says Baume & Mercier CEO Alain Zimmermann, is to remind the world that Baume & Mercier, th

Bonham’s Auction – New York
Bonham’s auction of fine wristwatches

High End Japanese Citizen Chronomaster Ultra Accurate Watch Available
The main draw of the Japan only Citizen Chronomaster (previously discussed here) is really the movement. The Citizen A660 is a thermoline quartz movement that I spent some time discussing here. In summary it is a specially designed quartz movement that is able to modulate the vibration of the quartz crystal in differing temperatures to ensure consistency, which in turn allows for greater precision. A thermoline quartz movement is accurate to within about 5 seconds year! The Citizen Chronomaster is one of the nicest Citizen watches to embody this wonderfully accurate movement (same type of movement in the Breitling Aerospace).Now, because I have discussed the merits of this watch, I will briefly mention that one is available at a very fair price on eBay right now. So you should take a look. While the pictured watch is devoid of a strap, it is merely pictured that way and comes with two of them. So you are getting more than the case. These pictures really help to display the rich depth a

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Looking Into Buying My first AP
Hello everyone. I am looking into buying the ROO RGRC 42mm (I don't think i can pull off the 44 since my wrist is on the smaller side).As i never bought an AP before, I was wondering what kind of discount does the AP AD typically gives off the sticker price on such a watch? I hear its quite substantial? I haven't been to an AD yet to find out but i would like as much info as possible before i go.I think sticker price is $55K. Is that right? I saw some online (Brand New) going for $38K. Is there an advantage to buying from AD (other than 100% authenticity). Is the warranty void if bought online etc...?I appreciate the help on the above and any other info you guys think is important to know.