BASELWORLD 2011 - New Model - Patek Philippe 5153 G
(Info and images - Patek Philippe SA)5153G-001Men's CalatravaDescriptionIn 2009, the Calatrava Reference 5153 in an Officer-style case with a hinged back was launched as a new yellow gold version with a silvery opaline dial. Now, it celebrates a stylish comeback with a white gold case and a striking black dial featuring a hand-guilloched center.Technical dataWatch: * Mechanical self-winding movement * Caliber 324 S C * Date in an aperture * Sweep seconds hand * Black dial, hand-guilloched, gold applied hour markers * Strap: alligator with square scales, hand-stitched, matt black with gray stitching * Fold-over clasp * Sapphire-crystal case back protected by a hinged dust cover * Water resistant to 30 m * White gold * Case diameter: 38 mmCaliber: * Date * Center sweep second hand * Overall diameter: 27 mm * Height: 3.3 mm * 29 jewels, 6 bridges * Balance: Gyromax * Vibrations per hour: 28'800 * Power reserve: 45h max. * Number

Ceramic Diver pic request + other questions
I am in the market for a used Ceramic Diver and previously posted a question about the relative comfort of the Ceramic vs SS Diver. I owned a SS Diver an liked it a lot but never loved it, however I am convinced I will love the Ceramic version It would really be helpful to see some side-by-side pics of the Ceramic and SS Divers, on or off the wrist. Can anyone help me by posting some?A few other questions.Is it true that the Ceramic Diver was only sold through AP boutiques and not ADs?Will the ROO Rubberclad tapered strap and buckle fit the Diver case and plots?I know there is no right answer to this but ... does anyone think a Diver is too much watch or too out of place as a daily watch in a business casual (i.e. no suit) environment? I love the watch but sometimes wonder if wearing a hulking block of SS or Ceramic that is designed for deep ocean exploration day to day at a desk and around the house is a bit of a poseur move��.like driving a Zonda in downtown London (although I wish I

Boutique Only
Guys, what are (or where can one find out) current Boutique Only AP watches?What about future (sneak preview) pieces?Thanks

Need help with Valuation
Hi Guys,Back in '05 I bought my first nice watch, and it was a Breitling. Well, I have sizably increased my collection and it is time to let some go. The Breitling is one of them. It just does not get worn anymore and I would like for someone else to enjoy it. My only issue is I don't know how much to ask for it. It is a Navitimer with the crown on the left side. They were a limited edition of 1000.I have seen prices as high as $5200 but I think that is too high. They do not come up very frequently so it is hard to gauge what fair value is so I am looking to the experts here.I have all the B&P that came as new. Thanks you all for your help.

Upgrade or Wait For Grail?
I have a 3710 Comet, which I enjoy wearing daily. I am a huge fan of the Nautilus line. Coincidentally my appreciation of the different models corresponds to their prices: I love my Comet, but I like the 5712 better, and the 5726 better than that, and the 5980 best of all.My watch fund grows slowly. I have the value in the 3710 plus cash to buy a 5712, but not enough for my 5980 grail piece. Here's my question: Suppose the 5980 is your grail, and you currently have a 3710 (or 5711), and you like all the Nautilus models as I noted above. Do you trade up the line as you save? Or just wait (like years) to buy the grail and skip the models in between? Presume the loss (if any) from selling the current watch is not a factor.What Would U Do?