Auction Watch: March 27th Antiquorum Results Show Static Patek Philippe Prices
Please enjoy the following post by Chris Meisenzahl. He is a long-time watch enthusiast and daily Speedmaster Pro wearer. He blogs at amateureconblog.blogspotwatches-dealer/ and can be followed on Twitter at twitterwatches-dealer/speedmaster.Last week auction house Antiquorum wrapped-up their recent March auction of "Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces in Geneva. When it was complete the auctions had raised CHF 6,457,937. 83% of the 564 timepieces up for auction were sold. Below are a few of the notable highlights from the auction.The highlight of the auction, at least as it was touted by Antiquorum, was a private collection of 33 erotic timepieces. That collection by itself was sold for 719,200 CHF, twice what had been officially estimated. The "Musique d'Amour" (lot 187) (seepic here, NSFW) is in addition to being of the erotic variety, is also a musical watch and offers two automaton scenes. It was created by Genevan watchmaker Henry Capt circa 1810. I wonder if he was an anc

Magrette Regattare Kupe's Voyage Watch: Engraved Bezel, From New Zealand
Apparently New Zealand is the latest country I've learned about that has watch makers. This is a very cool thing from the land next to the land down under. The last surprise came from Iceland; and before that was probably a few years ago when I learned about the Bozeman Watch Company straight outta small town Bozeman, Montana. Magrette is based in New Zealand's largest city Auckland, which is really a wonderful place that I've had the pleasure of once visiting. If you are wondering what special character a New Zealand watch company can imbue into watch, think no further than a history of nautical adventure, and the right art and culture coming from the Maori people.This watch is dedicated to the story of Kupe's Voyage, a Maori tale about Polynesian adventure and folklore. The story describes how Islanders first came to the New Zealand land mass to settle, complete with the trial and tribulations. It is? almost like a Maori version of Columbus, but without all the controversy and killin

Mint Breitling Aeromarine Colt A 73350 Chronograph
Hello there Breitling loversI was offered this Breitling from a buddy of mine for $1400 including shippingI have no idea if $1400 is a low price but according to him it is a good deal.Only trouble is - I am not into Breitlings - only Rolex for me.If any of you want it - please let me know so I can arrange shipping to you, I will have this Breiling in my hands by Wednesday the 12th.Anastasios .ebay/itm/Mint-Breitli...p2047675.l2557

Not supposed to use the chrono on vintage?
Hi all,I'm mainly a Rolex collector but really wanted to add a nice, patina'd vintage speedmaster to my lineup. I bought one at a very reasonable price from a very trusted seller on this forum.I wore it all day yesterday, and then at night started the chronograph to time something. I should mention that I use bezels/chronographs all day every day to time various medications. I went to a concert and at some point noticed that the watch was totally locked up, i checked and the watch was fully wound still. I also noticed a weird issue earlier when setting the time that the second had would keep moving when the crown was pulled out and I wasn't actively moving the hands. Is this normal?I immediately texted the seller (who has been great) and he basically said I shouldn't expect a vintage speedy chronograph to do anything but break the watch if I want to use it. He's had hundreds of vintage speedys and running the chronograph will break them nearly 100% of the time in his experience.I'm loo

Its Official 42mm Titanium PO is happening PHOTOS
The rumours are true, I found these two beauties on the Omega Web site.Titanium/Titanium Bracelet Ref 232.90.42.21.03.001Titanium and rubber strap Ref 232.92.42.21.03.001I found them under new watches, they are doing 37.5mm too it seems.