The Top 5 Highlights from Auctionata’s Modern and Vintage Watch Auction
Berlin-based Auctionata, the global leader in online sales of fine art, antiques, and luxury collectibles �� and recently a player in the niche world of watch auctions �� hosted a successful live-stream auction of “Modern and Vintage Timepieces” on January 31, which featured watches from numerous brands at a wide range of price points. Scroll down to see the top lots.Auctionata’s mission statement is to bring “the classical backdrop of the auction room to the internet, providing bidders with live stream auctions, real-time information on the bidding activities of the participants and the ability to place bids globally.” With a network of more than 250 experts worldwide, the auction house also prides itself on bringing a new, younger demographic to the sometimes intimidating world of timepiece auctions, which many believe to be reserved only for the very affluent. Our goal for 2015 is to continue offering a safe and trusted environment to buy the best and mos

The names of the Suryia and the Amaterasu are Japanese
The names of the Suryia and the Amaterasu are Japanese. Frederic Jouvenot gave watches Japanese names in honour of the Japanese people and their bravery during the hard times they endured now and have in advance. Tags: collection, divinity, Frederic Jouvenot, helios, solar, watch, watches

Vorque Constantine Review
In the last few years, we've seen a lot of sub $1,000 watches. Within those watches, we've seen a handful of movements, various level of finishing quality, original designs, off-the-shelf designs, homages, etc�� As time has gone on, what we look for in a watch has shifted away from straight "value", by which I mean watches that seemingly offer the most expensive components in the cheapest package, to watches that offer quality of concept, design and execution, supported by quality components. So, the latter might cost more for a watch with the same movement and a sapphire, but if it's offering more in terms of design and finishing; and in our eyes, it's worth it.So�� When I first saw photos of the Vorque Constantine, who are a new brand out of Singapore, saw the beautiful waffle-textured dial, and read that it was powered by an ETA 2824-2�� actually a gilted 2824, I anticipated a certain price. ETAs are expensive these days, a uniquely textured dial that is well executed isn't going to be

Omega History Help
So I've been browsing the forums and internet crazily over the past few days and have yet to really find information that I can really believe. So I pose a few questions for you Omega Vets.What makes Omega a special watch?Where are they made in comparison to the Swiss Rule aka 50% and are the main components made in Switzerland and does it really matter. Is there a big difference between the automatic and manual wind watches.. do true Omega buffs look down upon those who have the automatic versions.If there is anything else I should know within the context of these questions that I may have missed, feel free to make note.Thanks a lot.

5711 vs 5712 blue - different?
Does anyone own both watches or have seen both at the same time? I saw a 5712 in person a while back and thought that the dial was more grey blue (rather than pure blue) than I thought it would be, even under lighting. However, yesterday someone showed me their 5711 in person and the blue looked absolutely amazing, even better than all the pictures I've seen on here.Are the blues on these two just different? Or maybe just my eyes playing tricks