The Jaquet Droz Only Watch ’09
The Jaquet Droz Only Watch ’09, a unique Grande Seconde, combines a Grand Feu enamelled dial created using an 18th century technique with a case made of 21st century high tech ceramic. This unique timepiece proudly displays a rare red dial – red being the color of Monaco, the home of Only Watch. Creating the red dial required all the know-how of the most skilled craftsmen. An ivory colored enamel dial needs about ten layers to achieve the right color, and each layer must be fired at 800��. Black requires 15 layers and 15 firings, and blue 19. Red needs 22 layers. Each layer requires a new firing, and each firing creates the risk of breakage, bubbling, or both.Manuel Emch, CEO of Jaquet Droz, says it took the company 6 years to find a way to stabilize the red dial. “It is the first time we have created a completely red enameled dial and, given the complexity, it is probably the last, says Mr. Emch with a smile.Only Watch is an auction held every two years in Monaco.

Forged Carbon Diver...and Sharks!!!
Went on a honeymoon to Tahiti and stayed in many places throughout the Society Islands but one of the highlights was this: I wonder...how would ceramic and forged carbon stand up to a bite?...Glad I didn't have to find out. Hope you are all enjoying this fabulous hump day

Incoming! Round two, and I'm not letting go this time.
My first Patek was the 5712/1a. I loved it, but naively I sold it to fund bigger and better. That was a mistake. I will learn from my mistake and not be doomed to repeat it. I received today my new 5712/1a. It's in the box still as it was delivered to me in the office. It's going to be a long day before I can get to the local Patek AD to get it sized. Here's the first pic, more to follow once it's sized and on the wrist. P.S. Having called multiple ADs around the country, the 5711 is no where to be found. I was added to two lists as I may pair it (the 5711 white dial, though) with the 5712 if/when my name is called. And, there were only two 5712s available (I probably called about 20 ADs). Thanks for looking!

Anyone seen this?
Hopefully this won't be coming out anytime soon or with those red indices on the sub dialwebsta.me/p/1086384449627993548_562461388

Need info about my patek
I am new to this site and am hoping to find help with a Patek Philippe 2526 I have which has been in my safety deposit box for years. It is a GUBELIN model in 18kt gold with a solid 18kt gold bracelet band. Years ago I had it authenticated and when inspected the jeweler showed me the gold ingot on a track which rotates to automatically wind the watch. I am now getting on in my years and am considering selling it but am by far no expert or collector just have a few watches I put away years ago. I also have a rolex submariner 18kt gold with a 18 kt gold diver band which I will be asking for help on the rolex thread.All info would be gratefully appreciated and I will attempt to upload pictures if I am allowed due to my being new to this blog.Thanks to all.Larry (bullstone) Stone