Collection of 4,300+ Swatch Watches Sells for $6,650,000
One of the most complete collections of Swatch watches in the world sold for HK$51,707,500 or nearly $6,650,000 in Hong Kong recently. Swiss businessman Peter Blum and his wife Linda assembled the collection over a period of years. The collection’s 4363 pieces includes a large number of prototypes, hybrids and production variants never brought to market. Many of the prototypes date from the extraordinary period prior to commercialization of the first Swatch watches in the early 1980s, and so are extremely rare. Among the most interesting and sought-after by collectors are a number of prototypes designed by the American artist Keith Haring, as well as the artist's legendary Swatch watches Modele avec Personnage, Milles Pattes, Serpent and Blanc sur Noir. Additional rarities include Swatch watches created by artists Mimmo Paladino, Alfred Hofkunst and Sam Francis.Conducted by Phillips de Pury & Company, this one-of-a-kind auction attracted considerable interest during pre-sale

Antireflection Sapphire scratch resistant
Antireflection Sapphire scratch resistant. Fluted, stainless steel protected Crown. Stainless steel case back in relief with mille miglia route map. Case diameter: 44 mm. case thickness: 15 mm. Double folding stainless steel clasp. Water resistant at 100 meter/ 330 feet. Functions: hours/ minutes/ small seconds/ chronograph/ date. Chopard Gran Turismo Mens Watch 1684593009.

BASELWORLD 2009 - NEW Reference - 5131G
5131G-001 - WorldTimerThe World Time watch, one of Patek Philippe's emblematic complications, is particularly coveted by collectors as are the famous and rare 1940s and 1950s models. This exclusive timepiece in white gold stands out with a hand-made Europe/Asia cloisonn�� enamel dial, joining the original 2008 model in yellow gold with a Europe/USA dial.Technical data * Caliber 240 HU * Mechanical self-winding movement * Indication of 24 time zones * "Europe/Asia" dial center in cloisonn�� enamel * Fold-over clasp * Sapphire-crystal case back * Water resistant to 30 m * Case diameter: 39.5 mm * White goldCaliber: * Indication of 24 time zones * Overall diameter: 27.5 mm * Height: 3.88 mm * 33 jewels, 8 bridges * Balance: Gyromax * Vibrations per hour: 21'600 * Power reserve: 48h max * Number of parts: 239 * Patent CH 690205Source: Patek Philippe S.A

Platinum: 5098P Gondolo vs. 5196P Calatrava
I am interested in your comments and observations about these two platinum, manual wind PPs. I own a Rolex Yachtmaster Blue and want a PP to wear for business and formal occasions. I am a professional in early 50s. I am leaning towards the 5980P Gondolo due to dial face and rarity. I also like the story behind the Gondolo Club.Thanks,David

Who wants some pannies ? Collection pics
Hello to all !I'm not so much active over here, as I spent most of my spare time on french watch forums.Anyway, I felt I should share my Panerai update collection as nothing new has occured with my Rolex collection. New Rolex will be the new GMT BLNR, but it should not reach my home until mid july...Anyway, as by June 21. 2013, gone are my Panerai PAM 312 and 183.In went PAM 389 (awesome piece of Submersible), as well as a used PAM 243 (submersible 1000m).And today, came my 2 new pieces. It's all about luck and chance if they arrived at the same time. Lucky me I had put money aside to buy them ! LOLMy Panerai collection now consists of :PAM 372PAM 389PAM 243PAM 423PAM 448As some of you might notice, I have received today a second PAM 389. In order to be sure to have one, in fact, I made two separate orders to two different AD.... Well I got lucky, but so far, the second 389 will leave for another paneristi's home in the future.Here are some pics. Enjoy.389 sistersAssolutamente��Radiomir