Christie’s – Amsterdam
Jewels and Watches

Hands-On: A Couple Of Predictions From The Upcoming Only Watch 2015 Benefit Auction �C And What Might Become The Most Expensive Wristwatch Ever Made
Only Watch happens once every two years (usually in Monaco, but this year, in Geneva for the first time) as you probably know if you're a HODINKEE reader.  You probably also know that the purpose of the auction is to benefit research into better treatments – and perhaps, someday, even a cure – for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, an inherited, progressive, and usually ultmately terminal illness in which a defect in a key muscle structural protein (dystrophin)  causes slow but irreversible loss of muscle tissue.  The benefit auction is organized by the Association Monégasque contre les Myopathies ("myopathy" is a general term for muscle tissue disorders) the Monaco Yacht Show, and an auction house which takes responsibility for curating and auctioning a collection of unique pieces made by the world's top watchmaking companies specifically for that purpose.  This year, it's the Phillips Watch Department, which partners with the fir

First AP--How to wash/clean--44mm ROO Titanium
I just purchased my first AP BNIB from an AD. I got the new 44mm ROO with the titanium case on a grey rubber strap. Just wondering what the best way to clean/wash it after going in a pool or the ocean. Thank you.

Floyd Mayweather's new 230k Patek
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Gold discussion
What are your thoughts on gold rolex on full bracelet vs leather vs of?Always curious if people think its a rip to get a gold watch for the same price on of vs one in full gold.My thoughts are if it comes on both get it in full gold and you can always get an aftermarket everest.It seems to me Rolex is trending toward new gold watches being on of. Wonder if we will see this on a gmt or subc....