Sotheby’s Launches App; Geneva Auction Offers Modern and Historic Classics
1744 meets 2010 as Sotheby's launches its new application for the iPhone and iPad. Sotheby’s will also offer 244 lots at its autumn sale of Important Watches at the H?tel Beau-Rivage in Geneva on Sunday, November 14. The sale brings together an impressive range of timepieces tracing this history of watchmaking from 1620 to the present day. Now available for free download in the iTunes App Store, Sotheby's app allows users to:– Watch the latest podcasts, currently featuring a tour of highlights from the Divine Comedy exhibition, as well as Charles Moffett's interview with Chiyo Ishikawa of the Seattle Art Museum in anticipation of their upcoming Picasso exhibition.– Browse catalogs for upcoming sales– Search among upcoming lots– Zoom in for a closer look– Access condition reports– Log in and leave an absentee bid– View auction resultsSotheby’s has also improved its main and mobile websites. BidNow allows clients to watch all Sotheby'

New guy on the AP side
Evening gentsThis is my first post & possibly my first luxury watch purchase. I'm new to this although i have been watching these boards for awhile. Mostly the classifieds. I'm definitely a offshore kind of guy although i can see myself with an RO as a once a month going out to dinner type of watch.I see the divers are the cheapest, not really my style anyway. I've got my eye on an elephant ROO w/ hornback strap. (Not a fan of that either) How much of a hassle/cost is it to get a elephant rubber strap w/ diver style pin buckle?Also whats the group take on the whole elephant theme? Is like a gimmick? Or a possible staple in the brand? I only ask because should i panic after the purchase & sell i dont want to be stuck with it. Hopefully it'll be easy to sell like a Panda for example.Lastly these are expensive pieces. If this particular piece doesn't come with everything i want initially would you consider scrapping the deal & waiting for the right one? Just looking for person

Ap ro & roo owners wanted
Hi Guys,Looking to pickup a watch winder that can fit my Royal Oak on bracelet & Royal Oak Offshore and most importantly one that doesn't scratch the bezel/bracelet. I've heard some freaky things with some winders so i wanted to know what you guys use.

Double Sealed meaning? And little brown box
I've been browsing around at Aquanauts and I'm slightly confused about the lingo. What does double and single sealed mean? What are those little brown boxes with the barcodes on them? Does that mean it was recently serviced by Patek? Please excuse me of my lack of knowledge on this subject. Any guidance would be much appreciated! All the best,Glenn

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