Bring a Loupe: Four Lots To Watch At The Bonhams New York Sale TODAY (Think Amagnetic Patek & Oversized Universal Compax)
As the 2015 auction calendar comes to its end, New York City takes center stage. While the much awaited Speedmaster auction takes place at at Christie's next week, there's also a more under-the-radar sale at Bonhams today – and this catalog may have been slightly overlooked, so there's a chance here for collectors to find great vintage watches without too much bidding competition. Let's take a look at four lots you should watch out for this afternoon, including a very interesting Omega Speedmaster with a bearish estimate. Patek Philippe Reference 3417 Amagnetic 1 OF 9 Quirky would probably be the best word to describe the Amagnetic from Patek Philippe. It combines the classical elegance of a dress watch with a characteristic (resistance to magnetic fields) of a tool watch, something absolutely unique in Patek's offering until the introduction of the Nautilus in the mid-1970s. First, the case is in stainless steel, a very rare metal for vin

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Hey all- I just recently picked up a used stainless ROO Diver, G Serial from dated 2011. A buddy of mine picked up an H serial, also stainless diver. I noticed that his date wheel is different than mine. The H serial is from 2012, also used, same seller (trusted seller on trf that I have dealt with before)... I was curious if anyone has knows when AP changed the date wheel on this model?... I have also seen a G serial with the newer wheel. I'm assuming the G serial I saw may have been a later production with a different date wheel. If you go to the AP website the date wheel they show for the 3120 is the same as mine. I notice the difference in the ones and fours mainly from mine. .audemarspiguet/en/wat...02CA.01This is the type of thing which drives me crazy - I would love to know!!! Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Service cost advice needed
I sent in my 2 year old aquanaut for service because the brushed bezel was polished and damaged by a reseller and I wanted it perfect.I am in Canada and was quoted 2400 Canadian (about $1800US) for a full service.Seems very high no? The bezel is fixable and not being replaced.Thought? It's at patek in Switzerland. Should I cancel or bite the bullet?When back I plan to sell it sealed from factory. I have some other pieces in mind. ThanksMitch

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I'm planning to get nautilus 5711 in the near future. I would like to have your suggestion whether it fits my 6 inches wrist.ImageUploadedByTapatalk1342409313.596501.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1342409336.890793.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1342409357.240017.jpg

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Hi,I bought by first Rolex last week, and i'm over the moon with it (unfortunately the forum won't allow me to upload photos until I have 10 posts, so I will do so when I reach that, thanks).My daily up until now and for the last 5 years has been a Breitling Navitimer GMT (48mm). I have always been a huge fan of Navitimers since I was a kid, and no other watch appealed to me until 6 months ago.I always felt that most Rolex watches were too plain in terms of dials (chronographs), etc lol, but quickly learned about the history, innovation and everything else that comes with a Rolex.I have been on a 6 month waiting list for a 'Stainless Steel GMT Master II with black face and bexel', and it arrived last week.At first it felt very small on my wrist but now it feels natural, and I can't stop staring at it.I have a few newbie questions which I hope you can help me with... please bare with me on the silly ones:QUESTIONS01 - i'm going on holidays soon, and this will be my first waterproof watc