BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends October 11, 2013
We kick off October by checking out the biggest winners and losers of the recently concluded Only Watch 2013 charity auction. We also review the new MB&F Legacy Machine 2, take a closer look at the new Big Bang watches and their UNICO movements, a unique Bathys atomic wristwatch and a limited edition Panerai watch created specially for Paneristis. Finally, we learn more about the Horween leather company and hear what John Mayer (yes, the singer) has to say about watch collecting.1. Only Watch 2013 Auction Winners & LosersThe Only Watch 2013 charity auction recently concluded and the big winner was, unsurprisingly, Patek Philippe. Its one-of-a-kind titanium reference 5004T fetched an amazing 2.95 million Euros, well over its estimate. However, Patek Philippe was not just the brand that went above its estimate, and there were some brands that went under. Find out who they are in our article. Source: watches-dealer2. MB&F Legacy Machine No. 2 Watch Review: watches-dealer Playm

Anyone know when/if AP will raise prices?
Is it an annual thing, like other manufacturers? I see others starting to increase prices post-Basel. I'm planning on a 15202, and will be in Miami at the end of the month. I wanted to see about getting it at the boutique, but don't want to risk a price increase before I can pull the trigger. My local AD can order one in at any time.

There seems to be a Trend...
...Of everybody getting a 15300! I finally received mine today! What can I say, I'm blown away. Having only owned Rolex and lower watches, I can really tell this is a step up. The white dial does have quite a formal feel to it, but I believe it will still go perfectly with blue jeans and a shirt, as well as a suit. The fit and finish is amazing, as is the way the whole piece reflects the light. The bracelet is like nothing I have ever had before, but so far is very comfortable (although I need to remove a link). I think the 39mm size fits perfect for my sub 7 wrist. The dial seems very white in some light, and turns to a slight silver in others. I think I am going to be quite distracted for a while looking at it!My apologies for the bad pictures, the Iphone is all I have at my desk at the moment.

Rolex GMTs to the moon?
This thread popped up in the Rolex forum. I tried to keep it factually correct but I invite you all to take a look and add any other information if you think it might help. Thanks!

Patek 5216 - WSJ
Saw this on the WSJ page.A nice watch and advert for the service center.The only hitch is the dust. A lot of dust on the watch and possibly inside the case in the zoomed image. May be this one was pre QC!.wsj/video/patek-phili...1C2BC1B52.html