Only Watch 2013 Auction Winners & Losers
Yesterday in Monaco, the Only Watch 2013 auction was held and the results are in. The event is meant to raise money for a medical charity, to which 100% of the proceeds go. Each of the watches submitted are totally unique and donated by the participating brands. People get very interested in the results, as it is not only a sign of the economy when it comes to Monaco's wealthy elite (and others), but also the interest people have in specific brands and models. The total yield of Only Watch 2013 was 5,066,000 Euros (most of which is thanks to a single watch).For 2013 there were some major winners and losers. All the lots sold of course, with some going over estimate, and some under estimate. Most of the lots however sold within the estimated price, and those aren't covered in this article. So let's take a look at the major winners and losers of the 2013 Only Watch auction. This article will only cover select lots, and for a full list of all the watches that were up for auction you can s

J-B Viot "In Paris" Watch
Real watch maker (who epitomizes watch makers), makes real independent hand-made watch (that epitomizes indy hand-made watches). That is Jean-Baptiste Viot and his "Paris" (In Paris) watch. It is a pretty fantastic creation and I would first like to thank Francois-Xavier Overstake of the French watch blog Equation du Temps for permission to show you these images of the J-B Viot In Paris watch that he took. Aside from the highest image, all photography credit goes to him for the below images. Lucky him to be in France to get a hold of all that he does.The pictured watch from 2008 is a prototype. I believe that by now J-B Viot offers a retail version of the In Paris watch, of course all made by him and highly limited. He has a few interesting philosophies as a watch maker that make him a very practical person. Although his designs are pretty avant garde, he reject use of experimental materials and techniques that can leave watches fragile or unfixable by other watch makers.This all makes

Omega Speedmaster repair
How often do you members think the Speedmaster needs to be repaired? Mine is about 9 years old and running 3 minutes slow a week. It is the yellow Schumacher version. Also, where is a good place to get it repaired in the Midwest? Milwaukee, Chicago area?

Finally got to play with the 5131P.
Hey guys just thought I'd share few snaps from my recent visit to the Geneva salon visiting my friend that works there.. My priority was seeing the 5131P and have to say it didn't disappoint, it's a very heavy piece and think the bracelet looks great on the watch even though it makes it look abit too blingy. Still it works very well. Found bracelet abit too flimsy around the clasp area though.. It's my holy grail ever it since it came out but don't think there is any chance to get this piece. In saying this I still think the 5131R is the best of the bunch in terms of vibrant dial and warmth of the rose gold.Good luck to those in the running for a P.[IMG]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn/20170701/66119520fd5057fa89e40896a2f27cd0.jpg[/IMG]Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

After Baselwolrd seems Deepseas are going up
I just noticed after the release of the new Deepsea at Basal, it seems prices on the previous models are up considerable. Why is this? Is that kind of how it is when they do a change on any model, that die hard fans want the prior one for possible collectability? Thanks