Auction Watch: Antiquorum's ONLY WATCH 2011 Results
As expected the ONLY Watch 2011 went without a hitch last week. It raised � 4.5 million, about USD $ 6,075,000 as of this writing. Let's take a look at some of the results. [see all of the watches: studio pics & in-the-flesh, hands-on]Antiquorum Auctioneers - The collection of unique 40 timepieces achieves � 4.5 million at the Only Watch Charity Auction: Monaco, September 24, 2011 - The fourth edition of the biennial Only Watch Charity Auction held at the Hotel Hermitage in Monaco on September 23, in the presence of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, closed with an outstanding result of EUR 4'563'000. The auction room was full in addition to the strong internet and intense telephone bidding. International participation included Japan, Switzerland, Hong Kong, China, the United States and the Russian Federation. Ronnie Wood from the Rolling Stones was also present in the room to support the auction.Perhaps the most controversial piece was the Patek tourbillon / minute repeater, Ref.

luxurious Academy Open Minute Repeater
In the conventional limits of 45 mm case in 18 carat gold nest the calibre of Zenith 4043, an exclusive creation of Swiss manufacturing history. Among the most complicated mechanical movements in the world, this mechanism includes individual components 461, 45 jewellery, unite to drive two complications.

Sihh 2018 expectations? 25th Anniversay Offshore?
Can someone with good contacts with AP top hierarchy or the boutiques find out if AP is planning a 25th Anniversary offshore release at SiHH 2018 few months away.Regards Urooj

SuperOcean Chrono 2007, bought it yesterday
Happy to add this awesome timepiece to my humble collection(sorry for the blurb cellphone pics)

Omega Serial # / Approx Year of Mfg Chart?
Does one exist? Can you easily tell roughly when your Omega was made via the serial ala Rolex???