Patek Ref. 3974 Sets World Record at Antiquorum Auction
A platinum Patek Philippe ref. 3974 with three dials sold for a record $1.2 million on December 9 at Antiquorum’s 35th Anniversary year-end sale in New York. A Patek ref. 5101P Ten Days Tourbillon retailed by Tiffany & Co. brought $295,200, and a Patek ref. 3450 with rare display-back case achieved $270,000. A Rolex ref. 1665 Double-Red Sea Dweller owned by famous diver Patrice Chemin sold for an extraordinary $162,000 – six times the presale estimate. Overall the sale generated $9,237,600, translating to 85% sold by lot and 135% sold by value based on the low presale estimates. The auction room was filled to capacity and bids came in from around the world, including China, France, Italy, Germany, Martinique, The Middle East and the United States. Other top-selling lots included a Patek Philippe ref. 3970 in platinum that brought $168,000 and a Rolex ref. 6234 that achieved $182,400. A Double-Red Sea Dweller owned by famed diver Robert Gauret sold for $144,000, five tim

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Plo Prof
Any thoughts on the 1200 series of this watch?Seems like the latest versions have lost the date function for reasons I don't understand.

What to do??
For any of the guys in here that don't check into the Rolex section, please have a look at my poll and give your thoughts! .rolexforums/showthread.php?t=496433

Gold Rolex, douchey or classy?
I reckon a guy over 35 in a suit can easily pull of a Sky-D in yellow gold or even an all gold sub. For the under 35 crowd in casual clothing I would say stay the hell away from an all gold watch. Somehow it just gives of the vibe of trying too hard and tacky. What do you guys think?