Christie’s 2012 First-Half Results Shows Boost in Fine and Rare Watch Sales
Much of the world’s economy may still be in the doldrums, but the secondary market for fine timepieces appears to be in good health. Christie's, the world's leading auction house, recently reported a boost in global sales for fine, rare and unique watches. Pointing to rare timepieces as a sound investment, Christie's posted a five percent increase in revenue from watch sales alone, topping off the first half of 2012 at $62.9 million.? Of its top 10 watch sales of the first half of 2012, Christie’s reports that half shattered major auction records to date. Several of these milestone timepieces were from Patek Philippe, including two pieces �� one a wristwatch and the other a pocketwatch �� that depict a map of the North American continent on their cloisonn�� enamel dials.The pocketwatch (Lot 1388_87, Patek Philippe Reference 605) is an 18k gold keyless watch, 44 mm in diameter, containing mechanical Caliber 17”’170, with 18 jewels. It has applied gold baton and dot

Incoming daily "beater"... but I'm headed out of town!
Always love reading the incoming threads and time now to start one of my own. After a few months of going back and forth between an AP or PP, AP won. Have been enjoying my AP 44mm RG novelty on weekends, but was missing seeing an AP on my wrist during the week. What a different feeling on Mondays when I have to put on my Milgauss to go to work... first world problems :).Had located some pieces in Asia and in the Caribbean with great discounts but ended up wiring to DavidSW this afternoon because of the convenience and positive threads here (thanks Roger for the nudge!). Just waiting for my tracking...Should be expecting a package later this week but out of town until Sunday... will be looking forward to getting home to take some pics!

AP 42mm Steel Diver Vs. PAM 111 44mm - Fit wise...
Hi All,Perhaps a strange question...but this might help manage my expectations / give me something to ruminate on for now.I think my 44mm PAM 111 fits my 6.5 wrist pretty nicely.I have not tried on the AP diver yet - tho I will. Wondering if folks who have both watches - or who have tried both watches can comment.The 41mm RO 15400 feels way too big on me...the 15300 - also on the potential hit list - fits well, but is hard to find.Are the Diver's lugs curved differently Vs. the 15400 so that the larger size may sit better ala the PAM for me?At any rate, sorry for the rambling, but I wanted some food for thought before I try one on.Cheers.

I just received something from my AD! WSW included...
I did it again!!!!!.....................JUST KIDDING! Although I did receive something from my AD... A pretty awesome AP paper weight and an AP carry box! With my Wrist Shot Wednesday pick! (it is GMT+8 over here) Been neglecting this one for awhile with my recent incomings!Let's see some WSW shots!

Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial: Black Steel or Blue Titanium?!
I've decided to buy the amazing new Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial, but I am not sure what would be the best option:The Black Steel model that is closer to the original from 1957 or the the lighter and more sophisticated Blue Titanium model, but more expensive and not so vintage like the Black one??!!I need some help - please - to decide.