Editors' Picks From The Upcoming Phillips Auctions: 'Start-Stop-Reset: 88 Epic Stainless Ste
You may have already read Ben Clymer's thoughts on the upcoming (May 14th) Phillips "Start-Stop-Reset" auction, which is populated with an almost improbably rich collection of 88 of some of the rarest, most interesting, and most desirable vintage stainless-steel chronographs out there (the offering's so spectacular it's a little unsettling). Phillips has another auction the day after, as well: "The Geneva Watch Auction: Three." The latter isn't themed but that doesn't mean it isn't also full of some really interesting and unusual timepieces, so we sat down here at HODINKEE to do a little window shopping and see which ones from each auction we'd pick if we had the kind of war chest we dream of having. Here's what caught our eye. Start-Stop-Reset: 88 Epic Stainless Steel Chronographs (May 14th, Geneva) Cara Barrett: Lot 17 �C Patek Philippe Reference 1463 In Stainless Steel, Ca. 1945 1 OF 17 From the "Start-Stop-Reset" stainless-steel chronograph sale, I have c

My new 861
Couldn't resist this one. Since this is in NOS condition I am afraid to even wear the watch.

Discounts to be expected?
The local Omega dealer around here is going out of business. Its a chain of 4-5 stores. They have these huge signs plastered in the paper and on the street, play radio commercials sounding like everything must be sold today at liquidation prices etc.For the past few weeks I have stopped by to look at a Planet Ocean Chrono and they have them marked 20% off and won't move another $1. Some liquidation..... Isn't 20-25% pretty typical for an Omega?When does it become a bargain? I really love that watch but would only buy it if it was a super steal price.

Patek 5575 Auction Prices
See the prices are slowly coming down. Sotheby's auction at the price at around $130 000 including buyers premium in April 2015 and Aniquorum just sold in December for just under $100 000. Not sure what the sellers premiums are but I guess the sellers would clear around $72 000. That's roughly a 50% flip! Come on PP make us a non 175 Anniversary in 5575 so us mere mortals have a chance of wearing one!

Will Panerai ever make a 40mm Radiomir?
I have relatively small wrists at 7 inches. I find the 45mm radiomir's too big.Do you think panerai will ever make a 40mm Radiomir?