Patrizzi & Co. Watchmaking Masterpieces
On 4 June in New York City, Patrizzi & Co. will auction a collection of watchmaking masterpieces including Patek Philippe references 2499 third series and 3940 first series, so-called 58/60. Pieces to be auctioned will be on display June 1 – 3 at Patrizzi & Co. 595 Madison Ave., Sixth Floor, NY, NY. Additional exhibitions in Milan and Geneva will be be announced.

Thinking of getting a 26331ST.OO.1220ST.01
Went to a Boutique over the weekend. They only had one REF. #26331ST.OO.1220ST.01 and it was sold. The owner was due to pick it up any minute. I obviously couldn’t try it on but I LOVED it. So couple questions. Does it make a decent daily? My day is at my desk but I’ve scratched up my gold sub in the year I’ve had it so I’d assume this will be similar? I’ll probably sell my WG SUB and wear the ROC as my daily using my 44 for nights out, dinners etc. The sales person said she could order me one. I’d probably have it in around one month and need to put down a 25% deposit. This sound right? Anyone have recent experience? If so did you pay msrp? (No discount)I’ve never paid list for anything. Not watches ( several rolexes, several ap ( rg44, plat 44, ceramic 44), not cars. I always say I’m not gonna sell the watch but I always do. Will be worse paying list. Why is the price of ~$24k so close to their other 41s with no Chrono? Not sure I

Patek Philippe or Vacheron Constantin
Good Evening,If you had a choice between a Patek Philippe 5270 or Vacheron Constantin 9392, which would you choose and why? Warm Regards

The amount of hand finishing with the 5167...
Whether it's Patek, AP, IWC or VC, they often release really awesome ad/videos where we typically see the manufacture highlighting their craftsmanship and human touch to the creation of their watches... However, these brands only ever highlight this with super high end complication pieces vs the entry level pieces like a 5167...With that said, I decided to write Patek to inquire on how much hand finishing and love is put into a basic model like the Aquanaut.. I received a rather prompt response and figured I would share it with the rest of you in case you were curious!A lot ask how can Patek charge so much for a 3-hander, or such a simple model? ... Well, hand finishing as outlined below... This type of hands on work is being done in Switzerland by highly trained professionals who are actually paid a decent wage vs a machine or cheap labour in China..Makes me appreciate my Patek even more See below:Dear Sir, We thank you very much for your interest in our products. Please note that &#

Happy holidays-- collection advice please!
I have a conundrum at the moment with my collection and looking for some advice. I'm only interested in a 3 watch collection, so my current state is:- Omega Speedmaster Automatic (ref 3513.50)- Rolex Milgauss Z-Blue (ref 116400GV)- Jaeger LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon (ref Q1368420)My original thinking was having one everyday watch (Omega), one nice sports watch (Milgauss), and one nice dressy-formal watch (JLC). Now I'm looking to get rid of the JLC MUT Moon because it's slightly dressy for my rotation and I don't like having things I don't use, and I feel it is a little big on my wrists, which are 6.5. I want something more versatile than a moonphase. I have 3 options right now:1. Sell it and use the funds to get a Rolex Explorer 114270 in excellent condition with box and papers (case and bracelet ok, but very small chip on edge of crystal, easily replaceable)-- $0 additional required from me2. Trade it in for a Rolex Explorer 114270 in minty condition with box and papers-- $500 a