Bring a Loupe: Four Lots To Watch At The Bonhams New York Sale TODAY (Think Amagnetic Patek & Oversized Universal Compax)
As the 2015 auction calendar comes to its end, New York City takes center stage. While the much awaited Speedmaster auction takes place at at Christie's next week, there's also a more under-the-radar sale at Bonhams today – and this catalog may have been slightly overlooked, so there's a chance here for collectors to find great vintage watches without too much bidding competition. Let's take a look at four lots you should watch out for this afternoon, including a very interesting Omega Speedmaster with a bearish estimate. Patek Philippe Reference 3417 Amagnetic 1 OF 9 Quirky would probably be the best word to describe the Amagnetic from Patek Philippe. It combines the classical elegance of a dress watch with a characteristic (resistance to magnetic fields) of a tool watch, something absolutely unique in Patek's offering until the introduction of the Nautilus in the mid-1970s. First, the case is in stainless steel, a very rare metal for vin

AP ROO Warranty/Service
I'm sending in my AP ROO (~1.5 years old and under warranty) for warranty work as it is not holding power reserve and stops running within a few minutes. I decided to work directly with Clearwater instead of going through my AD and have received their shipping kit. With the kit came paperwork for identifying the issue and any work requests. Should I ask for the maintenance service and water resistance service when I send in my watch?

15400st water resistant to 50m
Who swims or bathes with their apro on ??I'm not talking off shores here just royal oaks!I was worried if I could trust the designation given that often water resistance is measures in static pressure not dynamic. Ie. the pressure exerted on the watch case while swimming front crawl is thought to be equivalent to 70m static pressure. Hence rolex oysters 100m being termed swim proofAnyway- i wrote to AP with my query and they confirmed swimming and showering is fine

Just a fun watch!
I know that it's not a Rolex but I am sure that many of you will appreciate this vintage omega i picked up yesterday. Let me know what you think. Cheers!

To 233 owners...
Noticed something concerning on my watch today and was wondering if it's normal on the 233. If you look at the crystal edges from the top (looking at the dial), it appears like the edges of the crystal (sides on the inside facing towards the case) are dirty or the crystal is sitting on the inner flange of the case and that part of the sad is dirty. Basically where the crystal and case meet. Seems to be all around the circumference of the crystal and I don't think its glue? Can someone confirm this please. Here's a pic of the issue.