Breaking News: Phillips To Hold Stainless Steel Chronographs Only Sale This Coming May (Early Look)
Nobody knows how to put on a more interesting watch auction than Aurel Bacs & Co. at Phillips – this much we know. But, after last May's very successful, if perhaps a little staid, thematic Day-Date sale, I think we were all hoping Phillips would come, guns blazing, back into its next thematic sale – and they did, and then some! This May, Phillips will host an evening sale of just chronographs. Stainless-steel chronographs. There isn't a hotter category in the world, and we have a look at some of the early lots – and boy, is this one going to be a killer.The first watch you'll notice at top is one you may know – it's the Rolex reference 4113 – otherwise known as the mack-daddy of the Rolex world. Why? Because it's a freaking 44 mm split-seconds chronograph from Rolex made in only 12 examples! The 4113 is the holy grail reference in the world of Rolex, and Phillips has one. Estimate is 800 to 1.4 million CHF. 1 OF 6 Tropi

Hands-On: The 1950s Audemars Piguet Perpetual Calendar Reference 5516 For Sale At Christie's Nex
I don't know how many times I've admitted this, but I dream of being a vintage Audemars Piguet collector. The watches are so rare, so beautiful, so special, and until recently, completely under the radar. Now they are getting a little more attention – and a great triple calendar chronograph just sold for serious money at Christie's Geneva – but that doesn't mean the world at large has taken notice. And that is why I am writing this article today. A truly world-class watch is coming up for sale next week, and I want to make sure the collecting world at large takes note. It's an Audemars Piguet, from the 1950s, with a full perpetual calendar, two-tone dial, and leap year indicator. It is one of nine ever made, and it just might be the best watch for sale this season. 1 OF 6 Reference 5516 was made in nine examples, six of which feature the moonphase at 6 o'clock. What makes the 5516 so special? First, the rarity. The watch was made i

Any news on 2016 Baselworld CK2998?
Just wondering if anyone has heard from their OB or AD on the estimated arrival of their CK2998?I know its only June and Omega said July release but has anyone spoken to or heard if they will actually arrive in July? I mean July is end of this week!Or will this turn out to be another Snoopy fiasco, where watches are STILL not all delivered?My OB (in NY) said July but wasn't able to elaborate further on any additional news.

Omega Sighting!
Hello fella's,Never been over here before but always liked the brand. While working in Kingston last week we had a co-worker from Montego Bay come over for some training. He was wearing an orange bezel Planet Ocean. Great looking watch. He was not a WIS but did know about other brands and complimented my Oris TT1.dP

Arnold + Big Egiziano + Epic Meal Time
You get a decent glimpse of the Big Egiziano when he starts doing tricep pushups on the monster beef patty. This clip is all sorts of ridiculousness.