Antiquorum’s Auction Season Ends With a Bang
A standing-room only crowd at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel competed against more than 250 internet bidders from over 40 countries at Antiquorum’s 2009 Hong Kong auction. The sale brought a total of HKD 45,453,120 ($5,864,199). 82% of the 479 lots offered were sold, representing 115% of the estimated value. The top price was paid for a rare Patek Philippe Ref. 3974 made in 1990. The astronomic, minute-repeating, self-winding, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with perpetual calendar, leap year indication and moon phases achieved HKD 3,000,000 ($387,049). Also making strong showing was a platinum, diamond-set Franck Muller Caliber 97 Grande et Petite Sonnerie Minute-Repeater, Perpetual Calendar made in 1997. This piece also incorporated equation of time, moon phase, and 24 hour display complications. It brought HKD 2,820,000 ($363,826). Richard Mille Tourbillon RM002 No. 57. in 18K white gold with visible one-minute tourbillon regulator, torque indicator and power reserve achieved HKD 81

Victorinox Alliance Mechanical Review
It's pretty rare that a household name brand surprises you with a product, but in the case of the watch we're looking at today, that's exactly what happened. Victorinox, known of course for their Swiss Army knives as well as their watches, brings to mind a certain design vocabulary. One that speaks most clearly to a military aesthetic, particularly infantry field watches. Though they have made models that diverge, they tend to be in the way of modern sport aesthetics. So, when a clearly vintage inspired design showed up on their site, a watch that I don't even recall seeing in Basel, I was surprised and intrigued.The Alliance Mechanical has design elements that speak directly to watches from the early 50's and late 40's. Elements that, to my knowledge, hadn't been used by Victorinox in other watches. The Alliance Mechanical stands out for being a bit lighter, perhaps dressier, than their other watches, but at the same time having details of their modern and military designs. Powered by

Patek 5930 Real World Experiences?
I am wondering how many have had a chance to see or even own the Patek 5930 world timer? A world timer is a watch I yet to own and because of my travel and many calls with associates around the world would be a complication I might use. However my major concern is the readability of the dial.. My eyes are not young and wonder how it compares to other world timers or equivalent pieces. Would love to hear from those who have experienced in real life. Thanks in advance.

How Panerai became a Manufacturer
Something to read.watchtime/featured/making-move/HAGOne

The new ticker
Hello gents,I'm looking to join the club, getting my first Rolex. :)I have been looking for ages, and think I finally managed to find one that seems to fit the bill.It's a 2008 YM platinum in almost perfect condition (95%). Been part of a bigger collection, thus only worn 2-3 days a month on avg. according to the sellerplete set........ only it hasn't ever been serviced!Seller, apparently a true watch-geek :) talks about having instruments that through sound, can tell whether or not the watch makes any 'wrong' sounds/needs service. My question is obvious: Do I have anything to worry about, or can a watch like this easily tick for 10 years without the need for a service? And if so, when should I expect to have to service it (planning on using it as my daily watch (desktop worker))Seller is asking top-price for the watch (€6.600 non neg.)Looking forward to your advicesThank you in advanceSam