Auction Watch: March 27th Antiquorum Results Show Static Patek Philippe Prices
Please enjoy the following post by Chris Meisenzahl. He is a long-time watch enthusiast and daily Speedmaster Pro wearer. He blogs at amateureconblog.blogspotwatches-dealer/ and can be followed on Twitter at twitterwatches-dealer/speedmaster.Last week auction house Antiquorum wrapped-up their recent March auction of "Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces in Geneva. When it was complete the auctions had raised CHF 6,457,937. 83% of the 564 timepieces up for auction were sold. Below are a few of the notable highlights from the auction.The highlight of the auction, at least as it was touted by Antiquorum, was a private collection of 33 erotic timepieces. That collection by itself was sold for 719,200 CHF, twice what had been officially estimated. The "Musique d'Amour" (lot 187) (seepic here, NSFW) is in addition to being of the erotic variety, is also a musical watch and offers two automaton scenes. It was created by Genevan watchmaker Henry Capt circa 1810. I wonder if he was an anc

Introducing The Timex Originals Dive Watch: A Vintage Diver Without The Vintage Price
Remember when we took you into the vault at Timex to show you their new Originals collection? Well at Basel, we got a sneak peek at the latest addition to the popular vintage-inspired collection - a dive watch.It looks every bit the part of a vintage diver, and is even sized appropriately for the time-period at 38mm.? It comes in a few different colors and on a few different straps, but the best part about this great looking new watch from Timex is the price - $85.You can't get much these days for $85, but you can get a nice looking knock-around watch that resembles some of the classics.? Judging from the huge response to J.Crew's Timex watch and then the other Originals pieces, this is going to be sure-fire winner.Look for these watches soon. Click through for more live pics.? 1 OF 4 2 OF 4 3 OF 4 4 OF 4

5960/1a and 5980/1a
hi everyone, this is my first ever post and i am seeking opinion for my first ever patek. i am not sure what to get between 5960/1a and 5980/1a i personally like 5960 a bit more than 5980 mainly because i see so many of 5980 but my AD keeps telling me that 5980 will increase in value and 5960 might decrease due to 5960 being rather unpopular and low demand. is this true? thank you everyone

Strap opinions wanted
I have a Pam 512 which I am really enjoying. New to panerai I am beginning to understand how the change of the strap really changes the look and mood of the piece. I purchased an OEM alligator antique brown strap to wear against the more formal black alligator that came with it. I am thinking about adding the calf assolutamente strap to my growing strap collection. Anyone have an pics of the black assolutamente on their 512 or other radiomir? Any thoughts as to how it might look on the 512? Should I consider the brown calf?Thanks for indulging me in a our crazy hobbieHere is my 512 on the antique brown alligator

Panerai Sellers
Any trusted sellers on this board for Panerais? I have purchased Rolexes through here but am interested in a Pan.