CYMA Navy Star GMT Skin Diver 2009 Watch
Here is my first time talking about the CYMA watch brand. If you are in the US like me, you've likely never heard of it. Way to ignore yet another good market CYMA! I am gonna just spell it Cyma for now. So this is their new Navy Star collection watch. The timepiece will come in at least four varieties (quartz/automatic mechanicals), and in various colors. There will also be various PVD versions. Just saying that so that you don't think the pictured watch is the only one they offer. Regardless, I really like the pictured model being their automatic GMT model. Oh, and I think Cyma calls this watch their "Skin Diver." Which makes me think of someone skinny dipping with only this watch and a smile on.Navy Star watches are Cyma's diver watch line. The models mix styles from many popular diver watches out there combing with a unique hybrid. The little details are the best like the textured dial, nicely crafted rotated bezel with the numbers in relief, as well as the complex looking crown. T

Question about historical pricing of the Royal Oak on the pre-owned market
Looking to purchase a 15400 on the pre-owned market around the $12k range, and my question is should I expect a hit if I decide to sell within 1, 2, 3...years from now?Historically, have the prices of the Royal Oak continued to rise on the pre-owned market? What was the price 5, 10 years ago?I ask because I've seen the value of certain brands (Hublot, Panerai, Glashutte Original) decrease with time as their popularity waned, as compared to a stalwart like Rolex. Can I expect AP to follow Rolex or Panerai, in terms of aftermarket value over time?

My journey to Globemaster
Looking back, I guess it began with this Connie I owned from 1963:That pie-pan dial was forever etched on my heart.Last year I was searching for a dress watch and after trying to love two 8500 ATs, I was looking for something a bit thinner with a classic look. The introduction of the Globemaster looked like a possibility. A test drive of the SS model at the OB proved disappointing however. The blue dial was nice but from experience, I knew I would tire of it. Plus, I had never cared for the AT bracelet so the GM bracelet sealed my decision to go with the strap. (My GM was not intended for casual wear anyway and I prefer straps for dress.) Admittedly the fluted bezel was a surprise but I was disappointed in the tungsten carbide. There was no pop, just blah. So I put the Globemaster on the back burner to simmer. Earlier this year when the GM was no longer exclusive to the boutiques, I revisted the Omega website and took a look at all the models. The all gold and platinum models were off

Patek Phillippe 5101P
I need your help. I am no Patek expert but i frequent this forum to admire all your stunning PP. Maybe not now but in the future for sure i will have a PP in my collection.I have a question in dire need of your suggestion. What would be the market value of the Patek Phillippe 5101P 10 days Tourbillon? I believe the retail is around $330K but not sure how collector or market value this piece. any help will be appreciated..gemnation/watches/Pat...101P-1465.html

You don't see these everday...
Last week, I attended a showing at the one and only Panerai AD in Arizona. The president of Panerai North America was there, or so I was told. The purpose was to showcase the new Due line of watches from Panerai. A week or two prior, the AD had asked their customers to loan them any special edition watches from their collections. On hand were more than 100 unique timepieces. Of particular note, were a few vintage pieces that were amazing.This watch is from 1943 and is in incredible condition:The second coolest piece (IMO) was this watch from 1961. Note the welded on lugs:And finally, there was this set consisting of a wrist-worn compass and depth gauge. Very cool:It was a fun evening.