Patek Sky Moon Tourbillon Brings $1.2 Million at Patrizzi Auction
A Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon in yellow gold, Ref. 5002, sold for $1.2 million at the Patrizzi & Co. auction in New York on October 7. This is the highest price paid for a wristwatch at auction since the beginning of the recession. The watch was purchased by a customer in Europe. CEO Osvaldo Patrizzi said “In the current global recession, this $1.2 million sale result is extraordinary. This auction demonstrates that while demand for mid-level watches for collectors is softening, extraordinary, very rare, limited-edition pieces are still in demand and in some occasions increasing in value.” Mr. Patrizzi also noted that aside from the Sky Moon Tourbillon going to Europe, the other top pieces in the sale went to bidders in Taiwan, Hong Kong and China. The second highest price was brought by a Patek Philippe Commemorative Minute Repeater, Ref. 5079-010, originally sold December 1, 2004. The yellow gold piece was produced in a limited series of 5 examples for the 50th

Winner Wrist Shot: Inca Yes Watch
Yes Inca watch giveaway winner Jim G. submitted a nice wrist shot of the Inca timepiece on his wrist. Apparently in the US National Guard, he says the sunrise/sunset features are quite useful to him in his duties. Thanks for all who participated in the Yes Inca and other watch giveaways on watches-dealer. Enter this month's watch giveaway here.

BASELWORLD 2009 - NEW Reference - 5101R
5101R-001Men'sGrand ComplicationsFive years after the successful launch of this signature Patek Philippe Grand Complication, a rose gold version featuring a new silvery two-tone dial replaces the 10-day Tourbillon Ref. 5101 in platinum.Technical data * Mechanical manually wound movement * Caliber TO 28-20 REC 10J PS IRM * 10-day power reserve indication * Tourbillon escapement * Seconds subdial * Sapphire-crystal case back * Water resistant to 30 m * Case dimensions: 29.6x51.7 mm * Two-tone silvery gold dial, applied gold Breguet numerals * Rose goldCaliber TO 28-20 REC 10J PS IRM * Seconds subdial * Tourbillon escapement * Power reserve indicator * Measurements: 28x20 mm * Height: 6.30 mm * 29 jewels, 11 bridges * Balance: Gyromax * Vibrations per hour: 21'600 * Power reserve: 240 h max. * Number of parts: 231 * C.O.S.C. certificate * Twin mainspring barrels, gold chatonsSource: Patek Philippe S.A

Which watch to rock on my birthday? My Patek naturally!
My super wife decided to pay for my latest incoming in 5164 as my birthday gift. Rocking this special bird on my birthday is just.... GREAT.

Pam 411
Should I sell my Pam411 so I can buy a GMT II?