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

Japan only 25-pieces LE Royal Oak
.watchprosite/page-wf....open_bLoB_s-0/I wonder if after Roger sees this, will he be announcing a new incoming?

Questions about the Royal Oak
I've been considering purchasing a new RO 15400 41mm the last few days. I have a few questions for those that have purchased one before.1. Can the purchase price be negotiated? The AD I visited didn't seem like they would negotiate. Asking price is $17,800 dlrs. 2. Black or White/silver dial? I really like the white dial but I'm concern that wearing it with jeans and t-shirt will look awkward. Is viewing the hands difficult on the white/silverish dial?3. I was also looking the VC overseas (white dial time and date only) is that comparable to the RO?I plan to wear it frequently.

A Case for the Lemania-Pateks
Over the last decade of collecting, I've become fascinated with Lemania based chronographs manufactured by Patek. This post is about 4 references and my thoughts on those watches. What are they? Lemania-Pateks are essentially (leaving one out :)) four modern discontinued references that once featured prominently in the Patek Philippe catalog: 3970, 5004, 5070 and 5970. All four references are manual winding chronographs and have a base caliber movement created by Lemania (CH27-70 in 5070, CH27-70Q in 3970 / 5970 and CHR27-70Q in 5004). Prior to using Lemania calibers, most Patek chronos were Valjoux based. Lemania was once an independent watch and movement manufacturer and it no longer exists today (as Lemania). Lemania made movements and other components for a number of historically important watches, including early omega speedmasters (Caliber 321). Why many collectors love them?1. 3970The 3970 is the perpetual calendar chronograph that replaced Ref. 2499. Ref. 2499 is a 38mm Valjou

Rolex 116660 or 126660, Buy Now or Wait
Hi, I recently got to really like the Deep-Sea Rolex and I really want to buy one. I was looking at reference 116660, but as of last Baselworld 2018, where the ref. 126660 was announced I was thinking maybe to wait a little bit to get a newer version. Today I called bunch of AD's and looks like there will be a very very long waiting list. Hence I need help, do you think the ref. 116660 will become collectible one day as its 1st generation so to say and what are the main differences between both references. Thank you in advance.