Patrizzi & Co. New York Auction Generates $2,901,850
Sales in the Patrizzi & Co June 15 auction reached nearly $3 million with 145 of the 233 lots sold. The top lot was a minute repeater by F.P. Journe, featuring Grande et Petite Sonnerie striking chimes, which sold for $400,000. An eight-day Cartier Mystery clock with platinum, rock crystal and diamonds made in the 1940s attained $280,000. An 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe World Time with a cloisonn�� enamel dial fetched $140,000. There was tremendous interest in this auction from clients in Asia, especially China and Hong Kong, said Philip Poniz, vice president and chief expert at Patrizzi & Co. These customers purchased a range of items, from pocket watches to modern wristwatches. The company held previews in Hong Kong and Shanghai, where Patrizzi & Co. opened offices in 2009 and 2010, respectively.About 40 people attended the auction in person. The sale saw strong bidding via the Internet and telephone, with many bids coming from China. Sales of pocket watches were con

Bring a Loupe: A Spectacular Submariner, A Large Breitling Top Time, A Very Complete Memovox, An Unusual Omega Ranchero, And More
This week, Bring A Loupe focuses on a perennial favorite: vintage Omegas, from an intriguing Railmaster to an exotic Speedmaster. We will also examine one of the very first Rolex Submariners with crown guards, a reference 5513 with a flawless gilt dial. And to round things out, we have a couple of chronographs from Breitling and Universal Geneve, each with their own interesting quirks. This is your Bring A Loupe for January 8, 2016. An Early Rolex Submariner Reference 5513, A Stunning Vintage Sub With Glossy Gilt Dial 1 OF 12 This dial instantly tells you one thing: you are not looking at your average Submariner. This vintage Sub exhibits exactly what we love: a deep glossy dial and a fat case. The dial is marvelous, with a lacquer finish characteristic of the early 5513s. Until 1966, the reference 5513 boasted a glossy dial with gilt lettering ("gilt" referring to the golden color). Only after 1966 would the Submariners have the matte dials we described

Pic request. AP 15300,400,450 with Rolex
Hey guys. Considering picking up one of these beauties with white dial. I'm unsure of how they size given their shape. Can anyone that has one take a comparison picture with their Rolex ?I currently wear a RG daytona, GV, GMT2c and 16613 bluesy. They're all fine on my wrist just don't want anything much bigger then any of those. I'm wondering which of the 3 I should shoot for 37-39 or 41. I'll go see the AD this week to try on the 15400 and 15450 but he doesn't have the discontinued 39mm for me to try and I have a feeling that's the one I'll need. Thanks in advance.

alaska project weight?
can someone tell me what the weight of your alaska project if you have one? i bought one off ebay and the weight feels a little light to me compared to my apollo 11 35th. thanks

Your PAM in the plane
Well there's a thread in the Rolex section so why can't we have one here in the Panerai sub-forum? Here's my (new ) 359 on the way to Brisbane a bit earlier today. Now let's see yours