Two Pateks Top $1 Million At Christie’s Hong Kong Sale
A Patek Philippe Ref. 2499R, 3rd Series, brought $1,210,466 at Christie’s May 30 Hong Kong sale. The perpetual calendar chronograph with moon phases in pink gold was manufactured in 1971. A Skymoon tourbillon Ref. 5002P with twelve complications manufactured in 2008 brought $1,164,008. Both sales were within pre-sale estimates. Other notable wristwatch sales included an F.P. Journe Centigraphe Sport No. 1, which sold to a Japanese collector for $465,170. A Harry Winston Opus 6 by Greubel Forsey realized $434,430. All prices include the buyer’s premium. An abbreviated version of Christie’s list of the top-selling lots appears below. The press release for the sale results can be viewed at the official Christie’s website, as can the complete sale results.The Patek Philippe Ref. 5004R. The Ref. 5002P Skymoon Tourbillon.

North American Institute of Swiss Watchmaking Celebrates First Graduating Class
The North American Institute of Swiss Watchmaking celebrated its first graduating class on April 2. The Class is comprised of students who have completed a two year program and will receive a North American Institute of Swiss Watchmaking Watchmaker Certificate. The North American Institute of Swiss Watchmaking (NAIOSW) opened its doors in 2009 and is part of The Institute of Swiss Watchmaking (IOSW) which was founded by Richemont in 2008 in partnership with Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Educational Program (WOSTEP). WOSTEP is an independent institution that is recognized as an exemplary training center in the field of watchmaking. It partners with watchmaking schools throughout the world to ensure high training standards and quality education in accordance with the demanding criteria of the Swiss fine watchmaking industry.The NAISW was developed in order to preserve the art of fine watchmaking and meet an increasing demand for qualified craftspeople. The highly selective prog

What do you think?
I've posted this before but didn't have the photo ready.so I might be picking up this one in a couple of weeks and planning to make these changes, along with a rose gold buckle.What do you all think about it? Adding original one for reference.Any idea about the cost of crown, lugs, and buckle?

Tried on RO and ROC
Was able to try on the new Royal Oak and Royal Oak Chronograph this weekend. All I can say is wow! The RO was very impressive. I love the depth of the dial and the way the color changes in different lighting. The size of the watch is perfect and the finish is superb. I really think this is going to be my next watch. I thought the blue faced yachtmaster was next for me but now I'm torn. The ROC was nice but the dial didn't seem to have the same texture that was present on the RO.Onto the pics:

Caliber 3130
Hey folks!My 114270 which has the 3130 calibre as you know gives me very constant resaults of about +6 seconds per day no matter what position I put it on when it's not on wrist. The resaults are the same even when the eatch is on wrist. Literally, no matter what, it gives me about +6 per day. I heard and saw many people, and from other watches I have, the watch has variation between positions. Can folks who has Rolex with the 3130 comment on their performance of the calibre? Thanks guys!