Sotheby’s to Auction Rare Patek Philippes Owned by Henry Graves Family
In December 1999, Sotheby's made watch-auction history. The auction house sold the so-called Henry Graves Supercomplication �� a pocketwatch originally commissioned from Patek Philippe by noted watch collector Henry Graves, Jr., and which featured 24 complications �� for an astounding $11,002,500, still the world record for any timepiece at auction. Last week, Sotheby’s announced that it will hold a single-owner sale on June 14, 2012 in New York that will include more rare watches from the collections of Graves and his grandson, Reginald “Pete” H. Fullerton, Jr., a noted collector and connoisseur in his own right.The auction, called Watches from the Collection of the late Reginald H. Fullerton, Jr. and his Grandfather Henry Graves, Jr., will comprise a group of 13 pieces collected by Graves that have never before been published or appeared on the market, as well as a group of 42 wristwatches and an important Knibb Grande Sonnerie Long Case Clock, assembled by Fullerton

Speedmaster Day-Date (3221.30.00) on a strap...
OK- I think it looks pretty good on this OEM alligator strap! What do you guys/gals think?It definitely makes it lighter more comfortable to wear... S1.jpgHere's a shot of the buckle:S2.jpgLast but not least: the money shot. S3.jpgPlease excuse the pics...still getting used to the Camera on my Droid-X.

Tried on My GRAIL ... 5270R
Dear TRF friends.... During my recent trip to Germany I came across my Grail at a Patek AD Once it was on my wrist I knew that from this moment forwards nothing else would excite me unless it was of a similar calibre... I have been wanting to add a grand complication and have been leaning towards this piece... And now that I have tried it on I am totally excited about this watch!However before I can allow myself to go ahead with this purchase I have to sell off a few pieces... I want to be able to just enjoy a few great watches rather than a lot of good watches now for the fun part.... Please share your thoughts with me... Out of my current Patek collection, which three Pateks would you keep and which ones would you sell in order to get the 5270R!I already have an idea however, I just want to see what you guys think! So let's have some fun!

Two tone bluesy 16613 keep or upgrade for new ceramic??
Would you keep 16613 or trade for new ceramic??

Newbie hello and a question
Hello, been reading/researching on the forum a while and thought it was about time to say hello. A wealth of information and clearly some really knowledgeable people on here. I am based in Australia and currently hunting for a Sea-Dweller 43mm and was looking for a little advice. I have contacted about every dealer in the country (and some overseas) and they are all quoting extensive waiting lists. My question is should I wait it out or pay a (pretty big) premium through, say one of the dealers on chrono24? Aside from the price any other drawbacks from buying from a non-authorized dealer in terms of warranty etc? Thanks very much. Rob