Auction Watch: March 27th Antiquorum Results Show Static Patek Philippe Prices
Please enjoy the following post by Chris Meisenzahl. He is a long-time watch enthusiast and daily Speedmaster Pro wearer. He blogs at amateureconblog.blogspotwatches-dealer/ and can be followed on Twitter at twitterwatches-dealer/speedmaster.Last week auction house Antiquorum wrapped-up their recent March auction of "Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces in Geneva. When it was complete the auctions had raised CHF 6,457,937. 83% of the 564 timepieces up for auction were sold. Below are a few of the notable highlights from the auction.The highlight of the auction, at least as it was touted by Antiquorum, was a private collection of 33 erotic timepieces. That collection by itself was sold for 719,200 CHF, twice what had been officially estimated. The "Musique d'Amour" (lot 187) (seepic here, NSFW) is in addition to being of the erotic variety, is also a musical watch and offers two automaton scenes. It was created by Genevan watchmaker Henry Capt circa 1810. I wonder if he was an anc

Hands-on with the Detroit Watch Company Aviator
I'd been anticipating the package from Detroit for a couple of months. Watch company? Detroit? At this point, you might think you know what watch company I'm going to write about. But really, this is about the other one. The Detroit Watch Company, who like their juggernaut of a neighbor, assembles in Detroit.I'd studied the Detroit Watch Co. website and seen a few photos of the Aviator, and I was eager to get my hands on the piece in the metal.When it arrived, the Aviator didn't disappoint. It's a bold watch at 44mm, but it's not so big that it's unwieldy or uncomfortable.? And it certainly looks the part of a pilot watch.From the Aviator's sales webpage, here's why."Detroit native and oil millionaire, Edward F. Schlee had a thirst for flying.? In 1927, Schlee purchased a Stinson-Detroiter monoplane and named it, "The Pride of Detroit"."Two months after Charles Lindbergh's historic flight across the Atlantic Ocean, Schlee and pilot Billy Brock embarked upon an ambitious trip to travel

Show me your platinum APs! Please!
Searched around but couldn't find a similar thread. So all you fortunate people with you platty AP's, show us some of your best pics!Just to be clear I am no way in a position to buy one of these in the near future, hopefully for my 50 I'll be able to treat my self to one! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Aviation wristwatches: "Time Flies" article from AOPA
Thought you guys and gals might like this. It was written by Thomas A. Horne and published in AOPA magazine.Take a look around. It seems like every wrist sports a huge, thick, clunky-looking watch. How did this fashion come about, you may wonder?The answer lies in the intertwining of aviation and watchmaking history. It’s interesting to note that before aviation came along in the early 1900s, there were no wristwatches to speak of. Pocket watches were the rule for men; women wore watches pinned on their blouses, or as a pendant. For those who couldn’t afford to buy a watch, the town clock or church bells served as timekeepers, or a factory whistle, or the family grandfather clock if you were fortunate enough to have one.The first recorded mention of a watch made specifically for pilots came in 1906. That’s when Brazilian Alberto Santos-Dumont, previously a balloon pilot, flew his first airplane, the 14-bis, before an audience in France. Santos-Dumont kept track of the

LATEST ADDITION: Omega Alaska Project!!
So I've always been a Rolex fan all my life. I love its timeless style and heritage and history that comes with that brand. But recently, I had the opportunity to jump on a piece that I've always liked....and it's an Omega. It's probably the only Omega that really stands out to me other than some of the vintage 70's space pieces. So I took the plunge and acquired it. It came with 100% everything and I just love it!! The dial is simply stunning!! It is a an Alaska Project released in 2008 as part of a limited edition, only 1970 made. As Omega was the primary sponsor for the Beijing Olympics that year, this piece was the only limited edition piece that was not related to the Olympics. The Alaska Project was actually commissioned back in the 60s as a prototype but Omega never made it to production until now. It is definitely a keeper!! Here's a wrist shot of it: More pics to come.