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Space worn Apollo mission Speedmaster
Christie's is gearing up for a special Speedmaster auction and they have a space worn Speedmaster from an Apollo mission. No estimate provided, I'm curious to see what it goes for though.Christie's Speedmaster 50 Auction*I have no affiliation to Christie's or the seller

New Aquanaut ref 5168G blue dial
Finally rumours are true. A new Aquanaut in white gold in blue dial. Blue is darker than I expected. I liked it.

Doubt on Patek 5131
Talked to my local AD today and was told that 5131 can only produce a max of 2 pieces per month because the enamel we all see is indeed a work of art and very difficult to achieve by hand. The tone color is hard to control and keep it stable plus this is done by one single person. Many times the enamel requires a re-work. So to speak, maybe it takes an effort till the enamel can be finalized. Quite an interesting story. If anyone here can confirm this fact, then the 5131 will undoubtedly be a major timepiece to collect one day.

Awesome !
Well, I set out with Mrs Van D this afternoon to the Singapore Panerai boutique, deposits paid on a 533 and 312. Have I brought those two watches home tonight? Er, no. So what did I come with? Read on........