Superb Results for Antiquorum’s Year End Sale
Antiquorum’s December 8 auction in New York totaled $3,506,675. 83% of the lots were sold, and 119% sold by value, based on the low estimates. 419 registered internet bidders competed with clients in the sale room and on the telephone for the 356 timepieces that were offered. Bids came in from across the world including from Australia, Italy, China, Hong Kong, United Kingdom and the United States.The highlight of the sale was the exceptional and unique F.P. Journe set of platinum watches (lot 122). The Invenit et Fecit collection of six matching-number wristwatches with champagne dials sold for $200,500. The set included:– Octa Chronographe, No. 1000-C. Made in 2005. Self-winding, platinum chronometer wristwatch with round button fly-back chronograph, 60-minute register, large date– Octa Luna,” No. 1000-L. Made in 2005., Self-winding, platinum chronometer wristwatch with 120-hour power reserve, large date, moon phases– Chronom��tre �� R��sonance, No. 1000 R

Ball Watches Use Eric Singer From KISS To Real-World Test SpringLock System
Yeah, that isn't just any guy in makeup but rather Kiss drummer Eric Singer rocking a?Ball Engineer Hydrocarbon Airborne watch (hands-on here) right after a concert in Tokyo. Ball watches Technical Director Philippe Antille (a proud member of the Kiss Army seen below with Singer) debuted a new technology early in the year called SpringLock for use in an increasing number of Ball watches. If you click on the article above you'll be able to learn more about it and see a video in that article. In a nutshell, SpringLock is a system that reduces the vulnerability mechanical watches have to error and damage from constant minor shocks such as vibrations.Antille, who came to Ball after a long period at Rolex, often used the environmental effects a watch might endure while on the wrist of a drummer to explain exactly what SpringLock was intended to resolve. The constant vibration would cause a major disruption in accuracy because the hairspring would be bouncing all over the place. SpringLock p

5146 or 3940
The 5146 is mine but I keep coming back to the 3940. If I do take the plunge I ll have to trade in the 5146. Pros for the 3940- I much prefer the dial layoutIts a perpetual calendar (compared to annual 5146)I think the size fits my wrist (6.75in) and would fit well under a shirt cuffCons-The dials seemed difficult to read but it was very poor lighting when I tried it onWill I end up regret going for a smaller watch? (I know, only I can answer that)Older model (2005)I will have to shell out ��14k and trade in my 5146 for itPros for the 5146-The dial size and brown (thicker) strap make this a good casual wearerI do like the dial and I'm very fond of the leaf handsIt's a newer model (2007)Cons-It's not a perpetual Sometimes I think the case is a little too thick (that was only after I saw the 3940)Poor picture but it gives you an idea.A couple of wrist shots:AndI do have a tendency to get bored and look around for something else. I have been a flipper in the past but I'm trying to consolid

Your thoughts/opinions on the PAM 512 please
I'm interested in the 512, while I know that Panerais are considered sports watches in general I'm looking for a dressier 'dress casual' watch & I think the 512 fits the bill. Do others agree? Also, what's a good discount as a recently introduced PAM from an AD? Thanks in advance!

Batman joins the Hulk
So I was lucky enough to pick up a 116610lv earlier this year which I thoroughly have enjoyed. I have since I first seen the 116710BLNR I've always fancied picking one up. On my travels I see quite a few GMT's in the blue/black in US stores but they are like hen's teeth in UK AD's. So after 4 or 5 months on the waiting list, the call from my trusted AD arrived yesterday and I am now the proud owner of a colourful GMT II.Stickers are still on, as I'm trying to decide whether to lock it away for a year or two or wear it, as I love the LV so much...It's interestingly slightly thinner than the Submariner to my eye, maybe the lesser depth rating.Anyway, I'm very happy with my collection.Interestingly they had a two tone Sky Dweller (gold/steel) for list. I was tempted but rule is always stainless sports models for me.Feeling very lucky to have picked up these two, and my AD will have another sale as soon as they find me a Sea Dweller red dot.... Now the ceramic daytona - if only....