Historical Perspectives: The True And Sad Story Of J.B. Champion, Jr., The Man Behind The Most Expensive Watch Without Complications Ever Sold At Auction
On November 12, 2012, the watch collecting community watched in wonder as two of the world's most important Patek Philippe wristwatches went under the hammer at Christie's Geneva: a reference 2499 perpetual calendar chronograph in platinum?offered for sale by Eric Clapton (one of two white metal 2499s ever made, with the other belonging to Patek Philippe)?and a reference 2458 that was made especially for Joe Ben Champion, Jr. housing a movement that placed third in the 1948 Geneva Observatory competition. Each would have been the cover lot for any just about any other watch auction, but it just so happened that they were part of the same sale. On paper, many would have assumed that the Clapton 2499 would sell for more than the Champion 2458 �C but many would have been wrong. Champion's 2458 was the champion of the sale, bringing in over $4 million. The winner of the watch? Alfredo Paramico, who has since sold it. (Check out our Talking Watches with Mr. Paramico if you haven't already se

What happens when......
Your APs surround your Patek?!!Heh heh.... Sleepless night here in Paris tonight. Saw the location of where the AP boutique will go up earlier today. Be well.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Stung by the Bee
It's been a while since I've last worn by BumbleBee.I've had it for 2 years and I am really crazy in love with it, the watches that I really feel comfortable wearing them for a long time are my BB and Daytona. Here is a picture, I am currently enjoying a Nespresso Cappuccino and enjoying reading some of the wonderful threads on TRF.It's dusty outside and nothing like sitting back listening to nice tunes and wasting time online.Weekend here already!!!

Cursed Patek strikes again...
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Can't decide on Rolex to compliment my Sub
Right now I have a Submariner (116610LN) SS with black dial but am looking to add a 2nd one to my collection to a celebrate a recent milestone. I'm going crazy on deciding on a 2nd watch that is not too redundant (similar) to the Sub.I was eying up the Sky-Dweller but that seems too busy for my tastes, then the Milgauss but that seems too simple. I am considering the Datejust although I hear many say that looks too old and I am 29. My other concern with the DJ is the 41 inch size...I have 7 inch wrists and am worried about it looking too big. And the 36 seems too small. Ahh, can't decide! Any suggestions for a nice contrast to the Submariner?