Daytona Brings World Record Price at Auction
A vintage Ref. 6270 Rolex Daytona in 18k gold brought a world record Sfr. 360,000 at Antiquorum’s Spring sale in Geneva, held March 28 and 29. The record-setting Daytona’s bezel contains 28 baguette diamonds. Patek Philippe wristwatches also performed well. An 18k yellow gold Ref. 2499/100 perpetual calendar produced in 1980 brought SFr. 312,000, and a Ref. 1518 made in 1942 achieved SFr. 240,000. Overall the sale brought SFr. 5,419,584. All prices include buyer’s premium.

Historical Perspectives: 'The Watch & The War' �C A Short Film Tracing The History Of A 1938 Panerai Radiomir That Belonged To An American Intelligence Officer
Watches tell the time, but they sometimes also tell us history. Filmmaker Benedict Campbell's short film "The Watch & The War" tells the story of Benedict Brucia, an American naval intelligence officer during World War II, and the origin of his very special watch – a 1938 Panerai Radiomir with a Rolex movement. As a young boy, Jim Brucia admired his uncle Ben's curious wristwatch. He ended up inheriting the watch in 1972, but never learned what his uncle did during the War. In 2007, Jim Brucia uncovered the history behind the Panerai watch, and in turn discovered what his late uncle did during WWII. 1 OF 1 Benedict Brucia In this short film, HODINKEE's own Benjamin Clymer joins Jim Brucia to explain the historical significance of this important watch.For more on the filmmakers, click here.

AP Royal Oak 15400: Ill-fitting deployant clasp and leather strap
All,I tried on the AP Royal Oak 15400OR on a leather strap today and found the placement of the deployant clasp pressing against the lower part of my radius bone (i.e. the wrist) when fastened uncomfortable. From searching this forum, I found reference to a shortened strap and also the possibility of reversing the deployant clasp (though I do not believe that would work in this case. To peoples' knowledge, would the shortened strap resolve this issue?Thank you!

Hello Panerai world
I have a recently found myself being interested in panerai again. Last piece I had was in 2006 and have not really followed the brand that much since then. Anyways, I'm starting to look at a possible purchase but there are so many existing and upcoming models that I figured I'd come here for a little guidance. From the Pam's I've had in the past I managed to make a little money on resale but I understand that the market is not what it was so I'm looking for something that will not break the bank. Under 10 k for sure. I really wanted a 47 case with either a 372, 422, 673 but I really don't think I can pull it off. I have 7 in wrists and from what I can see that is borderline. The nearest AD is 5 hours away so I can't really try one on so I'll just stick with what I know....44mm. My wish list is short and hopefully you can steer me in the right direction. -44mm luminor polished case-manual or automatic wind -sandwich dial in black or tobaco-gold hands is a must. - date not necessar

Would it be crazy to make this trade?
My blue DJ2 with fluted bezel for a rhodium DJ41 with fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet.