BEST FROM: watches-dealer & Friends December 5, 2014
With so many new collectors coming into the market, watch auctions are a big business now. Philips recently announced a new watch department headed by Aurel Bacs, who was until very recently the International Head of Watches for Christies. However, the world of watch auctions is not all as it may seem. Yes, it may be exciting and glamorous, but there are also many potential pitfalls. We kickstart this month's roundup by highlighting some facts about watch auctions that you ought to know.And since Christmas is just around the corner, there are also no shortage of new watch reviews too. We begin with Patek Philippe's exquisite Reference 5270 perpetual calendar chronograph watch, which is one of my favorite watches from the storied brand. We also take a look at Panerai's new 1940 3 Days Automatic, which boasts of the company's first micro-rotor automatic movement; and also Tudor's Heritage Ranger, which I hear is something of a best seller at dealers worldwide.To finish off, we take a clo

1208P with masterful skill of Piaget mechanical micro in its creation to 2.35 mm
The new 2270P of caliber uses a combination of Calibre 600 P, released in 2003 (the movement of the thin world in the form of whirlwind to 3.5 mm) and the arms out in 2010 (the world thinnest automatic) 1208P with masterful skill of Piaget mechanical micro in its creation to 2.35 mm.

which? 15300 or 15400
Which is a better fit? 15300 (39) or 15400 (41)

AP on Top Gear
Just catching up on last week's Top Gear episode (best car show ever IMO) and noticed that AD/DC's Brian Johnson was on the show, and noticed that he's wearing an AP If I'm not mistaken it looks to be a ROO themes black on rubber.He's driving a vintage Bentley if anyone is wondering.Cheers,James

exolorer 16570 polar
Hello,I've been looking for a rolex to add to my 16610LV; been gravitating around several models: 5513 non-matte dial, 16800, 16700, 16750, but I found myself always drawn back to the explorer 16570. Been attracted to the cream markers on the white dial. I found a U series (circa 1998), titrium wording on the dial, full set; very good condition. The only doubt I have is that the lume is still active - not super luminova like but rather luminova. I have to make up my mind by this week-end or release it...my question to the forum:- is it possible to have a titrium marked dial with luminova indicies?- is it possible for the titrium lume be glowing still?- what are the chances that the lume starts turning yellow?- should I just be looking for an older model altogether with already yellow markers ? ( although the prices in Japan are really hiking upwards on these babies)...- should I go the opposite drection and aim for one with the 3186 movement?The price is definitely high compared to las