Seiko Donates Spring Drive Spacewalk Sale Proceeds to Charities
On September 17, 2009, the Seiko Spring Drive Spacewalk watch that was taken into space by Richard Garriott was auctioned at Antiquorum’s New York sale. The sale generated lively bidding, and the selling price exceeded both the reserve and the pre-sale estimate. Seiko has now donated the sale proceeds to the two charities that Richard Garriott supports, the Nature Conservancy and the Challenger Center for Space Science Education. In early 2010, Seiko will release a 100 piece commemorative edition of the Spacewalk. Richard Garriott's intention has always been that the watch that Seiko created for his space adventure would be made available to a wider public as a way of promoting space travel and the furtherance of space science. This Limited Edition commemorative watch turns this ambition to reality.Below, the Spring Drive Spacewalk sold at the Antiquorum sale

Baselworld 2013: NOMOS Ahoi
There's just something appealing about the stark aesthetic espoused by the Bauhaus design ethos, and NOMOS is just one of those brands that embodies it well, to my way of thinking. ?They've introduced several new models this year at Basel (see our writeup here on the new NOMOS 38 series), and I came across another one that surprised me a bit.Of course, being surprised by model introductions in Basel is par-for-the-course, at least some of the time. ?What surprised me the most about this new Ahoi model is that it's truly a dive watch (if in no other terms than it's 200 meter water resistance rating), while still hewing to that simple design that work so well in the office or with a suit.If you're familiar with the Tangomat lineup (our hands-on review is here), the new Ahoi will seem instantly familiar. The most noticeable change would be the inclusion of colors on the otherwise monochrome scheme, with blue luminous hands and a bright red seconds hand. ?You'll find additional lume in the

ROO Outside Basel's Marktplatz
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5726/1A at list?
Yes, yes, I've said I wouldn't buy PP until they cleaned up their servicing act. I'm getting caught up in the pricing bubble.AD is offering 5726/1A at list. Now, or within days/a week.When I've seen these sell used before, they seem to lose $8k-10k on resale. Any reason to expect better value retention going forward?Should I buy or pass? Watch would be a white dial, new with my name on papers.I can get the same deal on a 5712r, but not interested in that watch.Thanks!

PP 5296G-001 vs. Lange 1815 Up/Down
hey everyone, i've recently started looking for a watch that falls in between the pure dress and pure sports watch categories...preferably in a light colored dial given the other pieces in my collection. I have the following two pieces on order from my AD to try out, and was hoping to get your feedback before they come in. Obviously its a question of personal taste and how they will ultimately fit and feel on my wrist, but wanted to get some opinions. I've narrowed it down to the Patek 5296G-001 and the Lange 1815 Up/Down, which also happen to be similarly priced. Other suggestions would be appreciated.