First Look: Ten Top Lots From The Phillips Geneva Watch Auction Two, Including A Steel Split Seconds Patek, The Hermes Paul Newman, And A True Bond Submariner
It's almost October, and that means the Geneva auctions are just around the corner. Today we are happy to show you some of the highlights of Phillips' second Geneva auction, and boy are there some killers. First, you may remember that in Phillips' first sale this may, several records were set, including the most expensive steel watch and the most expensive Daytona. You can read about all that here to set the stage for the details of the highlights to come this November. We have a dream watch in a split-seconds steel chronograph from Patek, we have a Submariner actually worn in a James Bond movie, a first series Patek 2499, and some incredible Vacherons and Cartiers. Let's have a look. Patek Philippe Reference 1436 Split-Seconds Chronographs In Stainless Steel 1 OF 17 The 1436 is one of only two production split-second chronograph references made by Patek Philippe in the 20th century. They are by far most commonly found in yellow gold, with the occas

Introducing: The New Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer, Now With Chromalight Display, Updated Hands, And Superlative Chronometer Certification
With habitual punctuality, Rolex unveiled their entire 2016 lineup on Press Day at exactly 12 p.m. As ever, it features many of the company’s classic models, updated with novel features. However, they also introduced some big surprises, such as a stainless steel Daytona with black ceramic bezel and an Oyster Perpetual Explorer with Chomalight display. 1 OF 3 The watch pictured above here is not a customized Rolex. Far from it. It's the latest Explorer which now comes with a new luminescent material inside the model’s familiar 3, 6, and 9 numerals as well as in the hour markers. Called Chromalight, this exclusive material emits an intense blue glow, which increases the legibility of the dial significantly in low light conditions. 2 OF 3 Rolex has also revisited the hour and minute hands. They are broader and longer than in previous models. The case is otherwise unchanged. Made in 904L steel, it measures a cool 39 mm. Inside, the watch houses c

ROC Lume
Hi AP fans, Been all over the 'net trying to find lume shots of the ROC. Anybody have some? Seems that the ROC's lume isn't very bright, is it? AP noob here.TIA!

Advice from Breitling Experts Needed
Hi Guys,This December I have received permission from my wife to add 1 watch (one watch only) to my collection.The budget is around USD 8000...So I planned to purchase a pre owned TT Submariner (blue dial)...But suddenly I found out that a pre owned watch store here selling a New Old Stock of Breitling Chronomat Evolution in 18KYG & Steel with British Racing Green Dial as per the picture below. The price is around USD 4750...That watch really amazed me...what a beauty...So I really need your opinion guys...Should stick with my old plan to get a pre owned TT Submariner (blue dial) or should I take the New Old Stock Breitly Chronomat Evolution.....Please tell me about this watch...is this a good watch? What about the price?Thank you very much for your opinions...Regards,

What would you guys do?!?
well this is an interesting way for me end the year..... I'm on a wait list for a Sub C which is awesome, they told me it should be here with in 3-4 months this was a month ago.but I have a problem now, a mint box and papers Day Date 18238 yellow gold/champagne dial came up for sale from a friend of a friend. He wants 15k Canadian.... If I buy the DD I won't be able to get the Sub... I'm really stuck the DayDate is a grail watch of mine, I always said when I retire I'll get one. I've only tried on a DD40 and it fit me perfect I've never tried on the 36MM DD, my next step is to go meet up, try it on and see how I like it. little info on me:I'm turning 30 this yearGetting marriedjust bought a houseI work as a school counsellor not a very high paying job lolI'll add it took me months to pick the Sub over a TT DJ41 champagne dial, anything yellow gold sings to me. I went with the Sub just because I feel it will age better then the DJ, its a tank, I can wear it 24/7 and not be scared to ta