Antiquorum’s Auction Season Ends With a Bang
A standing-room only crowd at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel competed against more than 250 internet bidders from over 40 countries at Antiquorum’s 2009 Hong Kong auction. The sale brought a total of HKD 45,453,120 ($5,864,199). 82% of the 479 lots offered were sold, representing 115% of the estimated value. The top price was paid for a rare Patek Philippe Ref. 3974 made in 1990. The astronomic, minute-repeating, self-winding, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with perpetual calendar, leap year indication and moon phases achieved HKD 3,000,000 ($387,049). Also making strong showing was a platinum, diamond-set Franck Muller Caliber 97 Grande et Petite Sonnerie Minute-Repeater, Perpetual Calendar made in 1997. This piece also incorporated equation of time, moon phase, and 24 hour display complications. It brought HKD 2,820,000 ($363,826). Richard Mille Tourbillon RM002 No. 57. in 18K white gold with visible one-minute tourbillon regulator, torque indicator and power reserve achieved HKD 81

Trade Daytona for AP 15450?
I'm considering an AP 15450 and wondering what folks think about it? Is it a good idea to trade/move my Daytona for it?I tried it in Vegas a few months ago and it seemed like the only the AP that fit my skinny 6 wrists.Since I'm a bit of a serial flipper, how much does it lose in the secondary market, considering its not one of AP's popular models? Is it something that I would have a tough time selling or trading back?AP 15450AP 15202AP 15400

Great article in the June Watchtime on Omega Speedmasters.
Well worth reading.

Out the door she went
Some days are different than others...Today mark the day where my beloved AP15300 left me for a new home. 2 Weeks ago, the same happened to my 116520 black dial. The only one left is the sub date but I don't think I will hold to it really much longer.I spent some good time at my AD on different occasions lately. I found myself wearing a nautilus... I don't know much about what is happening but I kinda got the PP disease. I was hypnotized by the 5711 and I hear it all the time saying my name throughout day and night.Is this just a temporary situation or it tend to stay and the only way out is to break the seal opened ?Help me find a relief, or did I do something wrong by letting these go

Silver or Champagne Dial (DD40)stands test of time ?
How it will age .. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk