Sotheby’s Geneva Sale Generates Over $6 Million
Sotheby’s May 9 Geneva sale saw international collectors out in force, staking their claim both for big brands and, even more noticeably, for rare and historic timepieces. In total, the sale realized $6,338,588, well within pre-sale expectations. 53% of the lots sold achieved prices in excess of high estimate, with sell through rates of 78.4% by lot and 81.8% by value. The evening’s top seller was lot 90, an exceptional three color gold, enamel and split pearl shield form automaton, c.1805-10. Estimated at $360,000-450,000, this small and complex automaton, featuring a shepherdess tending two sheep near a waterfall, excited interest across the globe. Ultimately 5 bidders battled to secure the piece. Together, they drove the final price $690,281. Their enthusiasm was sparked by the fact the automaton ranks among the most impressive pieces ever made by legendary watchmakers Isaac Daniel Piguet and Henri Capt. Like so many of the most accomplished pieces of the period, this ex

Seiko Sportura Kinetic Diver Watch Winner Follow-Up
Winner of the Seiko Sportura Kinetic Diver watch shares his thoughts and some pictures of himself enjoying the watch. Thanks Jason and enjoy!Words from the winner on this Seiko:"There is a lot to love in this watch, considering the retail price of $595: sapphire crystal, ratcheting clasp on the bracelet, a blackened-steel bezel, solid end-link bracelet, and a set it and forget it kinetic movement.The fit and feel of the case, bezel and bracelet are what you would expect from Seiko - solid.The design is a big plus - not a Submariner or Seamaster clone, but a unique design.The watch is big - bigger than I usually wear on my 6.5" wrist (see the comparison shot with my Rolex GMTIIC); however, because of the downward angle of the lugs, I can still just barely pull it off without having the watch hang over the edges of my wrist.I had been looking for a nice, rugged, quartz diver to wear on weekends - something I didn't have to set every Saturday morning, and I think this Seiko fits the bill

Wanting to learn...
More about ap, particularly my 15400. Are there any readily available books that folks recommend? Also interested in watchmaking.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Anyone know the MSRP on this Olympic Collection piece?
My girl fell in love with this Olympic collection piece the reference number is 522.10.34.20.03.001.omegawatches/ladies/s...52210342003001Does anyone happen to know the MSRP on this piece? and how much discount I could get ?Any help is much appreciated!

New black strap for 390
Thanks to the generosity of GT500 (John), I have a new OEM strap for the 390. It makes the tobacco dial appear darker almost graphite and the cream stitching perfectly matches the lume. Love this watch. Have a great weekend