In-Depth: Twelve Of The Greatest Missing Watches, Including Paul Newman's Paul Newman, John Lennon's Patek Philippe, The Original Moonwatch, And A President's President
The intersection of politics and popular culture with wristwatches is undeniably fascinating. I mean, that's basically why I have a job. Equally fascinating is the pursuit of these timepieces at the center of this interesection by watch collectors, dealers, and auction houses. There are a handful of documented important wrist and pocket watches out there that the world at large is still looking for. What I mean by that is they have not been publicly sold or located, like say Eric Clapton's platinum 2499, Gandhi's Zenith pocket watch, or Steve McQueen's 5512 Submariner (we won't get into his seemingly never ending supply of Monacos), though we know they exist via a blurry old 35mm photograph, or word of mouth. This is a short list of twelve watches that we know to exist, have serious interest in, but have seemingly gone missing. Pablo Picasso's Jaeger-LeCoultre Triple Calendar + Rolex GMT-Master 2 OF 12 Seen prominently in famed portrait phot

ROC Pic courtesy of TRF
Took this quick pic as I liked the way my TRF screen was half lighting my watch at night.

Happy 2013 !!!
Hope you have a safe and great year in 2013 with abundance of joy, health, wealth and watches!

Omega Bracelet? 1288/250 help
Hi Anyone know anything about this type of Omega bracelet? lug size: 19mm notched to 12mmClasp number: 1288/250 Cheers

Speedmaster differences
Which one would you choose self winding or automatic?I see that some of the speedmaster's back is clear case (is that aftermarket)ProfessionalCaliber: Omega 1861Famous manual-winding chronograph movement that was worn on the Moon. Rhodium-plated finishPower Reserve: 48 hoursDay-dateCaliber: Omega 3606Self-winding chronograph movement with day, date and month indications.Power Reserve: 44 hoursDateCaliber: Omega 1164Self-winding chronograph, chronometer movement with rhodium-plated finishPower Reserve: 44 hoursReduced Caliber: Omega 3220Self-winding chronograph movement with rhodium-plated finishPower Reserve: 40 hoursor the more expensive Speedmaster 50th Anniversary Limited SeriesCaliber: Omega 3201Hand-winding chronograph movement with column wheel mechanism and Co-Axial Escapement for greater precision stability and durability. Free sprung balance, with hour, minute and small seconds hands, central chronograph hand. White rhodium-plated movement with special wave decoration, circula