Pocket Watch Estimated at $40K-$60K Brings $242,500
When the hammer came down on lot 79 at Christie’s December 14 New York auction, an unassuming Patek Philippe pocket watch with a pre-sale estimate of $40,000 to $60,000 had reached $242,500. The watch, manufactured in 1913, received a Geneva Observatory rating certificate in 1920 and was delivered to its American retailer in 1921. In 1925, it was purchased by American super-collector Henry Graves. The 50mm diameter watch with enamel dial has hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, and an up-down or power reserve indication.According to Christie’s sale notes, no one knows for sure how many watches Mr. Graves ordered from Patek Philippe, however it is understood that he commissioned approximately 30 timepieces in all. To date there are 15 known watches owned by Mr. Graves, and this piece brings the number to 16. The watch is engraved with the Graves family crest and motto Esse Quam Videri – To Be Rather Than to Seem.A modern Breguet also generated an excellent result. Lot 3

Need help before I buy
I am looking to buy a Breitling superocean with box and papers today,am going to meet the seller at a watch maker to check authenticity. The seller is selling it for $1600.00, is this a good deal on this watch?

The 007 connection with Omega
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Close Up Pics of LVc
Some Close Up shots of the wonderful green dial.

Incoming Day-Date
This is a watch I have looked at for a while.Lots of positives but for me I wondered if it was too ostentatious, does it suit me, am I too young for it.....in the end I was not sure but I pulled the trigger anyway and man am I glad that I did.It arrived yesterday, it is beautifully finished, fits like a dream and all my concerns were imaginary.In short I love it....yes it's bold but so whatAnyone thinking about one should go for it (especially if DavidSW hooks you up)PS it has already been to the gym with me!