Christie’s 2012 First-Half Results Shows Boost in Fine and Rare Watch Sales
Much of the world’s economy may still be in the doldrums, but the secondary market for fine timepieces appears to be in good health. Christie's, the world's leading auction house, recently reported a boost in global sales for fine, rare and unique watches. Pointing to rare timepieces as a sound investment, Christie's posted a five percent increase in revenue from watch sales alone, topping off the first half of 2012 at $62.9 million.? Of its top 10 watch sales of the first half of 2012, Christie’s reports that half shattered major auction records to date. Several of these milestone timepieces were from Patek Philippe, including two pieces �� one a wristwatch and the other a pocketwatch �� that depict a map of the North American continent on their cloisonn�� enamel dials.The pocketwatch (Lot 1388_87, Patek Philippe Reference 605) is an 18k gold keyless watch, 44 mm in diameter, containing mechanical Caliber 17”’170, with 18 jewels. It has applied gold baton and dot

Anyone seen a PO LM in Phila or South NJ area?
Just reading on this fantastic tinmepiece and would love to see one in person. I understand availability is limited, but has anyone seen one lately in Phila or South NJ area? Thanks,Randy

Any 5110 or 5130 owners??
Any 5110 or 5130 owners?? Would love to see some picturesThanks!

Automobile Magazine - 8 page homage to the Daytona
January 2018 print version page 88. Sorry - no link. I didn’t see it on their site.As a Daytona guy - it’s really good stuff. All they needed was Dr. Tom. They go into the history of Rolex and Motorsport, luminaries who wear them because they love them like Hurley Haywood to brand ambassadors like Jackie Stewart to Scott Pruitt who has won 15(!) Daytonas. Naturally they discuss Paul Newman and in the same way we do here on TRF make that car/watch connection.“Like a Porsche 911, the Rolex Daytona is instantly recognizable, and over the years changes to both have been incremental rather than evolutionary”

President Bracelet on a 16238?
It is my understanding that Rolex has never offered any 36-mm models other than the Day-Date with a President bracelet. So imagine my surprise when I saw an E-series 16238 with a President's bracelet. I figure it has to be an aftermarket bracelet or a post-sale swap.But the bracelet fits the head like it was made for it. No unsightly gaps; it looks like the end pieces were made for the 16238. And the bracelet appears genuine, and it has the proper hallmarks. I assume this is an after-sale swap. Does that make sense? Or is this one of those non-catalog/special order deals? Occam's Razor says the former, but I figure individuals on this board have more knowledge.