Specs of luxurious Baume Mercier Men's 8689 Classima Skeleton Display Watch
Automatic movement of quality Switzerland; Functions without a battery; Automatically powers with the movement of your arm. Scratch-resistant Sapphire, Black Guilloche Dial with balance open to opening; Black leather bracelet Stainless steel case and Crown with casing from exposure At 99 feet (30 M) water resistant

trade SS daytona for diver?
Hey guys, would you trade a random serial, March 2015, complete kit, SS 116520 black dial for an AP diver I serial? The AP has papers but no box. Would you trade straight? Would you add money on top of the daytona? Would you not trade? Appreciate some opinions and thoughts! Never owned an AP before...

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I found the recent post regarding the Geneva seal vs the PP seal quite interesting and one commentary in particular caught my attention. Subtona raised the question as to whether the traditional Geneva seal might some day be of added interest to collectors. To be honest, I don't know whether his comments were sincere or facetious, but I'll assume the former.Expanding on that concept I wondered whether the watches produced under Henri Stern's stewardship might be similarly valued differently from those of his son Philippe, or grandson Thierry. For me the best days of Patek Philippe were under the reign of Henri until 1992-3 when he turned control to his son Philippe, who in turn passed control to his son Thierry in 2009.My first Patek was purchased in 1992 (certificate signed by Henri) and my more recent purchases have certificates signed by either Philippe or Thierry. My personal preference for Patek Philippe watches has always been their traditional dress watches, which many would de

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I have two questions.I am from Europe (germany) and in our country it��s not easy to get a new Patek 5711. Waiting time about 1-2 years.Is it the same in USA ? What is the current price for a 5711 in USA ?

Pam 388
Can anyone tell me how thick the 388 is? I have looked and cannot find the thickness listed anywhere.TIA,-Marc