Hands-On: With The $605,000 Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 2: Further Proof Winston Can Go "Haute"
The Histoire de Tourbillon 2 from Harry Winston costs almost three times the price of the Opus Eleven, and it is far more rare.? This 48.5mm bi-axial flying tourbillon is an extraordinary piece of haute horology, one that further proves this brand has what it takes to compete against the established players in the world of complications.? We got the chance to play the Histoire de Tourbillon 2 in the room above Winston's 5th avenue boutique, a room once occupied by Harry Winston's personal office.? The result were the following photographs of one hell of a cool watch.?The follow-up act to 2009's Histoire de Tourbillon, this flying tourbillon features a titanium cage with an outer rotation of 120 seconds, and inner rotation of 40 seconds.? The tourbillon alone consists of 95 individual parts.? The hour is displayed in a retograde scale at 9 o'clock, while minutes are shown in a disc at 6 o'clock, and seconds on a disc via the tourbillon.? On the front side of the watch are five unique pi

15400st Black Face with... scratches?
So I bought a used 15400st on eBay, aka the 'bay. Anyway, it has a couple noticable scratches and dings. The overall appearance is pretty good, and certainly something you have to get close up to see. As well, the deepest scratch is on a removable link.I paid about 2k less than it seems you get could one in mint used condition. I think it was a pretty good deal, but I'm not sure. What do you think? I'm not quite sure how to attach images.

Patek Case Number - Year of Production
Looking to pick up a Nautilus.No extract from the archives - but comfortable re authenticity But I have a case number 4148489Any way I can estimate a date of production?Thanks in advanceSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

First PP - 5167
Apologies in advance for bad photo from cell phone.I need to quit reading these forums - it is bad for my bank accounts!Well, after a long, long period of deliberation, I unloaded my 116520 Daytona and settled on a Patek - an aquanaut 5167.I'm pretty thrilled! It is weird to be without a Rolex for the first time in 10+ years (I've owned 3). But the PP is really nice! Here's a quick summary of why I made the switch. Usual caveat that these are my opinions only.Downsides for the Datyona - I found legibility to be poor due to lack of anti-reflective coating and very busy dial. And the watch never really sat comfortably on my arm and was in constand battle with my shirt sleves. Also, I wish I could see the movement!Upsides for the Daytona - Looks incredible and has an amazing history. Every watch fan should own a Daytona at least once. Rolexes are built like tanks. No need to baby them.Downside for 5167 - Wish the band had some micro adjustment feature vs. using a scissors to cut

Show me your Watch Trilogy (that's less then $25k)
Earlier last year, I ended up purchasing the Omega 1957 Trilogy Set but soon realized the Speedmaster was the only watch I connected with from that series. I ended up selling the Omega Trilogy Set and purchased the watches below (Explorer I 214270 Full Lume, SD4K and 60th anniversary Speedmaster). So it got me thinking what a good trilogy set would be that covered all my needs at that $25k price point. I think I finally found my three but curious as to what others have or would recommend at that particular price point. Pics are appreciated!