Hands-On: The 1950s Audemars Piguet Perpetual Calendar Reference 5516 For Sale At Christie's Next Week, And Why I Love It So Much (Live Pics, Thoughts)
I don't know how many times I've admitted this, but I dream of being a vintage Audemars Piguet collector. The watches are so rare, so beautiful, so special, and until recently, completely under the radar. Now they are getting a little more attention – and a great triple calendar chronograph just sold for serious money at Christie's Geneva – but that doesn't mean the world at large has taken notice. And that is why I am writing this article today. A truly world-class watch is coming up for sale next week, and I want to make sure the collecting world at large takes note. It's an Audemars Piguet, from the 1950s, with a full perpetual calendar, two-tone dial, and leap year indicator. It is one of nine ever made, and it just might be the best watch for sale this season. 1 OF 6 Reference 5516 was made in nine examples, six of which feature the moonphase at 6 o'clock. What makes the 5516 so special? First, the rarity. The watch was made i

Time To Go To Sleep...
When you can see the lump on your watch

Sparkly grey dial Speedmaster?
saw this picture on the internets and then went hunting on omega's website and couldn't find it. the dial + strap looks like a nice combo! r-l-x.de

Is anyone seeing these in windows at UK ADs?
Further to my earlier post I am 90% set on a Bluesy/116613lb.I was wondering whether any UK forummers are aware of availability and whether these are being spotted in windows anywhere?My AD has suggested a 6 month wait for one, but they're available below list BNIB from greys. If other AD's have them in I'd be inclined to build a relationship and go down that route, so please do let me know if anyone is spotting these ideally in the North West

Land, air and the sea.. the path less traveled
5 digit tool watches they once were in 16520, 16710 and 16610LV. Less bling but more charm?