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

Breitling Avenger Hurricane
Saw this thing in ads. I never really liked Breitlings much. I currently own a Pam 90 and a Rolex Sub Bluesy. That massive 50mm looks nice in pictures. Anyone here owns one? What do you guys think of it?

Are pateks really that great?
Hello all, I have been looking far a wide, learning as much as I can about pateks in general. My collection so far has been rolexes. I am trying to understand what makes patek so great in many of your eyes? I mean, they are at a higher price point, and made in less numbers, but are the materials used better, or are the complications better? I guess i'm having trouble understanding there greatness as compared to rolexes. I feel people always say they are better but I don't hear why, other than subjective opinion. Thanks for the education!

Yet another 5960/1A thread!
Hello all,I have been reading all of the recent posts about the 5960/1A and am pleased to hear a number of them are being delivered. I have to say that when this piece was introduced back in the spring I didn't think too much of it, but I was able to see and touch one last week. The watch is absolutely incredible, and I've found I can't stop thinking about it!! IMHO this has to be the ultimate all around Patek and the dial is just awesome in person. The only thing I'm not especially crazy about is the bracelet, however it seems more comfortable than those on the 5711/5712/5980 etc. I've been fortunate enough to have owned some beautiful PPs, and currently have a 5970G as well as a 5164A which is a daily wearer for me. I recently sold my 5235G due to the fact the watch just didn't sing to me. I would much rather somebody else get the opportunity to own and enjoy it rather than hoarding it, as to me wearing the watch is the point of owning one in the first place. Which brings me to the p

Incoming - rare in the UK ???
Well Christmas is cancelled !! Had the call, total wrong time and earlier than I wanted but my 50th birthday present has tipped up 10 months early but could I turn it down ?? Not when the other half saw it and declared it gorgeous. I didn't think that there would be any deliveries before Christmas from Rolex but it's fresh of the truck today. May I introduce my new SD43 or if you prefer the 50th anniv Sea Dweller. It may look like the town hall clock on the wrist but they are my other half wrists as you guys have now got as close to it as I have. Deposit paid and I don't get to see it until Saturday when I go in and collect it in person !! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk