Introducing: The Sarpaneva Northern Lights Limited Edition In A Smaller, Red Gold Case (Interview, Details, Live Pics)
Did you look up at the sky last night? If not, you just missed a totally amazing lunar eclipse. It was not just any eclipse – it was a complete lunar eclipse with a super moon, or perigee-syzygy of the Earth-Moon-Sun system, as the astronomers like to call it. Of course a syzygy – alignment of the sun, the earth, and the moon – happens every new and full moon, but to have an eclipse when the full moon is at its closest to the Earth is something that will not happen again until October 8, 2033. For the occasion of what is also referred to as a blood moon, HODINKEE sent journalist Mr. Anders Modig to moon-phase, moon-face maestro Stepan Sarpaneva, the independent watchmaker based in Helsinki, Finland. Just before the eclipse, Sarpaneva was freaking out. 1 OF 7 “In general I am super-sensitive to the moon, strange vibrations. This whole week I have really felt the moon rising. And now there is an eclipse coming? I don’t want to think about it;

AP in Forbes Magazine
Not sure if you guys saw this yet, but I figured I would post it anyways. Cool little article on Forbes about the most popular luxury time pieces... look whose got the number 1 spot. .forbes/sites/anthonyd...ry-timepieces/

Aqua Terra 8500 crown
I have an Aqua Terra 8500 that I recently purchased. When I screw the crown down it feels very tight, but when I unscrew the crown it is easy. If feels like when I screw down the crown the movement is being wound also. On the other hand I have a Planet Ocean with the 2500 movement and it is smooth and easy both tighten and un tighten the crown. I put some KT22 lubrication on the crown threads and that did not seem to make a difference. Is this just a characteristic of the Aqua Terra and the 8500 movement or could there be problems. ThanksJohn

How to tell when it's time for service?
Hi Thanks for this forum, first post but I've learned a lot by lurking. I have my grandfathers 3445j and a new 5167. How do I tell when it's time for routine service? The last time I sent the 3445j, it took over 6 months even though there was nothing to repair. What's the rule of thumb? What should I be doing to responsibly care for these wonderful treasures? Thanks!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Platinum Incoming
After searching for such a long time this as new 2007 5110p is finally mine my very first Patek also my dream watch. It is stunning the guilloche dial , the blue the silver combination, diamond at 6oclock, beautiful movement through sapphire caseback, 24 time zones , so easy to read and use I am totally amazed and a very happy man today. Hope you enjoy the pics