Bring a Loupe: Some Quick Thoughts On The Collectibilty of (Special) F.P. Journe Watches, As Demonstrated By Last Week's Auction Results
F.P. Journe is one of the few modern watch manufactures that many serious collectors have any love for. Their watches are thoughtful, beautiful, wearable, and rare. Don't believe me, read this. That said, Journe watches have never exactly been auction house darlings – with modern pieces typically selling for a fraction of their current retail prices. That, of course, is no way to measure the success of a watch, but resale value is something that many collectors simply can't ignore – if you put money into something, you want to know you can get money out of it. This week, however, a few F.P. Journe pieces sold at auction well above what one might expect, and we are beginning to see that like special pieces from Lange, special Journe watches can also do quite well on the public market. A Unique Tourbillon Souverain Sells For 650,000 CHF 1 OF 7 The first watch we will examine sold Tuesday night in a charity auction benefiting Action Innocence. This

Awsome PP Wall Clock ...
Visited a local PP AD. I saw this stunning wall clock with all function works as they told me.Usually we saw the famous PP world timer but this is first time to see this grand complication wall clock.Picture ...

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Mofification of 2018 and beyond models by Rolex (theory)
If Rolex modifies lug width, crown guard width, red on Sub, case diameters, etc. PLUS continues with the mastercard warranty card registration and taking of stickers, this will have the following effects:1. Grey market dealers won't be able to get the newest modified versions easily with everything in tact. Noticeable changes to each watch or at least the most popular and using tactics to make the watches less appealing unless only purchased from an AD would have the effect of forcing more potential customers into the ADs rather than grey dealers. I am all for grey dealers and pre-owned dealers, but I am only saying if Rolex really is trying to control the supply chain and demand, they seem to be taking the first step with the new policies regarding the stickers, warranty cards, etc.Now change the 2018 models noticeably and send out a firm letter to all ADs of a no tolerance rule regarding discounting and watches going out the back door through the alley and to the ADs buddy down th

Rolex DaytonaC Advice
Anyone fitted a Everest Steel end leather strap to a new DaytonaC?If so what are your thoughts on quality and fit please?Cheers Gary