Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Bumble Bee 26176FO.OO.D101CR.01

Romain Jerome Rock The Rock DNA For Only Watch 2011
In honor of Monaco, the city that will host the Only Watch 2011 charity watch auction, participating brand Romain Jerome has come up with this special piece unique watch. The dial is a piece of rock based on the stone that Monaco was literally built on - they call it the "Rock the Rock DNA" watch.Based on the DNA style case, the watch has a black ceramic bezel and PVD black case. The dial has longitude and latitude indicators that likely mark the sport of the city (or where the stone was taken). The strap looks to be black alcantara leather. Overall this is actually a really cool looking timepieces. I love the black and tan color with red accents. Only one of these Rock the Rock DNA watches will be made and it will be auctioned off in September at Only Watch 2011.Rock the Rock DNA Tech Specs:Reference: Rock the Rock-DNA ¡ª unique pieceCaliber: C22RJ51- Mechanical self-winding movementJewelling: 23 jewelsRate Frequency: 28,800 vphPower reserve: 42 hoursDial indication: Central hours and

You're Invited: A Special Preview Of 'The Luxury Of Time: European Clocks And Watches' E
It gives us great pleasure to say that we are able to offer, courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a limited number of invitations to an upcoming exhibition showcasing some of the most unusual, valuable, and remarkably beautiful timepieces ever made. "The Luxury of Time: European Clocks and Watches" preview will be held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art this Thursday, November 19th at 6:30 p.m. There will be a host of amazing, very rare and extremely historically important clocks and watches on hand, and the exhibition is being co-curated by the Met's Mrs. Clare Vincent, a 40-year veteran of the Met, and Associate Research Curator Ms. Elizabeth Sullivan.These are just a few examples of the treasures from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. Above is a stunning clockwork celestial globe, made in Vienna in around 1579; like many of the clocks and watches in the exhibition this was a gift from J. Pierpont Morgan (in this case the gift was given in 1917).

Question 2: Watch engraving
OK, this is the second question following my first about Watch Care.I have often wanted to get my Roles engraved. Until now I haven't found anyone to trust with the watch or to do a good job. Many engravings I see are poorly done, either shaky looking or so shallow they look like someone was just scratching the piece. I would like the engraving to be sharp and deep.My question is this: does engraving affect the value of a watch? My own feeling is an engraving might increase the value. My rationale for such a statement is that to have a vintage piece that is engraved as the example below suggest giving continuing time and effort to a very personal item that was given to someone with love and affection. To maintain an old piece with such care suggests honoring the original affection with which it was given. Your thoughts - does engraving add to, subtract from, or not affect the value of a watch?[IMG][/IMG]

New Addition -- SuperOcean Heritage
Superb timepiece -- almost dressy. The mesh band is striking.

Patek beach attire
What Patek do you wear on your beach vacation?