Audemars Piguet RoyalOak

My latest acquisition...
Well, I responded to the poll about planning another Hamilton purchase and responded that I had just bought three vintage models in the last week and wasn't planning to. So I get home and check out the auction place and someone just HAD to list something I wanted - a fairly rare electric 1958 Converta II with a Buy it Now. Stainless steel case with a 14K solid gold bezel. 35mm diameter (a perfect size IMO), 45mm over the lugs, & 20mm strap width. Recently serviced and nearly new condition. The only thing it lacks is the cool bracelet (last photo). Maybe Hamilton Electric can offer some additional info about this scarce model.Note the second handauction listing photo

Tissot Introduces a New Seastar
Tissot has updated their Seastar line. The bezel is now ceramic and the movement is the Powermatic 80. I like the idea of a ceramic bezel and I can attest to the power reserve and accuracy of the Powermatic movement.Screen Shot 2014-06-01 at 5.45.33 PM.jpgScreen Shot 2014-06-01 at 5.46.33 PM.jpg

AP Jumbo 15202... Steel or Red Gold
Hi Guys,Need help deciding between the AP Jumbo 15202 Steel and Red Gold.I really like the weight and look of the Red Gold with blue dial but the original steel version is also to die for.The price of the RG is obviously much higher but given the choice based on looks alone which do you think is better.Here is a pic of the Steel Jumbo, unfortunately did not click the RG when I tried it on.Thanks

Pricing Information on Royal Oaks 15400, 15202, 15450!!!
Here's the pricing information for the new 15400ST. There is, of course, a difference in price between the ref. 15400 and the ref.15202. The 15300ST is now discontinued!!! I am glad I bought mine a few weeks ago. Now it's time to grab one if you can.By the way, the new 41mm 40th Anniversary Royal Oak Ref. 15400 is fitted with the same caliber 3120 as the discontinued 15300ST.The Jumbo (39mm) Ref. 15202 will continue to come with caliber 2121 and there's a long waiting list for it. I think it will be even longer in 2012. The 2012 price for the ref. 15202ST is $22,500 and $60,100 for the rose gold one.The price for the ref. 15400ST is $16,900, rose gold on leather strap $33,800 and solid rose gold with rose gold bracelet $64,800. The 37mm Royal Oak ref. 15450 starts out at $16,300 in steel and $31,000 in rose gold.

Patek and LE Coultre "Barn Finds"
Hey,This story should be about as believable as a prince wanting to send all his money to you via bank wire transfer, but if anybody is willing to look and respond, it would be appreciated. My uncle just purchased a home. He had a ton of trouble dealing with the seller, but they finally made a deal.When my uncle went to the house after the owner vacated, there was a hole in the ground in the backyard that was definitely not there before. In the hole was a large open safe with its contents emptied except for another medium sized safe which he left (I am guessing intentionally, as it is impossible to miss a medium safe inside a large safe). My uncle had the safe opened, and in addition to some silver coins from the 1800s and gold rings, there were 2 watches. One Is a Patek, the other a LeCoultre Mystery dial. I was wondering if anybody can tell me the reference number of the Patek. It looks a lot like the 2552, but seems to be smaller than 36mm and the indicies are different from the 255