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Cartier Artistic Crafts & High Jewelry Watches For 2012
At the exclusive watch show SIHH, Cartier has one of the largest booths. A lot of their space is dimly lit with museum style showcases offering glimpses of items you probably won't see anywhere else. Given that the show is not open to the public, most people will never see these pieces at all. In the cases are a range of artistic and high-jewelry creations that the French brand has produced for the year. Some of these are piece uniques, some parts of limited editions, and some might not even be sold at all. Whatever the nature of the item, I am usually sure to find at least a few beautiful things.Not all of these items are watches, but most are. High-jewelry (or haute joaillerie as it is often known) enjoys having "mystery display" watches where dials are only revealed after opening or sliding something to the side. That is certainly the case with an item I have not covered in this article, but will in a separate piece. It is just too amusing to be part of a pack, and is how Cartier do

Sotheby's Hong Kong Announces Highlights From The Upcoming October Sale With A Rare Vintage Pate
Sotheby's Hong Kong has just announced the highlights from their upcoming sale on October 6th. The sale will consist of 420 lots with an estimate exceeding 86 million HKD ($11 million US). The sale consists of a range of pieces from all the major watch brands with a spattering of jeweled pieces, modern wristwatches, and vintage pieces. BUT the most exciting part of the sale is the vintage Patek Philippe Reference 2523 World-Time with dual-crown. 1 OF 2 Leading the pack is an incredibly cool Patek Philippe Reference 2523/1 Yellow Gold World Time Wristwatch with 24-hour indication and double crown, made in 1968 with an estimate of 4 to 5.5 million HKD ( $510,000 to $710,000 US). The reference 2523 was an extension of Louis Cottier's famous world-time design (invented in 1931) but with a new two-crown design that was launched in 1953. This example, a 2523-1, features a guilloché dial that is part of a limited production of 20. This watch is fresh to the market

This was at one time....
Though not a wrist watch....The world's largest coo coo clock. I'm not sure if it still holds that title any longer. It is located in Wiesbaden, Germany.DSC01111.jpg

Had to be done
Been meaning to snap this for awhile . . . . . .

Insurance for Rolex Watches
I have no idea if the qoute they gave me is a fair deal? This is a completely separate policy from my homeowners insurance. Premium seems reasonable. Any input is appreciated. Anyone have any experience in claiming a loss, theft or damage of their watch through State Farm? Here’s the list: 1. Rolex GMT Master II - 116710BLNR - $89502. Rolex Submariner Date - 116610LN - $85503. Rolex Oyster Perpetual 39 - 114300 - $57004. Rolex Datejust II - 279173 - $9150 State Farm’s annual premium quote for all 4 watches: ¡¤ $201 per year - $0 deductible¡¤ $179 per year - $250 deductible¡¤ $158 per year - $500 deductibleThis covers all perils and damage.