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Rare Patek Philippes on the Block at Antiquorum Auction in April
Antiquorum Auctioneers will hold part one of its “Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces” auction at its U.S. headquarters, on Madison Avenue in New York City, on April 25. Included in the spring auction will be an exceptional lineup of collectible Patek Philippe wristwatches, including a Patek Philippe Ref. 3974 in platinum as well as a Patek Philippe Ref. 5013 in yellow gold. Click below for details and to see large images of some of the watches being offered. The highlight of the sale is the Patek Philippe Ref. 3974 in platinum. An extremely rare model, it was made in 1992 and is the property of a focused long-term collector. The watch is an astronomic, minute repeating, self-winding wristwatch with a perpetual calendar, leap-year indication and moon phases. It is stamped with the hallmark of renowned case maker Jean-Pierre Hagmann and is accompanied by the original Patek Philippe mahogany fitted box, spare platinum caseback, Certificate of Origin, setting pin, bookle

Seiko Ananta Spring Drive Watches
This article is about two things. First, about the very nice Seiko Ananta Spring Drive watches (yes they are available in the US), and also about "what you need to know about the Seiko Spring Drive movement." In addition to the Spring Drive version of the Ananta watches, there are also versions of the watches with in-house made in Japan, Seiko automatic mechanical movements. Though I am going to save additional discussion of them for another article.In a nutshell, if you don't already lust for a Spring Drive watch, you should. Let's talk more about the Ananta watches. The watches are important as they represent the first higher-end Seiko watches that have come to America in a long time. In fact, they are world market watches meaning that they are to be sold globally. The watches are based on the look of Japanese katana swords. No doubt you'll see this look all over the watch from the sides of the case to the hands, and the hour markers. Little katana touches are all over the watch, eve

Swiss made? What's the deal
Today I stepped into a Mayors and spoke with a gentlemen that was very knowlegeable about watches. One thing that always gets me, and this is something I have known for years, is that they measure you up based on the watch you have on. You may not notice, but they spot you, for the most part, from your entrance into the store. He already knew that I had a PO on since I had it on my wrist and more than likely I was an Omega guyhowever, such an assumption is a little bit extreme. I went over to look at the Sea Dweller since it has always been grabbing my attention. In looking at the SD a conversation sparked. I guess I should have seen it coming since I had an Omega on and I was looking at a Rolex. Just a note: I was going in to look around, no intention of buying whatsoever. In speaking with him be brought up that Rolex's are all made in Switzerland and so are all the parts. He said that this is something that seperates Rolex from many other brands such as Omega. That caught my attentio

New band for a vintage Zodiac Sea Wolf ?
New to the site, I've spend some time doing various searches and I'm amazed at the wealth of knowledge available here.The one question I couldn't find an answer to has to do with the band for my Zodiac Sea Wolf.It's been sitting peacefully in a box in my drawer for years. Circa 1950's, excellent shape except for a cracked crystal and long missing band.Decided it's time to start wearing it again. It's at the jewelers getting a new crystal cut but I need to find a band. I realize I'll never find an original, that's OK, I'm not a collector and I plan on making it one of my daily wears so a quality after market band will do fine.I'd like something as close to the original as possible.Can anyone help me with a make and model ??If it's not against the rules, a source to purchase it would be helpful as well.Thanks

Broad Arrow Musings.
One of those back of the brain musings.I have one of these in my collection. Nice price, great watch.2.jpgI have thought of bagging one of these:1.jpgand playing swapsy with the bracelet and having this look:ba.jpgI DON'T like the TT version. In the flesh the bracelet has a different tone of gold to the bezel/hands/pushers. It's also a silly price, for me at least.3.jpgI DO LIKE THE FULL GOLD VERSION IN THIS DIAL.... but I've never seen one available with actual pics, and for less than ¡ê10k, my max budget for an Omega.4.jpgAnyway. I'm playing a waiting game on the TT/Strap version.One day the plentiful Buy it now offerings will have to be offered without reserve and a market price will be achieved and me the highest bidder maybe.Then I'll decide I preferred the chase rather than the kill and it will be at the back of the work safe with the others.Musings off.