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Scenes from SIHH
SIHH 2012 opened today and the initial buzz from collectors is positive. Depending on which booth you entered, you might be greeted by a fighter jet and aircraft carrier, or enormous timepiece and a 3.5 ton piece of Germany. Here are a few quick snaps to set the scene for SIHH 2012.

Sniping on you-know-where..
There was a time when some of us might just stay up half a night for the thrill of the hunt. There was a time about a year ago when I was leading the scramble for a Sat Nav unit that had traffic information. I really did think my luck was in when in the dying seconds this lady snatched it from under my nose. A little downcast but impressed at her skills I sent her a congratulatory message. It was then that I thought some folk out there are pretty seasoned campaigners who must use some form of sniping software.My only two watch buys in a bidding war were in the pre-high tech days so no sniping aids in those days. Now as some of us buy that way, could I ask if you do use sniping software and have you been successful in the hunt for that elusive number?Surely I would have thought someone using sniping software was beatable? Isn't it just about sticking your neck out and being prepared to push your limits as far as you can? At some point perhaps, your top bid might well be higher than anyo

14k Rectangular Models
This is all the 14k Square Models. For the purposes of this thread, square will include square, rectangle, tonneau, hexagon, cushion...anything that isn't actually round or asymetric. I have also included a notation of the gold colors available for each model (barring any rare exceptions). y=yellow w=white gr=green c=coral0-size CushionAldrich (1958) 14k yAllison (1938) 14k yAndrews (1932) 14k w/yArdmore (1935) 14k yBarrel B (1931) 14k gr/wBarrel Engraved (1927) 14k gr/wBarrel Plain (1927) 14k gr/wBarton (1948) 14k yBaton (1958) 14k yBentley (1937) 14k yBerkshire (1953) 14k yBrock (1940) 14k c/y

Can COSC certificate display no model, serial number?
Hello, I am a beginner.My friend is going to sell me a pam with blank info ie No model and serial number.Is the COSC genuine?Pls advise as i m paying for a genuine Pam.I do not want to buy a replica, with fake COSC.Pls help.

new correct post
I am looking for a new or nib used speedy... would like a sapphire crystal so therefore looking presently at a Speedy racing pre owned with all the stuff. supposedly only a loupe could tell any wear.. from a collector but sold by a reputable reseller on this board.... question is : is this a good choice and are there any problems with a 3301 mov. I do not know how to date this item.. I am new to this having had a rolex for 18 years which i just sold.any and all advice respected....I only want a moon-regular moon with sapphire sandwich the chonometer racing auto.thanks in advance.