Raymond Weil Freelancer Phase De Lune Grey Dial Steel Men's Watch 2839-ST5-00609

Two Pateks Top $1 Million At Christie’s Hong Kong Sale
A Patek Philippe Ref. 2499R, 3rd Series, brought $1,210,466 at Christie’s May 30 Hong Kong sale. The perpetual calendar chronograph with moon phases in pink gold was manufactured in 1971. A Skymoon tourbillon Ref. 5002P with twelve complications manufactured in 2008 brought $1,164,008. Both sales were within pre-sale estimates. Other notable wristwatch sales included an F.P. Journe Centigraphe Sport No. 1, which sold to a Japanese collector for $465,170. A Harry Winston Opus 6 by Greubel Forsey realized $434,430. All prices include the buyer’s premium. An abbreviated version of Christie’s list of the top-selling lots appears below. The press release for the sale results can be viewed at the official Christie’s website, as can the complete sale results.The Patek Philippe Ref. 5004R. The Ref. 5002P Skymoon Tourbillon.

Ikepod Hourglass: Time For Art
I find it really ironic that an hourglass is a novel concept in the watch industry. When Marc Newson designed Ikepod released the Hourglass last year, I remember thinking "Wait. Is this the only high-end hourglass that you can get?" Yea, I think it is. It is as if the classic timing tool was a forgotten piece of history.Well, you might not have a lot of options in your quality hourglass buying needs, but the good news is that the Ikepod ones are pretty darn nice. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing, but you can actually time with them as well. According to Ikepod, the time ratings for both the large and small ones are quite accurate. You can now live your dream of looking your nemesis in the eye and stating, "You have until this hourglass runs out to bring me my money, or your family will die a slow and painful death While the hourglass runs out yet again."Last year, they released the larger of the two hourglasses while Ikepod has offered the smaller version this year. The large o

Buying and selling advice needed.
I need some advice / opinions. I have a PAM000 M series bought in April 2011. There is a PAM176 I series for sale for $3800. Would you consider selling my zero and buying the 176? If so is $3800 a fair price? How much would I expect to get for my Zero? I paid $4400 plus tax, $4970. He offered me his his watch and a couple hundred dollars for my watch. But that doesn't seem right to me. ThxPaul

Gruen Pocket Watch: Unknown Model
Can anyone help me identify the model of the Gruen pocket watch featured in the attached picture? I inherited the watch from my great-grandfather, who probably bought it at or just before the turn of the last century. Thanks.GRUEN.jpg

Omega Newb. Looking for a preloved seamaster
Looking to get my first highend watch. I love the look of the semaster and semaster pro auto's but dont want to get ripped off on ebay.can anyone point me in the direction of a repuatble used omeaga dealer??Thanks!!!!!