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Bring a Loupe: Some Quick Thoughts On The Collectibilty of (Special) F.P. Journe Watches, As Demonst
F.P. Journe is one of the few modern watch manufactures that many serious collectors have any love for. Their watches are thoughtful, beautiful, wearable, and rare. Don't believe me, read this. That said, Journe watches have never exactly been auction house darlings – with modern pieces typically selling for a fraction of their current retail prices. That, of course, is no way to measure the success of a watch, but resale value is something that many collectors simply can't ignore – if you put money into something, you want to know you can get money out of it. This week, however, a few F.P. Journe pieces sold at auction well above what one might expect, and we are beginning to see that like special pieces from Lange, special Journe watches can also do quite well on the public market. A Unique Tourbillon Souverain Sells For 650,000 CHF 1 OF 7 The first watch we will examine sold Tuesday night in a charity auction benefiting Action Innocence. This

Sihh 2012
There have been some great releases from Panerai for SIHH 2012. Will be posting soon a comprehensive list with pics!

What is it?
This is the second time I have seen a case/dial combination like this on the Bay. It looks like a variation off a Prescott, either official or unofficial. Does anyone have any information on whether this may be a Hamilton tweener or just a jeweler's later variation on the theme?Hamilton "New Old Stock" Hinged Lugs Case & Dial - eBay (item 260628848926 end time Jul-08-10 10:41:55 PDT)

Another Speedmaster or a Datejust?
Looking to add a brown dialed piece to my collection. Initially, I was considering the rose gold, chocolate dial Datejust. Then I saw this Speedmaster! Yes, they are 2 very different pieces and I already have a Speedy, but this one is very different and stunning! Thoughts?Current collection includes:Speedmaster 105.012, Rolex BLNR, Rolex OP 39mm, JLC MUT Moon, Hublot Classic Fusion, Breitling Aerospace

Bezel value on vintage diver
Ok this isn't a Rolex but the forums collective vintage expertise would be greatly appreciated.I ran across a beautiful 66 Seamaster 300 from a reputable seller that is all original minus a service bezel. I know that much of a vintage watch's value is in the dial, but original inserts can be expensive - especially on this 300 that seems to be rarer than its Rolex counterpart.Honestly the service bezel doesn't bother me since it's the lug design, sword hands, simple no-date dial, and patina that attract me to this model, but I do know the service bezel will effect value.How much does this affect value? $1000? $2000? $3000?This is not a matter of wearing what you like, but rather of paying an honest price. Any feedback is greatly appreciated and pic is from the seller.