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Ulysse Nardin and Visconti Create Unique Fountain Pen
For more than 165 years, Ulysse Nardin has created exclusive timepieces. Now the manufacture from Le Locle has teamed up with writing instrument specialist Visconti to present a classic communication tool the reflects the finest traditions of passion and craftsmanship. The fountain pen is hewn from a block of deep Ulysse Nardin blue resin. More than 20 steps are required to produce the resin sections alone. The metal parts, made of 18k gold or .925 sterling silver, are produced in Florence at the Visconti headquarters. The pen’s patented mechanical parts offer many attractive features, such as the bayonet closure system with safety mechanism whereby the cap can be locked shut with just a quarter turn. The filling system provides maximum writing autonomy – equivalent to about 10 ink cartridges. Another system prevents ink spillage during flights. The famous Visconti triple-channel ink feed, unique in the world, is the same color as the resin and allows for optimal ink flow t

Sotheby’s Sale Brings Over $3 Million
Sotheby’s May 10 Geneva sale brought a total of $3,077,240. The top selling lot was number 147, a Patek Philippe platinum split seconds chronograph, Ref. 5959P, which sold for $297,468 against a pre-sale estimate of $250,000 to $350,000. The sale was 74.8% sold by lot and 73.7 % by value. In the antique watch section, a rare and historically significant gold, enamel and diamond presentation pocket watch with matching chain and fob, most probably made for King Ludwig II of Bavaria circa 1880, sold for $198,996, almost five times its pre-sale estimate of $27,000 to $44,000.Other top sellers included a rare Cartier mystery clock made circa 1919 that sold for $258,079, and a Patek Philippe Ref. 3971J perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch that sold for $132,035. A stainless steel Rolex Cosmograph Daytona “Paul Newman” Ref. 6239 made circa 1968 and a white gold Patek Philippe chronograph Ref. 5070 produced in 1999 each brought $51,288.All selling prices include buyer

My new black SMP
Hey guys,Well, I finally bit the bullet and bought it!I've got a few pics for you guys, and it seems great.

grands prix 6
I have inherited an antique Longines watch, and wonder if anyone can help identify the year it was made: Longines 6 grand prix serial no. 3510320Grateful for any help. The watch is 14K yellow-gold and has no front cover.

Ugly
When I saw this, I almost threw up. Pop quiz. Name everything wrong with this watch.