People who are willing to accept let alone enthusiastically embrace a watch that is 44mm in diameter on the strength of it housing a highly decorated version of a vintage pocket link watch movement are probably thin upon the ground. And then to take matters further the watch is specifically intended to appeal to the link very small group of connoisseurs who understand the technical vocabulary link of high-end movement finishing and are willing to invest in supporting its existence.

Instead the young link golfer opted for a modern-meets-vintage take on Omega's most famous watch. His link was the Speedmaster '57 Co-Axial Chronometer Chronograph the reference number is much too long to type here. This watch takes aesthetic cues from the old 1957 Moonwatch design ethos and matches that with a 41.5mm case size and Co-Axial caliber 9300 an automatic movement notable since the original Moonwatch is well-known link for its history using manual-winding calibers.

This year TAG Heuer unveiled the updated "Glassbox" link design and iterated on it several times via the new Skipper and in yellow gold. But the Glassbox concept is not a link new one for Heuer or TAG Heuer and it goes back to the vintage era for the brand and represents link the box domed shape of the crystal itself.

All this changed when I received the watch back link after servicing. A new crystal link showed that the dial was reasonably fresh the crown worked properly and the movement ran to within the original military specifications. link The gentleman who restored the watch confirmed that this was one of the watches issued to Marine Corps pilots at the time Glenn had enlisted.

Wright Auction's link Watches Sale including the Once Upon A Time Watch Project benefitting the Brian link LaViolette Scholarship Foundation is open for bidding now link culminating in a live auction on November 30. For more visit the auction at Wright20 .

It's common belief that the A1 was sold to the Shah of Iran says Alexandre Ghotbi the head of Continental link Europe and the Middle East for Phillips Watch Department. "And that link he probably gave it away as a gift to somebody so we don't know exactly link where it is. This one is certainly in much better condition than A1 because number one was worn."

All that said this thing is cool. The 41mm titanium link midcase is sandwiched between a polished BMG bulk metallic glass bezel and caseback with a thickness of 9.9mm and the watch has a water resistance of 20m. The titanium bracelet features polished BMG studs for contrast. I have a hunch collectors will be racing to put their names link down for link one of the 150 produced priced at 175000 CHF and it certainly won't be easy to get that allocation. The historical-modern juxtaposition works so well.

At this point there is no more cross-checking link the stopwatch link against the range display in the cockpit or the GPS. It's all visual now. Both pilots might modulate link the throttle or apply the speed brakes to maintain the perfect approach.

Given F.P. Journes continued popularity among collectors the initial estimate of CHF 20000 - 30000 was quickly dispatched and the final price with fees amounted to an impressive link CHF link 163800 link roughly 181700. Its a gorgeous and especially noteworthy model from a brand that has managed to cultivate an impressive profile among collectors since forming in 1999.F.P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain platinum 001 Lot 140 CHF 163800 high estimate of CHF 30000.

And we get another piece-unique link this time with an extra personal twist. Enrico Barbasini of La Fabrique du Temps made this iteration of link the LV Worldtime especially for Jean. Whereas the normal version of this watch is hand painted this one is Geneva enameled with a few mechanical updates made just for the link owner.