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Known for its dials that sometimes blend intense link shades without moderation, the young Saxon brand link is expanding its exploration link of color by creating original combinations to dress a series of limited editions.

Like the 3940, the 3970 would add 24-hour and leap-year indications within the 9 and 3 o'clock sub-dials link for improved functionality and practicality. The reference evolved over three series until it was discontinued in link 2004. First-series examples with their snapback link cases and feuille (leaf-shaped) hands, along with second series examples with feuille hands and screw-down casebacks, are especially attractive and rare.

In my opinion, the 2525 is the epitome of a "Calatrava Plus." Inherently, link a Calatrava is a link simple watch but Patek regularly finds a way to add just enough design to make for an aesthetically interesting watch while maintaining the straightforwardness we expect. Expect to find a quality "normal" 2525 in the low to mid $20k ballpark while "special" examples like one in white gold with a Gueblin-signed link dial can get up there, selling for over $100k in 2019.

As an avid fan and collector of watches from America's horological heyday you'll find me in the audience at Saturday's link panel moderated by HODINKEE alumna and Parchie founder Cara Barrett and featuring actor horologist and friend-of-HODINKEE Aldis Hodge and link vintage dealer Eric Wind discussing grass-roots attempts at reviving watchmaking link in the United States.