Serpico Omega Seamaster 300 M Chronometer Y Laino with a Gay Freres bracelet

This Reference 2526 signed by Serpico Omega Seamaster 300 M Chronometer Y Laino with a Gay Freres bracelet will be sold by Sotheby's in their upcoming sale.The estimates for this watch are $40,000-$60,000.Click here for more details. Hodinkee in Auctions, Calatrava Ref.2526, Patek Calatrava, Patek Philippe, Serpico Y Laino, Sotheby's Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 4:01PM Name one that thing happened 48 years ago today.Go on, do it.

If you are observant enough to read and process the Omega Seamaster 300 M Chronometer title of this post, then you should've said "Scott Carpenter made history as the second American to orbit the Earth".Yup, that happened 48 years ago today, and to celebrate, we have a special watch for you.In 1959 NASA selected Malcolm Scott Carpenter as one of the original seven astronauts, now termed the “Mercury Seven.” In 1961 Carpenter approached Breitling with the idea of a watch with a 24-hour dial instead of a 12-hour dial because of the lack of differentiation between day and night in space.

The extravagant timepiece is made in 925 Sterling silver, dark gray patina and diamonds are spread over the watch case.Surprisingly the 'A Piece of Wood' is water resistant. It features a self winding movement.The wrist strap is made from replica Bedat 838.040.100 Ladie's watch leather. More details on the Angular Momentum site. Via Watch Luxus. The commands are sent via Bluetooth to the controlled devices.The Gesture watch is still just a prototype.More details on the Discovery Channel site.