Buying Time - July 6, 2026
Baume & Mercier changes hands, Trump Watches becomes a licensing story, and watchmaking keeps stretching beyond ordinary time display.
The 30 Second Version
Damiani Group has completed its acquisition of Baume & Mercier, giving the historic Richemont-owned watchmaker a new home inside an Italian luxury group with retail ambitions. Trump Watches, meanwhile, is becoming less of a novelty and more of a case study in celebrity licensing economics. Today’s features look at watches that break away from central hands, why digital renders often flatten real watch appeal, how Breguet’s Tradition collection turns history into architecture, and why contemporary art has become one of watchmaking’s most interesting creative partners.
Time Graphing Today’s Watch Universe
The watch world has always been good at preserving history. What feels different today is how aggressively it is trying to repackage that history into new ownership structures, new visual languages, new collaborations, and new commercial models. The industry is not just asking which brand has the better movement, richer archive, or more convincing heritage story. It is asking who can make those assets productive in a market that is becoming harder to impress.
That is the real story behind Damiani Group completing its acquisition of Baume & Mercier. Baume & Mercier has never lacked history. The problem has always been what to do with it. The brand has the age, the name recognition, the accessible-luxury positioning, and a collection structure that should make it a meaningful player. But inside Richemont, it often felt like a brand waiting for someone to make a sharper decision about its future. Damiani’s bet is that distribution, mono-brand retail, and more focused stewardship can turn a familiar name into something more commercially alive.
That matters because the mid-luxury watch sector is not short of brands. It is short of clarity. There are plenty of companies with archives, plenty with handsome cases, plenty with decent automatic movements, and plenty telling consumers that heritage still matters. What is harder is building a reason for the consumer to care right now. Baume & Mercier under Damiani will have to answer that question in a way that is more compelling than “we have been around for 200 years.” In today’s market, age is not strategy. It is raw material.
At the other end of the spectrum, Trump Watches shows that a watch brand does not always need traditional watchmaking depth to become commercially meaningful. The reported scale of the licensing operation is the point. This is not the collector’s fantasy of Geneva benches, hand-finishing, and movement architecture. It is the modern celebrity product machine applied to watches. Name, audience, emotion, direct commerce, scarcity cues, and margin. The uncomfortable part for traditional watch people is that it works.
The industry can pretend this is an outlier, but it is not. Watches have always been identity objects. The only thing that changes is the identity being sold. Sometimes it is aviation. Sometimes it is motorsport. Sometimes it is dive history. Sometimes it is old-world craft. Sometimes it is a political celebrity brand wrapped around Swiss-made language and patriotic design cues. The product may make purists roll their eyes, but the commercial lesson is obvious: distribution of attention is now as powerful as distribution of watches.
That same pressure to stand out is visible in today’s feature set. The ABCs of Time looks at watches that abandon central hands, tracing regulator displays, retrograde indications, off-center layouts, and single-hand concepts. This is not just a design essay. It is a reminder that the dial remains watchmaking’s most important storytelling surface. A watch can use the same basic function as every other watch and still feel completely different if it teaches the eye to read time another way.
That is why the article on why watch renders so often leave us underwhelmed hits harder than it might first appear. Renders are efficient, clean, and controllable. They are also often dead. Watches live through reflection, shadow, wrist presence, distortion, texture, and proportion. The closer the industry gets to launching products as digital images first and physical objects second, the more important honest photography becomes. A watch is not a logo file. It is a small machine that depends on light for much of its emotional effect.
The best brands understand this. Breguet’s Tradition collection works because it does not merely reference history. It turns history into visible mechanics. The bridges, barrel, dial placement, and exposed architecture make the watch feel like a modern wrist-worn argument for why Abraham-Louis Breguet still matters. That is very different from simply printing an old name on a dial and hoping collectors fill in the blanks.
Meanwhile, watchmaking’s increasing partnership with the art world suggests that the next frontier may be less about traditional brand collaborations and more about authorship. The most interesting artist watches are not just watches with decorative dials. They are objects where the artist’s idea changes the way the watch is understood. That is powerful because the watch industry, for all its obsession with craft, can become visually conservative very quickly. Art gives it permission to be strange again.
And maybe that is the thread running through the day. Baume & Mercier needs a new commercial frame. Trump Watches proves attention can be monetized with startling speed. Breguet shows that history works best when it becomes form. Moritz Grossmann, Seiko Astron, regulator displays, art collaborations, and even the critique of renders all point to the same truth: the watch itself is no longer enough unless the idea behind it is sharp.
The brands that win from here will not simply be the ones with the oldest archives or the loudest launches. They will be the ones that understand what their watches are supposed to mean before they ask anyone to buy them.
-Michael Wolf
News Time
Damiani Group seals Baume & Mercier acquisition
Damiani Group has finalized its acquisition of Baume & Mercier, bringing the nearly 200-year-old watchmaker into an Italian luxury group best known for jewelry, retail, and international distribution. Richemont will continue to provide transitional support as Damiani integrates the brand and begins positioning it for its next phase of growth.
The logic is straightforward: Baume & Mercier has history, name recognition, and an accessible luxury position, while Damiani brings a stronger retail network and a clearer incentive to make the brand more visible. The plan includes building on Baume & Mercier’s foothold in Italy, using multi-brand retail channels, and eventually opening mono-brand boutiques in key markets.
Go Deeper: Damiani Group seals Baume & Mercier acquisition
Inside $150 Million Trump Watches Business
Trump Watches has quickly become one of the more interesting celebrity licensing stories in the watch market. Launched in 2024 through a licensing arrangement with TheBestWatchesOnEarth LLC, the business reportedly generates roughly $4.7 million in royalty income, implying wholesale sales that could fall between $47 million and $94 million and possible retail sales reaching as high as $160 million.
The product range spans from the America 250 Celebration Collection, including the $1,299 Independence Blue & Gold model, to the $100,000 Trump Victory Tourbillon with 122 diamonds. Whatever collectors think of the watches themselves, the commercial lesson is hard to ignore: celebrity identity, direct consumer demand, and watch-world language can still produce a very real business.
Go Deeper: Inside $150 Million Trump Watches Business
Feature Time
The ABCs of Time: Alternatives to Central Hands to Break Conventions
This feature explores how watchmakers have long experimented with alternatives to traditional central hands, beginning with regulator clocks that separated hours, minutes, and seconds for greater precision. Modern brands including Chronoswiss, Louis Erard, Patek Philippe, Junghans, Glashütte Original, and Chopard have carried that visual language into contemporary watches.
The article also examines retrograde hands, off-center displays, and single-hand watches, showing how brands from Breguet and Vacheron Constantin to MeisterSinger and Konstantin Chaykin use unconventional time displays to change how a wearer reads the dial. The result is a reminder that even the most basic act in watchmaking — telling time — still has room for invention.
Go Deeper: The ABCs of Time
Why Watch Renders So Frequently Leave Us Underwhelmed
Watch renders often disappoint because they show objects in a perfect but lifeless state. CGI can reveal a design before production, but it struggles to capture how brushed and polished surfaces react to light, how dial textures shift at different angles, and how a watch actually feels on the wrist.
The piece argues that real photography remains essential because watches are physical objects whose appeal often depends on texture, depth, proportion, and imperfection. Launching with renders may be efficient, but it can also create expectations that the real watch cannot meet — or worse, fail to communicate the true character of a watch that may actually be better in person.
Go Deeper: Why Watch Renders So Frequently Leave Us Underwhelmed
The Origins and Evolution Of The Breguet Tradition Collection
Breguet’s Tradition collection, launched in 2005, draws directly from the brand’s historic Souscription watches, translating pocket-watch movement architecture into modern wristwatch form. Its exposed barrel, stepped bridges, off-center dials, and visible mechanics make the collection one of the clearest modern expressions of Breguet’s historical identity.
Over time, the line has expanded to include complications such as tourbillons, fusée-and-chain mechanisms, retrograde dates, GMT displays, and automatic winding systems. The appeal lies in the balance: the watches feel deeply connected to Abraham-Louis Breguet’s technical legacy while still using contemporary materials and modern performance standards.
Go Deeper: The Origins and Evolution Of The Breguet Tradition Collection
Why the art world has become watchmaking’s latest creative partner
Watchmaking’s latest creative frontier may be the art world. Brands including Alto, Ressence, Anordain, and Paulin are working with contemporary artists to create watches that function as small-scale moving canvases rather than ordinary co-branded products.
The strongest examples go beyond decoration. Sculptural dials, hand-painted surfaces, bronze micro-sculptures, and light-reactive artwork give these pieces a conceptual layer that traditional limited editions often lack. In a crowded market, that matters: art gives watchmaking a way to be stranger, more personal, and less predictable.
Go Deeper: Why the art world has become watchmaking’s latest creative partner
14 Features That Make Moritz Grossmann Watches Stand Out
Moritz Grossmann continues to occupy a distinctive place in Glashütte watchmaking, combining traditional craft with a level of obsessive finishing that rewards close inspection. The brand’s signatures include elongated lozenge hands, deep brown-violet blued components, pillar-and-plate construction, Breguet balance springs, hand engraving, and dial treatments such as tremblage and friction-plated silver.
Since its revival in 2008, the company has built families including Benu, Atum, Tefnut, Backpage, and Corner Stone, each adding another layer to its identity. The interesting part is that Moritz Grossmann still has obvious room to grow: chronographs, chiming watches, and fusée mechanisms remain largely unexplored territory.
Go Deeper: 14 Features That Make Moritz Grossmann Watches Stand Out
A Brief History Of The Seiko Astron GPS Solar — Including Some Of The Best Models Made So Far
The Seiko Astron GPS Solar series began fourteen years ago as the first wristwatch capable of automatically setting itself by satellite signal while running on light. Early models were large by necessity, using 47mm cases to accommodate the antenna technology, but Seiko steadily miniaturized the system through the 7X, 8X, 5X, and 3X generations.
The result is one of Seiko’s most technically important modern lines. Astron GPS Solar watches now combine travel practicality, light-powered autonomy, improved case proportions, dual-time functions, chronographs, and remarkable long-term accuracy. Models such as the SAST001, Novak Djokovic chronograph, SSH063, and HAB006 show how the collection has evolved from technological proof point to everyday global travel watch.
Go Deeper: A Brief History Of The Seiko Astron GPS Solar
Comparison Time
Fratello’s Top 5 Watches Released In June 2026
Fratello’s June 2026 list highlights a strong month for new releases, led by Grand Seiko’s Evolution 9 U.F.A. models using the highly accurate 9RB2 Spring Drive caliber. The selection also includes Certina’s DS Super PH2000M STC, a 2,000-meter titanium diver limited to 1,959 pieces.
The remaining picks show the range of the current market: Girard-Perregaux’s Laureato Fifty 39mm with blue enamel dial, Tudor’s slimmer Black Bay Chrono 39 “Bumblebee,” and Atelier Wen’s Perception V3 Yún with a green guilloché dial and French-made Pequignet movement. It is a useful snapshot of where 2026 watch design is heading: precision, compactness, color, and stronger value arguments.
Go Deeper: Fratello’s Top 5 Watches Released In June 2026
Best Quartz Field Watches for Grab-and-Go Practicality: Hands-on Reviewed Picks
Quartz field watches remain one of the most practical categories in everyday collecting. This roundup focuses on watches that require little attention, offer strong legibility, and can be worn without the usual mechanical watch rituals.
The list includes several Timex Expedition models, from the lightweight T5K463 to the solar-powered Field Post Solar, along with the Vaer C4 Tactical Field Solar and Traser P67 Officer Pro. The common theme is usefulness: these are watches built around reliability, illumination, durability, and the simple pleasure of grabbing something that is already running.
Go Deeper: Best Quartz Field Watches for Grab-and-Go Practicality
Show Your Colors With The Axia FIFA World Cup 2026 Watches
Axia has launched a broad FIFA World Cup 2026 watch collection built around tournament and country-specific editions. Models are available for nations including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, England, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, the United States, and Uruguay.
Each country edition is offered across three tiers: the entry-level Kosmos, mid-level Enosi, and top-spec Argos. Prices run from $225 to $1,495, with limited production and special collector’s box sets available. The clever commercial twist is Axia’s World Champion Guarantee, which gives buyers store credit equal to the watch’s price if their selected country wins the tournament.
Go Deeper: Show Your Colors With The Axia FIFA World Cup 2026 Watches
Our Favorite Watches of 2026 So Far - Worn & Wound
Worn & Wound’s midyear favorites list captures the breadth of 2026 releases, from accessible independents to high-end technical pieces. The Baltic × SpaceOne Seconde Majeure stands out for its collaborative energy and unconventional display, while Grand Seiko’s new 9F51 models make the case for ultra-thin quartz done seriously.
Other highlights include Zenith’s GFJ in tantalum, Grand Seiko’s SLGB023 Spring Drive diver, Tudor’s revived Monarch, Fears’ Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour “Celestial,” Doxa’s Sub 200 T-Graph II, and Dryden’s Chrono Diver Gen 2. The list suggests that the best watches of 2026 are not following one trend. They are spreading across design experimentation, technical refinement, and sharper price positioning.
Go Deeper: Our Favorite Watches of 2026 So Far
Sunday Morning Showdown: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yellow Rolesor Vs. Oyster Perpetual “Jubilee”
This showdown compares two anniversary-minded Rolex Oyster Perpetual models: the colorful “Jubilee” dial version and the more restrained yellow Rolesor edition. Both use the same 36mm case architecture and caliber 3230 movement, but they speak very different design languages.
The Jubilee model leans into color, pattern, and visual celebration, while the Rolesor version uses two-tone metal and quieter detailing to make its case. Since the mechanical foundation is identical, the debate comes down to personality: loud anniversary statement or classic Rolex restraint.
Go Deeper: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Yellow Rolesor Vs. Oyster Perpetual “Jubilee”
Perspective: Five Watches for Fourth of July—Blue Dials, Red Accents, and America’s 250th Editions
This Fourth of July perspective looks at five watches tied to America’s 250th anniversary, using patriotic color, commemorative details, and high-end watchmaking to mark the occasion. The selections include Zenith’s Chronomaster Revival A384 Liberty II Edition, Laurent Ferrier’s Classic Origin 250, Patek Philippe’s 5204G-010, Vacheron Constantin’s Overseas Dual Time Cardinal Points Blue, and Chopard’s L.U.C 1860 Lucent Steel Areuse Blue.
The strongest pieces avoid easy flag-waving and instead use color, engraving, dial texture, or limited production to acknowledge the milestone. The result is a more sophisticated version of the holiday watch: less novelty, more collector object.
Go Deeper: Five Watches for Fourth of July
Best Field Watches Under $500 We’ve Ever Reviewed Hands-on
Affordable field watches continue to represent one of the strongest values in the industry. This roundup covers everything from the Timex Expedition series to the Rdunae RA02 and Vaer C4 Tactical Field Solar, examining durability, comfort, accuracy, and long-term ownership.
While specifications vary, the conclusion is consistent: reliability and honest design still matter more than elaborate complications. For many collectors, these are the watches that actually spend the most time on the wrist.
Go Deeper: Best Field Watches Under $500 We’ve Ever Reviewed Hands-on
Diving Deep with Six of the Best New Dive Watches
Dive watches remain one of watchmaking’s most competitive categories, and this collection demonstrates why. Featured models include the Certina DS Super PH2000M, Tudor Black Bay Ceramic, Grand Seiko Spring Drive UFA Ushio 300 Diver, Tissot Seastar 2000 Professional, Doxa SUB 200 T-Graph II, and Longines HydroConquest 300M.
From affordable tool watches to high-end titanium engineering, the category continues to evolve while staying remarkably faithful to its original purpose.
Go Deeper: Diving Deep with Six of the Best New Dive Watches
Seiko Turtle vs Orient Kamasu: Which Affordable Dive Watch Ages Better?
The battle between the Seiko Turtle and Orient Kamasu isn’t about specifications alone. It is about which watch continues to satisfy years after purchase.
Although the Orient offers sapphire crystal and excellent value on paper, the article ultimately argues that the Seiko Turtle’s iconic case, comfortable wear, and enduring personality make it the stronger long-term companion.
Go Deeper: Seiko Turtle vs Orient Kamasu
7 Of The Best Independence Day Watches
America’s 250th anniversary has inspired an unusually diverse collection of commemorative watches. Highlights include Hamilton’s military-inspired field watch, Breitling’s America250 Avenger, Bulova’s Sail 4th Snorkel, Marathon’s Pilot’s Navigator, Trump Watches’ Liberty model, Col&McArthur’s Patriot 1776, and Tiffany & Co.’s remarkable restored astronomical clock.
Rather than relying solely on patriotic colors, many of these releases use historical references and storytelling to create more meaningful commemorative pieces.
Go Deeper: 7 Of The Best Independence Day Watches
New Watch Time
American Independent 1776 Atelier Debuts the Liberty 250
American independent brand 1776 Atelier celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary with the Liberty 250, a remarkable 41mm rose gold skeleton watch powered by a movement that is more than 90 percent manufactured from American-made components. Limited to just 25 pieces, the manually wound caliber reimagines the classic Unitas architecture while showcasing hand finishing and a distinctly American manufacturing philosophy.
At $44,000, the Liberty 250 is less about volume than proving that serious American mechanical watchmaking continues to evolve.
Go Deeper: 1776 Atelier Debuts the Liberty 250
Apiar Limited Edition Gen 1.1 White Meridian
Apiar’s newest White Meridian edition blends astronomy, geography, and personal storytelling by allowing owners to customize the caseback to commemorate an important place and moment in their lives.
Limited to just ten examples, the watch continues the young brand’s emphasis on deeply personal collecting rather than mass production.
Go Deeper: Apiar Limited Edition Gen 1.1 White Meridian
Tedoro Quadra GMT Meteorite
Tedoro combines a square stainless steel case with a genuine meteorite dial and the respected Miyota 9075 flyer GMT movement to create one of the more distinctive microbrand GMTs of the year.
Limited to 300 pieces and priced from $890 during preorder, the Quadra GMT Meteorite delivers genuine travel functionality wrapped in an unmistakable design.
Go Deeper: Tedoro Quadra GMT Meteorite
Corum Heritage Coin Collection
Corum celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with a limited collection of 250 gold Heritage Coin watches. Each watch features a unique state-themed reverse engraving, with only five examples produced for each state.
The collection revives one of Corum’s best-known historical themes while connecting it directly to an important American milestone.
Go Deeper: Corum Heritage Coin Collection
Chronoswiss Pulse GMT Frosted Guilloche Gold
Chronoswiss continues expanding its modern Pulse collection with a striking red gold GMT featuring a hand-guilloché frosted dial, black rubber strap, and the C.6002 automatic movement.
Limited to just 50 examples, the watch blends classical decoration with contemporary architecture.
Go Deeper: Chronoswiss Pulse GMT Frosted Guilloche Gold
Seiko Creates One-Off Cosmic Watch For Shohei Ohtani
Seiko has built one of its most imaginative modern creations exclusively for baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani. The “Star Time” watch uses five rotating discs to visualize time over one million hours while reflecting the remarkable span of a professional career.
Although it will never enter production, the project demonstrates Seiko’s willingness to explore conceptual watchmaking beyond commercial releases.
Go Deeper: Seiko Creates One-Off Cosmic Watch For Shohei Ohtani
March LA.B Belza Twin
March LA.B’s Belza Twin introduces a bronze-cased dive watch inspired by surfing culture and the French Atlantic coast. Powered by the La Joux-Perret G100 automatic movement, the 300-meter diver combines vintage personality with thoroughly modern specifications.
Go Deeper: March LA.B Belza Twin
Chronoswiss Opus Dakar Sundown
Chronoswiss expands the Opus family with the Dakar Sundown, a skeletonized automatic chronograph featuring stainless steel, red gold accents, and a beautifully reworked Valjoux 7750 architecture.
The combination of traditional chronograph engineering and modern skeletonization continues Chronoswiss’ distinctive design language.
Go Deeper: Chronoswiss Opus Dakar Sundown
Review Time
Why The Rolex Yacht-Master 42 Is No Ordinary Rolex
This provocative review argues that Rolex’s RLX titanium Yacht-Master 42 falls short of expectations despite its impressive movement and lightweight construction. Visible machining marks and comparatively rough finishing leave the reviewer questioning whether the premium price is fully justified.
Whether readers agree or disagree, it raises an interesting discussion about expectations for modern luxury sports watches.
Go Deeper: Why The Rolex Yacht-Master 42 Is No Ordinary Rolex
Hamilton A250 Khaki Field Mechanical 36mm
Hamilton’s A250 connects the company’s military heritage with America’s 250th anniversary, using historical inspiration without becoming overly nostalgic.
The result is a wearable field watch that balances authenticity, modern reliability, and historical storytelling.
Go Deeper: Hamilton A250 Khaki Field Mechanical
Hermès Cape Cod Titanium
Hermès gives the classic Cape Cod a contemporary sporting update through brushed titanium construction, a larger 41mm case, and its in-house H1912 movement.
The redesign successfully broadens the collection’s appeal while preserving the unmistakable Hermès identity.
Go Deeper: Hermès Cape Cod Titanium
Casio G-Shock x Coca-Cola GA2100CC-3A
Casio’s newest Coca-Cola collaboration celebrates both America’s 250th anniversary and Coke’s own cultural legacy through subtle bottle-inspired design cues rather than obvious branding.
For $200, it is one of the more entertaining limited editions released this summer.
Go Deeper: Casio G-Shock x Coca-Cola GA2100CC-3A
Deal Time
Bring A Loupe
This week’s Bring A Loupe includes everything from a rare Million Valjoux 72 chronograph and an exceptional 18k Omega Constellation to a collectible Sarpaneva Moomin and an extremely rare Vacheron Constantin 4111 chronograph.
Go Deeper: Bring A Loupe
eBay Finds
Vintage treasures this week include a Zenith A3630 diver, Heuer Autavia 1163 Panda, Seiko Sportsmatic 5, Ricoh diver, Omega LED digital, Duward Aquastar Super Compressor, and several other fascinating collector pieces.
Go Deeper: eBay Finds
Event Time
Patek Philippe’s Milan Grand Exhibition Celebrates Italian Craftsmanship
Patek Philippe has revealed two extraordinary Rare Handcrafts creations ahead of its October Watch Art Grand Exhibition in Milan, including the enamel “Burano” pocket watch and the “Sicilian Oranges” Dome Clock.
The exhibition opens October 2 and runs through October 18 with complimentary admission by advance registration.
Go Deeper: Patek Philippe Milan Grand Exhibition
BuyingTime at Auction
July 3 Auction Result
The 2021 F.P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain failed to meet reserve after bidding reached $107,500. The result illustrates just how dramatically the market for Journe has evolved. In 2024, the same reference traded on Bezel for approximately $45,000. Last month, a comparable example sold on Grailzee for $120,000, making last week’s bidding appear much more consistent with today’s market than with prices only two years ago.
Today - Meteorite Meets Pepsi: One Of Rolex’s Most Desirable Modern GMTs Comes To Auction
Few modern Rolex references combine rarity, precious metal, and natural materials as effectively as the 2021 Rolex GMT-Master II 126719BLRO with meteorite dial. Introduced as the flagship expression of the white gold “Pepsi,” the watch pairs Rolex’s celebrated red-and-blue Cerachrom bezel with a dial cut from the Gibeon meteorite, ensuring every example carries a unique crystalline Widmanstätten pattern. Powered by the caliber 3285 with a 70-hour power reserve and housed in a solid 18-karat white gold Oyster case and bracelet, it represents one of the most technically complete GMT-Master II models currently in production.
Collector demand has remained exceptionally strong because production of meteorite dials has always been constrained by the availability of suitable material rather than simple manufacturing capacity. The reference has consistently traded above retail on the secondary market, with recent private sales generally ranging between approximately $48,000 and $58,000, while exceptional full-set examples have occasionally exceeded that range depending on condition and market sentiment. As the broader watch market has stabilized, rare Rolex references with genuinely limited production characteristics have generally held value better than standard stainless steel sports models.
Today’s Grailzee example appears particularly attractive. The watch includes its original box, papers, literature, and hangtags, while condition is described as excellent with only minor signs of wear. For collectors seeking a modern Rolex that feels materially different from the standard GMT lineup, the meteorite dial delivers exactly that. Every dial is unique, and unlike colorful lacquer or stone dials, no two meteorite patterns can ever be duplicated. That combination of natural rarity, precious metal construction, and one of Rolex’s most recognizable bezel designs makes this one of the strongest modern collectible GMTs in the catalog. The auction closes tonight at 7:45 p.m. EDT, and it will be fascinating to see whether bidders continue to reward one of Rolex’s most distinctive contemporary references.
Current bid: $ 15,290
Watching Time
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