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A Massive Watch Auction in the UK

If you?re interested in picking up an interesting vintage (or modern) watch at a screaming value, regional auction houses are sometimes a great place to shop. UK based auction house Gardiner Houlgate is about to auction nearly 500 lots in a massive auction, and there?s almost certainly something for everyone. Scrolling through the selection is a dizzying experience as there are just so many watches to sift through, but some highlights, at a glance, include vintage Omega Rancheros, a Seiko Coutura solar chrono from the 90s, and a solid gold Chronoswiss jump hour with retrograde minutes display. Like we said, there?s a ton of variety. You can check out the catalog for yourself here before bidding opens next week.  When Golf Courses Go Wild 

There?s something inherently peaceful about a golf course. Golf is a quiet game and a perfectly manicured course provides for a zen-like, meditative atmosphere. It?s rare, though, to see a course in anything but tip-top shape. The New York Times has an interesting story this week about golf courses that have sh...