Not sure how many of you are in NYC, but I got an email alert about this auction.

http://www.antiquorum.com/auctions/2013/12/new-york-december-11-2013/

You can view the virtual catalog here: http://data.antiquorum.com/eng/flip/2013_Dec_NY/

The first few pages have some Omegas. I'm liking that elegant #6 Omega 30T2

 

Wouldn't mind having item #73 (VC quarter repeater jeweled to the hammers) or #74 (black waffle dial VC automatic caliber 2499 - only the most gorgeous vintage full rotor automatic ever made).

LouS - you'll like the stuff starting with item #116.

 

Nice to see they still aren't disclosing redials. See Lot 251. Lot 11 has an undisclosed replacement dial.

But, swoon, Lots 123 and 124. Can anyone speak to the originality of those Longines Divers?

 

Saw those Legend Divers - they look fine from what little is shown in those catalog pictures. Was hoping to see an 18ct Conquest Power Reserve but no luck.

 

Antiquorum doesn't know their Omegas very well and any detail description should be taken lightly. I've been to their previews and pointed out clear flaws in their Speedmasters to which the staff was surprised....

 

That's even worse... my god

 

They don't even adhere to Queensbury Rules, do they?

 

Vintage is certainly a minefield. For those in NYC better luck may be had if you check out Christies. It's a bit different as they now take your money if you just walk in off the street and see a watch you like!

Called Private Sales

http://www.christiesprivatesales.com/exhibitions/watches/

 

Yup, seems every shop out there (including eBay) will find a way to meet the market. Just gotta keep asking those silly questions. Agreed, also, there can be times our questions are not viewed as a quest for clarity but impediments to the sacred business model. As usual, buyer beware

... and the choir sang ... amen

 

corrected.

 

Was that at the time when AQ had already bought TZ? If so, then it's no surprise they were involved in the cover up...

Not meaning to start a TZ bashing, but really that place is amazing on many levels...

Cheers, Al

 

That's okay, bash away! I love their policies.

 

I initially wanted to register to bid on a UG but after reading all the posts here and read their policy, got really discourage as it seems like they are just out for a quick buck (25% premium!!!) I saw at least two items that are obvious not mint but classified as such, have to wonder why would they expect us to shell out the big bucks if items are not carefully vetted...

 

True, Lou. But at that mark up they should properly vet the product they are selling.