There are several reasons why this Brando GMT is quite different from the Newman Daytona; I'd say the comparison is superficial. But if we focus on this singular watch, and we set the over/under at $10 million, what side would you take?
There are several reasons why this Brando GMT is quite different from the Newman Daytona; I'd say the comparison is superficial. But if we focus on this singular watch, and we set the over/under at $10 million, what side would you take?
Less than 10mil for sure imho
From what I read Brando removed it himself as the prop master didn’t like the looks of the bezel- thought is was too flashy- so he popped it off- it was his personal watch.
I also thought the bezel was integral to keeping the crystal mounted- but that is just what I remember about the construction of the GMT- could be very wrong.
Lastly, auctions like this and the PN Daytona just reminds me that there are a lot of people out there with a lot of money and very different priorities than mine. More power to them.
you are correct about the crystal mounting in that the bezel "assembly" secures the crystal. part of that assembly is the bezel retaining ring under the rotating bezel which secures the crystal in place along with serving as a mounting base for the bezel. that securing ring is still on that brando watch. same goes for the subs and thunderbird style watches.
Without the bezel wouldn't that essentially be the same watch?
