Philllips yesterday Speedmaster Broad Arrow 2915-2，1958 sold for HK$437,500 ($56,300) Speedmaster 2998-61，1961 sold for HK$162,500 ($21,000) Speedmaster Professional”，ST 105.012-66，1967 sold for HK$81,250($10500) Few other special editions, see link https://www.phillips.com/auctions/auction/HK080116 No sure if anyone commented on these previously?
I will not comment on 2915s. I will not comment on 2915s. I will not comment on 2915s. I will not comment on 2915s.
There is no doubt that both the 2915 and to a lesser extent the 2998 sold under what I was expecting. I wasn't prepared to buy the 2998 at that level, but I was the underbidder on the 2915....I felt there was little competition for it. Perhaps people who saw it, saw something they did not like. I had not held it, so I did not want to go further, but I have a suspicion that it may turn out to be the bargain of the year. That said it could easily be a Seamaster movement with a German bezel Too many queries that without seeing it I was not ready to risk. Christie's have for better prices because they show these kinds of watches all over the world, getting the piece under the nose of the buyers. and for all I say about Christies, they are trying to become more knowledgable everyday, they have built up a good rapport with the museum so they get extracts on all their watches, and I get the feeling that they are trying, with speedmasters at least, to be transparent and find honest watches.
Given recent results, I'm surprised at the prices for the 2915 and 2998. Especially since Philips seem to be establishing themselves as one of the premier auctioneers for vintage watches.
The serial number seems too low for a 2915-2 according to moonwatch only. This could explain the "low" price. Mine is 15.996.xxx.
That 2998 looks great. But it seems some trace of touch up on the hour sub dial at 6? Maybe seeing it in person is needed to determine that. Regardless it seems a good price.