NYC member meet up

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Just left there ... Not going to get the chance to see many of these in my lifetime -



Lots of great stuff to look at, as they are having the preview for the upcoming 'important watches' at the same time ....

The 'Draper'....

 
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Hey all, I'll be up for work functions next week and am doing my best to block off time to attend the auction, without my AMEX, or I'd clearly do something stupid. Mark
 
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Just went through there. Glad they had the other auction lots for some diversity - plus they're displaying their Watch Shop pieces for immediate (and heavily overpriced) purchase.

The 2915-1 is of course the headliner, but I far preferred the look of the 2915-2:



Sure, the case is polished but to me, it looks a lot more honest than the -1. Still though, both had dial/hand lume that was just a little too matchy-matchy, too perfect... These watches must have been stored in a hermetically-sealed vault.... or....
I'm just saying, almost every other 2915 I've seen has hands with almost no lume left

Still, I wouldn't be surprised to see both 2915s top 100k.

That said, the lineup of 4 or 5 2998s was really nice, I liked them all! But the 321 Pros didn't look all that special to me. They also looked very "prepared," especially the Ron Evans flown watch...

It was nice to see a Gemini IV in the flesh, and it truly is very pretty. But I think the real eye-opener of the day for me wasn't an Omega at all - it was the Heuer "white Orange Boy" 1163 which is a really electrifying piece, on its gorgeous original Corfam strap and in its original box.

All in all, I think I'd most like to take the 2998-1 home, with its dagger subdial hands and Base-1000 bezel.
 
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I just got home from there as well. Did you try out the chronographs? At one point the chronograph on both 2915-1 didn't seem to be working properly. I asked the head auctioneer and he stated that the service history is unknown and that it is recommended for servicing. You would think they would service and make sure everything checks out right?

Yeah their straight sale pieces were extremely overpriced. They have a heuer 2446 gmt for 12.5k pfffft 🤨
 
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I considered the GMT and expected them to ask 8 or 9, already sky-high for that model without an original strap or bracelet.... That watch is worth a little bit more than half their ask - on a good day!

And no, I didn't run any of the chronos- I was just looking today 😀
 
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I've only seen some blurry pics, but I think the 2915 is a redial.

I think no one should bid on it. OK?
 
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Perhaps it's time to revive this?

let revive the old original thread, I think we are missing lots of ppl on this one
 
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***EDIT UPDATE*** Please disregard the post below...I was rerouted to Daytona Beach, FL and will not be in NYC tomorrow (07AUG16)...my apologies.

Howdy...was wondering if anyone would like to do an impromptu meet up in Manhattan at either one of the DD's pictured below on SUNDAY 07AUG16 (tomorrow) between 0600 and 1300 since I'll be laying over at the Roosevelt. I'm flying into EWR late tonight and then will be flying out of EWR later tomorrow.

Also, I had planned to venture (walk) to the Seiko boutique to show them the fantabulous configuration of "The Buzz Aldrin" regarding my Seiko 6309-7049 and Seiko SRP777 worn together on one nylon NATO (pictured below). They probably don't give a shit but it's something to do.

Let me know here or via my cell (513-478-4213) if anyone wants to meet at either one of the DD's pictured below between 0600 and 1300 tomorrow (07AUG16). I'm flying today through 2400 so my cell phone will be off most of the time.

Regards,

Collin

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***EDIT UPDATE*** Please disregard the post above...I was rerouted to Daytona Beach, FL and will not be in NYC tomorrow (07AUG16)...my apologies.

Regards,

Collin
 
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***EDIT UPDATE*** Please disregard the post above...I was rerouted to Daytona Beach, FL and will not be in NYC tomorrow (07AUG16)...my apologies.

Regards,

Collin

Holy sheeyat, you have a name other than Mad Dog? Who knew!
 
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The Roosevelt is aircrew central. Figures they'd put you up there.

Anyway, sorry they are re-reouting you - our loss. WRite when next in town...
 
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Is there a gtg this week? I thought I saw something about it, but now half this thread looks like out was deleted back to February except for mad dogs situation.

Please advise! Thx.

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Disregard last post... I think I got 2 threads mixed up!

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