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Possibly a Speedmaster 2915?

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I think yes. A 2915-1 will always achieve a higher price than a -2 in similar condition. That number makes all the difference, it’s just the way collectors think.

Maybe not all collectors are the same.

There are -1 with characteristics of the -2 and vice versa (e.g. here the movement serial # was more common for a -1).

When it comes to early 2915s, I believe it's not only condition, but mainly originality and completeness that counts.

The OP's watch was basically genuine including the rare bezel and in fair condition. I thought it might go for around 200k.

I don't think the case reference alone made that difference.

And looking at the general auction results, something else must have gone wrong there.
 
ConElPueblo
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As @PerJ says there were some technical issues that may have hindered bidding. Also, a newly imposed auction house rule apparently meant that bidders on high value items were required to make a deposit in advance of bidding - which naturally came as a nasty surprise for some 🙁
 
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I dragged myself out of bed to follow along, with four lots that I'd earmarked as "passive pursuits," in that I would bid until about 10% off market value and then would stop.

I lost on the first three (Movado - lot 50, 105.012-66HF - lot 76, and 1016 Explorer - lot 80). All of those were in great condition and sold for reasonable prices, so I'm starting to think I quit for no reason. Glad I caught the fourth one though (I'll let that remain a mystery 😉).
 
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As @PerJ says there were some technical issues that may have hindered bidding. Also, a newly imposed auction house rule apparently meant that bidders on high value items were required to make a deposit in advance of bidding - which naturally came as a nasty surprise for some 🙁
I did not know that.
Had I been a buyer, I simply would not have been able to do that, so I think that would have stopped some other bidders too
 
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I lost on the first three (Movado - lot 50, 105.012-66HF - lot 76, and 1016 Explorer - lot 80). All of those were in great condition and sold for reasonable prices, so I'm starting to think I quit for no reason. Glad I caught the fourth one though (I'll let that remain a mystery 😉).

50, 76, 80... wait, what comes next? 😉
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I did not know that.
Had I been a buyer, I simply would not have been able to do that, so I think that would have stopped some other bidders too
Quite substantial deposit too, 30% of the estimate.
 
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I did not know that.
Had I been a buyer, I simply would not have been able to do that, so I think that would have stopped some other bidders too

Apparently it was for both online and phone bidders as well as guests in the room. Completely unbelievable.
 
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Apparently it was for both online and phone bidders as well as guests in the room. Completely unbelievable.
Well that would have killed it right there
 
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2915-2 wining bidder with his 30% deposit.
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Apparently it was for both online and phone bidders as well as guests in the room. Completely unbelievable.

That seems crazy. It would certainly put me off and looks like it might have put others off. Why introduce a rule that puts off bidders. I wonder if the sellers knew about this?
 
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That seems crazy. It would certainly put me off and looks like it might have put others off. Why introduce a rule that puts off bidders. I wonder if the sellers knew about this?

I would simply never agree to this even if I had the funds and no other auction house works this way . Is this confirmed? If so these guys shot themselves and their seller in the foot
 
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That seems crazy. It would certainly put me off and looks like it might have put others off. Why introduce a rule that puts off bidders. I wonder if the sellers knew about this?
I didn’t notice first and people started talking about it two days ago so it’s possible they did not.
 
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I would simply never agree to this even if I had the funds and no other auction house works this way . Is this confirmed? If so these guys shot themselves and their seller in the foot
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2915-2 wining bidder with his 30% deposit.
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Is that guy buying a gallon of milk in Venezuela? Or Zimbabwe 10 years ago?
 
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Damn, ebay never looked so good!

I honor Karma, so no premature celebrations, but please show us when in-hand, Mike!
 
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I wonder how quickly they return the deposits to unsuccessful bidders? A good way to inject a bit a cash-flow!
 
gemini4
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As someone who has considered the idea of selling through an auction house, this thread is a real eye opening lesson.
 
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Well, considering this piece entered the auction a week before hammer, and the need for a deposit, perhaps people didn't have enough time to corral the cash in time for bidding? Hmmmm
 
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So to have the opportunity to bid on the 2915 you would have to deposit £30 000 with the auction house!!! No wonder there was only one bidder.
 
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