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Sandro Frantini - probably the biggest collector ever

  1. albertob

    albertob Nov 12, 2018

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    Dears,

    I was reading today the newspaper and I found this article about Sandro Frantini (his father invented a popular jeans brand, here in Italy).

    I knew this guy was into watches, but not till this point. He made this

    https://www.fampublishing.it/en/mytime/

    A book with all his collection in collaboration with the Christie’s. He published photos of over 650 watches from his personal collection (rumored to be around 2000 pieces including 2 PP 1518 steel from 1943 - recently sold on auction for 11 Millions Swiss CHF).

    Below the article on the newspaper (in Italian, but with google chrome you can translate in English).

    http://mobile.ilsole24ore.com/solem...ciatore-loro-anima-175054.shtml?uuid=AEV9LLeG

    Enjoy!

    Alberto
     
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  2. Federchicco

    Federchicco Dec 10, 2018

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    I read the article as well and I googled his name as well, there are many interviews to read. He confirms he has around 2000 watches and mainly top quality! It’s a bit strange that he said he does not wear his watches but keeps them in a bank caveaut, he wear watches in plastic!!!