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··Prolific Speedmaster HoarderThere was this 2998 in Christies Geneva, which had a nice dial:
Unfortunately, the bezel is a modern service one, which knocks about $4,000 off any valuation. The watch was nice otherwise, but untouchable at low estimate of CHF 15,000 (don't forget the +26%).
Sotheby's had a surprisingly respectable 2915-2 with original documents and provenance:
Sold for CHF 139,500 including premium, this was bid over high estimate. In my opinion, this is a fair valuation and one I will anchor my future valuations from.
Sotheby's also had a very expensive (Estimate CHF 30,000 - 50,000) 145.012-67 Ultraman. This is above what I see others trading for, and it was withdrawn. I think the markers were adjusted. This is my photo:
Finally, Sotheby's had this 145.022-69 selling in a few hours at the time of writing and already has CHF 5000 incl premium - I am not sure if this watch is up to the company of the other watches in the auction, but we shall see. It wasn't that nice in the metal, but so far the money isn't crazy.
Antiquorum had a lot of Speedmasters, and deserves a dedicated thread.
Here is an interesting lot, a 2998 with a bezel I just could not get happy with (Fonts wrong, grey fade, unnatural) :
This failed to attract any bids at CHF10,000.
In general, the mood was good in the auctions. While they were all selling watches at prices I am never going to go near, it is always interesting for me to see what people are saying.
To be honest, I was worried the auctions would be poorly supported, but most things sold comfortably in estimate. A lot of high value items changed hands, and as I always do, I wondered what sort of person puts $500,000 on his wrist, and how many of that kind of person are there in this world.
Things that stuck in my mind:
Pateks sell if they are mainstream and attractive. Some less attractive high value ones did not sell.
Stone dial Rolexes continue to get strong interest.
Vintage Rolexes are uncertain, some strong, some not.
John Meyer Green Dial Daytona is readily available and cheaper.
FP Journe continues to garner interest
George Daniels watches are selling very strongly.
No shortage of AP's
Antiquorum had a lot of Speedmaster lots, here is the link - there is too much to go through here, I might later.
Unfortunately, the bezel is a modern service one, which knocks about $4,000 off any valuation. The watch was nice otherwise, but untouchable at low estimate of CHF 15,000 (don't forget the +26%).
Sotheby's had a surprisingly respectable 2915-2 with original documents and provenance:
Sold for CHF 139,500 including premium, this was bid over high estimate. In my opinion, this is a fair valuation and one I will anchor my future valuations from.
Sotheby's also had a very expensive (Estimate CHF 30,000 - 50,000) 145.012-67 Ultraman. This is above what I see others trading for, and it was withdrawn. I think the markers were adjusted. This is my photo:
Finally, Sotheby's had this 145.022-69 selling in a few hours at the time of writing and already has CHF 5000 incl premium - I am not sure if this watch is up to the company of the other watches in the auction, but we shall see. It wasn't that nice in the metal, but so far the money isn't crazy.
Antiquorum had a lot of Speedmasters, and deserves a dedicated thread.
Here is an interesting lot, a 2998 with a bezel I just could not get happy with (Fonts wrong, grey fade, unnatural) :
This failed to attract any bids at CHF10,000.
In general, the mood was good in the auctions. While they were all selling watches at prices I am never going to go near, it is always interesting for me to see what people are saying.
To be honest, I was worried the auctions would be poorly supported, but most things sold comfortably in estimate. A lot of high value items changed hands, and as I always do, I wondered what sort of person puts $500,000 on his wrist, and how many of that kind of person are there in this world.
Things that stuck in my mind:
Pateks sell if they are mainstream and attractive. Some less attractive high value ones did not sell.
Stone dial Rolexes continue to get strong interest.
Vintage Rolexes are uncertain, some strong, some not.
John Meyer Green Dial Daytona is readily available and cheaper.
FP Journe continues to garner interest
George Daniels watches are selling very strongly.
No shortage of AP's
Antiquorum had a lot of Speedmaster lots, here is the link - there is too much to go through here, I might later.
