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Laco instead of Lange?
My friend Patrick has been embroiled in a dispute with Antiquorum for almost four years regarding a watch he purchased from them at auction. The watch was described in the auction catalog as "A. Lange & Sohne", but after inspection at the Lange manufacture, turned out to be a Laco! I can't believe Antiquorum is giving him so much trouble -- the situation seems pretty clear.
We went together to Antiquorum's offices in New York on Friday last week and none of the executives were there. Seemed a bit like a ghost town. I've heard they're having financial difficulties. Has anyone heard similar stories?
Regards, Jeff.
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Laco instead of Lange?
My friend Patrick has been embroiled in a dispute with Antiquorum for almost four years regarding a watch he purchased from them at auction. The watch was described in the auction catalog as "A. Lange & Sohne", but after inspection at the Lange manufa...
Sorry to hear that...
... I have long thought that one of the major reason for the auction houses to exist is their (although unwritten) "guaranteed authenticity" and if the one you mention cannot fulfill that, it is really in big trouble if they don't agree to rectify the "mi...
I thought the same about auction houses...
I once purchased a Rolex GMT which was represented as all original by Christie's. Turns out the bracelet was actually fake. I brought the problem to Sam Hines and Christie's speedily refunded my purchase price. This is exactly what you expect from a quali...
Very nice Durowe movement........
but the story of the purchasing of this watch is unbelievable, pure cheat in my books. Very sorry to read. I hope things will be sorted out soon. Cheers Francois
