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Jan 03, 2011,01:04 AM
 

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Antiques Roadshow

 
 By: gimly : January 2nd, 2011-12:27
I just watched the 'Antiques Roadshow'here in the Uk....A woman had a Mint condition Breguet 'TACT' watch with vibrant blue enamel and diamonds..The specialist described Breguet as the Greatest Watchmaker of all time (as we all know).....He valued it at a... 

Its always interesting to watch the expressions on peoples faces

 
 By: RJW : January 2nd, 2011-12:47
when they are told they have very very valuable items on that show. Like you, I have never seen a Breguet brought in for assessment but thanks for the news. Regards, Richard.

It wasnt just the watch

 
 By: gimly : January 2nd, 2011-12:51
It was the way he described Abraham Louis Breguet as the greatest watchmaker of all time...to hear a specialist on that show to acknowledge that, was special.....

I saw it too

 
 By: Peter Chester : January 2nd, 2011-12:54
That watch was awesome. The woman who owned it appeared to have no idea what she had in her posession.

price

 
 By: kwelikweli : January 2nd, 2011-20:44
Do you think the estimate was a bit conservative ?

very conservative [nt]

 
 By: gimly : January 3rd, 2011-01:04
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yes i do

 
 By: gimly : January 3rd, 2011-09:03
But no disrespect, nowhere near the same league..........