Rare Patina Item Coming to Auction — WatchProSite Forum Digest

Fastwong · 2026-03-13T19:46:56Z

Discover a rare, possibly unique item with beautiful patina coming to auction. Community speculates on value and provenance with humor.

Fastwong teases the upcoming auction of a rare, possibly unique item with a beautiful patina, sparking a humorous and speculative discussion within the community. The post, devoid of direct watch imagery, cleverly uses wit and inside jokes to engage readers, hinting at an item with significant market value. This approach highlights the playful side of collecting and the anticipation surrounding high-value auctions.

Key Points from the Discussion

The estimated auction price range is CHF18,000 - 36,000, but the actual expected result is over CHF100,000.
The item is humorously described as 'sourced from Tiffany and Co. IT with original asset tag,' implying it's 'double signed' and adding to its unique provenance.
One commenter suggests that the sticker on the item might be worth more than a house, emphasizing its perceived high value.
The discussion includes playful banter about 'ghost bidders' and breaking up 'numbers matching sets' to maximize auction results.

The Discussion

Fastwong

Mar 13, 2026

CHF18,000 - 36,000 but really 100,000+

ChetBaker

Mar 13, 2026

Will I get a helmet to go with it?

Fastwong

Mar 13, 2026

Came with a helmet as a numbers matching set but I broke them up to make you bid more to get both

ChetBaker

Mar 13, 2026

I knew it! Well I just won the helmet but i’m not telling you because that will get you leverage on the laptop deal.

Fastwong

Mar 13, 2026

My ghost bidders are impartial, they will maximize auction results no matter what 😜

EinPA

Mar 13, 2026

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