Gordon, as always an excellent report on a matter of horological interest. Thomas Perazzi is a true gentlemen, a pleasure to converse with and an excellent

Nov 12, 2022,13:39 PM
 

auctioneer. Thanks for giving a peak into the life of an auctioneer, a topic not often discussed here or elsewhere. Best, Patekova 

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Hello All, Recently I had the pleasure of having GTGs with Thomas Perazzi (Head of Watches in Asia for Phillips and an auctioneer) and learned

 
 By: GLau : November 11th, 2022-17:01
about how he became a successful watch auctioneer and his horological journey. A dapper auctioneer His De Bethune looks great, especially the blue hands 🙌! Thomas is a regular fixture for auctions by Phillips in Hong Kong, and his passion for watches radi...  

I know the place where you met :)

 
 By: Esharp : November 12th, 2022-01:31
Their hainan chicken rice is the best I’ve found…anywhere. Pretty cool story - thanks Gordon - great to hear that this very dangerous man (can say from experience) has the bug too, just like his victims (as I say…dangerous!). Thanks for sharing and in par... 

Hi E, nothing gets

 
 By: GLau : November 12th, 2022-12:01
passed your sharp eyes and knowledge of Hong Kong 🇭🇰! GTG before Christmas sounds great. I will text you separately.

You are welcome and

 
 By: GLau : November 12th, 2022-12:01
glad you liked the story 😃

Gordon, as always an excellent report on a matter of horological interest. Thomas Perazzi is a true gentlemen, a pleasure to converse with and an excellent

 
 By: patekova : November 12th, 2022-13:39
auctioneer. Thanks for giving a peak into the life of an auctioneer, a topic not often discussed here or elsewhere. Best, Patekova

Thank you Patekova for your kind comments !

 
 By: GLau : November 14th, 2022-01:01
Glad that you enjoyed the read and it was also interesting for me to learn more about the passion required for being a watch auctioneer.

Dear Gordon, Thanks for your sharing.

 
 By: joenghenry : November 14th, 2022-17:04
It's great to know the watch collecting journey of an enthusiast/ auctioneer. Phillips preview is my favourite occasion to see and handle various museum grade time pieces! Best, Henry

Hi Henry, thanks for your comments and hope

 
 By: GLau : November 15th, 2022-14:19
you will have a fun upcoming visit to the Phillips preview and get a chance to talk to Thomas

I don't know the man... But I wonder how he'd respond to Amanico's situation.

 
 By: patrick_y : November 15th, 2022-16:47
I don't know the man... I'm sure he's a delightful man in a social setting. Just about everyone in the auction business is "nice" in social settings. But it's when things get ugly when people's true character is revealed. I've had my dealings with auction...