A bit slow around here, so please allow me to share some quick photos I took at the Phillips New York auction preview…
While all taken with my phone, hope they are still enjoyable. ...
Thanks for the pictures, Zsolt!
That’s an incredible selection. Did you have a favourite? I hope security checked your pockets on the way out! All the best, Jon
Hahaha! Jon…you give me away!
Truth is that after examining the vast majority of the offerings and due to being a work day, so not much crowd, I came to the conclusion that regardless of what collectors, influencers, or any other group might say Patek its above all in terms of quality...
Yes, Patek are far from perfect but they know what they're doing, particularly with complications. The two you picture are beauties, although my preference would be the vintage QP chrono.
I wouldn't have picked the RM for you either, but I can see the attraction. I see, from an article on Hodinkee, that Ben Clymer has some watches in that Philips sale. The article is worth a read if you haven't seen it already. All the best, Jon
Auction prices Dec 6, 2003
Interesting to see the changes. Prices include premium: 1942 Ref 1436 US$189,500 split second chrono 1940 Ref 1463 US$118,000 chronograph 1962 Ref 1463 US$112,500 chronograph 1995 Ref 5020 US$92,700 Perpetual Chronograph. 1995 Ref 5004 US$101,500 Perpetua...