Here is the Geophysic which reached the sky during the last auction.
Credit picture: Antiquorum.
Which went for.... 52500 CHF, including buyers premium.
Which makes a good 45 K Euros.
It has already been said, but at this level of condition... The other interesting things are that " Crosshairs " dial and the original plexy with the radium dots.
A reference to keep in your hard discs, if you are on the hunt for a perfect Geophysic.
Best,
Nicolas
Beautiful ...
Thank you for introduced to me and several here, the wonders of the Geophysic.
Cheers,
Nilo
Wow! That means the end of my search for a vintage example!...
... This price will put this watch in a high niche definitively out of my reach!
Glad I got the present version which, lacking the same charme of the vintage, is a lovely sexy and cool watch which I m loving more and more!
Interesting info Nicolas!
Un abrazo desde Venezia!
Abel
Wow. Those are the expensive seats......
Yes, it has been some years now, that some Vintage JLCs got some serious
Appreciation....
There was the Polaris, the Deep Sea Alarm, some colored Reverso dials, and now, the Geophysic.
I hope some other vintage JLCs will have their " glory time "!
Best, Darren.
Nicolas
You know the story, Abel. That doesn't mean that they will all do the same score.
If we get the same outcome in the let's say next 20 auctions, then it will be significative.
This is a sign of appreciation, an appreciation of a Watch in excellent condition, that is all. Let's say that the days when the Geophysic was at 4 or 5 K Euros ( or much less, as I saw some Lucky friends of mine who got a rose gold for the price of a BRM... ) are over. But to say that they will all get for 45 K Euros, I would not bet on that.
Un abrazo, Amigo and say hello to Venezia for me!
Nicolas
Amazing frenzy !.. For me it makes things easier.. With the TT & this info, ...
.. I have given up all my ambitions for the Vintage !..
Sometimes a journey ends and you don't mind at all ..
- Makes life easier,,
Best, hs
Don't give up so easily, my friend.
If all the Geophysic go for a price range between 30 and 45 K Euros, in tis case, well, maybe, but I suspect it is not the case, not still....
Best,
Nicolas
Interesting development....
Well, you have two steel and a rose gold. Would you also desire the yellow gold and...
The Deluxe and one Cross Hairs?
Or the two Cross Hairs ( SS and YG )?
Damn, you are really greedy!
Best,
Nicolas
yes, one of each
A family picture, my friend, or are you waiting for our meeting? ;) [nt]
On the other side, you are close to the final countdown.
As you have two SS, you can trade one for a YG. So, it will be three different Geos.... Then you will miss the De Luxe, which is, well not very enthusiasming, and the Cross Hairs.... Which is problematic.
Best,
Nicolas
A question...
who was the final buyer?
Did JLC pull a PP move and "pad" the auction?
PP started padding auctions back in '97, simultaneously presenting the "You never actually own..." ads. Over the next 10-to-15 years, PP needed to do this less and less, as they had gotten the ball rolling.
I'm not saying it's a bad strategy, if JLC did (though we many never know) pad it, and has decided to "get in on the game," it will definitely drive sales of JLC worldwide.
As they say, "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em."
I'd be very interested to find out the answer to the first question.
-Dean
Good point Dean ...
... very good point. Which makes me think that "affordable" used JLC watches will mean used watches that are 10-20 years old max and that anything older will be at a very high price...
No, high prices are not the rule, for vintage JLCs.
Which Vintage JLC reached a high price? Polaris, Deep Sea Alarm, Reverso ( some colored dials ) and the Geophysic. And, once again, it has to be relativized, and compared to vintage PP and Rolexes....
The rest is quite affordable, but it may change a bit, for a few others....
Best,
Nicolas
There are sme very interesting vintage JLC to grab, before they know their
Glory Time...
Best, my friend.
Nicolas
If they are padding, they seem to be doing it unevenly
Superb watch ...
... which makes me contemplate vintage watches with another look.
However, the price is way beyond the limit ...
Thanks Nico!