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Gentlemen, there were two 2526 Patek on Antiquorum recently
Both watches were in yellow gold but there was a huge difference in the price realized. Why do you think there was such a difference in value?
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Gentlemen, there were two 2526 Patek on Antiquorum recently
Both watches were in yellow gold but there was a huge difference in the price realized. Why do you think there was such a difference in value?
2526
One had a dial that was in very good condition and the other had one that was in very bad condition.
And that is the problem with buying unseen....
I cannot recall whether the condition report stated that the one dial was down but unlees you personally inspect the piece you might not have known Caveat emptor! Julian
I should clarify that I am talking about the 60k one. That
said unless someone can tell me that there was something special about the watch????? JohnLy
Both are somewhat shocking
I think $60,000 is about $35,000 too much for the one. Yellow gold and plain ivory enamel dial in excellent condition should probably be much closer to $25,000. I think $19,200 is way too much for a 2526 with such cracks in the dial, plus I would suppose ...
Very nice Julian...
I'm not a bracelet person and prefer straps but that Julian looks very nice! Roni
I was going to get a strap (fawn or tan couloured) but
decided to stay with the gold band Julian
Absolutely stunning.....
2526 is indeed the most beautiful Patek time only watches. According to my good friend, it is very robust too and not really fragile. The dial only have issue when you send in for servicing and the watchmaker may overtighten it and cracks the dial. I wond...
