ChristianDK[F.P. Journe Moderator]
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Hi Gatsby, yes impossible to grasp all the emtions involved. This, to me, beats the Paul Newman by x 1000 in relation to provenance and emotins (assuming all checks out)
Mar 19, 2023,15:43 PM
I have previously been fascinated and read a little about the history of Pu Yi. (What a life)
Thank you for providing a link for our chinese readers. I was able to generate an auto translation. I hope others will too. Im sure we will be discussing this piece further down the road
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Thank you Christian …
By: Cpt Scarlet : March 18th, 2023-16:33
I’m very well thank you and enjoying life 😉… hope you are doing the same !
agreed. My pleasure...
By: ChristianDK : March 18th, 2023-13:28
I actually read it twice since I enjoyed it so much. What this watch has seen is just mind blowing.
The last emperor !
By: GLau : March 18th, 2023-15:53
Love that movie and what a meaningful history behind this watch !
Yes exactly.
By: ChristianDK : March 19th, 2023-03:29
If this holds water it’s endlessly fascinating knowing this man’s story.
My pleasure my friend.
By: ChristianDK : March 19th, 2023-03:35
Very likely there will be lots of theories and controversy regarding this will be interesting to follow.
Puzzled?!? White Gold or Platinum??
By: Patekfinity : March 19th, 2023-03:00
There is another article in Financial Times that says the dial was suppose to be in Platinum. “ The watch retains its original leather strap and, Bacs believes, has never been serviced since its completion at the Patek Philippe workshops more than 85 yea...
Thanks for the link…shedding a bit more light on this
By: ChristianDK : March 19th, 2023-03:18
It sounds like Phillips have done some digging on this watch. So I look forward to seeing the entire presentation that they have made. I’m sure that the they are aware that the entire world is going to do some serious scrutinizing on this story. About you...
Amazing story…
By: Mike H : March 19th, 2023-13:52
Really interesting 👍 thanks for sharing my friend 🙏
my ppleasure dear Mike
By: ChristianDK : March 19th, 2023-15:37
long time no see. I often think abot you. I hope you are well dear friend
Thanks for sharing Christian
By: Mr.Gatsby : March 19th, 2023-14:46
The author originally wrote this in mandarin. If I am allowed to share the link, you can read it here (for those who understand Chinese): ==&mid=2247486768&idx=1&sn=f9406cfd668c8cba497dfcdff1ebdec9&chksm=cfe6e100f89168169c99b573fda64ae39f18606986c55cf6cd9...
The parallel with Paul Newman must be done!
By: eklektik : May 9th, 2023-14:54
Hi Christian, Thanks for sharing the article. The parallel with Paul Newman is interesting in term of value reached at the auction. The history behind this watch and the man who owned it is fascinating. And yes, it should be in a museum somewhere where it...