Patek Philippe

no

not a big one, definitely not one of the big 3 like i mentioned in my original post.

But still, it is a house which has quite a few auctions, mostly in a Castle not far from my home. I do admit they are more specialized in paintings but I would expect they did some research when they want to sell a watch. Like said, they won't foll us because we know a lot more the the average. But I can imagine a person with less knowledge could be tempted to buy this piece.

WTF ... even at official auctions

By: Bruno.M1 : June 16th, 2010-09:41

A colleague of mine , not (Yet ? ;-) a watch a connaisseur saw a watch at a local auction. Most of the items for sale are paintings, few are jewels and watches. Anyway, he asked me more about a certain watch. So I searched for item 225 ... A steel Patek ....

Oh, this is no surprise.

By: Aussie : June 16th, 2010-10:07

It really depends....

By: MiniCooper : June 16th, 2010-10:26

which auction house list the watch.... Is it a well known one? Thanks Cheers

no

By: Bruno.M1 : June 16th, 2010-10:49

not a big one, definitely not one of the big 3 like i mentioned in my original post. But still, it is a house which has quite a few auctions, mostly in a Castle not far from my home. I do admit they are more specialized in paintings but I would expect the...

that is is real, is he entitled to a refund? Or is it a buyer beware thing? Or does it depend on whihc auction house? Does the auction house have a legal obligation to ensure the goods auctioned by it is real? thanks.

I'd like to know

By: Maverik : June 17th, 2010-00:18

Good question and interesting stuff! I guess normally auction houses don't provide such warranty, you buy something at sight. Unless of course they claim it is an original. At car auctions you see 'read mileage', indicating that's what they see and not ne...