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The auction spotlight seems to potentially be drawing in capital more than connoisseurship. Good luck to Zuckerberg.
Phillips is auctioning a 1518 in steel that they sold 9 years ago (for all the money in the world)
It’s the same wristwatch, 863'193, that set a record in 2016, and the first steel 1518 - somewhat important to Patek history as it inspired later steel comps (like the 5004). While its a very nice watch in its own right the focus here is more economic tha...
Not bad at all, though not as handsome as the 2499
Picture may be mine, but the watch isn't lol ...
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And I would add that this like the art market is driven by scarcity. I’m sure that are all calling Zuckerberg at this point.
It should be all about the watch, not about its market price.
The success of these watches turns against them: they’re completely overshadowed (almost buried or paralyzed) by their value. Sad. Best, Emmanuel
Patek 1518 - Some great Alternating thinking from amanico and Miranda from some 9 year old thread.
Just a couple: amanico: Patek Chronograph 5370, 130, 1463. The epitome of fine chronographs? Miranda: Patek Philippe: the lure of the steel complication