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Yes I remember it well.
Was fun! Lots of auctions coming up and I am sure I will be busy!
Watch auction
By: Poky : May 9th, 2017-12:58
I have never purchased a watch from an auction. I have seen 4 Pateks which have caught my eyes and I am very tempted to bid on them. The description says all of these watches have the relevant papers. Does anyone have any experience of purchasing a watch ...
auctions
By: Tony C. : May 9th, 2017-13:34
First, be sure to research the fees, as "buyer's premiums" can be quite high, and especially given an expensive lot. Also consider the tax ramifications (e.g. if you are in the E.U., win a foreign auction and have the watch shipped, you'll be penalized he...
First off
By: keks : May 9th, 2017-13:37
make sure you trust the auction house. Generally this is not an issue if one of the major houses or a local house you are familiar with. Secondly, if you are not able to personally inspect the piece or have someone you trust go inspect it, then ask the au...
Read the condition report
By: Joepny : May 9th, 2017-14:17
and ask questions if something is missing or not clear. If you don't get a response then that's a sign you should pass. There are some houses that won't give judgement whether something has been restored/re-dialed so keep that in mind. Know your upper lim...
Auctions?!
By: sham1 : May 10th, 2017-10:07
I have only bought one watch ever via an auction and my advice is that you should have some money put aside in case the watch needs a service or a repair. I spent £850 on a vintage IWC and another £1,450 after sending the watch back to IWC to have the wat...
auction purchases
By: PPJames : May 16th, 2017-05:20
I have purchased 100's of high end watches at auction. BUYER BEWARE!! All good advice give here. I do try to inspect each watch I bid on, if possible. Although when I do I take my phone and use the camera (with zoom) to inspect the case, dial, movement. N...