Watches - another OCD problem
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Watch porn so strong it'll make you go blind or bankrupt. :o
First up is the Phillips Watches Auction 2. It contains too many really, really nice pieces. Patek and Rolex are overrepresented as usual.
http://issuu.com/phillipsauction/docs/ch080515_catalog/391?e=0/30600309
And then there's the Only Watch catalogue as well.
http://www.onlywatch.com/Public/Files/watch_gallery/OnlyWatch_2015-auctioncatalogue.pdf
If anyone fancies the Tudor Heritage Black Bay, the estimate is CHF 3,500 to 4,500. Surely someone around here can afford that.
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I would love to buy the Black Bay but 3-5000 Swiss francs is never going to happen.
It's going to make between 15000-25000 I think. Maybe more.I think you have a point.
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I think that the Tudor will go a for a lot more than the estimate too. So will the Patek.
If you look at the Only Watch results for 2011 and 2013 then there were a lot of pieces going at the bottom end of their estimates, or even some way below. The Patek will make up for any shortfall.
My guess is that there will be a few bargains on the night. I wouldn't be surprised if the Bell & Ross, Hermes, and Louis Vuitton pieces go for less.
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How an $815,000 watch can be considered a bargain! :o
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/02/fashion/mens-style/why-does-this-watch-cost-815000.html
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wow. when A tourbillon just isn't enough.
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Following a period of internet speculation it looks like Tudor have finally announced that a production black version of the popular 'Black Bay' will be available from tomorrow ( October 15th ).
The model looks similar to the unique piece created for the 'only watch' auction. It can be had on a nato strap, leather strap or bracelet.
Looking forward to checking this version out when it lands at the dealers.
https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/the-tudor-heritage-black-bay-black
The release of this production version of the 'Black Bay Black' has probably taken some of the value off the only watch auction piece.
Imagine paying through the nose for the 'only watch' to then find a production version released.
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Congratulations mate and welcome to the Black Bay club!
I've been following the launch of the new Black Bay Black over the past couple of days… Very nice looking addition to the range but yes, the timing is odd given the upcoming auction. Still enough difference aesthetically to separate the auction version from the general release though. I'd love to see the BBB on a khaki or olive NATO.
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@tmg:
Excellent choice, looks best on the bracelet, although I'm considering getting a leather strap for mine at some stage, but not the Tudor one as it didn't look or feel that great
I'd agree about the leather bracelet. Considering the lengths they went to with the Nato strap (woven from angel hair by the Vatican choir boys, and all that) you think they could have come up with something a little better for the leather option.
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I was almost set on getting the leather strap when I got mine, but when I had it in hand I couldn't believe how cheap it felt. I actually in inquired on purchasing it separately, but they quoted me like $800 for the strap and deployant clasp! No thanks! I'd rather spend $150 on something made with high quality leather.
I have mine on the nylon strap now, and it is super comfortable.
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I was almost set on getting the leather strap when I got mine, but when I had it in hand I couldn't believe how cheap it felt. I actually in inquired on purchasing it separately, but they quoted me like $800 for the strap and deployant clasp! No thanks! I'd rather spend $150 on something made with high quality leather.
I have mine on the nylon strap now, and it is super comfortable.
Wow, I cried paying $140 for my leather Nato strap. $800 is nuts.
