Mein Genf Uhren auction report...........( Lang)

[philipp]

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What can I say, i'm still dizzled by all impressions & experiences i've gone though at Geneva auction weekend. We had a wonderfull group of deeply passionated guys (+ 1x girl <img src="/images/wink.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="wink.gif">) that came together to meet each other, talk detail, lear & examine all the auction previeuws, each making his own wishlist before the auctions starts. Further enjoyed the interesting intervieuw & party on Friday & Saterday hosted by Christie's and the exceptional weather outside for this time of the year.

Auction results where again good, some surprising but most of them right where they belong in current market value, the whole market is strong for top quality and seperating even more into 2 groups; the ultra collector (or topdealer) with unlimited budget and those buying the left overs and are already more then satisfied acquiring a great reference but, don't get me wrong, not in 'catalogue style'. The difference in price & enthousiasme with the bidders between good & perfect all original condition is growing further. The collecting world has focused the recent years on ultra small details of the dials due to all discussions about originality, next logic step is condition of the case. Once one has a perfect dialed watch, the need for a perfect, unpolished & unrestaured case is the ultimate goal. Considering this, I was surprised to see the ultra rare & lovely brown oyster PN, that came in unspoiled condition having a very conservative estimate with Sfr 60-80.000,= The auctioneer was flabbergasted to hear my prediction during the vieuwing for the 2 daytona's, saying that he would be happy when it even reached half of my amount, the more happy he joined us afterwards when my figure came out as spot on <img src="/images/wink.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="wink.gif">

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Another rare find came on the wrist of my good friend Eric Ku all the way from San Fransisco.
After the white 6542 GMT that was discovered and examened in every detail last year, now this white Submariner 6205 is out to public, for me personally big respect for his determination by hunting it down and showing us to his friends first!!

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First copy's of the new book of Auro "Patek Philippe Steel Watches" where spread around to those that had the privilage that one or more of their beauty's where in there. Very impressive to say the least and great eye for detail with the special cork cover and silver finish on the pages!

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Christie's Party...
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Best ride of the weekend for sure, stunning Muira SV!
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A Lady with style... lovely Livia's wrist
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Lunch with friends...
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Octopucci's....
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The military force made it to Geneva, thanks for the good time we had together!
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New family car? hmmmmm <img src="/images/wink.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="wink.gif">
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More watches.....

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detail, detail, detail, detail <img src="/images/wink.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="wink.gif">
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Back home..
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but not till i've seen the exceptional pink diamond up close....
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and the Giacometti....
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Thanks my friends, i've really had an great time!! See you in May.

Regards Philipp

Somehow looks familiair <img src="/images/wink.gif" height="14" width="14" alt="wink.gif">
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