Strong lineup!

Apr 28, 2015,08:57 AM
 

Is this Phillips first major watch auction? The lineup is full of interesting pieces at a range of prices, probably the best lineup top-to-bottom I've ever seen. I will be following along, at the very least.

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Phillips – in Association with Aurel Bacs and Livia Russo – Auction One! Amazing watches!

 
 By: 219 : April 27th, 2015-03:24
It has been the auction house news over the winter season. Aurel Bacs departed Christies where he had taken the watches department from a menial $8million to a galactic $130million in less than a decade; a powerhouse in the auction watch market. Bacs set ...  

Thanks! It is an impressive catalogue and I find myself walking past

 
 By: 219 : April 27th, 2015-12:37
lottery ticket shops that are not on my way home! Andrew H

I am not very sure about their Vintage FF 1000 Feet.

 
 By: amanico : April 27th, 2015-05:01
I would like to see close ups of the dial, but I don't feel it. Best, Nicolas

Would value your opinion on it - but by the same token,

 
 By: 219 : April 27th, 2015-12:38
Bacs has the highest standards when it comes to watches for his auction. It would be a shock. Andrew H

Yes, but here, there is something... I would love to see the way Aqualung is written.

 
 By: amanico : April 27th, 2015-21:57
I really don't feel the dial. And in every auctions, even the most prestigious, you have watches which are suspect... Best, Nicolas

+ 1

 
 By: ztirual : April 28th, 2015-14:25
I read the emphasis on these two words: authenticity and quality I also have more than doubts on other pieces, my friend. I have first hand knowledge of some of the pieces offered, where I have had the chance of having their dial tipped over... In fact wa... 

That is something I never understood. We should have detailed reports on watches offered

 
 By: amanico : April 28th, 2015-22:57
In these auctions. It almost never happens. Almost because I saw some ( too rare ) detailled reports. Like pics of the case back, macros of the dial, case, movement number and serial number. But too rarely. When it comes to high lighted watches, I don't g... 

Auction reveals Historical Changes in Patek Philippe Attitude

 
 By: MTF : April 27th, 2015-05:07
Andrew, Thanks for the preview. I agree with Mr Bacs that the relationship and respect for customer is key to building trust. He showed this by building annual sales at his last Auction House from a meagre $8M to that galactic $130M. The history revealed ...  

Yeah, you're probably right . . .

 
 By: Dr No : April 27th, 2015-10:04
. . . any affiliation with celebrity . . . . . . will likely have a negligible effect on realized hammer prices. :-) PS - I'm wandering over to the online catalog for a peek at the Omega ref 2367!

Pink gold applied markers?! . . .

 
 By: Dr No : April 27th, 2015-11:24
. . . yes, it's a rare one, all right. Even more interesting, though, is the pink gold Constellation without dial script (Lot 140). Thanks for highlighting this auction for us, Andrew. Art

Loved Lot 80: more for the quality of the movement than for

 
 By: 219 : April 27th, 2015-13:51
anything else. But the watch speaks quality and in exemplary condition. A pleasure! Andrew H

Wow, amazing timepieces

 
 By: VMM : April 27th, 2015-10:31
The Doctor's watch, the albino Daytona, and the Aqualung are really amazing timepieces, very beautiful. I love them. Thanks for sharing. Vte

Done. Thxs.

 
 By: VMM : April 28th, 2015-04:18

WOOOOW !

 
 By: Mike H : April 27th, 2015-15:23
What a catalogue ! I would be happy with any of them but... if I had to pick one only it would be the PP 3448 WG This one is my absolute grail but by far out of reach ;-( Thanks for this very nice post. My dreams will be full of stars ;-))) Best, Mike

Which one to bid? Auction companies often make mistakes, but they're the best we've got..

 
 By: patrick_y : April 28th, 2015-00:20
Exciting auction. Nice summary Andrew of some choice watches. Good collection of some of the star pieces of the auction. It's a good auction, and it's been a while since I last saw such a nice auction gathering. I've been studying the auction offerings ve... 

Strong lineup!

 
 By: jmpTT : April 28th, 2015-08:57
Is this Phillips first major watch auction? The lineup is full of interesting pieces at a range of prices, probably the best lineup top-to-bottom I've ever seen. I will be following along, at the very least.