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Title: First sight & pics on the Geneva auctions of May 2012
Post by: pifpaf on May 23, 2012, 12:13:28 AM
I will present in the next few days & weeks, a series of topics on the Geneva auctions of May 2012.

This is some extracts of the first photo-report, full texts & pictures on Watchonista.


Patek 2523 & Patek 605 North America at Christie's:  687.000chf for the Patek 605  & 2.771.000chf for the Patek 2523

http://www.watchonista.com/2914/watchonista-blog/watchographer/patek-2523-605-north-america-christies

(http://www.watchonista.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/encapsulated_1000x0/watchographer/2914/albums/patek_2523_north_america_wristshot_1.jpg) (http://www.watchonista.com/2914/watchonista-blog/watchographer/pictures/patek-2523-north-america-wristshot)

(http://www.watchonista.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/encapsulated_1000x0/watchographer/2914/albums/patek_2523_north_america__christies.jpg) (http://www.watchonista.com/2914/watchonista-blog/watchographer/pictures/patek-2523-north-america-christies)

(http://www.watchonista.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/encapsulated_1000x0/watchographer/2914/albums/patek_2523__605_america__christies_3.jpg) (http://www.watchonista.com/2914/watchonista-blog/watchographer/pictures/patek-2523-605-america-christies)

(http://www.watchonista.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/encapsulated_1000x0/watchographer/2914/albums/patek_philippe_605__christies.jpg) (http://www.watchonista.com/2914/watchonista-blog/watchographer/pictures/patek-philippe-605-christies)


Rolex 16800 Comex @ Christie's. The final bid: 46250chf

http://www.watchonista.com/2914/watchonista-blog/watchographer/rolex-16800-comex-christies

(http://www.watchonista.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/encapsulated_1000x0/watchographer/2914/albums/rolex_16800_comex_wristshot_2_0.jpg) (http://www.watchonista.com/2914/watchonista-blog/watchographer/pictures/rolex-16800-comex-wristshot-2)

(http://www.watchonista.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/encapsulated_1000x0/watchographer/2914/albums/rolex_16800_comex__christies_6_0.jpg) (http://www.watchonista.com/2914/watchonista-blog/watchographer/pictures/rolex-16800-comex-christies-4)


Audemars Piguet Full Calendar Gubelin at Christie's. Final price: 62500chf

http://www.watchonista.com/2914/watchonista-blog/watchographer/audemars-piguet-full-calendar-gubelin-christies

(http://www.watchonista.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/encapsulated_1000x0/watchographer/2914/albums/audemars_piguet_full_calendar_gubelin__christies_8_1.jpg) (http://www.watchonista.com/2914/watchonista-blog/watchographer/pictures/audemars-piguet-full-calendar-gubelin-christies-7)

(http://www.watchonista.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/encapsulated_1000x0/watchographer/2914/albums/audemars_piguet_full_calendar_gubelin___2_1.jpg) (http://www.watchonista.com/2914/watchonista-blog/watchographer/pictures/audemars-piguet-full-calendar-gubelin-1)
Title: Re: First sight & pics on the Geneva auctions of May 2012
Post by: Godzillaz on May 23, 2012, 05:41:08 AM
These Comex are really reaching for the sky nowadays. Are there asians buyer present?

Regards
Tyler

Quote from: pifpaf on May 23, 2012, 12:13:28 AM
I will present in the next few days & weeks, a series of topics on the Geneva auctions of May 2012.

This is some extracts of the first photo-report, full texts & pictures on Watchonista.


Patek 2523 & Patek 605 North America at Christie's:  687.000chf for the Patek 605  & 2.771.000chf for the Patek 2523

http://www.watchonista.com/2914/watchonista-blog/watchographer/patek-2523-605-north-america-christies

(http://www.watchonista.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/encapsulated_1000x0/watchographer/2914/albums/patek_2523_north_america_wristshot_1.jpg) (http://www.watchonista.com/2914/watchonista-blog/watchographer/pictures/patek-2523-north-america-wristshot)

(http://www.watchonista.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/encapsulated_1000x0/watchographer/2914/albums/patek_2523_north_america__christies.jpg) (http://www.watchonista.com/2914/watchonista-blog/watchographer/pictures/patek-2523-north-america-christies)

(http://www.watchonista.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/encapsulated_1000x0/watchographer/2914/albums/patek_2523__605_america__christies_3.jpg) (http://www.watchonista.com/2914/watchonista-blog/watchographer/pictures/patek-2523-605-america-christies)


Rolex 16800 Comex @ Christie's. The final bid: 46250chf

http://www.watchonista.com/2914/watchonista-blog/watchographer/rolex-16800-comex-christies

[URL=http://www.watchonista.com/2914/watchonista-blog/watchographer/pictures/rolex-16800-comex-wristshot-2](http://www.watchonista.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/encapsulated_1000x0/watchographer/2914/albums/rolex_16800_comex_wristshot_2_0.jpg) (http://www.watchonista.com/2914/watchonista-blog/watchographer/pictures/patek-philippe-605-christies)

(http://www.watchonista.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/encapsulated_1000x0/watchographer/2914/albums/rolex_16800_comex__christies_6_0.jpg) (http://www.watchonista.com/2914/watchonista-blog/watchographer/pictures/rolex-16800-comex-christies-4)


Audemars Piguet Full Calendar Gubelin at Christie's. Final price: 62500chf

http://www.watchonista.com/2914/watchonista-blog/watchographer/audemars-piguet-full-calendar-gubelin-christies

 (http://www.watchonista.com/2914/watchonista-blog/watchographer/pictures/audemars-piguet-full-calendar-gubelin-christies-7)

 (http://www.watchonista.com/2914/watchonista-blog/watchographer/pictures/audemars-piguet-full-calendar-gubelin-1)
Title: Re: First sight & pics on the Geneva auctions of May 2012
Post by: danny on May 23, 2012, 05:59:12 PM
Those are some very nice vintage timepieces. We don't see these very often in Malaysia.
Thanks for sharing.
Are you involved in the auction trade or were you bidding for your own collection?

 :Cheers:
Title: Re: First sight & pics on the Geneva auctions of May 2012
Post by: Gigi on May 23, 2012, 06:58:32 PM
I did not know the auction house will allow prospective buyer to play around with the watch. Isnt it they worry they will screw whole thing up?
Title: Re: First sight & pics on the Geneva auctions of May 2012
Post by: G.MAC on May 24, 2012, 07:54:45 AM
Are those ceramic bezels on those COMEX subs? They look really new to me.
Title: Re: First sight & pics on the Geneva auctions of May 2012
Post by: Godzillaz on May 24, 2012, 09:04:37 AM
@G.Mac
These are 168000 Comex Subs. They got them service regularly by Rolex so it's not uncommon to see them in good condition. Some even have dial replacement.

This is what haunt my dream
(http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/TdBean/Comexmeeting201095.jpg)

Apparently they are not that rare. LOL
(http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/TdBean/Comexmeeting201019.jpg)

All photo by bullibeer

Regards
Tyler


Quote from: G.MAC on May 24, 2012, 07:54:45 AM
Are those ceramic bezels on those COMEX subs? They look really new to me.
Title: Re: First sight & pics on the Geneva auctions of May 2012
Post by: Lachlan Chase on May 24, 2012, 10:23:43 PM
Awesome watches ! I have been fan :)
Title: Re: First sight & pics on the Geneva auctions of May 2012
Post by: G.MAC on May 25, 2012, 06:16:49 AM
I see. That explains it all. Saw one COMEX sub without the COMEX printed on dial but it was stamped on the caseback yesterday. Kinda like the M.N on the some of the 7016 Snowflakes.
Title: Re: First sight & pics on the Geneva auctions of May 2012
Post by: TheHobbit on May 25, 2012, 07:54:20 AM
Getting a COMEX or a double Red or a mil sub would be a dream come to true to many a Rolex collector.
Title: Re: First sight & pics on the Geneva auctions of May 2012
Post by: jacky8888 on May 25, 2012, 12:17:12 PM
Quote from: TheHobbit on May 25, 2012, 07:54:20 AM
Getting a COMEX or a double Red or a mil sub would be a dream come to true to many a Rolex collector.

Mil Sub will be the mother of all Rolex grail.......
Title: Re: First sight & pics on the Geneva auctions of May 2012
Post by: Godzillaz on May 25, 2012, 10:51:50 PM
I would pick 6200 as the mother of all sport Rolex.

Being possibly the 1st Sub release by Rolex and in term of rarity the ratio is 4 Milsub to 1 6200.

If we dig we can find some Milsub laying around but the same can't be said about the 6200. Been collecting for 8 years and only so far seen two 6200 but a dozen Milsub.

It would be my grail but I also need my house to stay so I'm not sure I can pull the trigger if I see one.  ::)

Regards
Tyler

Quote from: jacky8888 on May 25, 2012, 12:17:12 PM
Quote from: TheHobbit on May 25, 2012, 07:54:20 AM
Getting a COMEX or a double Red or a mil sub would be a dream come to true to many a Rolex collector.

Mil Sub will be the mother of all Rolex grail.......
Title: Re: First sight & pics on the Geneva auctions of May 2012
Post by: pifpaf on July 17, 2012, 05:48:41 PM
Quote from: danny on May 23, 2012, 05:59:12 PM
Those are some very nice vintage timepieces. We don't see these very often in Malaysia.
Thanks for sharing.
Are you involved in the auction trade or were you bidding for your own collection?

 :Cheers:

No & no.  :angel:  I'am just making reports on very rare timepieces.

The auctions are the best moments to take pictures of very rares watches, before they go back to the safe.
Title: Re: First sight & pics on the Geneva auctions of May 2012
Post by: SeaDwellerR on July 25, 2012, 08:48:49 AM
Quote from: Godzillaz on May 24, 2012, 09:04:37 AM
@G.Mac
These are 168000 Comex Subs. They got them service regularly by Rolex so it's not uncommon to see them in good condition. Some even have dial replacement.

This is what haunt my dream
(http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/TdBean/Comexmeeting201095.jpg)

Apparently they are not that rare. LOL
(http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w501/TdBean/Comexmeeting201019.jpg)

All photo by bullibeer

Regards
Tyler


Quote from: G.MAC on May 24, 2012, 07:54:45 AM
Are those ceramic bezels on those COMEX subs? They look really new to me.

WOW!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: First sight & pics on the Geneva auctions of May 2012
Post by: SeaDwellerR on July 25, 2012, 08:50:37 AM
Quote from: TheHobbit on May 25, 2012, 07:54:20 AM
Getting a COMEX or a double Red or a mil sub would be a dream come to true to many a Rolex collector.

+1 agree!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: First sight & pics on the Geneva auctions of May 2012
Post by: SeaDwellerR on July 25, 2012, 08:51:51 AM
That "Audemars Piguet Full Calendar Gubelin at Christie's. Final price: 62500chf" is superb man!!
Super sexy!

Something new i learned about AP. Thanks for sharing!

 :thumbsup: