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·Hammered at 6,000 pounds a couple days ago (lot 488: http://watchesofknightsbridge.com/catalogues/AuctionResultsJune2015.PDF). Anyone know if these results include buyer's premiums? Seems like a really nice example.
I was watching the auction and almost bid on the tri-compax. It was an internet bidder that got the watch.
Two days before the auction I was prepared to go even 20% more than the wining bid, thankfully common sense returned on the day of the auction. Don't get me wrong, it's a beautiful and rare watch, and will double it's value in two years.
Nice example! The auction house have some quite interesting example from time to time IMO.
That being said, I'm not the biggest fan of Watches of Knightsbridge, my first watch that I won from there described as excellent working condition etc etc. Worked just fine when I receive them and wind it once so I just left it, long story short after I bought new strap etc, the watch broke just when I was about to worn it for the first time. Tried to wind it and nothing happen.
If the price is going to double in 2 years, wouldn't common sense dictate that paying 20% more now would be a great investment?
I had a good look at this watch last Friday and all I will say is that there are some issues with the chronograph - especially the re-setting parts.
Hm, that's a shame considering the lot description didn't mention anything to that effect. Honestly, I've never had much of a desire to compete in these auctions, but that just adds more fuel to my logic fire.