All it takes is Knowledge, capital and guts to buy vintage collectible watch

This is a very interesting story of a rare Vacheron Constantin 222 watch.

5 months ago there is watch show held in Hong Kong, friend of mine spotted a beautiful Vacheron Constantin 222 from a western dealer, he was asking certain price which is about HK$480000, he was trying to think if this is real stuff from Vacheron Constantin as this is made of white gold. Googles did to help to tell, well if a stainless steel he could have bought is as there are known certain 100 pieces of steel and in yellow gold Jumbo 222. But this is white gold... he finally dropped down the watch, another anxiously waiting friend of mine grabbed it instantly and asking for final price, he bought it on the next day.

I had such a great honor to wear this piece of watch myself at from him. Heavy like 180 grams, beautifully made, also clean cases as it was fresh from factory... I have a yellow gold 222 but it was my first time seeing a white gold.... well, this watch was auction with HK$5M as shown here.

Moral of the story is all it takes is knowledge, capital and most important one is guts... do you dare to buy if there is even no information on a watch available on Google....

He bought it.... a man of knowledge, capital and GUTS. Of course you have to spend time focusing on sourcing it. That is a great fun if you can find a watch you like.

Congratulations! 

HK Snob

 

What is aftermath thought on the recent auction at Antiqurum Monaco?

Refer to the link here,

1. Vacheron Constantin is capturing more attentions

2. AP Royal Oak 5402 A series steel is not reaching the high only HKJ$500,000, but on the other hand a VC 222 steel is reaching HKJ$1,100,000 which is two times higher than AP!   

3. Patek 5711 green no bid, 5712 no bid, but 3800A with Euro 39,000 that means that 38mm watch may get more people interested or people see the trend is more on smaller watch, hey should buy now when price is considered still "Low".

4. Daytona 116520 Creamy is reaching high price over HK$1m. good to see as Daytona is always king of Rolex.

Summary 

Keep eyes on these

1. VC 222 is good investment, and probably the next gen Overseas Gen 1 41042 blue or creamy white dial!

2. PP Nautilus 3800 white gold or steel.

3. AP Royal Oak 5402 A B or C series at good price.

4. Daytona 115520, 15628 

HK Snob

Monaco Auction Auction | Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces (antiquorum.swiss)

Phillips Viewing Reminder

Don't forget there is viewing for your watches at Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong today and Tomorrow before the auction date 31 May.

It seems to be the most exciting watch event in town.

HK Snob

Phillips Watch Auction in Hong Kong

One of the City Watch Auction that you should go.

Preview on 28-30 May 2016

the Auction is on 31 May 2016

Venue : :Landmark Mandarin

Refer to this catalgues for your mobile preview.... See you there with our HK Watch fever Members at the preview.

http://www.joomag.com/magazine/the-hong-kong-watch-auction-two/0868576001462485926?short

Rolex Day Date Ref 18038 on Auction in UK

This is a unusual Rolex Day Date in Lapis Lazuli Dial in an Auction in UK.,

Go for it if you are there...

Follow this link for all detail and pictures...

This is a Watch of a good friend of mine... he is a famous UK watch dealer.

http://www.fellows.co.uk/index.php?option=com_bidders&keyword=Rolex+lapis


HK Snob
HK Watch Fever

Audemars Piguet Skeletonized Cushion-form Minute Repeating Wrist Watch

Audemars Piguet

A FINE PLATINUM SKELETONIZED CUSHION-FORM MINUTE REPEATING WRISTWATCH

CIRCA 2002 RÉPÉTITION MINUTES JOHN SCHAEFFER NO 8 Important Watches •cal. 2866 manual winding nickel lever movement, 32 jewels, mono-metallic balance, minute repeating on two steel gongs

• skeletonized dial, Arabic numerals, subsidiary dial for constants seconds

• platinum cushion-form case, minute repeating slide to the band, sapphire crystal display back

• case, dial and movement signed

• with a platinum AP buckle Sale HK0352 Session 2 07 Apr 11 02:00 PM Sotheby's Hong Kong

I think the final bid would reach HKD$480,000.00

HK Snob

Audemars Piguet Yellow Gold Triple Calendar Braclet ROOS Watch Auction in Hong Kong

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AUDEMARS PIGUET

•A YELLOW GOLD AUTOMATIC TRIPLE CALENDAR BRACELET WATCH

CIRCA 1990 ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE NO 058 •

• cal. 2127/2827 automatic nickel lever movement, 36 jewels, mono-metallic movement

• black hobnail patterned dial, luminescent indexes and hands, subsidiary dial for constant seconds, apertures for day and month, outer chapter ring calibrated for date

• 18k yellow gold octagonal case, case back secured by 8 screws

• with an integrated 18k yellow gold bracelet and double folding clasp • case, dial, movement and bracelet signed.

Estimated price is HKD140,000.00 in Sotheby's Hong Kong 7 April 2011.

HK Snob

Patek Philippe Platinum Minute Repeating Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon Auction in Hong Kong

AN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT AND RARE PLATINUM MINUTE REPEATING PERPETUAL CALENDAR TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH RETROGRADE DATE AND MOON-PHASES, ACCOMPANIED BY 3 ADDITIONAL DIALS

CIRCA 2004 REF 5016P MVT 1905097 CASE 4214414

• cal. RTO27 PS-QR nickel lever movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 28 jewels, free-sprung Gyromax balance rotating within a one-minute tourbillon carriage, adjusted to heat, cold, isochronism and 5 positions, minute repeating on two steel gongs

• opaline-white dial, applied white gold Breguet numerals, retrograde date hand, apertures for day, month and leap year indication, subsidiary dial for constant seconds with moon-phases

• platinum circular case, minute repeating slide to the band, sapphire crystal display back

• case, dial and movement signed

• with a platinum PP buckle

•Important Watches Sale HK0352 Session 2 07 Apr 11 02:00 PM Sotheby's Hong Kong.

I speculate this goes to the price of HKD$6,200,000.00

HK Snob

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Ref. 25863T1

This is not the watch for me as my wrist is not big enouh to carry such watch!
This is made of Titanium, with Super Jumbo Size of 57mm with measurement including the crown.
Cal. 2226/2480 with 54 jewels. Watch proof.

The Christie's Final bid came to USD$30,000.00. I think that this watch is losing his glory as comparing with the time Arnold worn it as on the Terminators III in 2003. is an Limited to 750 pieces.

USD$30,000.00 is considered Good deal!

HK Snob

Roger Dubuis Golden Square Cal. RD 02 in New York Christie's

A RD bold design calls all kinds of "Watch Out" attention. Square of 41mm, Water proof with a Titanium Case. Comes with orginal Cerificates and waranty card. An Auction price of USD$37,500.00 in New York Christie's in 15 Dec 2009. Is that a Good deal!. All depends what you are looking for!
HK Snob

Rolex Ref. 16610 Submariner in Christie's Action

This Green Bezel stainless steel Submariner has been in the market for a few years, rumours of a limited production model, Over selling price in Hong Kong has occurred. And had been one of the hits of Rolex in HK.
This watch was sold at New York Christie's Auction on 15 Dec 2009 at USD$7,500.00.
That is higher that the official List price of Rolex.  This action price further confirms that this Rolex Model is Really a LIMITED production! So next time you see it, do not miss the chance to buy one.

HK Snob

Vantage Rolex Day Just in Christie's New York 2009

Under the title of "Important Watches" in New York Christie's Auction 15 Dec 2009.
This 18K Yellow Gold Rolex Ref. 6605 Oyster Perpetual Day Just, 36mm Cal.1065 25 jewels, Circa 1952.
A Red Day Just marking on the dial does not likely bring with any kind of speciality. Surprisely, this watch was sold at USD$30,000 including commision.
Sometimes it is hard to imagine that watch of this kind can reach such a high auction price!

HK Snob

Only Watch

The “Only Watch” charity auction, organised under the patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, who will also be present.
“Only Watch” brings together timepieces from over 30 prestigious brands, including a stand-out Blancpain model. I was invited to go by Blancpain as I am a Blancpain Lover.
This is a one-of-a-kind Blancpain piece created specially for this event and clothed in a titanium case from the Blancpain 500 Fathoms Sport Collection, and its technical specifications are listed in detail on the Only Watch dedicated website http://www.patrizziauction.com/only_watch/
This sale is scheduled to take place during the Monaco Watch Show, at 6 pm sharp on Thursday September 24th.
We could place our bids on the spot, by phone or via the internet. All relevant information is provided on the Only Watch website.
http://www.patrizziauction.com/only_watch/

Swiss Snob