Watch Part V

[Inlinefour]

On 5/8/2022 at 1:53 PM, Spidey10 said:

saw this but unfortunately not for sale....

really nice and smooth...i felt it lighter as well, maybe is the bracelet...

too bad, else would have gotten it....AD told me no telling when is available even if you put yr name down!

told me to keep the stainless GMT as well...heard some rumors...hahahahha

can Rolex is Rolex, nothing for sale even in the biggest AD......not even DJ. Only saw 3 DJ for sale after looking around at 5 ADs 

 

 

gmt s&g chio leh 

[Spidey10]

Have a Pepsi day....

[Didu]

BREAKING NEWS: Gérald Genta’s personal Audemars Piguet Royal Oak smashes world record auction price

Gérald Genta’s personal Audemars Piguet Royal Oak has smashed the world record for the most expensive vintage AP watch to be sold at auction with a hammer price of $2,130,767 at today’s Sotheby’s sale in Geneva.

The connection to Gérald Genta, who designed the Royal Oak ahead of its launch in 1972, sparked a bidding war between seven collectors, who took six minutes to drive the price beyond $2 million.

“In a year that celebrates the 50th anniversary of this revolutionary and iconic design by Gérald Genta, the magnitude of this record-breaking sale is a tribute to the continued influence of, and respect for, Genta’s far-reaching and historic contribution to the watchmaking industry,” says Mikael Wallhagen, head of Sotheby’s Watches in Geneva.

“One could not dream of a more exciting and important provenance for a Royal Oak, an Audemars Piguet or even any wristwatch, added to which, it carries a unique handmade feature by Genta himself. All of these elements set this very watch apart from any other, making it a true grail piece. Over the course of my career, rarely have I seen such an emotional response to any horological object, both by connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike, making today’s result all the more rewarding,” he adds. The record breaking Royal Oak is unique, not only because it is the first time a Genta owned watch has come to auction, but also because the model, which was made around 1978, has the an 18ct yellow gold bezel that Mr Genta produced and added himself at his workshop in Switzerland.

https://usa.watchpro.com/breaking-news-gerald-gentas-personal-audemars-piguet-royal-oak-smashes-world-record-auction-price/

 

[Atachi]

33 minutes ago, Didu said:

BREAKING NEWS: Gérald Genta’s personal Audemars Piguet Royal Oak smashes world record auction price

Gérald Genta’s personal Audemars Piguet Royal Oak has smashed the world record for the most expensive vintage AP watch to be sold at auction with a hammer price of $2,130,767 at today’s Sotheby’s sale in Geneva.

The connection to Gérald Genta, who designed the Royal Oak ahead of its launch in 1972, sparked a bidding war between seven collectors, who took six minutes to drive the price beyond $2 million.

“In a year that celebrates the 50th anniversary of this revolutionary and iconic design by Gérald Genta, the magnitude of this record-breaking sale is a tribute to the continued influence of, and respect for, Genta’s far-reaching and historic contribution to the watchmaking industry,” says Mikael Wallhagen, head of Sotheby’s Watches in Geneva.

“One could not dream of a more exciting and important provenance for a Royal Oak, an Audemars Piguet or even any wristwatch, added to which, it carries a unique handmade feature by Genta himself. All of these elements set this very watch apart from any other, making it a true grail piece. Over the course of my career, rarely have I seen such an emotional response to any horological object, both by connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike, making today’s result all the more rewarding,” he adds. The record breaking Royal Oak is unique, not only because it is the first time a Genta owned watch has come to auction, but also because the model, which was made around 1978, has the an 18ct yellow gold bezel that Mr Genta produced and added himself at his workshop in Switzerland.

https://usa.watchpro.com/breaking-news-gerald-gentas-personal-audemars-piguet-royal-oak-smashes-world-record-auction-price/

 

Maybe ownself buy ownself?😂 Read somewhere some watch companies do secretly bid on their own watches. 

[Spidey10]

back home...but no luck on any rolex....been to 5 AD, only manages to see 3 DJ for sale...and is the dome version only, so not particularly interested. 

 

[Throttle2]

Lucky didnt sell this

old school opulence still rocks

[Dp26]

On 4/19/2022 at 7:56 PM, Throttle2 said:

Now its all the youngsters under 45 yrs old buying all the rolexes

I think it’s quite true now that you mentioned. 
 

I guess age does play a part but also wealth? 
Most are getting affluent much earlier so maybe buying much younger than say 10/15 years ago? 

[Wt_know]

7 minutes ago, Dp26 said:

I think it’s quite true now that you mentioned. 
 

I guess age does play a part but also wealth? 
Most are getting affluent much earlier so maybe buying much younger than say 10/15 years ago? 

now late 20s early 30s … wear Daytona liao

my time … my beng friend wear entry level Sub or Explorer … my jaw drop liao … 

Edited May 18, 2022 by Wt_know

[Throttle2]

13 minutes ago, Wt_know said:

now late 20s early 30s … wear Daytona liao

my time … my beng friend wear entry level Sub or Explorer … my jaw drop liao … 

Yeah……I bought my first steel Daytona 116520 when i was 33.

During those days, really quite champion liao.

Today, ah ter ah kow also have…. Times have changed.   

[Throttle2]

Couldnt resist

Just for fun

[Spidey10]

10 minutes ago, Throttle2 said:

Couldnt resist

Just for fun

so this is APShock...

[Throttle2]

2 hours ago, Spidey10 said:

so this is APShock...

Its Casioak

[Chongster]

now that there is no more stupid money in crypto and stock market, are the prices of Rolex/Patek steel watches coming down?

[Throttle2]

1 hour ago, Chongster said:

now that there is no more stupid money in crypto and stock market, are the prices of Rolex/Patek steel watches coming down?

The silly ones have come off 10-20%
the rest maybe about 5%
overall softer for sure. 
thats great for true collectors 

[Spidey10]

2 minutes ago, Throttle2 said:

The silly ones have come off 10-20%
the rest maybe about 5%
overall softer for sure. 
thats great for true collectors 

if a starbuck sub drop to 18k, i dun mind getting one...

[Throttle2]

1 hour ago, Spidey10 said:

if a starbuck sub drop to 18k, i dun mind getting one...

Haha before it drops to $18k, there will already be a lot of takers at $20k before you…… haha

[Throttle2]

Nowadays see a lot of youngster buy and wear watches $30k upwards
 

thinking back, i have never bought nor worn a single watch which was valued more than 1% of my networth.  Thats the same rule of thumb till today.

I think it would be ridiculous for me to buy and wear a $300k patek.  Like kinda CMI and very wannabe.   Thats my take, feel free to have yours.

[Spidey10]

1 minute ago, Throttle2 said:

Nowadays see a lot of youngster buy and wear watches $30k upwards
 

thinking back, i have never bought nor worn a single watch which was valued more than 1% of my networth.  Thats the same rule of thumb till today.

I think it would be ridiculous for me to buy and wear a $300k patek.  Like kinda CMI and very wannabe.   Thats my take, feel free to have yours.

yah man....that's why ask me to pay $35k for a green sub, my tooth also pain..

that also begs the question if we are able to afford it....but to me, even if i can afford it, i still feel is not worthwhile to pay that much...maybe 10-15% above retail would be comfortable....but 150% above retail.....hhhmmm...

also, at my age, no need to show ler.....tshirt, bermudas and sandals everyday........even while flying, I am on bermudas as it's very comfortable on the plane....