Thanks for answering my question - some very interesting perspectives there! I think the crux of the matter for me is actually your very last question - is it relevant to anyone other than a small group of people? I’ve been fortunate to own a few of the stereotypical “big” watches over the years (Red Sub, 6538, AP 15202, Chrono Bleu, MB&F, Roger W Smith etc etc) yet I still don’t feel it’s relevant to me - in part because I just don’t feel the value is there. As has been reported many times before, often watches sold at the big auctions can be bought at a better price elsewhere with a more personal experience. I do wonder how many customers a house like Phillips really has - I suspect that 80-90% of the volume goes to maybe 30-40 collectors… but that’s just a guess!
Congratulations on 100 editions!
Thanks for answering my question - some very interesting perspectives there! I think the crux of the matter for me is actually your very last question - is it relevant to anyone other than a small group of people? I’ve been fortunate to own a few of the stereotypical “big” watches over the years (Red Sub, 6538, AP 15202, Chrono Bleu, MB&F, Roger W Smith etc etc) yet I still don’t feel it’s relevant to me - in part because I just don’t feel the value is there. As has been reported many times before, often watches sold at the big auctions can be bought at a better price elsewhere with a more personal experience. I do wonder how many customers a house like Phillips really has - I suspect that 80-90% of the volume goes to maybe 30-40 collectors… but that’s just a guess!
Mazol Tov my friend. Can’t wait to see you succeed in the new ventures.
Congrats on 100!!!!