Geneva Auction Weekend 2010 Report

Philipps · 2010-05-13T06:05:17Z

Philipps' 2010 Geneva report: vintage Rolex, Patek Philippe, auction insights, market trends, and the power of online forums.

Philipps' Geneva report from 2010 offers a vivid account of the auction weekend, a crucial event for vintage watch collectors and dealers. This article captures the excitement of previewing rare timepieces, engaging in discussions about market trends, and the importance of 'all original condition' in vintage watches. It provides valuable insights into the dynamics of the high-stakes auction world.

What can I say, i'm still dizzled from all the great watches & great friends i've seen.
TOP Passion comes together during auction weekend in Geneva, this time I went together
with my good friends Detlev & Bas, soon Eric Ku from LA joined us to go to the previeuws
& sales of the 4 auctionhouses. Great party @ Christies on Saterday evening where everybody
came together enjoying the drinks & interesting collectors / dealers from around the world.
Even had the change to have a great conversation with Mr.T Stern about their physosophy...
I imho managed to score to best Rolex around that was for sale as i showed you guys yesterday ;-)
Again I learned a lot! this time we took more time to analyse the offers that where on sale, very
usefull it was to have our watchmaker friend Bas with us, think he had the time of his life.....
Great conversations with those passionated guys i've met over the years and even more interesting
discussions about details, opinions, trends and a lot about prices. This time not to many great
watches around outside the sales...some spectaculair ones ( sorry not possible to show them online)
But as Eric likes to say; "at the end of the day" everybody was happy about the results, I noticed that
"all original condition" remains keyword No.1 & I was surprised about the fact that most of the big
players are not totally aware from what's happening online, some still underestimated it but also realise
that the power of the forums can break up your business, fair or unfair, on has to be prepared.

After a breathtaking roadtrip to Gstaad, we finally managed to come home safe after having terrible weather,
Now let the picture say the rest, THANK you to those i've met, it's was an incredible ride again!!

& some Iphone scans...

and finally home...home sweet home ;-)

See you guys next time!
Ciao, Philipp This message has been edited by DrStrong on 2010-05-18 04:21:38 This message has been edited by amanico on 2010-05-22 23:32:24

Key Points from the Discussion

The report highlighted the incredible thrill of handling vintage Rolex and Patek Philippe pieces in person, underscoring the unique appeal of these historical watches.
The experience was an 'eye-opener' for newer vintage watch enthusiasts, revealing the distinct soul and beauty of older watches that are hard to find elsewhere.
The importance of 'all original condition' as the number one keyword in the vintage watch market was a key takeaway, emphasizing its impact on value and desirability.
Many major players in the auction world were surprisingly unaware of the growing influence of online forums, underestimating their power to impact business, for better or worse.
The presence of a watchmaker friend during the previews was invaluable for analyzing the offerings, providing expert insights into the pieces for sale.

The Discussion

Miguel V

May 13, 2010

Beautiful post!

A lot of very intersting pieces......I´ve enjoyed a lot reading it........Thanks for sharing!

Baron - Mr Red

May 13, 2010

Fantastic post...

Some awesome pictures in there. One stole teh show for me...that Milgauss.....wowzer.

Nomer

May 13, 2010

What a happy high momentum post!

A delight to read and look - a bit like being there on super fast-forward. All the best.

rick2

May 13, 2010

Such a wonderful

time you must have had! Thanks for so many great photos!

DDW

May 13, 2010

Thanks P!..

For another dope, succesful roadtrip this year! Enjoyed Geneve immensely with Bas, Erik, Laurent, C and you. Ciao, D

Oztimelord

May 14, 2010

Must have been one amazing experience

To handle some of the vintage Rolexes and Pateks in person must have been an incredible thrill. One of the best auctions in years. I enjoyed the journey that you shared with us. Regards Rene

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