Watch Collector Discussion: Supporting Nico

Key Points from the Discussion

• Many contributors expressed strong disapproval of Antiquorum's handling of the situation, viewing their actions as prioritizing profit over integrity and potentially making them complicit in the return of stolen goods.
• The community questioned why Antiquorum did not cooperate with law enforcement by providing the consignor's identity, suggesting that the auction house should not have taken a unilateral decision to return the watch to the consignor.
• Several members indicated that this incident, coupled with past allegations of 'dodgy practices' and the sale of 'fake/franken watches,' has severely damaged their trust in Antiquorum and would lead them to avoid future dealings with the auction house.
• A link to the original, detailed account of the incident by 'amanico' was provided, offering readers comprehensive background on the A. Lange & Söhne Langematik Anniversary watch and the dispute with Antiquorum.
• One member, who had previously purchased from Antiquorum, expressed a desire for more information about the issue to determine if they could continue to trust the auction house for future transactions.