Yee-ouch! That's Daytona money (& I mean Rolex)... *LINK* *PIC*

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Yee-ouch! That's Daytona money (& I mean Rolex)... *LINK* *PIC*

In Response To: Siffert Chronomatic ()

: Hello. I'm sure some of you were also following
: the Chronomatic Siffert Autavia on Ebay.
: Ended up at 5.818 euro (approx.7100 usd). I
: couldn't believe my eyes...sure its a nice
: and very rare watch but at that price??!!

Yee-ouch! That's Daytona money (& I mean Rolex) Daytona Money. I mean, yes, the Chronomatic marked versions get a very definate premium, as do the box and papers. But nearly $8k?

As Jeff would say, at some point it ceases being about just the watch. At some point it becomes about having to have it or making sure the other fellow doesn't get it.

Jeff, as you were an early participant, any insights?

An initial thought: I'm not sure I'd even care to try to afford the US Customs Service bill for that one!

-- Chuck