This is my first post to this fantastic forum - i've been a long term reader, but this subject is just too important and interesting to not wade in. In my view, for what its worth, there will be little impact on the values of the Heuers we see every day on Ebay or through the trusted dealers we know. What we will know post the auction is what a watch from the Haslinger collection is worth. I don't mean to sound flippant, but I think the fact that Arno has produced the book and has had the weight of the Tag Heuer marketing budget behind him, means we are talking about a collection so utterly unique that it is incomporable to most watches that remain in circulation. The Monaco Steve Mcqueen wore will always be worth more than a NOS similar model even if it is in better condition, and whilst the variation in this example will be greater of course, a Haslinger Monaco will always be worth more than a similar NOS model.

Of course, I'm extremely likely to be proved utterly wrong and whatever happens, it is a fascinating time for followers of the brand.

: I'm fairly sure it matters not if you're a novice or a seasoned pro
: on this subject; either way it’s very difficult to call for
: all of us.

: I'm not sure how many people have registered, but I haven’t yet
: so I’m sure lots of others haven’t got round to it as it's
: not on the “imminent radar”. I’d surprised if it wasn’t
: into 3 figures come the event.

: As far as a benchmark goes, that's also tough. The prices Bonhams
: can and will achieve for these pieces are clearly significantly
: ahead of normal market prices, due to their name and the process
: of the "world tour", there has been much PR and work
: going into this event and with Tag's backing and perhaps even
: bidding (for their own collection) this really is a once in a
: lifetime Heuer event (so far). I also believe there will be some
: “new” collectors wading in to do battle on these pieces,
: which will add to the competition, but it also depends how much
: competition they get from the current collectors who might have
: their eye on something specific.

: Remember also these pieces have been on display in Arnos beautiful
: book for some time also and these pieces have much provenance
: and are "proper" sets, many coming with boxes,
: original bands, papers etc. These complete sets alone can add
: 25% to the value of a watch. I have to say I change my mind
: daily on the landscape post auction, but I think a considered
: view is that prices post auction will be higher but I believe
: not tremendously...with the biggest movements coming in the true
: nos condition watches and the very rare variants.

: Of course this is just my opinion today, it might change next week
: and I know it was different (slightly) last week! Apologies if I
: have muddied the waters still further!

: Cheers

: Rich
: www.heuermonaco.co.uk