Thank you, Paul, and everyone, for such kind words! It is thrilling to be able to pursue my passion as a full-time pursuit! I was pinching myself Tuesday night after my first day. Just thrilling and amazing to be able to talk watches and look at amazing watches. One of the reasons Christie's was thrilled to hire me was for my command of so many watches and brands (including Heuers) below $100,000 - an area where the auction houses are traditionally weak, but a market that is continuing to grow and is so exciting to so many of us.

Heuers are truly my first love as my first nice watch was a very early Carrera reference 2447S (serial 56795 in case you ever see it), bought on eBay many years ago with the advice of Jeff Stein. Rest assured that I will continue to avidly follow the forum. I think that the Heuer community is quite special - I love you guys (and ladies) and can't tell you how much it has been a joy to get to know so many of you and to have attended the Summit with Christine (and our son in utero). I can't wait for the three of us to attend the next one and I am confident our son will become a Heuer fanatic, too.

If there is ever anything I can help you with, whether research, advice, or finding or selling a watch, please know that I am happy to help! Just drop me a line at ewind@christies.com

Best regards,
Eric Wind