Congrats Eric! I have not met you in person yet, but hope to do that in the near future on a visit to NY (or if you are visiting LA anytime). You were absolutely helpful on getting the word out on my Omega collection sale (big thank you), and from chatting with other members, you seem to be one of the "good guys" in this industry.

It's great to know that someone with your reputation and knowledge is going to be representing us "small guys" with the "big boys". I am confident that you will help educate other collectors and fellow colleagues about this under appreciated (but growing) vintage brand. Just do us a favor, and give us at least 12 more months of collecting, before you start pushing the prices up! :)

I wish you the best in your new position!

Cheers
Carlo

: 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