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Makes Sense . . . Gap between $12,500 and $63,614
In Response To: Re: So What is "Fair Market Value" for IDF Autavia? ()

Yes, the rich, they are different, and the guys buying at the Phillips / Christie's auctions are happy to pay $63K for a $12K watch, for the sake of the experience!!

And I expect that they get a nice printed version of the catalog, and perhaps a shopping bag, as well. I'm guessing that they also get a good seat at the next auction!!

Jeff

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: £10k is what a normal Heuer collector might pay, tops. I suspect
: the Christies one was influenced by the Phillips one which may
: have had specific reasons why it went so high. Just my opinion
: though.

: R

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