It seemed to me that about half these Heuers were of eBay scarcity / eBay quality, and they ended up selling at about their usual eBay prices . . . so that is not the formula to get the vibe going.

There were a few really nice watches, that are somewhat scarce on the ground, but this may not be enough to create the required energy in the room, when there are so many ordinary ones. I mean, do we need Phillips or Christie's to offer this sort of Skipper, that is on eBay just about every day? Maybe they include some of these common watches as filler or to give the bidders time to catch their breaths, but they just don't build the excitement.

Jeff

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: There was good attendance, with many locals from HK and the
: mainland. A few folks from other Asian countries and, as I have
: come to expect, a good number of Italian dealers.
: With the Heuers at the beginning of the auction, I could not get
: any sense beforehand and there was certainly no buzz about the
: Heuers.
: I think the 3647S was the second Heuer, and when it hit $8k (overly
: polished and 75% lume dots missing), I said oh boy, here we
: go.......only never to materialize.

: My views, and my views only.......
: 1. Aurel Bacs is as good a watch auctioneer as they come. He keeps
: your attention and enjoys a little jesting with the bidders.
: 2. Lack of sport Rolexes and vintage chronographe, plus the
: multitude of gem encrusted watches. I think this kept potential
: buyers away and those that might have looked at the Heuers.
: Today, you cannot solely have watches in you auctions that suit
: your local market.....internet and phone bidders a plenty.

: Anyway, always have fun coming to the HK auctions and a shout out
: to Christie's and it's crew for allowing me to fondle the June
: Heuers.

: Brook
: Texas, USA