...results were solid but lacking the fireworks on some pieces that some were expecting. I too am of the view that the Carreras performed well on the whole - but even here there were a few surprises. Most notable the 3147 'Indi' and the Carrera 12 Dato on double GF. Andee sold one of the former (the 3147) earlier this year at a price i think more accurately reflects the significance and rarity of the piece, and the latter, the Dato was a bargain for somebody at 17.5K CHF given the complication, condition and bracelet.

It will be interesting to see how much movement there is of pieces over the next few weeks and the prices they achieve. I know many people were waiting for this auction to test the market appetite / level for certain pieces.

Results aside, it appeared as though all who managed to make it there in person had a great time... i just wish work and other commitments had been different so that i could have joined you all.

: It’s 5:00 AM here in Geneva, “the morning after”. Need to
: head to the airport soon, but let me share some very quick
: thoughts.

: Summarize in less than 140 characters / elevator version? Results
: were solid, lacking the fireworks (new records at the top of the
: marquee), but seeing reinforcement of a strong market and lift
: for several watches previously in the middle of the Heuer range.
: [that was 166 characters (without the spaces) / 199 characters
: (with the spaces).]

: A natural (and healthy) “rotation” as some of the most
: over-heated of the 1960s Autavias corrected, while the 1960s
: Carreras continued the advance. Bidders were willing to pay up
: for the watches in the very best condition.

: Heuer enthusiasts were certainly well-represented . . . probably
: the most Heuer guys in any one room, ever!! A fantastic few days
: for the collectors’ community and for the TAG Heuer brand.
: Yes, our beloved Heuers went onto the big stage (Geneva auction)
: and acquitted themselves well.

: Phillips did a great job, from the run-up to the auction to the
: last gavel. Brilliant marketing; excellent execution.

: So what did you see?

: Jeff