I was wondering how long it would take but I actually expected the first Haslinger 'piece' on the bay to be a watch!

eBay Item number: 140494221434

http://cgi.ebay.com/BONHAMS-CATALOG-HASLINGER-HEUER-WATCH-COLLECTION-2010-/140494221434?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20b61bb07a#ht_500wt_949

Putting other thoughts aside about this listing, does this confirm that Arno has achieved something (extraordinary) that is much longer lasting (than at least I initially foresaw) from the auction than the day itself? Could this amount to the first post auction indication (I have seen) of a, though very small, sub market? I suppose many of the auction prices could in themselves support the proposition of a Haslinger sub market and any subsequent sales will simply confirm that that was achieved on the day. If that is right, are there other examples of pieces from individual collections developing into sub markets? I know celebrity collections/pieces often attract premiums. If I am taking this too far, I think we all expect to see 'Haslingers' crop up for sale from time to time - the smart sellers might throw in a copy of the book! [Should we also expect to see Heuers for sale 'as seen at the Bonhams auction.'?]

Lucas