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Vincent65 · 27 October 2017, 01:54 AM

Sadly, I can't attend, let alone bid on anything, but if I could, relative values aside, this would be the one I'd most love to leave the Big Apple with!
It's just so... sexy. And cool. Everything about it. I know all of the attention is understandably on PN's PN, but this one is my hero.

https://www.phillips.com/detail/ROLEX/NY080117/33

Lot. 33

Ref. 6200
"An extremely rare, important, and early stainless steel wristwatch with black glossy Explorer dial, gilt hands, presentation box, and hangtags."
1954
Case, dial, and movement signed
37mm diameter

Estimate
$250,000 - 500,000
CHF244,000-487,000
€213,000-426,000
HK$1,950,000-3,900,000

Pics are screen-shots, plus details, from Phillips' website.

It's going to be an epic night. Icons everywhere.

How about you - what would you choose?

bayerische · 27 October 2017, 01:58 AM

Wow!

Quite the looker.

Sky21 · 27 October 2017, 03:24 AM

The gilt hands with the long hour hand and big ball sweep second hand just look amazing over that high gloss dial!! I would expect this to go for at least the high end of the estimate if not more. Could we see 7 figures, I suppose anything is possible with these if someone wants it bad enough.

Vincent65 · 27 October 2017, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sky21

The gilt hands with the long hour hand and big ball sweep second hand just look amazing over that high gloss dial!! I would expect this to go for at least the high end of the estimate if not more. Could we see 7 figures, I suppose anything is possible with these if someone wants it bad enough.

Exactly!

thomaspp · 27 October 2017, 04:10 AM

insane watch... the best in the catalog if you ask me along with the 3970P, 3448 and 3700

Kingface66 · 27 October 2017, 04:19 AM

Karl, I have to head up to midtown later for dinner, and I could pop into Phillips and pick that up for you if you'd like.
Pay me back later.

Jfullm42 · 27 October 2017, 04:24 AM

I agree, wish I was there and wish I could bid on that one! I hate all the snapchats and texts I'm getting from friends there lol

Vincent65 · 27 October 2017, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingface66

Karl, I have to head up to midtown later for dinner, and I could pop into Phillips and pick that up for you if you'd like.
Pay me back later.

I didn't want to ask, bro - thanks, appreciated. Let me know the final figure and I'll stick a cheque in the post

Wesley Crusher · 27 October 2017, 04:35 AM

Beautiful watch. It sucks to be poor lol!

Kingface66 · 27 October 2017, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vincent65

I didn't want to ask, bro - thanks, appreciated. Let me know the final figure and I'll stick a cheque in the post

Dude, no worries. In fact, why don't we just let this one be my treat. And the next time I'm in Switzerland, you can buy me a beer and some Raclette.

Vincent65 · 27 October 2017, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingface66

Dude, no worries. In fact, why don't we just let this one be my treat. And the next time I'm in Switzerland, you can buy me a beer and some Raclette.

OK, you bring the bread!

phillip ridley · 27 October 2017, 05:08 AM

As simple as it is, this is mine. I just cant get over the tropic dial. I am actually posting watch of the month tomorrow which kind of goes over my first love.

https://www.phillips.com/detail/ROLEX/NY080117/4

thomaspp · 27 October 2017, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phillip ridley

As simple as it is, this is mine. I just cant get over the tropic dial. I am actually posting watch of the month tomorrow which kind of goes over my first love.

https://www.phillips.com/detail/ROLEX/NY080117/4

This is your watch Phillip? I saw it at a preview. Very nice.

shasavan7 · 27 October 2017, 05:34 AM

I saw the 6200 at a Phillips preview here in Seattle. As cool as the Paul Newman PN was, the 6200 was a true showstopper. Absolutely stunning in person. Even in a not terribly well lit corner of a Ferrari showroom, the 6200 glowed and seemed to be alive. An amazing watch.

The 1680 tropical dial was also very nice, but like comparing one of the Ferrari's to my Audi, they were in different leagues.

koz123 · 27 October 2017, 06:53 AM

Lot 48 is gone... off the bidding block. What heard is quite awful.

Kingface66 · 27 October 2017, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koz123

Lot 48 is gone... off the bidding block. What heard is quite awful.

Any info on what happened?

koz123 · 27 October 2017, 07:26 AM

it isn't 100% but I heard it was switched with a fake last night...

Vincent65 · 27 October 2017, 08:44 AM

Meanwhile... 15.5mil. for PN

lhanddds · 27 October 2017, 09:03 AM

The Super Bowl of watch collecting. What a great event. I enjoyed it with wine and cheese. I wonder what’s going on in the modern forum?

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Tom1675 · 27 October 2017, 09:17 AM

Aside from the PN, I have to go with you there Vincent that 6200 was amazing. I actually wore it at the viewing (and a $15.5m one). Its such an important reference, one that started so much... The shot of the dial removed with all that glorious cumulus radioactivity kinda captures it and the insert w/o minute markers, well...

The milsub with its original NATO was in amazing shape... Can anyone confirm it was switched for a fake at the viewing?

Sky21 · 27 October 2017, 09:36 AM

Anyone think the 6200 selling for $470,000 was lower than expected?

roh123 · 27 October 2017, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koz123

it isn't 100% but I heard it was switched with a fake last night...

The milsub? Oh dear..

southtexas · 27 October 2017, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koz123

it isn't 100% but I heard it was switched with a fake last night...

Whoa

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Wesley Crusher · 27 October 2017, 11:54 AM

Probably not a forum favorite, but that GMT is smokin!! Love it! v

05carbondrz · 27 October 2017, 01:04 PM

Switched as in somebody replaced it with a fake and stole the original? I'd think they would have pretty heavy security with 10's of millions in Watches.

phillip ridley · 28 October 2017, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thomaspp

This is your watch Phillip? I saw it at a preview. Very nice.

I wish, it was one of the watches on Phillip's list that I (if had the money) would of gone for.

subx · 28 October 2017, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phillip ridley

I wish, it was one of the watches on Phillip's list that I (if had the money) would of gone for.

it was a nice one indeed

roh123 · 28 October 2017, 12:39 AM

Not really that yummy brown chocolate tone. Perhaps the lighting but it looks a bit dull in the auction pics as well. Only me?

The 6200 is however amazing. Just wow!

subx · 28 October 2017, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roh123

Not really that yummy brown chocolate tone. Perhaps the lighting but it looks a bit dull in the auction pics as well. Only me?

The 6200 is however amazing. Just wow!

yes the brown did not have that magic glow that some can have, but it really was overall a great example.

the 6200 was ABSOLUTELY STUNNING, and WELL BOUGHT imho

Vincent65 · 28 October 2017, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sky21

Anyone think the 6200 selling for $470,000 was lower than expected?

$579K all-in. I thought it may go higher, given the setting. Still a lot, though!

27 October 2017, 01:54 AM	#1
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	Tonight in NYC - BIG CROWN in the BIG APPLE Sadly, I can't attend, let alone bid on anything, but if I could, relative values aside, this would be the one I'd most love to leave the Big Apple with! It's just so... sexy. And cool. Everything about it. I know all of the attention is understandably on PN's PN, but this one is my hero. https://www.phillips.com/detail/ROLEX/NY080117/33 Lot. 33 Ref. 6200 "An extremely rare, important, and early stainless steel wristwatch with black glossy Explorer dial, gilt hands, presentation box, and hangtags." 1954 Case, dial, and movement signed 37mm diameter Estimate $250,000 - 500,000 CHF244,000-487,000 €213,000-426,000 HK$1,950,000-3,900,000 Pics are screen-shots, plus details, from Phillips' website. It's going to be an epic night. Icons everywhere. How about you - what would you choose? __________________

27 October 2017, 01:58 AM	#2
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Wow! Quite the looker. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

27 October 2017, 04:10 AM	#5
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	insane watch... the best in the catalog if you ask me along with the 3970P, 3448 and 3700 __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

27 October 2017, 04:24 AM	#7
Jfullm42 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Jeff Location: Seattle, WA Watch: 5513 Posts: 4,235	I agree, wish I was there and wish I could bid on that one! I hate all the snapchats and texts I'm getting from friends there lol __________________ Instagram - Jfullm42time / Jfullm42time2 (backup)

27 October 2017, 06:53 AM	#15
koz123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: NYC Posts: 445	Lot 48 is gone... off the bidding block. What heard is quite awful. __________________ Instagram- Watchwithme

27 October 2017, 03:24 AM	#3
Sky21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 885	The gilt hands with the long hour hand and big ball sweep second hand just look amazing over that high gloss dial!! I would expect this to go for at least the high end of the estimate if not more. Could we see 7 figures, I suppose anything is possible with these if someone wants it bad enough.

27 October 2017, 04:19 AM	#6
Kingface66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: The Empire State Watch: Many Posts: 3,463	Karl, I have to head up to midtown later for dinner, and I could pop into Phillips and pick that up for you if you'd like. Pay me back later.

27 October 2017, 04:35 AM	#9
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	Beautiful watch. It sucks to be poor lol!

27 October 2017, 05:08 AM	#12
phillip ridley 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Mesa, Arizona Watch: 1971 Rolex Red Sub Posts: 555	As simple as it is, this is mine. I just cant get over the tropic dial. I am actually posting watch of the month tomorrow which kind of goes over my first love. https://www.phillips.com/detail/ROLEX/NY080117/4

27 October 2017, 05:34 AM	#14
shasavan7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: seattle Posts: 14	I saw the 6200 at a Phillips preview here in Seattle. As cool as the Paul Newman PN was, the 6200 was a true showstopper. Absolutely stunning in person. Even in a not terribly well lit corner of a Ferrari showroom, the 6200 glowed and seemed to be alive. An amazing watch. The 1680 tropical dial was also very nice, but like comparing one of the Ferrari's to my Audi, they were in different leagues.

27 October 2017, 07:26 AM	#17
koz123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: NYC Posts: 445	it isn't 100% but I heard it was switched with a fake last night... __________________ Instagram- Watchwithme

27 October 2017, 08:44 AM	#18
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	Meanwhile... 15.5mil. for PN __________________

27 October 2017, 09:03 AM	#19
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	The Super Bowl of watch collecting. What a great event. I enjoyed it with wine and cheese. I wonder what’s going on in the modern forum? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 October 2017, 09:17 AM	#20
Tom1675 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Tom Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,187	Aside from the PN, I have to go with you there Vincent that 6200 was amazing. I actually wore it at the viewing (and a $15.5m one). Its such an important reference, one that started so much... The shot of the dial removed with all that glorious cumulus radioactivity kinda captures it and the insert w/o minute markers, well... The milsub with its original NATO was in amazing shape... Can anyone confirm it was switched for a fake at the viewing?

27 October 2017, 09:36 AM	#21
Sky21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 885	Anyone think the 6200 selling for $470,000 was lower than expected?

27 October 2017, 11:54 AM	#24
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	Probably not a forum favorite, but that GMT is smokin!! Love it! v

27 October 2017, 01:04 PM	#25
05carbondrz Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA Posts: 2,030	Switched as in somebody replaced it with a fake and stole the original? I'd think they would have pretty heavy security with 10's of millions in Watches.

28 October 2017, 12:39 AM	#28
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	Not really that yummy brown chocolate tone. Perhaps the lighting but it looks a bit dull in the auction pics as well. Only me? The 6200 is however amazing. Just wow!

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