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Sky21 · 28 October 2017, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Vincent65

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

I also thought it would go higher, perhaps even approach 7 figures given the buzz in the room overall. I thought it was the best looking piece in the entire catalogue.

Vincent65 · 30 October 2017, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Sky21

I also thought it would go higher, perhaps even approach 7 figures given the buzz in the room overall. I thought it was the best looking piece in the entire catalogue.

We agree, then!

southtexas · 30 October 2017, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 05carbondrz

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.

Any word on this?

05carbondrz · 30 October 2017, 12:52 PM

I know nothing about it and am just as curious as You.

offrdmania · 30 October 2017, 01:32 PM

Someone must have just watched "The Red Violin". A very similar scenario. Swapped out the original just before the auction with a fake.

Frogman4me · 31 October 2017, 10:48 AM

Had the 6200 on my wrist it was stunning. It was my favorite watch at the auction. It is a shame that the milsub got stolen at the preview, I was curious what that was going to hammer.

Wesley Crusher · 31 October 2017, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Frogman4me

Had the 6200 on my wrist it was stunning. It was my favorite watch at the auction. It is a shame that the milsub got stolen at the preview, I was curious what that was going to hammer.

So somebody stole the watch and swapped it with a phony? I can't believe this can happen.

Sky21 · 1 November 2017, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Frogman4me

Had the 6200 on my wrist it was stunning. It was my favorite watch at the auction. It is a shame that the milsub got stolen at the preview, I was curious what that was going to hammer.

How did the 6200 feel on the wrist compared to more modern Subs? Did it feel much smaller and lighter? Just curious as I’ll most likely never have one on myself.

vintagewaferthin · 1 November 2017, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

So somebody stole the watch and swapped it with a phony? I can't believe this can happen.

I cant either. Security was very tight when I went. Any more news on this? Very curious!

roh123 · 1 November 2017, 06:12 AM

If it happened it will be buried. No auction house can have a reputation losing items. Personally I have a tough time believing it but I do not think we will ever now.

05carbondrz · 1 November 2017, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by roh123

If it happened it will be buried. No auction house can have a reputation losing items. Personally I have a tough time believing it but I do not think we will ever now.

How do You break the news to the Consigner? Your 100K+ Watch was stolen BUT we have a pretty nice fake to give You as a consolation Prize....

roh123 · 1 November 2017, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 05carbondrz

How do You break the news to the Consigner? Your 100K+ Watch was stolen BUT we have a pretty nice fake to give You as a consolation Prize....

You probably pay him a ton of money if the watch really would have dissapeared.

Vincent65 · 1 November 2017, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by roh123

You probably pay him a ton of money if the watch really would have dissapeared.

And then double it to keep it quiet...

Vincent65 · 1 November 2017, 08:27 PM

If the MilSub was stolen, surely, it would be pretty tricky to move it on anywhere, or even show it to anyone... I'm struggling to believe it as well.

05carbondrz · 2 November 2017, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Vincent65

If the MilSub was stolen, surely, it would be pretty tricky to move it on anywhere, or even show it to anyone... I'm struggling to believe it as well.

I don't see why You couldn't just wear it? Plus there is a black market for Watches just like anything else I'm sure.Sit on it for a Year or Two and then move it privately offline,If the serial number and case back Numbers aren't plastered online the new Owner would be none the wiser.

Vincent65 · 3 November 2017, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 05carbondrz

I don't see why You couldn't just wear it? Plus there is a black market for Watches just like anything else I'm sure.Sit on it for a Year or Two and then move it privately offline,If the serial number and case back Numbers aren't plastered online the new Owner would be none the wiser.

1. Why didn't I think of that...

2. Sounds like you've got it all worked out.

30 October 2017, 01:32 PM	#35
offrdmania 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,998	Someone must have just watched "The Red Violin". A very similar scenario. Swapped out the original just before the auction with a fake. __________________ TRF Member 11738

1 November 2017, 08:27 PM	#44
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	If the MilSub was stolen, surely, it would be pretty tricky to move it on anywhere, or even show it to anyone... I'm struggling to believe it as well. __________________

30 October 2017, 12:52 PM	#34
05carbondrz Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA Posts: 2,030	I know nothing about it and am just as curious as You.

31 October 2017, 10:48 AM	#36
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Had the 6200 on my wrist it was stunning. It was my favorite watch at the auction. It is a shame that the milsub got stolen at the preview, I was curious what that was going to hammer.

1 November 2017, 06:12 AM	#40
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	If it happened it will be buried. No auction house can have a reputation losing items. Personally I have a tough time believing it but I do not think we will ever now.

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