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Flying Clog · 18 November 2018, 07:46 AM

Wondered if anyone has bought online from an auction house such as Sotherbys or other respected auctioneer ?

Was watching two Speedmasters last week - an Apollo XI 30th anniversary model (Tranquility base inscription) and a Galaxy Express 999 model - both looked in great condition with all boxes and papers and sold eventually for CHF2,200 (EUR1,900 / GBP1,700 / US$2,200).

On top of this was a 20% buyers premium plus 7% sales tax.

Was specifically interested in the Apollo XI edition.

But is this a good deal and are there any pitfalls to be aware of buying from an online auction house ?

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AlTinkster92 · 19 November 2018, 10:11 AM

Never have but good luck! I have a 20th anniversary Apollo just back from Omega Service. beautiful watch!

MILGAUSS88 · 19 November 2018, 03:55 PM

Respected by who?

Read the following thread?
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=639002

Mr blond · 19 November 2018, 09:11 PM

If possible go and view the watch in person or get someone to view it for you. Sometimes the photos aren’t great at showing the true condition. You can request further photos of the watch you are interested in which they normally put on there website but then all the other potential buyers get to see the same photos.

1William · 19 November 2018, 10:00 PM

I would not buy from an auction house as I would not pay the buyers premium. There are so many reputable dealers out there that except for the watches like the Paul Newman Daytona you can find what you want.

18 November 2018, 07:46 AM	#1
Flying Clog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Netherlands Posts: 357	Buying from auction ? Wondered if anyone has bought online from an auction house such as Sotherbys or other respected auctioneer ? Was watching two Speedmasters last week - an Apollo XI 30th anniversary model (Tranquility base inscription) and a Galaxy Express 999 model - both looked in great condition with all boxes and papers and sold eventually for CHF2,200 (EUR1,900 / GBP1,700 / US$2,200). On top of this was a 20% buyers premium plus 7% sales tax. Was specifically interested in the Apollo XI edition. But is this a good deal and are there any pitfalls to be aware of buying from an online auction house ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 November 2018, 10:11 AM	#2
AlTinkster92 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: NC Posts: 500	Never have but good luck! I have a 20th anniversary Apollo just back from Omega Service. beautiful watch!

19 November 2018, 03:55 PM	#3
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 3,161	Respected by who? Read the following thread? https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=639002

19 November 2018, 09:11 PM	#4
Mr blond "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 19	If possible go and view the watch in person or get someone to view it for you. Sometimes the photos aren’t great at showing the true condition. You can request further photos of the watch you are interested in which they normally put on there website but then all the other potential buyers get to see the same photos.

19 November 2018, 10:00 PM	#5
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,551	I would not buy from an auction house as I would not pay the buyers premium. There are so many reputable dealers out there that except for the watches like the Paul Newman Daytona you can find what you want.

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