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NukeMan · 6 May 2014, 04:51 AM

Opened May 1.

https://onlineonly.christies.com/p/t...om_hp_feature1

Nice pieces, but pricy!

77T · 6 May 2014, 04:57 AM

But you can always say, " I got it from Christies!"

Vincent65 · 6 May 2014, 04:57 AM

I don't think so!

NukeMan · 6 May 2014, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

But you can always say, " I got it from Christies!"

Not if they also got me...

dpa94114 · 6 May 2014, 05:15 AM

fascinating move...I'm curious about the process for them accepting watches

Noonan · 6 May 2014, 05:16 AM

Good lord...a 1601 marked at $4,200 and sold! Those prices are insane.

nickb732 · 6 May 2014, 06:26 AM

1803 for 15,500.. Wow. Also, you'd think that Christie's would bother spelling "calendar" properly...

JerimiahLee · 6 May 2014, 06:53 AM

I don't think they are trying to hit this (read: TRF) crowd, however someone with a lack of knowledge that wishes to place their trust in the Christies brand may find this appealing.

NukeMan · 6 May 2014, 07:10 AM

Did you see that red 1680 sold for 17,5 kUSD with the look of those crown guards and lugs (especially one looking very thin)? Wow!

cgibs105 · 6 May 2014, 07:36 AM

Pricing is outrageous. $4100 for a DJ 1601. Who on earth pays that price for that watch?!

datejust24 · 6 May 2014, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by cgibs105

Pricing is outrageous. $4100 for a DJ 1601. Who on earth pays that price for that watch?!

someone who clearly has more money than sense.....absolutely ridiculous...and for those who purchased from there just to say oh I got it from Christies...well...that person needs a swift kick to the coin purse.

mluther · 6 May 2014, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NukeMan

Did you see that red 1680 sold for 17,5 kUSD with the look of those crown guards and lugs (especially one looking very thin)? Wow!

+ no B&P

Dr.Smellody · 6 May 2014, 07:47 AM

Prices are high. but I like the individualized videos for each watch. Top shelf.

shane0mack · 6 May 2014, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by JerimiahLee

I don't think they are trying to hit this (read: TRF) crowd, however someone with a lack of knowledge that wishes to place their trust in the Christies brand may find this appealing.

I can say with utmost certainty that this is correct. The Christie's authentication process is pretty extensive, and someone without the know-how or desire to be as thorough as necessary (to be confident) will feel some security here. A lot of us are fine using the forums, but we're not casual watch fans. Vintage watches are huge right now, and it's attracting the less rabid fans, and they would do well to pay a premium for a "sure thing".

Outback · 6 May 2014, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JerimiahLee

I don't think they are trying to hit this (read: TRF) crowd, however someone with a lack of knowledge that wishes to place their trust in the Christies brand may find this appealing.

Completely agree.

V.lats97nsx · 6 May 2014, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by datejust24

someone who clearly has more money than sense.....absolutely ridiculous...and for those who purchased from there just to say oh I got it from Christies...well...that person needs a swift kick to the coin purse.

I believe the oyster band brings a premium compared to a jubilee band. Its almost 1 oyster band to 100 jubilee

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CrownMe · 6 May 2014, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by shane0mack

I can say with utmost certainty that this is correct. The Christie's authentication process is pretty extensive, and someone without the know-how or desire to be as thorough as necessary (to be confident) will feel some security here. A lot of us are fine using the forums, but we're not casual watch fans. Vintage watches are huge right now, and it's attracting the less rabid fans, and they would do well to pay a premium for a "sure thing".

This sums it up perfectly. Most people have no idea a rolex forum even exists. I couldn't even imagine buying a vintage watch without learning from this site. It's a scary thought. Christies site will do well because there's always gonna be people with more money then brains.

harrjaso · 8 May 2014, 11:48 AM

So what I took away is that every person with a "Paul Newman" Daytona is now hording them.

swish77 · 8 May 2014, 01:08 PM

Interesting that the fellow critiquing the watches in the little videos doesn't ever mention that a lot of the cases are over-polished. Also interesting that the patina is almost the same on many of the watches. Whoever chooses them loves heavy patina.

ghosteh · 9 May 2014, 06:34 AM

$6,000 for a 16750 (says 1984) with some rusty-looking hands.

Hope they get it! A rising tide lifts all boats.

6 May 2014, 04:51 AM	#1
NukeMan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Jonas Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 988	So what do you think of Christies online watch shop? Opened May 1. https://onlineonly.christies.com/p/t...om_hp_feature1 Nice pieces, but pricy!

6 May 2014, 04:57 AM	#2
77T 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,592	But you can always say, " I got it from Christies!" __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

6 May 2014, 06:26 AM	#7
nickb732 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Nicholas Location: UK Posts: 2,630	1803 for 15,500.. Wow. Also, you'd think that Christie's would bother spelling "calendar" properly... __________________ Nick

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6 May 2014, 04:57 AM	#3
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	I don't think so!

6 May 2014, 05:15 AM	#5
dpa94114 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: ex SF, back east Posts: 531	fascinating move...I'm curious about the process for them accepting watches

6 May 2014, 05:16 AM	#6
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	Good lord...a 1601 marked at $4,200 and sold! Those prices are insane.

6 May 2014, 06:53 AM	#8
JerimiahLee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jerimiah Location: NYC Watch: 5513 Meters 1st Posts: 669	I don't think they are trying to hit this (read: TRF) crowd, however someone with a lack of knowledge that wishes to place their trust in the Christies brand may find this appealing.

6 May 2014, 07:10 AM	#9
NukeMan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Jonas Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 988	Did you see that red 1680 sold for 17,5 kUSD with the look of those crown guards and lugs (especially one looking very thin)? Wow!

6 May 2014, 07:36 AM	#10
cgibs105 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: New York Watch: 16234 16610 1601wb Posts: 64	Pricing is outrageous. $4100 for a DJ 1601. Who on earth pays that price for that watch?!

6 May 2014, 07:47 AM	#13
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,483	Prices are high. but I like the individualized videos for each watch. Top shelf.

8 May 2014, 11:48 AM	#18
harrjaso Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Jason Location: Hawaii, US Watch: Daytona 6263 Posts: 537	So what I took away is that every person with a "Paul Newman" Daytona is now hording them.

8 May 2014, 01:08 PM	#19
swish77 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 7,089	Interesting that the fellow critiquing the watches in the little videos doesn't ever mention that a lot of the cases are over-polished. Also interesting that the patina is almost the same on many of the watches. Whoever chooses them loves heavy patina.

9 May 2014, 06:34 AM	#20
ghosteh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chicago, USA Watch: pepsi 16750 Posts: 52	$6,000 for a 16750 (says 1984) with some rusty-looking hands. Hope they get it! A rising tide lifts all boats.

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