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Widows Son · 18 June 2018, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Everything is worth what someone is willing to pay for it.

I've read that, or words to that effect, a million times on watch forums.

It's no less true in this case than it is in any case.

Whoever paid that amount for the watch apparently knows more about the watch than we do.

Either that, or he's lost his mind.

I'm going with door #2!!

Speedbird-1 · 18 June 2018, 05:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Everything is worth what someone is willing to pay for it.

I've read that, or words to that effect, a million times on watch forums.

It's no less true in this case than it is in any case.

Whoever paid that amount for the watch apparently knows more about the watch than we do.

Either that, or he's lost his mind.

There must have been at least two of them.

GMT Aviator · 18 June 2018, 05:17 AM

It would have had to have been Michaelangelo’s watch he wore whilst painting the Sistine Chapel for it to be worth that much!
For goodness sake....the worlds gone mad.

bayerische · 18 June 2018, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandpit

Just ridiculous

Can't but agree.

bayerische · 18 June 2018, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Vetracer

the buyer is slightly insane.

This

jimcameron · 18 June 2018, 07:46 AM

I believe it was bought to flip it to a grey dealer.

dmash · 18 June 2018, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Casey VP-26

"WOW" This watch was owned by a painter.

hahahahahha

frackas · 18 June 2018, 08:00 AM

Exceptional 6538’s with the regular dial have been trading close to $500k for a while. This one has the insanely rare explorer dial AND red depth rating. It’s a unicorn. The back story with the painter dad is not the driving factor here. Is this crazier than a Daytona selling for $5.9 mill?

Bladeshot · 18 June 2018, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Fleetlord

This is important as each scratch, mark and patina has a specific lineage that can be traced to one owner!

The importance of this piece as a reflection of the limitless cash driving the vintage market cannot be overstated...

Well said

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimcameron

I believe it was bought to flip it to a grey dealer.

That is just perfect

. I would not have been able to come up with that gem. Rofl 🤣

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uniqueMR · 18 June 2018, 08:50 AM

Old Geezer · 18 June 2018, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Brew

Why? What do I not appreciate about that piece? I am clearly missing something.

X2. That piece does absolutely nothing for me. I guess I’m just an uncouth barbarian.

Shamorai · 18 June 2018, 09:43 AM

It will come up quite nicely with a new case, hands, dial, movement, and bracelet. Money well spent.

GBD · 18 June 2018, 09:43 AM

When the bubble bursts it's going to be quite a spectacle.

79280_116520 · 18 June 2018, 09:58 AM

Does this mean the original bezel is worth $20 million now?

If a painter's Sub is worth $1mil, does this mean a plumber's Sub is with 2x?

bradyb · 18 June 2018, 10:34 AM

At least put a bezel on it and a strap that fits. Lame.

DonBateman · 18 June 2018, 11:53 AM

Whoever paid that should have their head examined.

SkyKing31 · 18 June 2018, 12:06 PM

Does anyone know what that model sold for new? I always enjoy seeing things of high quality go up in value over time.

I seem to remember a vintage Patek Philippe selling for over a million dollars a few years ago

SoCal_Batman · 18 June 2018, 04:12 PM

Wow, when I picture a 1 million dollar Rolex, that isn’t what comes to mind...

Quailhunter · 18 June 2018, 07:51 PM

My painter has a beat up Timex. Probably worth at least $100,000.

18 June 2018, 08:00 AM	#38
frackas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 50	Exceptional 6538’s with the regular dial have been trading close to $500k for a while. This one has the insanely rare explorer dial AND red depth rating. It’s a unicorn. The back story with the painter dad is not the driving factor here. Is this crazier than a Daytona selling for $5.9 mill?
$frackas is offline$

18 June 2018, 08:50 AM	#40
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18 June 2018, 04:12 PM	#48
SoCal_Batman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: C.R. Location: Los Angeles Watch: ♛ BLNR \| AK Posts: 1,029	Wow, when I picture a 1 million dollar Rolex, that isn’t what comes to mind... __________________ "The more I see, the less I know for sure." - John Lennon

18 June 2018, 05:17 AM	#33
GMT Aviator 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,276	It would have had to have been Michaelangelo’s watch he wore whilst painting the Sistine Chapel for it to be worth that much! For goodness sake....the worlds gone mad.

18 June 2018, 07:46 AM	#36
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,519	I believe it was bought to flip it to a grey dealer.

18 June 2018, 09:43 AM	#42
Shamorai "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Sydney Watch: 16523, 116610LV Posts: 762	It will come up quite nicely with a new case, hands, dial, movement, and bracelet. Money well spent.

18 June 2018, 09:43 AM	#43
GBD "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 433	When the bubble bursts it's going to be quite a spectacle.

18 June 2018, 09:58 AM	#44
79280_116520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Costa Posts: 255	Does this mean the original bezel is worth $20 million now? If a painter's Sub is worth $1mil, does this mean a plumber's Sub is with 2x?

18 June 2018, 10:34 AM	#45
bradyb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brady Location: Austin, TX Watch: GMT Posts: 945	At least put a bezel on it and a strap that fits. Lame.

18 June 2018, 11:53 AM	#46
DonBateman Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: IL Watch: I like watch Posts: 753	Whoever paid that should have their head examined.

18 June 2018, 12:06 PM	#47
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	Does anyone know what that model sold for new? I always enjoy seeing things of high quality go up in value over time. I seem to remember a vintage Patek Philippe selling for over a million dollars a few years ago

18 June 2018, 07:51 PM	#49
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	My painter has a beat up Timex. Probably worth at least $100,000.

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