Very interesting outcome – a lot of mixed feelings…
On one hand I am very happy for JLC making such fantastic outcome on (some of) the vintage pieces.
On the other hand – this indicates that it will be even more expensive in the future to hunt these beauties…
A personal note; I do wish JLC to become the highly collectable brand their watches qualify to be.
But I would like it to take another 10 or 20 years so I can pick up all the watches I so dearly long for – before this happens!
Some went for much more than I would expect some for less.
But I guess condition of the watch might have a part in this.
I have to agree with Clavi that the price should including the buyer’s premium.
Which shows the actual amount people are willing to pay for these watches.
My thinking is that the auction house should have put more energy in to write more and proper info on the pieces instead of so many lots.
Size down at least 30% and focused on info on the lesser known pieces.
The well-known/rare pieces – buyers will always be there.
The lesser known/more common pieces, collectors tend to seek them elsewhere to avoid the buyer’s premium.
Just my 2 cents…
Best, my friend
Blomman