My Geneva report......................

May 13, 2010,06:05 AM
 

What can I say, i'm still dizzled from all the great watches & great friends i've seen.
TOP Passion comes together during auction weekend in Geneva, this time I went together
with my good friends Detlev & Bas, soon Eric Ku from LA joined us to go to the previeuws
& sales of the 4 auctionhouses. Great party @ Christies on Saterday evening where everybody
came together enjoying the drinks & interesting collectors / dealers from around the world.
Even had the change to have a great conversation with Mr.T Stern about their physosophy...
I imho managed to score to best Rolex around that was for sale as i showed you guys yesterday ;-)
Again I learned a lot! this time we took more time to analyse the offers that where on sale, very
usefull it was to have our watchmaker friend Bas with us, think he had the time of his life.....
Great conversations with those passionated guys i've met over the years and even more interesting
discussions about details, opinions, trends and a lot about prices. This time not to many great
watches around outside the sales...some spectaculair ones ( sorry not possible to show them online)
But as Eric likes to say; "at the end of the day" everybody was happy about the results, I noticed that
"all original condition" remains keyword No.1 & I was surprised about the fact that most of the big
players are not totally aware from what's happening online, some still underestimated it but also realise
that the power of the forums can break up your business, fair or unfair, on has to be prepared.

After a breathtaking roadtrip to Gstaad, we finally managed to come home safe after having terrible weather,
Now let the picture say the rest, THANK you to those i've met, it's was an incredible ride again!!













































































& some Iphone scans...
































and finally home...home sweet home ;-)


See you guys next time!
Ciao, Philipp This message has been edited by DrStrong on 2010-05-18 04:21:38 This message has been edited by amanico on 2010-05-22 23:32:24

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Beautiful post!

 
 By: Miguel V : May 13th, 2010-07:59
A lot of very intersting pieces......I´ve enjoyed a lot reading it........Thanks for sharing!

Fantastic post...

 
 By: Baron - Mr Red : May 13th, 2010-08:50
Some awesome pictures in there. One stole teh show for me...that Milgauss.....wowzer.

What a happy high momentum post!

 
 By: Nomer : May 13th, 2010-15:31
A delight to read and look - a bit like being there on super fast-forward. All the best.

Such a wonderful

 
 By: rick2 : May 13th, 2010-15:34
time you must have had! Thanks for so many great photos!

Thanks P!..

 
 By: DDW : May 13th, 2010-15:59
For another dope, succesful roadtrip this year! Enjoyed Geneve immensely with Bas, Erik, Laurent, C and you. Ciao, D

Must have been one amazing experience

 
 By: Oztimelord : May 14th, 2010-02:02
To handle some of the vintage Rolexes and Pateks in person must have been an incredible thrill. One of the best auctions in years. I enjoyed the journey that you shared with us. Regards Rene

who is that lady...?

 
 By: hans_jorgen_1968 : May 16th, 2010-05:46
Thank you Philipp What a splendid report from an auction I believe I should have attended to as well. Still beeing pretty new to vintage watches, this was (as your recent post and a few from other great posters) again an eye opener. There is really a soul... 

Terrific report !

 
 By: DrStrong : May 17th, 2010-12:33
watches, food, friends...thanks for sharing the great moments with us ! Cheers Jeff

Thanks for the post Phillip

 
 By: Mr.Gatsby : May 20th, 2010-01:21
What a treat to my eyes.

crazy pieces...

 
 By: ocwatching : May 20th, 2010-15:19
holy grails many times over... thanks for sharing...awesome...

Wow, what a trip report!

 
 By: PSV : May 22nd, 2010-04:44
Some extraordinary time pieces in there. Seems like good times. Thanks!

You deserved that giant chocolate at the end!

 
 By: patrick_y : May 22nd, 2010-22:00
Great photos of some wonderful pieces on wrists! Thanks for sharing! These photos will haunt my nights for the next few days!