Prototype Seadweller...antiquorum auction

[dbutlerman]

Anybody see this. Pretty cool...

http://catalog.antiquorum.com/catalog.html?action=load&lotid=126&auctionid=267

First prototype 1665 with HEV

[Nanuq]

And the text description at the top doesn't match the watch? It describes a Double Red, not this Single Red. Strange.

[Watchmeister]

And the text description at the top doesn't match the watch? It describes a Double Red, not this Single Red. Strange.

Never underestimate the corruption at Antiquorum. They are far and away the shadiest of the auction houses.

[dbutlerman]

Here's Hodinkee.com article on it..

http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/found-a-prototype-rolex-sea-dweller-complete-single-red-dial

[By-Tor]

Sold including buyer's premium:

490,900 CHF

[Nanuq]

[Ray T]

was told that antiquorum is not the most reliable place to get watches from, i pray that the buyer got what he paid for.

[By-Tor]

Are there any documented scams by Antiquorum, or where does this shady reputation come from?

[TeeJay]

A-ha, it's that Mystery Clasp again!!! I knew there had to be some historical examples of its existence

[dbutlerman]

I saw that too TJ. Interesting bit of information...so does this prove that it exists, or does it prove that this is a fake?

[GoFaster]

3 days ago I was at Antiqorum showroom/store in Geneva and this are watches I took in my hands

And I've bought this but not to Antiquorum

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[Tonyyammine]

500k really?

[GoFaster]

Yes 500k for Rolex Prototype from a Japanese Collector... The Seller at Antiquorum was really happy and told me they was open to discuss the price of the Rolex Vintage still in stock: 6265, 6239, etc.

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