Someone at my AD was very lucky

Apr 29, 2024,21:59 PM
 

I stopped by my AD this weekend and saw a very surprising item in the display case!  A very lucky collector (not me!) managed to get the allocation for the 995/135G "Eagle" - King of the sky pocket watch from the Tokyo Grand Exhibition in 2023.  It was fun to get to see it one more time before it inevitably disappears into a private collection.


(Before anyone asks, it has already been sold and is not available to purchase.)





A. Porchet signature


This message has been edited by India Whiskey Charlie on 2024-04-29 23:35:49

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Amazing piece and glad that you saw it !

 
 By: GLau : April 30th, 2024-00:25
With “A Porchet” as the signature, this unique piece is very collectible ! How did the details look in the metal ?

The details of the miniature painting are more apparent in person

 
 By: brandon.c : May 1st, 2024-04:18
From photos, and seeing it from a distance at the exhibition, I had found it a bit difficult to distinguish the details of the tree and the leaves. With a closer look, the light does give more three dimensionality to the image and the details really come ... 

Looks fantastic.

 
 By: hora12reborn : April 30th, 2024-05:12

Stunning thanks for sharing

 
 By: Dauster : April 30th, 2024-05:46
I love that AP made it herself !! What a piece So it’s roughly 79m yen or $500k ?

 
 By: brandon.c : May 1st, 2024-04:27
Yea, that is correct. I'm certain prices vary for each piece depending on its details, but I rarely see definitive pricing information on Rare Handcraft pocket watches listed so it was interesting to note. Honestly, I would have guessed a higher price and... 

for the lucky guy that got the allocation

 
 By: Dauster : May 2nd, 2024-01:08
500k well spent - what a stunning piece that would look beautiful in my imaginary library

Beautiful artwork

 
 By: Derreck : April 30th, 2024-07:52

Absolutely amazing!

 
 By: The Wellingtonian : April 30th, 2024-09:11

WOW!

 
 By: patrick_y : April 30th, 2024-22:02
Just WOW!