It's a Daytona that is almost unworn and one of the most sought-after production models. When the appraiser tells him that a standard example is worth $40000, he collapses. Literally.
He is told that the example he has provided could be worth $700,000.
The Quality Conundrum
Since the desire for quality is still high, and there's a demand for vintage Daytonas that aren't the usual, I think the watch will do even better than the presenter estimated.
Under the gavel Bacs, it wouldn't surprise me if the Oyster Sotto broke into seven-figure territory.Audemars Piguet Replica Watches You can ask any knowledgeable watch dealer about the current market and they will tell you that it is leveling out with more regular pieces available, but finding high-quality watches is nearly impossible.
This has been going on for some time -- remember that Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Replica Submariner at Phillips I mentioned last year? A small crown Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Replica Submariner worth half a million dollars is an impressive achievement. But it's also comparable to buying a new watch.
These genuine original-owner-puts-it-in-a-drawer-for-half-a-century watches are incredible when they surface, but sometimes is it too good to be true? It is important to note that I do not doubt the Antiques Roadshow ROC Newman,breitling replica watches or the Phillips 5512 -- in fact I think the opposite.
These watches are essential for setting benchmarks for the sales and market value of these watches and for research on what they looked like brand-new. With such high stakes, does it lead to a secondary problem?
A long time ago, in a galaxy far away...
There will be many new old stock (NOS) watches that have never been worn, dating back to the beginning of the 21st century. This is because people tend to buy watches and then put them away. In their vaults, most vintage dealers keep never-worn steel sports watches. I have a 10 year old, very cool Tudor I purchased as dead stock a few months ago. It is unworn and my own NOS Tudor Time capsule.