The auction began as a middle-aged man took the stage.
He introduced himself proactively.
"Hello everyone, I am the auctioneer for this event, my na is Zhang Huang. Thank you very much for participating in our Sotheby's Auction. However, there's been a slight unexpected situation with our auction!"
The crowd imdiately started murmuring upon hearing this.
As everyone was puzzled, Zhang Huang continued, "Today's auction was supposed to be a jewelry special match, but we've added a Patek Philippe watch at the last minute! It's the ref1518 watch, Patek Philippe's first perpetual calendar watch. From 1947 until it was discontinued, only 281 pieces were manufactured, most of which featured gold cases!"
"Today's watch cos in a rare rose gold case with a pink gold dial, making it a very rare model and is preserved exceptionally well. The starting bid is 15 million yuan, with each raise no less than 500,000 yuan!"
"Quite interesting!" Luofeng noticed that the auction placed this rare watch as the first item to be auctioned, which he found interesting, considering such an expensive item should be saved for the climax, shouldn't it?
Li Qiang lowered his voice and said, "Mr. Luo, should we bid?"
"Of course!" Luofeng replied.
Li Qiang imdiately started raising the bid sign.
"Lot 19 offers 15 million! 15 million? Any higher bids?"
"Lot 22 offers 16 million!" Zhang Huang raised his voice and looked toward the bidder.
The previous piece of the sa category eventually sold for 22 million, and that was a year ago, plus it didn't look as pristine.
So.
This watch reaching a price of 20 million is definitely feasible.
"Lot 19 bids again at 17 million! Any higher bids?"
"17 million!"
"17.5 million!"
"Lot 8 bids 18 million!"
The bidders were frequent.
Therefore, the auctioneer picked up his speech pace.
Luofeng typed a price of 22 million on his phone and then showed the screen to Li Qiang.
Li Qiang raised his sign and exclaid, "22 million!"
This sort of situation where soone else pays while he flaunts felt quite delightful to Li Qiang.
Many people turned towards him with envy.
After all, so many people were here; how many were just watching the spectacle, and how many could actually afford it? Didn't they have any sense of embarrassnt?
This is 20 million, after all!
Soon, soone recognized Li Qiang's identity, discovering him to be the manager of Patek Philippe.
With Patek Philippe's manager personally coming forth to purchase, could the company itself be backing it?
It looks like they must win this watch?
Lot 8's bidder seed to lose confidence.
"Oh~! Lot 19 bids 22 million!" Zhang Huang said excitedly, "Any higher bids?"
After waiting for a while and realizing no one was bidding, Zhang Huang started counting down, "22 million once!"
"This particular watch is incredibly rare, and added to its superb preservation, if it weren't for the original owner facing difficulties...."
Zhang Huang's following remarks.
indeed seed like the kind you find in novels or on TV.
Anyway, the thing was too good; if it weren't for encountering so massive trouble, it wouldn't be up for auction.
The item won't appear again.
But every ti they say that, every ti they're slapped in the face, many items still co out for auction again.
But the wealthy just listen, liking it they'll buy, disliking it they won't buy, not caring about the auctioneer's spiel.
"22.5 million!" Lot 8's bidder tentatively added 500,000 more; apparently, that bold air had disappeared since earlier they raised by a million each ti.
"Bid once, directly at 23 million!" Luofeng said, also respecting the other party, adding 500,000 in response to the other adding 500,000.
Though unfamiliar with the other.
They're in the sa circle, providing dignity when possible is best, no need to take their face down.
"23 million! Lot 19 indeed has a special affinity for this watch, they raised the bid again!" Zhang Huang said excitedly, trying to stir others into competing.
Yet it's clear that with this item appearing at a jewelry special match today, it wouldn't go up too much in price.
After all, a crowd ca for cat at, you sell dog at?
Though both eat at.
The taste isn't matching.
"23 million once!" Zhang Huang began to countdown again.
It's apparent that Lot 8's bidder was simply raising tentatively.
No further bids followed.
The count finished three tis.
When the gavel dropped.
The item was announced as sold.
"Congratulations to Lot 19, for acquiring the rare Patek Philippe 1518 watch at the price of 23 million! Congratulations to them!" Zhang Huang said loudly.
The people in the auction applauded as well.
Li Qiang congratulated, "Mr. Luo, congratulations!"
Luofeng nodded slightly, the price was still acceptable.
Compared to cars, Luofeng prefers watches.
It's not about the saying, "the poor play with cars, the rich play with watches."
It's just personal preference.
Regarding that saying, it's not always the case.
Anyone with so knowledge of the watch circle would know that genuine watch players not only don't lose but actually make money, right?
Playing with watches, the key is what watch you buy.
Like the 1518 watch Luofeng bought, playing with it for several years, if no major problems arise, its price generally rises over the years.
Look at Patek Philippe's entry-level products, whether it's the Nautilus or the Navette, all are sold above public price, buying ans profit.
As for not being a Patek Philippe VIP?
Sorry, you'll have to head to the secondary market.
But there will be a markup!
Even with the markup, buying it and playing for a while doesn't ensure a profit, but it's likely a free ride.
If that's how you play watches?
Dare you say the poor play with cars and the rich play with watches?
So, it's not an absolute rule.
After all, with cars, most depreciate right after purchase, don't they?
The jewelry is next, but Luofeng is basically uninterested.
Bai Ningbing too showed no interest, as she was holding hands with Luofeng, fingers interlaced, she leaned on Luofeng's shoulder, a bit bored, secretly observing the bidders at the scene.
"Next is a pigeon blood red ruby from Myanmar, weighing approximately 8.77 carats, in its natural state and hasn't been subjected to heat treatnt. The bidding starts at 1.5 million yuan! Each raise no less than 50,000 yuan!" Zhang Huang introduced on stage.
Luofeng glanced over.
The auction book featured this item.
Primarily presented in a round shape.
With supporting diamonds set on both sides.
Giving off a simple yet elegant noblewoman's style.
Luofeng entered a price of 2 million yuan on his phone for Li Qiang to view.
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