Comparativa para decidir
Auction (Phillips, Christie's, Sotheby's, Antiquorum) vs Authorised Dealer (Wempe, Watchfinder, The 1916 Co, Watches Of USA)
Una comparación práctica para coleccionistas entre Auction (Phillips, Christie's, Sotheby's, Antiquorum) y Authorised Dealer (Wempe, Watchfinder, The 1916 Co, Watches Of USA), enfocada en profundidad de mercado, uso, riesgo de servicio y deseo a largo plazo.
Opción A
Auction (Phillips, Christie's, Sotheby's, Antiquorum)
A favor
- Best provenance disclosure
- True market price discovery
- Access to discontinued/rare references
En contra
- Buyer's premium 20-26%
- No warranty
- Authentication varies — Phillips has strongest
Opción B
Authorised Dealer (Wempe, Watchfinder, The 1916 Co, Watches Of USA)
A favor
- Manufacturer warranty
- Returnable/serviceable directly
- No buyer's premium
En contra
- Limited inventory of grail pieces
- Allocation politics for hot references
- Retail prices often above secondary market
Veredicto
Auction for grail/discontinued. AD for modern in-production and warranty peace of mind.