Comparaison décisionnelle
Auction (Phillips, Christie's, Sotheby's, Antiquorum) vs Authorised Dealer (Wempe, Watchfinder, The 1916 Co, Watches Of USA)
Une comparaison pratique entre Auction (Phillips, Christie's, Sotheby's, Antiquorum) et Authorised Dealer (Wempe, Watchfinder, The 1916 Co, Watches Of USA), centrée sur profondeur de marché, portabilité, risque de service et désirabilité.
Option A
Auction (Phillips, Christie's, Sotheby's, Antiquorum)
Avantages
- Best provenance disclosure
- True market price discovery
- Access to discontinued/rare references
Limites
- Buyer's premium 20-26%
- No warranty
- Authentication varies — Phillips has strongest
Option B
Authorised Dealer (Wempe, Watchfinder, The 1916 Co, Watches Of USA)
Avantages
- Manufacturer warranty
- Returnable/serviceable directly
- No buyer's premium
Limites
- Limited inventory of grail pieces
- Allocation politics for hot references
- Retail prices often above secondary market
Verdict
Auction for grail/discontinued. AD for modern in-production and warranty peace of mind.