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As daft as it sounds for anyone with a spare £10,000,000 it would probably be a very good investment,  better than money in the bank.

 

Sotheby's are actually looking for a volunteer to give it a full service.

 

I notice in the header that they have used the wrong type of break, as in break the record,  they have used brake,  as in car brakes, should be break.

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As daft as it sounds for anyone with a spare £10,000,000 it would probably be a very good investment,  better than money in the bank.

 

Sotheby's are actually looking for a volunteer to give it a full service.

 

I'll do it, just got find out where I left the hammer, bolster, vim & WD40

 

 

 I notice in the header that they have used the wrong type of break, as in break the record,  they have used brake,  as in car brakes, should be break.

 

That's a University education for you.

Geo Distinguished Member

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Thats a cracker Geo!

Offer to service it and do the ultimate video for the forum.

Sorry, I meant a feature length film!

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Mark Distinguished Member

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I don't think my heart could take it.

Plus - would need armed guards around my house. Mrs L would have something to say about that :)

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Have you seen what it went for?.... 23,237,000 CHF

That's around £15.15 Million!!!! Bet Will bought it!

 

Yup - until he confirms otherwise, we can all assume Will won it.

Geo Distinguished Member

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I'm just waiting for the postman this morning - they sent me a tracking number...

I checked your website today and didn't see it, now I know why!

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I watched the auction online, i was lucky to get hold of the buyers guide book (sent out to possible buyers ) lol not me but my friend works there, fascinating stuff

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Sotheby's are actually looking for a volunteer to give it a full service.

 

You'd think they'd be able to afford to pay the best watchmaker in the world to do it. Roger Smith perhaps? At least if he breaks a part, he can make a new one. Actually, won't Patek service it?

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