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General Category => General Shop Discussions => Topic started by: RayH on Sep 01, 2024, 02:07 AM
55 minute long video but maybe worth it.
Good luck boys and girls.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcPDZB11A9w
Just wow! there is nothing else to say!
My question is how people afford all these things.. most of that stuff wasn't import...
Yeah, I saw that. What a collection of stuff!
Quote from: Adasha_Machining on Sep 02, 2024, 04:14 PMMy question is how people afford all these things.. most of that stuff wasn't import...
Like eating an elephant. Just 1 bite at a time!
I too was awestruck by that collection. Unbelievable that one man collected all of that over one lifetime. On the other hand, a lifetime is a long time, but I am in awe just the same!
Quote from: Adasha_Machining on Sep 02, 2024, 04:14 PMMy question is how people afford all these things.. most of that stuff wasn't import...
He was a watchmaker to very wealthy people - like the Rockerfellers. He was highly skilled, and his work was sought after - he had plenty of money.
Only trouble with that auction is because of the widespread attention a lot of stuff went for way more than it was really worth. But that's good for the person selling. Hopefully at those prices it means it mostly went to enthusiasts.