Fantastic Collection is Going to Auction in Minneapolis

[RayH]

55 minute long video but maybe worth it.

Good luck boys and girls.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcPDZB11A9w

[34_40]

Just wow! there is nothing else to say!

[Adasha_Machining]

My question is how people afford all these things.. most of that stuff wasn't import...

[4GSR]

Yeah, I saw that. What a collection of stuff!

[34_40]

My 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!

[TerryWerm]

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! 

[propforward]

My 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.