Behind The Scenes: Bidding On Vintage Watches At Auction

[@happywilliam1]

There is nothing like this out there, the quality of the videos and combined with the knowledge.. wow!

[@mentawatches]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnflynn6140]

@@mentawatches great video. I would love to see more like this, thanks

[@SHIMONISHIART]

Roman Sharf IWJG, CRM jewelers IWJG

[@kaleb5926]

@@SHIMONISHIART Definitely not CRM.

[@stemikger]

The watch world needs more content like this! Bravo, bravo!

[@mentawatches]

Thanks so much!

[@devia1988]

The true winners of this auction are the menta youtube followers able to enjoy this excellent montage. Thanks!

[@RunningFast]

One of the best episodes so far! Love hearing how you guys evaluate watches for auction!

[@saeedsaeed7381]

Incredible episode 🔥..much appreciated fellas 🙏🙏🙏

[@TheEasyRail]

Watched whole through! One of my favourites so far. Also gives nice behind the scenes on what to look for and avoid in buying vintage that's not available elsewhere

[@mentawatches]

Thanks for that!!!!!

[@casa2109]

This is an outstanding, insightful, educational, and really fun episode, Adam! To see the experts at work is just inspiring. Thank you!!

[@valdachef]

Love this new direction

[@josemisv83]

Great video! keep them coming!

[@cedarcanoe]

I just adore this kind of videos. Thanks for it 🙏

[@le1erdesderniers]

Very interesting all around with that episode !

[@normalguy4]

Adam, i have been following you for quite a while, and after watching this specific videos, it really gives me the appreciation, why it is better to buy from you guys and not directly from either general store/auction houses. the way you and similar people in your industry are able to analyze watches, is phenomal. i will be contacting you sometime next year when i am ready to buy myself a vintage watch.

[@Ten.to.one.handmade]

Love this fly on the wall style of episode. Super interesting to see!

[@mentawatches]

Glad you like it!

[@JoeCC0087]

So awesome to be a fly on the wall with these guys. Great video!

[@watchnorthlondon]

Really enjoyed this.

[@cookingwithwatches]

Simply amazing ❤️ Nice to see so many gold watches

[@mentawatches]

Glad you enjoyed

[@johaneppink4708]

Great episode, and nice editing also. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@MyWatchChannel]

Learned so much, great video.

[@mentawatches]

Glad to hear it!

[@alexissmits4383]

I want so much to learn always more about it , thank you so much for sharing us always more info and stories

[@MrKirinren]

Thanks for bringing light into the vintage watch game for the general public, guys! As a vintage only guy, I appreciate that and it's been long overdue. I just hope, the interest will expand to more brands than just the few 'usual suspects', as there are plenty of other fish in the sea.

[@robynsjp]

Very nice vid ! Waves my 1966 165.014 with bright yellow tritium on deep black dial !

[@ryantan5963]

Best episode thus far! Nicely done adam n team 🎉

[@mentawatches]

Means a lot!

[@OakTreeSea]

Insane. Excellent video. A view into a world I hope one day I can participate in, however I won't hold my breath.

[@mannylora]

You’re the best Adam. I get giddy when you upload videos. Love watching these when I get home from a long day of work.

[@mentawatches]

Dude thanks so much!

[@KenSinclair-pn6xt]

Guys keep this stuff coming all star cast! I’ve seen it over and over.Ken England.

[@ashleyg6479]

Great insight ..thank you guys ..wow such a lot to learn !

[@mentawatches]

Our pleasure!

[@KenSinclair-pn6xt]

I like all watch blogs but you guys all are number one, Ken from England.

[@kareemmansur5512]

For watch nerds this was such a great video! Thanks for putting this together!

[@mentawatches]

Our pleasure!

[@roybatty6368]

So good....peerless content

[@deandixon2141]

Really enjoy this type of content, thank you for providing a behind the scenes look at the auction.

[@mentawatches]

Our pleasure!

[@henkvandebeek7921]

Awesome video

[@me-cq7wv]

I learn so much from this channel with every video. And the Davidoff brothers knowlege is amazing too. Thanks for posting such informative info on vintage watches

[@mentawatches]

Great to hear!

[@LEIF_10119]

great video, love the moving camera

[@mentawatches]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@leeholdaway7313]

great video guys, you deserved the square platinum Patek..

[@giannibocchi6875]

Great all four specialist!!! Have you buy the Amagnetic PP 3417 Steel? Curiosity

[@pavanbharteey7269]

Very original and interesting content…I don’t think I will be showing up at an auction anytime soon!

[@New_Shorts_Live]

More of this!!

[@8AMG]

Are the sold prices listed including premium?

[@mentawatches]

Yes, all-in

[@guillermogallego2300]

Great content, thanks

[@mentawatches]

Glad you liked it!

[@christopherwestpresents]

Loved every minute - but just to confirm sold prices include premium correct? I realize I could figure this out myself but I’m sitting on my butt with a cocktail currently so just thought I’d ask 🍸

[@mentawatches]

Correct, that’s all in after auction fees, but before taxes/import/shipping.

[@scottrafferty6305]

This is the best watch industry vid I’ve seen in a long time. I glean so much from watching pro dealers look at and evaluate watches. Honestly, I think you’ve stumbled on the next hot format in watch KZbin.

[@mentawatches]

🙏🙏🙏

[@dubdub2657]

Awesome vid!

[@mentawatches]

Thanks!

[@richardbartlett6932]

I was following this auction and thought it might be worth a punt but considering you and other big hitters were there I'd be hopelessly out gunned .(know your limits!) great video with interesting back stores on the various watches.

[@mentawatches]

Hard to steal stuff in these big public auctions these days sadly. Very little goes under the radar.

[@frankphilpot3492]

Adam, I really appreciate the inside look at the auction, I'm really impressed by your inspection process. Congratulations on your winning bids, you obtained very beautiful pieces. 😊

[@mentawatches]

Thanks a bunch!

[@maximilianwolf7191]

Dude this is so random, I love that linen jacket you’re wearing….what is it? And what are your favorite clothing companies in general? I like your style

[@helimx]

How is the seller/auction fee SO high? Adam was talking about a watch that if it hammered at 35, it would be 50k all in. That seems waaay high to me for fees. No?

[@mentawatches]

We were talking in CHF. Converted to USD and then add 25%

[@dbsurtanicolorsnscent386]

the patek is a 533, not 130. yg are rarer than rg on this thicker bezel variant...

[@mentawatches]

Yea I wasn’t paying attention when I put it on my list, just a quick glance. In any case, the lot passed as I suspected it would. Condition wasn’t there.

[@dbsurtanicolorsnscent386]

@@mentawatches congrats on the two tone. saw it at the presale in sg. you will do well on that

[@benedict3840]

0:14 : The group scene in the beginning could be the intro of a great movie 😂, Titels in the comments below 👇

[@mentawatches]

😆😆

[@jdhazan]

Reservoir Hogs

[@phmwu7368]

What about auction houses requesting a pre-auction financial checkup of a brand new unknown client ? 😮

[@mentawatches]

Standard practice for as far back as I remember. Bidders back out on purchases way too often, I don’t blame them.

[@rickwarner6580]

❤

[@ferhernandez3866]

Amazing!!!!! Hodinkee sucks.... And almost every other watch content is boring or weird...... You made me watch a 48 minute video that I enjoyed almost like a good top gear episode or a mad max movie.......... Please, please, please keep the good work going....... We need more of this

[@WatchClyde]

Amazing content, knowledgeable group of guys, great edits and format....Why does Nico Leonard have more Subs and views SMH....let's get this channel to 100k Subs

[@mentawatches]

That’s ok, as long as the people watching enjoy it and learn something, good enough. Nico is a great dude!

[@andrewh5817]

Perpetual Underbidder 😂

[@mentawatches]

🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️

[@helimx]

Almost like he's in the business of SELLING watches. Why would he upbid his potential inventory?

[@MamanLuxuryCollection]

48 minutes of sexy bears! this is going to be a bumpy ride

[@james12361224]

Davidoff has some soft hands when he handles those watches

[@chrisb3275]

professional underbidder, ive been one of those for 30 years :P

[@mentawatches]

🥹

[@anonymousonlineuser6543]

''I draw a line at a crack'', straight face quote of this video.

[@zdruk1]

This is like porn to me. Ive totally lost it.

[@mentawatches]

😝😝😝

[@DuduOhsson]

Would it kill you to wear a suit?

[@mentawatches]

For what?