For more than a quarter of a century at auctions around the world, he will give collector’s watches their noble letters, like masterpieces, rare wines and vintage cars. But 51-year-old Aurel Bucks isn’t content with rewarding watches. In the past, he chases them, searches for them, hunts them, almost seduces them. Until they come under his hammer.
One who likes to describe himself as “time dreamerIn October 2017, one evening in New York, actor Paul Newman’s steel Rolex Daytona chronograph was sold for $17.7 million. Or the most expensive wristwatch in history? “I always dream of future discoveries, he trusts. I’m a bit like Indiana Jones or James Bond, walking out of M’s office in a suit and tie, thinking he’ll be at home in the evening. But at the last minute you have to get on a plane to check some thread, then a boat before the car chase… Fortunately…
Source: Le Figaro
