There is no way in which to avoid values when talking about serious watches; this week Erik & Max lean into that fact by building a collection around a bit of lighthearted speculation. Yes, that is faux pas behavior, but it is also a ton of fun. As a little bonus, they reflect on a year becoming more engrossed in watches to draw some resolutions for the coming year. Finally, an Only Wrist for Mr Gates.
Links Mentioned:
MB&F Robo-man:
https://www.mbandf.com/people-spirit/collectibles/robotoys
Ellipse Lighter:
https://rareandfine.com/collectibles/ref-9507-blue-translucent-enamel-golden-ellipse-lighter/
Building a 100K 3-Watch Collection That Must Go Up in Value:
Complication Discussion:
https://hairspring.com/finds/5040g-patek-philippe-perpetual-calendar/
https://hairspring.com/exclusives/a-lange-sohne/330-026-saxonia-annual-calendar-white-gold/
Chronograph Discussion:
https://hairspring.com/finds/green-don-bezel-2998-3-omega-speedmaster/
https://speedmaster101.com/105-002-2/
https://hairspring.com/finds/2915-2-broad-arrow-omega-speedmaster/
https://www.phillips.com/detail/vacheron-constantin/NY080118/72
Intro to the 5070:
https://www.phillips.com/article/125814992/patek-philippe-chronograph-5070-guide
(47101 caseback is snap, not screw, a small correction)
Steel Sports Discussion:
https://hairspring.com/exclusives/rolex/1603-vertically-brushed-dial-datejust-steel/
https://hairspring.com/finds/20368-1-universal-geneve-polerouter/
https://hairspring.com/exclusives/vacheron-constantin/46003-222-steel-gold/
https://hairspring.com/finds/black-dial-1019-rolex-milgauss-2/
Only Wrist:
(Edit I remembered incorrectly, it was 1 959 Bill crash tested not multiple vehicles))
https://hairspring.com/finds/porcelain-floating-cosmograph-16528-rolex-daytona/
https://hairspring.com/finds/1530-rolex-oyster-perpetual-date-4/