2009 Tung Wah Charity Auction Event Pictures

Mar 10, 2009,08:31 AM
 

Back in the states from a weeklong trip to HK, including the charity auction on Friday night.

A few quick comments before the pictures.

1. Dial is a very similar (if not same) blue to the 5070P.
2. Papers mention "UNIQUE PIECE"
3. Production piece this year will come with a black dial.
4. Caseback engraving- well...ummm......=)



The star of the show!!


Chairman Patrick Ma delivers the introduction speech.


Special guests Chief Secretary Henry Tang and Theirry Stern


Mr. Stern's speech


Presentation of the 5970


First Course- Lobster and prawn salad


Second Course- Duo of mushroom and asparagus bisque


Main Course- Foie gras and squab with roasted cod


Auction is about to begin!


Everyone is ready to bid!


And we're off!


At this point it is at 6,800,000 HKD


"Hmm...should I go for it??"


The final and winning bid!!


Congrats to the winning bidder!


Mr. Kenny Bee!!!


We all left with goody bags including a nice PP tie.

All in all a fantastic evening, and special thanks to my very kind and gracious hosts! With all the market chatter, it was refreshing to see passionate collectors willing to shell out some serious dosh for a very good cause.


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fumanku.......your the man

 
 By: revy : March 10th, 2009-08:52
Thanks for the clarification.............

thank you for the report

 
 By: Bruno.M1 : March 10th, 2009-10:02
and the 5970 in black ... that makes the 5070P even more special -- what a great combination : platinum with blue sunburst dial

RE: "3. Production piece this year will come with a black dial."

 
 By: WatchFan1 : March 10th, 2009-12:59
Thank you for a great report and nice photos !! RE: "3. Production piece this year will come with a black dial." Can you please elaborate more? Is this 'official' ? If yes - by which source. Thank you.

well....

 
 By: fumanku : March 12th, 2009-15:44

Eric--great job!

 
 By: tahoeblue : March 10th, 2009-15:55

Thanks, fumanku

 
 By: masterspiece : March 11th, 2009-23:21