maybe this accounts for it ...

Jun 04, 2011,15:38 PM
 

There doesn't seem to be much difference between the unique version offered at auction and the retail version. Maybe if there were more of a difference, it would make it more unique.
Greg

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Auction results out!

 
 By: BluNotte : June 2nd, 2011-10:13
Ciao everyone, A few weeks ago i made a post regarding the auction for one prototype of this year's novelty, the RM 035 Rafael Nadal Chronoffiable Certified that RM is donating the entire auction price towards the recovery for the Earthquake, tsunami and ... 

You'll have to send pics

 
 By: aaronm : June 2nd, 2011-10:22
When you receive the piece! A

You refer to MY piece Aaron?!

 
 By: BluNotte : June 2nd, 2011-13:20
That's a given! No worries, you and the forum shall gain photos galore! Now, where is MY 35?! Hohoho , it's a long way to the kitchen! Ciao Stephen

thats not good...in fact I am surprised at the "low" price achieved!!

 
 By: Hororgasm : June 3rd, 2011-07:36
thats only about list price for the regular edition in my part of the world. maybe I should flake from my order!! best, Horo

That's actually an impressive result because:

 
 By: gls : June 4th, 2011-01:04
Actually, the regular list price is roughly 85% of that auction price, so the watch at auction, being a unique piece, did go for slightly more than the RM035 list. But, this is actually impressive, because a Richard Mille typically does not sell a auction... 

you are right, but bear in mind this is a brand new watch

 
 By: Hororgasm : June 4th, 2011-03:15
We all know RM discounts are huge, auction or otherwise. The largest discounts usually for their tourbys n other high complications. As well as the bejeweled stuff. But to me, its a poor result, given that its for charity, the relatively low base price, a... 

Good analysis Horo [nt]

 
 By: BluNotte : June 4th, 2011-07:52
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maybe this accounts for it ...

 
 By: gls : June 4th, 2011-15:38
There doesn't seem to be much difference between the unique version offered at auction and the retail version. Maybe if there were more of a difference, it would make it more unique. Greg

It's true

 
 By: BluNotte : June 4th, 2011-18:30
The way i see it and hear about it, the main difference is the colour of the RM35 logo, red on the production and white on the proto, and the crown's colour might end up being different too, as the production's one is supposed to be DLC coated thus render... 

Thanks for the report and a great result. Every yen will

 
 By: 219 : June 8th, 2011-00:43
help and a generous gesture by the new owner and by Richard Mille. I hope the new owner wears it in the very best of health. Cheers Andrew H

I pray too that the region recover soon!

 
 By: BluNotte : June 9th, 2011-00:50
Let's keep on praying for them all! Cheers Stephen