How can I justify myself as a Magnate if I don't indulge myself?

Suddenly...

After communicating with the earpiece for a minute, Celia on the auction stage spoke again, "I'm terribly sorry, everyone, but today's Lot 6 can't be exhibited for auction due to some special reasons. For this, Patek Philippe sincerely apologizes to you all.

However, the auction must go on, so let us proceed to Lot 7, which is also our finale piece for today, the 6002G-001 Astronomical Tourbillon Wristwatch.

Whether you are viewers in the live broadcast or bidders here in person, all of you are Patek Philippe's most esteemed members. I believe you should be familiar with this 6002G-001 Astronomical Tourbillon Wristwatch, right?

Indeed!
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It is one of the three great kings of our Patek Philippe timepieces, a peerless treasure that has repeatedly won the highest honor in craftsmanship in the watchmaking world!

Ever since the 6002 series was released, it has caused a major upheaval in the industry, redefining the concept of super-complex functions in watchmaking and revolutionizing a new understanding of design art, earning the reputation of "wrist sculpture."

Currently, there are only 3 pieces of 6002G-001 worldwide! It is the most splendid gem in the global collection arena and the "Mona Lisa's Smile" of the watchmaking world!

The original owner of this watch intended to take it to a Sotheby's auction, but for special reasons, it was handed over to our routine Patek Philippe auction.

But rest assured, there is nothing wrong with this watch, and Patek Philippe can guarantee that with our brand reputation. Moreover, any piece auctioned off by us still enjoys our brand's lifetime service.

I guess I don't need to say much about the details of this watch, do I? All of you are the world's top watch collectors, and I'm sure my understanding of this watch doesn't even come close to one ten-millionth of yours, so I won't embarrass myself in front of experts."

"So! The grand finale auction of this evening officially begins!

Upon the request of the consignor, the starting bid for this 6002G-001 Astronomical Tourbillon Wristwatch is set at 4.85 million Euros!

As for why it is priced this way, I'm sure everyone understands, because this is the 6002G-001's release price in 2017, which reflects the respect from Patek Philippe and this great collector towards all of you."

With Celia's words, the image of the 6002G-001 wristwatch appeared on the big screen, stirring not only the auction room but also the previously quiet live broadcast room as screens filled with rolling comments...

"I've waited more than two hours, and finally, the 6002G-001 is making its appearance."

"The dream watch of my lifetime, which I will never own, can only set eyes on it at an auction."

"A starting bid of only 4.85 million Euros?! Aren't they afraid it will be taken at this floor price? The secondary market price for a 6002G-001 is close to breaking 10 million Euros, isn't it?"

"More than the price, I'm curious to see who will become the ultimate owner of this 'king of the watches'..."

These people, to become members of Patek Philippe, must each own at least two watches, and to put it bluntly, almost every one of them is a wealthy person from various countries...

But at this moment, just like ordinary people watching a live broadcast, they were discussing prices without any reservations in the comment streams...

This time, Celia gave a long preparation time, a full five minutes...

However, the result was not as good as expected.

Apart from the bidders in the room who couldn't decide whether to participate in the auction, there were only 15 bidders in the live broadcast room for the 6002G-001...

But after thinking about it for a bit, Celia understood.

This 15 was already no small number...

After all, each off-site bidder had to deposit a part of the guarantee money based on the starting price; with a starting price of 4.85 million Euros, that's at least between 150,000 to 300,000 Euros for the guarantee money.

Not to mention whether they could afford the watch, just coming up with the guarantee money was something few could manage...

With that in mind, Celia no longer delayed, her small wooden gavel struck, announcing the official start of the auction.

"This auction starts now! The base bid is 4.85 million Euros, and each increase must be no less than 50,000 Euros."

Before Celia could finish, a young voice came from below.

"5 million Euros!"

Gu Heng was slightly taken aback when he heard this voice and turned to look at Frederic Arnault.

Seeming to notice Gu Heng's gaze, Frederic Arnault also responded with a smile.

Gu Heng didn't expect the first bid to come from Frederic Arnault...

But on second thought, it wasn't surprising.

As a prince of the luxury empire, Frederic Arnault certainly didn't lack money. Europeans' passion for watches is even more steadfast than Asians', so it was perfectly normal for him to make a move on such a classic series watch.

Thinking this, Gu Heng straightened his posture.

Even the third son of the LV Group made a move; he believed there would certainly be other tycoons who were not short of money following suit.

At this point, Gu Heng was not particularly concerned about the 6002G-001 watch anymore; he was more interested in leaving a fulfilling conclusion at his first auction.

Ouyang Nana's side glance caught Gu Heng's movement, and she understood that Gu Heng was preparing to bid. Subconsciously, even her breathing slowed down considerably, as if she was about to partake in the bidding for this astronomical auction of several million euros.

"Frederic has bid five million Euros!"

Celia, of course, recognized Frederic and was thrilled that such a scion from a financial dynasty was bidding, her voice resonating loudly.

However, in such a formal and legal auction, no one was going to give Frederic any face; it was just a matter of who was willing to be more extravagant.

Just shy of two seconds after Frederic's bid ended, another bidding card was raised. Celia, highly professional, quickly called out the price: "Mr. Will bids 5.05 million Euros!"

The next two minutes were filled with relentless bidding...

And unlike the previous few auctions where only a few people participated, this time the number of participants reached more than a dozen...

And the bidding was far more thrilling than before...

The price quickly soared to six million Euros...

Ouyang Nana, watching Gu Heng interestedly observing others bid, asked in confusion, "Gu Heng, aren't you going to participate in the auction?"

"Of course, I am. I'm here today for this very 6002G-001."

"Then why haven't you..."

Watching Ouyang Nana's hesitant manner, Gu Heng smiled and said, "Do you want to ask why I haven't made a move yet?"

"Yes."

Ouyang Nana nodded emphatically.

Gu Heng just smiled, lit a Marlboro cigarette he bought in France, and slowly asked Ouyang Nana, "Do you know the price of this watch on the secondary market?"

Ouyang Nana pondered for a moment: "I don't know in Euros, but converted to RMB, it would roughly be around one hundred million, right?"

"I searched online just now, the asking price on the secondary market has already exceeded 10 million Euros, and it legitimately has a price but no market."

"And then what?"

Ouyang Nana was still puzzled.

Gu Heng flicked his cigarette ash into a nearby luxurious crystal ashtray and said lightly, "So do you think the final transaction price will be five million Euros, or six million Euros?"

Neither the seller nor the Patek Philippe Company were fools; they wouldn't give you the chance to snatch a bargain by setting such a low reserve. It's just about creating the illusion of a potential steal to boost the auction atmosphere.

If the final auction price is lower than the secondary market price, I believe the Patek Philippe Company would bid itself to buy back the piece, looking for an opportunity to auction it again in the future.

"Knowing that the reserve price won't win the piece, why should I join them in bidding? To waste my breath?

Did you not see that Frederic Arnault also stopped after just one bid? I believe he shares my sentiment right now."

Listening to Gu Heng's explanation, Ouyang Nana finally nodded, somewhat enlightened...

While Gu Heng was chatting with Ouyang Nana, the price at the auction had reached its peak. At this point, no one else entertained thoughts of a bargain, and the bidding was no longer in increments of 50,000 Euros…

The price quickly broke through to 8.45 million Euros...

Gu Heng, from the corner of his eye, kept watching Frederic Arnault; upon seeing him straighten up, he knew the so-called auction was really beginning.

Then he directly raised his bidding card and a figure slipped from his lips...

"10 million Euros."

He upped his bid by one and a half million Euros in one go...

All eyes turned towards Gu Heng...

Those who knew even a little about the logic of auctions understood: the real power player...

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Had made his move...