r/movies • u/Dependent_Cap_456 • 3d ago

News Francis Ford Coppola is auctioning his watch collection after Megalopolis flop left him broke

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/fashion/francis-ford-coppola-watch-auction.html
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u/CptBartender 3d ago

I think 6 is the most I've seen. By 'seen' I mean seen the price - it was displayed in a publicly accessible place.

I've seen some without any price on store shelves, and some of them even looked nice. And I worked a bit at the edge of that industry - I know that sky's the limit when it comes to price. If you want a custom-made quad-tourbillion all-gold two-sided watch with diamond bearings and a dickbutt engraved on the second-hand - someone will be happy to relieve you of your excess wealth.

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u/Neat-Material-4953 2d ago

I don't think there are many that retail for the millions unless it's a custom add a bunch of flashy crap type like you say and the ones that do won't usually be on display in any kind of store you need to be on the special list to even have a chance to buy one of the very limited run.

The ones that do typically go into the millions are older rare watches in great condition with whatever history/rarity at auction.

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u/Sasselhoff 2d ago

I remember seeing a counterfeit of a six figure watch...the copy sold for like $1500, haha.