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11 November 2014 | 10:00 AM CET | Geneva

SALE TOTAL

31,603,375CHF
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  • 345
    Patek Philippe
    The Henry Graves Jr. Supercomplication

    PATEK PHILIPPE & Co., Geneva, No. 198.385, Case No. 416.769, started in 1925, completed in 1932 and delivered on 19th January 1933

    LOT SOLD.23,237,000CHF
  • 344
    Patek Philippe
    A VERY RARE AND IMPORTANT YELLOW GOLD AUTOMATIC PERPETUAL CALENDAR MINUTE REPEATING WRISTWATCH WITH MOON-PHASES
    REF 3974 MVT 1906038 CASE 2867135 MADE IN 1991
    LOT SOLD.329,000CHF
  • 359
    Patek Philippe
    A VERY FINE AND POSSIBLY UNIQUE WHITE GOLD AUTOMATIC PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON-PHASES BRACELET AND BACK ENGRAVED WITH THE SULTANATE OF OMAN EMBLEM
    REF 3448/6 MVT 1119229 CASE 328530 MADE IN 1972
    LOT SOLD.311,000CHF
  • 358
    Patek Philippe
    A FINE AND IMPORTANT YELLOW GOLD AUTOMATIC PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON-PHASES
    REF 3448 MVT 1119511 CASE 332869 MADE IN 1977
    LOT SOLD.293,000CHF
  • 349
    Patek Philippe
    AN IMPORTANT AND RARE YELLOW GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR MINUTE REPEATING SPLIT-SECOND CHRONOGRAPH OPEN-FACED WATCH WITH MOON-PHASES
    MVT 125204 CASE 245762 MADE IN 1904
    LOT SOLD.269,000CHF
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Sale Number: GE1404 Lots : 360

SALE TOTAL

31,603,375CHF DOWNLOAD RESULTS

Sessions

  • Session 1: 11 Nov 2014 | 10:00 AM | Lots 1 - 162
  • Session 2: 11 Nov 2014 | 02:00 PM | Lots 163 - 321
  • Session 3: 11 Nov 2014 | 06:00 PM | Lots 322 - 368
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RESULTS

The Henry Graves Supercomplication re-established its supreme status as the most valuable timepiece in auction history, selling CHF 23.2 million ($24 million / €19.3 million / £15.1 million), thereby beating the record of $11 million it established in 1999. Five bidders competed for this masterpiece of horology which went to an anonymous buyer in the room after 15 minutes of suspense. Completed by Patek Philippe in 1933 and estimated in excess of CHF 15 million, The Henry Graves Supercomplication is the most famous watch in the world and the most complicated watch ever made by human hands - without computer-assisted technology. Tonight’s record bid brought the total of the Important Watch auction to an outstanding CHF 31,603,375 ($32,618,159 / EUR 26,270,011 / £20,584,475).

AUCTION DETAILS

This season, Sotheby’s is paying tribute to the 175th anniversary of the distinguished watch manufacturer Patek Philippe with the sale of the world famous and unique Henry Graves Supercomplication. Further highlights of the auction include a variety of Patek Philippe models, among which the iconic reference 3448, which features a case back engraved with the national emblem of the sultanate of Oman. Rolex is also well represented, including a stunning Ref. 8171 in stainless steel. Our Geneva November sale will be the perfect occasion for collectors worldwide to find the largest selection in all horological fields.

To view full cataloguing of the Henry Graves Jr. Supercomplication, please visit page 253 in the digital format of our print catalogue.

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Daryn Schnipper
Senior Vice President
Chairman, International Watch Division
Watches
+1 212 606 7184
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Joanne Lewis
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Watches
+44 20 7293 5327
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