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Important Watches

15 November 2016 | 10:30 AM CET | Geneva

SALE TOTAL

7,088,750CHF
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  • 317
    Patek Philippe
    AN IMPORTANT AND RARE YELLOW GOLD CENTRE SECOND PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES AND BRACELET
    REF 2438-1 MVT 888108 CASE 687973 MADE IN 1954
    LOT SOLD.336,500CHF
  • 55
    Richard Mille
    A FINE AND RARE WHITE GOLD TONNEAU FORM TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH POWER RESERVE AND TORQUE INDICATION
    NO 16 REF RM001 AB WG/10 CIRCA 2001
    LOT SOLD.281,250CHF
  • 312
    Patek Philippe
    A UNIQUE AND IMPRESSIVE PLATINUM PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS, MOON-PHASES, LEAP YEAR INDICATION AND WHITE HANDS MADE, EXCEPTIONALLY, ON SPECIAL REQUEST
    REF 5970P MVT 3931577 CASE 4490849 MADE IN 2010
    LOT SOLD.225,000CHF
  • 171
    Greubel Forsey
    A RARE AND IMPRESSIVE PLATINUM ASYMMETRICAL 24-SECOND INCLINED TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH 72-HOUR POWER RESERVE INDICATION TOURBILLON 24" INCLINE NO 63 CIRCA 2016
    LOT SOLD.212,500CHF
  • 250
    Rolex
    A RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CENTRE SECONDS ANTI-MAGNETIC WRISTWATCH
    REF 6541 CASE 412017 MILGAUSS MADE IN 1958
    LOT SOLD.212,500CHF
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Sale Number: GE1604 Lots : 311

SALE TOTAL

7,088,750CHF DOWNLOAD RESULTS

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  • Session 1: 15 Nov 2016 | 10:30 AM | Lots 1 - 171
  • Session 2: 15 Nov 2016 | 02:30 PM | Lots 172 - 317
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The Important Watches auction in Geneva soared above the high estimate totalling CHF 7.1 million/$7.1 million, with particularly strong demand among collectors for rare and unusual pieces by Patek Philippe, as well as for top quality modern watches. Highlights included the first water-resistant perpetual calendar reference made in series by any watch company, an example of Patek Philippe’s reference 2438 in yellow gold, (sold for CHF 336,500 / $337,826) as well as a private collection of more than 100 modern watches which was 95% sold, and exceeded the pre-sale high estimate to reach a total of CHF 2,494,125/$2,503,952.

We are now inviting consignments for upcoming Watches auctions worldwide. Please contact pedro.reiser@sothebys.com for enquiries.

AUCTION DETAILS

We are delighted to offer an appealing selection of important and interesting timepieces on 15 November in Geneva. The selection features a large variety of watches from makers such as Patek Philippe, Rolex and Audemars Piguet to name but a few. Highlights include an important and rare yellow gold wristwatch by Patek Philippe, ref. 2438-1. It is one of the most iconic and sought-after pieces ever created by the celebrated manufacturer, as it is the first water-resistant perpetual calendar wristwatch produced in series by any watchmaking company. Furthermore, we are excited to offer a selection of pieces from a private collection which features attractive and exciting watches.

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+41 22 908 47 02
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