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317Patek PhilippeAN IMPORTANT AND RARE YELLOW GOLD CENTRE SECOND PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES AND BRACELET
REF 2438-1 MVT 888108 CASE 687973 MADE IN 1954LOT SOLD.336,500CHF -
55Richard MilleA FINE AND RARE WHITE GOLD TONNEAU FORM TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH POWER RESERVE AND TORQUE INDICATION
NO 16 REF RM001 AB WG/10 CIRCA 2001LOT SOLD.281,250CHF -
312Patek PhilippeA 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 2010LOT SOLD.225,000CHF -
171Greubel ForseyA RARE AND IMPRESSIVE PLATINUM ASYMMETRICAL 24-SECOND INCLINED TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH 72-HOUR POWER RESERVE INDICATION TOURBILLON 24" INCLINE NO 63 CIRCA 2016LOT SOLD.212,500CHF -
250RolexA RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CENTRE SECONDS ANTI-MAGNETIC WRISTWATCH
REF 6541 CASE 412017 MILGAUSS MADE IN 1958LOT SOLD.212,500CHF
Sessions
- Session 1: 15 Nov 2016 | 10:30 AM | Lots 1 - 171
- Session 2: 15 Nov 2016 | 02:30 PM | Lots 172 - 317
Overview
RESULTS
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.
