The worldwide watch history pieces in the upcoming Sotheby's

In November 13, 2011 an auction Sotheby's will take place at the category Important Watches. The category is headed by the unique watch Patek Philippe Clarin Mustad 1518 and two models of watches Rolex, belonged to the leaders of post-war time.
Pre-Auction Price Patek Philippe Clarin Mustad 1518 is ranged from $ 890.000 to $ 1,330,000.
At the second place of the list there is the lot Rolex Oyster Perpetual. The release of this exceptionally rare model dates from around 1948. The watch was first proposed by the President of India Dr. Rajendra Prasad on the occasion of the inauguration of the Republic of India on 26 January 1950. The model is estimated at $ 222,000-444,000. The map of India is applied to notched enamel dial. The model has never figured in the watch market.
The second lot - it's the wristwatch in 18-karat gold with automatic movement and a central second hand ref. 6305 / 1. The watch was presented to the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Conrad Adenauer in 1955. Descendants of the Chancellor kept watch in their pristine state, and they will be presented for the first time to buyers. The initial lot price is $ 66.500 - 89.000. On the caseback of the watch is engraved with the name of the Chancellor. A leather folder with the letter of the founder of Rolex, Hans Wilsdorf in September 16, 1955 to Chancellor Conrad Adenauer is attached to.
At the auction will be submitted to 270 lots, which cost more than 8 million Swiss francs. At the auction will go under the hammer rare vintage and contemporary models of watches, created by the hands of the most famous watchmakers in 20th and 21st centuries.