Galaxy of masterpieces by Patek Philippe at Antiquorum
In November 13 of the current year at the Mandarin Oriental in Geneva will take place the auction Antiquorum. Bidding will take place in the category of "Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces”. At the upcoming auction more than 603 models of modern and vintage watches will be presented. Announcements will be held in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Geneva.
"The highlight” of the bidding will be a recently discovered revolutionary model of the pocket watch Patek Philippe with a 24-hour repeating 24-hour, quarter and special type of 5-minute repeating. This exceptional watch was originally sold to Mr. Hoesch from Naples in 1894 for 3750 francs. The keyless watch is made of 18 carat pink gold and complicated functions of the perpetual calendar, chronograph, moon phase, and the lunar calendar. Lot is estimated 200 000 - 300 000 Swiss francs.
Another model of Patek Philippe, which is represented at the auction, will be a pocket watch Patek Philippe ref. 1518 1st-Series. This rare men’s watch, released in 1948, is made of 18 carat yellow gold and modified with the features of perpetual calendar, moon phases, square button chronograph, tachometer and counter, as well as an official extract from the archive. Lot is estimated 200 000 - 300 000 Swiss francs.
Model Patek Philippe ref. 5959, sold in October 2007, is a rare model of a split-chronograph in platinum and diamonds with coaxial round buttons and counters. The watch is attached by the gift box accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and manual operating instructions. Lot is estimated 200 000 - 300 000 Swiss francs.
The watch Patek Philippe "World Time," ref 5131G, sold in April 2010, is modified with automatic winding, 18-karat white gold, with the face, performed with meticulous technique of cloisonne enamel, and display system of world time. The price of the Lot is 100 000 - 150 000 Swiss francs.
Finally, the auction will submit bids Patek Philippe ref. 844, the mechanism of which was built in 1947, completed and dressed in 1973 and sold in December 1980. This unique, keyless timepiece in 18-karat yellow gold is complicated functions of digital "American" perpetual calendar and moon phases. Lot is estimated 90 000 - 130 000 Swiss francs.
At the auction will be exhibited Patek Philippe, ref. 1339 «Piece Unique - Pendulette Dome», «Musique de Chambre Quator», Patek Philippe Ref. 866 / 8, «Calatrava observatory type».
The company Rolex will present models ref. 6284 «Two Americas» and Oyster Perpetual, COMEX, the watch brand Lange & Sohne will present a model with minute repeater and double chronograph function.
