Important Watches, December 15, 2009 ~ Christie's New York
FINE AND RARE WATCHES AT CHRISTIE'S NEW YORK
ON DECEMBER 15
Patek Philippe Wristwatches To Lead Sale Of Over 380
Extraordinary Timepieces
Following recent blockbuster Fall sales of fine and rare watches in Dubai, Geneva and Hong Kong, Christie's New York is delighted to present a selection of over 380 fine and rare timepieces for auction on Tuesday, December 15. Vintage and modern wristwatches from all of the major manufacturers are represented, as well as pocket watches, fine ladies watches, and rare signed clocks. Prices begin at $700 and range upwards to $350,000 for the most important signed timepieces. The total sale is expected to achieve in excess of $4 million.
Sam Hines, Head of Watches at Christie’s New York comments: "As our recent sales have demonstrated, demand for high-quality timepieces continues to expand globally, as we welcome new collectors into this exciting field. For our final auction of Important Watches this fall season, we have assembled a sale that is bursting with exceptional items from the top manufacturers, including Patek Philippe, A. Lange & Söhne, Audemars Piguet, Girard-Perregaux, Cartier, Rolex, and Franck Muller to name but a few. Opportunities to acquire investment-quality pieces abound, led by several rare and important examples not likely to be seen on the market again for some time."