Whom You Know: Unique Patek Philippe and Exceptional Collection of Rolex Daytonas Offered in Antiquorum’s May Auction

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Unique Patek Philippe and Exceptional Collection of Rolex Daytonas Offered in Antiquorum’s May Auction

Geneva, April 23, 2013 – Antiquorum Auctioneers is looking forward to its May 12th auction of “Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces” at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Geneva. The collection comprises of 518 timepieces, including a unique Patek Philippe Ref. 5002 “Sky Moon Tourbillon” in pink gold and an exceptional collection of Rolex Daytonas in honor of the 50th anniversary of the iconic watch. Previews will be held in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing and Geneva.

Highlighting the sale is the magnificent and unique Patek Philippe Ref. 5002 “Sky Moon Tourbillon” with special order case in pink gold. Rarely appearing at auction, the most complicated wristwatch ever produced by Patek Philippe featuring two dials and twelve complications is sure to inspire a bidding war amongst collectors across the globe. The extraordinary timepiece is accompanied by the original Patek Philippe box, Official Chronometer Certificate and Certificate of Origin.

Estimate: CHF 1,000,000 – 1,500,000

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Rolex Daytona, Antiquorum is pleased to offer an outstanding selection of 14 exceptional examples of the iconic watch.

- Amongst them is a Rolex Ref. 6263 Gold Daytona Paul Newman prototype with lemon dial and graphics. Unknown to the collector community until recently, this is one of the rarest and most coveted Daytona’s ever to appear on the auction market. Made in the late 1960’s, this is an extremely fine, water-resistant 18K yellow gold wristwatch with chronograph, registers, tachometer and anti-reflect black bezel.

Estimate: CHF 300,000 – 500,000

- Also offered in the special Rolex Daytona chapter is the extraordinary Rolex Ref. 6269/8 Cosmograph Oman. Custom ordered and made in extremely small numbers (only 2 others have surfaced on the market to date) this example is possibly unique due to its caseback with the Sultan of Oman sword logo. As this watch has remained unworn in a safe, it is offered in pristine condition and is without a doubt the best ever example of the 6269 to be offered at auction. Sold to Oman in 1985, this is a fine water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman’s wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, bezel set with 44 diamonds, dial set with 240 diamonds and nine sapphires, and an 18K yellow gold Rolex Ref. 7205 riveted bracelet.

Estimate: CHF 300,000 – 500,000

Another remarkable timepiece offered is the Christophe Claret Dual Tow, 20th Anniversary Piece Unique in 18K white gold. Made in 2010, this is an extremely fine, large and rare, skeletonized 18K white gold wristwatch with tourbillon, chimming single-button chronograph, and time displayed on revolving rubber belts tourbillon with cathedral chiming chronograph. It is accompanied by its original certificate and fitted box.

Estimate: CHF 170,000 – 240,000

Also on the auction block is a Rolex Ref. 6062 Stelline in yellow gold. Bought new from the father of the consignor, this watch has been kept in a safe untouched for 30 years. Produced in 1952, this is an extremely fine and rare tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water resistant, 18K yellow gold chronometer wristwatch with triple date, moon phase and “Super Oyster” crown.

Estimate: CHF 170,000 – 250,000

The Vacheron Constantin enthusiast will not want to miss out on the Vacheron Constantin Ref. 30020, The Patrimony Model Minute Repeater Perpetual Calendar. Made circa 2000, this is an extremely fine and important, minute-repeating, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases.

Estimate: CHF 120,000 – 180,000

For the nautical enthusiast and Richard Mille fan, Antiquorum is delighted to offer the Richard Mille “Perini Navi” RM014, sold circa 2008. Inspired by the extraordinary sailing vessels of the Perini Navi yacht builders, this is a very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped and curved 18K white gold wristwatch with visible one-minute tourbillon regulator, torque indicator, 70 hour power reserve, carbon nanofiber movement baseplate and an 18K white gold and titanium Richard Mille double folding deployant clasp. This remarkable watch is further accompanied by a travel case.

Estimate: CHF 90,000 - 130,000

For the Patek collector, there is a Patek Philippe Ref. 1463. The reference 1463 is the only Patek Philippe vintage chronograph to have a water-resistant case and has become one of the iconic watches of the company’s production. It is interesting to note that Patek Philippe launched this luxury model and continued to produce it through the Second World War illustrating that even during this unstable period there was still surprisingly sufficient demand for high-end timepieces. Made in 1943, this is an extremely rare, early period, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with round button chronograph, register and tachometer. It is accompanied by the Extract from the Archives.

Estimate: CHF 80,000 – 120,000

Patek Philippe collectors should also take note of the Patek Philippe Ref. 3970 in white gold offered in the sale, one of the last ever made. Produced in 2004, this is a very fine and important, water-resistant, 18K white gold wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, perpetual calendar, moon phases, leap year and 24-hour indication.

Estimate: CHF 80,000 -120,000

Antiquorum is also pleased to present the historically important gold and enamel presse papier with watch of Marie Amelie, Queen of France (1782- 1866). This exceptional piece is Swiss with miniature by Guglielmo Faija (1803-73) after Franz Xaver Winterhalter, the enamel attributed to Louis Dufaux Père. Made for Marie Amelie, Queen of France, Consort of Louis Philippe I, circa 1845. It is a very fine and important, 18K gold, painted on enamel, gem and pearl-set presse-papier with concealed portrait miniature of Queen Marie Amelie and concealed jump hour watch with digital hours and minutes and duo-date calendar.

Estimate: CHF 70,000 – 90,000

Auction & Preview Schedule:

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Location:

Mandarin Oriental Hotel

Salon Saint Gervais

Quai Turrettini 1

1201 Geneva

For preview schedule visit preview schedule

About Antiquorum: Established in Geneva in 1974, Antiquorum has carved its own unparalleled niche in the auction world through its focused expertise in horology and by cultivating a thriving collector's market for timepieces worldwide. The world's premier auctioneer of fine modern and vintage timepieces has set world records for auction sales and holds approximately ten auctions a year in Geneva, New York and Hong Kong, with previews held in major cities worldwide. Antiquorum maintains offices in Beijing, London, Milan, Munich, Moscow, Paris, Shanghai and Tokyo. WWW.ANTIQUORUM.COM.

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