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The Mondani Collection of 309 Rolex Wristwatches
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The total, astounding, result after today’s second session, for the auction of the Mondani Collection is CHF 11,037,278 (€7,124,783.69) with 100 % of the lots sold for 200% of the value. Several more world records were set. Most significantly by lot number 293, Ref. 4113 “Chronographe Rattrapante” that sold for CHF 738,500; the highest price ever paid for Rolex watch at auction! Other world records for watches in their categories were the CHF 469,700 paid for lot 249, Ref. 6062 in yellow gold with diamond indexes and moonphases, and the CHF 118,000 achieved by lot 276 Ref. 6541 “Milgauss” with black dial. The Rolex Panerai, lot 246, sold for a world record of CHF 112,000 as well as lot 247 a Bubbleback and lot 193; an Airking model. Strong, international bidding from every corner of the world via means of the telephone and on-line as well as from the many enthusiastic bidders gathered in the auction room at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Geneva. Osvaldo Patrizzi, Chairman and CEO of Antiquorum said after the sale that the this has been one of the most remarkable experiences in his entire career as an auctioneer and watch expert. This sale has proven that the collectors have no limit in price when it comes to acquiring watches of superb quality and with a solid history such as those included in the Mondani collection. Fresh market levels have been established for Rolex collectors watches and especially for the important pieces’ a new price basis has been set. Altogether the watch collecting market looks very promising at present and the future is prosperous. Guido Mondani was indeed very happy with the outcome of the sale. He commented that “It has been a magnificent experience all along and I am very happy to see that my choices are appreciated to such an extent by collectors”. Mr. Mondani further said he has already a started another collection, however, did not want to specify its nature. |
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LOT 293 Ref. 4113,
"Chronographe Rattrapante" Rolex, "Antimagnetique", . Exceptionally
rare and extremely fine, oversized, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch
with square button split-seconds chronograph, register, tachometer
and telemeter and co-axial button on the winding-crown, with a stainless
steel Rolex buckle. Sold including buyer's premium: 738,500 CHF |
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LOT 249
Ref. 6062, Yellow Gold "Black Diamond Dial" Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual,
Officially Certified Chronometer". Made in 1953. Extremely fine and
extremely rare, astronomic, antimagnetic, tonneau-shaped, self-winding,
water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with black
diamond-set dial, triple date, moon phases and a Rolex 18K yellow
gold tile-link bracelet with deployant clasp. Sold including buyer's premium: 469,700 CHF |
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LOT 152 Ref. 3525 "Medical Chronograph" , So-Called
"Stainless Steel Monoblocco" Rolex, "Oyster Chronograph, Antimagnetic",
Ref. 3525. Case No. 186090. Made in 1941. Very fine and exceptionally
rare, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with
black dial, round button chronograph, register, pulsometer and a
stainless steel Rolex Oyster expanding bracelet. Accompanied by
the original box. |
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LOT 103 "Ref. 6062" Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Officially
Certified Chronometer", Ref. 6062. Case No. 942662. Made in 1953.
Very fine and very rare, astronomic, antimagnetic, self-winding,
water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with triple
date, moon phases and a stainless steel Jubilee Bracelet. |
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LOT 142 Ref. 6036,
so-called "Jean-Claude Killy". Rolex "Oyster Chronographe, Anti-Magnetique".
Made in 1951. Very fine and important, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant,
18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph,
registers, triple date and the original 18K yellow gold Rolex Jubilee
bracelet. Sold including buyer's premium: 267,500 CHF |
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LOT 19 Ref. 6238, So- called "Pre-Daytona" Rolex,
"Oyster, Chronograph" . Made in 1964. Very fine and very rare, water-resistant,
18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph,
registers, tachometer and an 18K yellow gold expanding Oyster bracelet.
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LOT 305 Ref. 4767 Pink Gold So-Called "Jean-Claude
Killy" Rolex,"Oyster Chronographe, Anti-magnetique". Made in 1947.
Very fine and extremely rare, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, 18K
pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph,
registers and triple date and 18K yellow gold Rolex buckle. |
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Lot 75 Ref. 6236, So-called "Jean-Claude Killy"
Rolex "Oyster Chronograph, Antimagnetic", Made in 1960. Very fine
and rare, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's
wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, triple date
and a later stainless steel Rolex deployant clasp. |
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Lot 200 Ref. 8171, Stainless Steel, So-Called "
Padellone" Rolex, "Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer".
Made in 1952. Very fine and rare astronomic, antimagnetic, self-winding,
stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with triple date, moon phases
stainless steel Rolex buckle. |
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LOT 240 Ref. 6234 Gold "Medical Chronograph" Rolex,
"Oyster, Chronographe, Anti-magnetique".Made in 1956 and retailed
by Serpico Y Laino (Caracas, Venezuela). Very fine and equally rare,
tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch
with round button chronograph, registers, pulsation scale and a
Rolex gold-plated buckle. |
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