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ANTIQUORUM AUCTIONEERS
Press Contact: Michelle Halpern
Tel. +1 212 750 1103
pressusa@antiquorum.com
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Antiquorum Sells Patek Philippe Sky
Moon Tourbillon for $ 1,240,400; a record price for a wristwatch
at auction in the United States
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New York, June 14, 2007-
Antiquorum’s
summer auction, held at The New York Timezone, obtained the extraordinary
sum of $ 8,586,583 (€ 6.447.665). Bids came in from around
the world including Italy,
Malta, Singapore and the Netherlands. Enthusiastic and heated bidding
contributed to 120% sold by value and 85% sold by lot. In addition
to the plethora of telephone, room, and commission
bidders, there were 368 bidders on the internet eagerly competing
for the 289 highly collectible timepieces offered in the sale.
"Today’s results verify
that the United States has become a mecca for serious watch collectors
in addition to confirming Antiquorum as the leading auction house
in the field of horology", says Julien Schaerer, Auctioneer
and Watch Director, Antiquorum USA.
The highlight of the sale was
lot 289, a Patek Philippe Ref. 5002 which sold for $ 1,240,400 (€ 931.416) ; a
record for a wristwatch in the United States. In addition, Patek
Philippe did very well with several other watches: lot 247, the
platinum diamond-dial Ref. 3970E sold for $ 146,150 (€ 108.993) and
lot 278, the pink gold Ref. 3970E fetched
a remarkable price of $ 123,150 (€ 92.474). Also
attaining extraordinary results were the Patek Philippe “so-called
TV watches”;
the yellow gold Ref. 5020, lot 152 and the pink gold, lot 279 both
achieved the world record
price of $ 232,400 (E 174.510). Other
noteworthy prices fetched by Patek Philippe were lot 277, Ref.
5050 in pink gold with Roman numerals sold for $ 117,400 (€ 88.155) while
lot 93, the Sincere Ref. 5035 sold for $ 54,280 (E 40.759) nearly
twice it’s
estimate.
Audemars Piguet also obtained
important results as evidenced by lot 107, a “Royal Oak Concept” which
sold for $ 232,400 (€ 174.510). Harry
Winston was not to be overlooked with lot 109, a “Platinum
Opus 4” which fetched $ 232,400 (€ 174.510).
Moreover, FP Journe also faired well with lot 255, a platinum "Octa-Lune” which
sold for $ 47,200 (€ 35.443).
Another fantastic price was achieved by lot 203, a Vacheron Constantin
Tourbillon Malte Squelette which achieved $123,150 (€ 92.473).
Furthermore Omega obtained a great result for lot 46, a De-Ville
Central Tourbillon sold for $ 47,200 (€ 35.443).
Finally, Rolex achieved significant
prices for the “Rolex
Panerai”, lot 175, which sold for $ 82,600 (€ 62.025) and
the Rolex Explorer II Steve McQueen , lot 259, fetched $ 31,860 (€
23.924). |
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The “Top 10 Lots”
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Lot 289
"Pink Gold Sky Moon Tourbillon" Patek Philippe, Genève, “Sky Moon Tourbillon”,
No. 3350008, case No. 4224987, Ref. 5002. Sold on November 10th,
2003. Extremely fine, rare and important, oversized, minute-repeating
on cathedral gongs, astronomic, 18K pink gold gentleman's double-dialed
chronometer wristwatch with one-minute tourbillon regulator, perpetual
calendar with fly-back retrograde date, nocturnal sky chart of the
Northern Hemisphere, moon phases and lunar orbit, time of the meridian
passages of Sirius and moon, solar mean and sidereal time indications
and an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted
box, a setting pin, Official Chronometer Certificate and a Certificate
of Origin. Recently serviced by Patek Philippe.
SOLD PRICE (incl. Premium) $1,240,400 (€ 931.416)
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Lot 288
"Yellow Gold Ref. 5013" Patek Philippe, Genève,
No. 1908007, case No. 2928478, Ref. 5013. Made in 1992. Very fine and
important, tonneau-shaped, minute repeating, astronomic, self-winding,
18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and
moon phases, retrograde date, leap year display and an 18K yellow gold
Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a mahogany fitted box and certificate.
SOLD PRICE (incl. Premium) $383,600 (€ 258.610)
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Lot 285
“Yellow Gold Ref. 2499” Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève,
No. 863792, case No. 2632526, Ref. 2499, Fourth Series. Movement
made in 1946 and cased in 1964. Sold on November 18, 1965. Very fine
and rare, astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with
round button chronograph, register, perpetual calendar, moon phases
and an 18K gold Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by an Extract
from the Archives.
SOLD PRICE (incl. Premium) $344,400 (€ 258.610
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Lot 108
“Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph - RM008” Richard Mille, “Tourbillon Split-Seconds Chronograph - RM008”, No. 01. Production of this reference started in 2004. Extremely fine, rare and very unusual, tonneau-shaped and curved, 18K pink gold gentleman’s
wristwatch with visible one-minute tourbillon regulator, square button
split-seconds chronograph, register, torque indicator, power-reserve
and an 18K pink gold Richard Mille buckle. Accompanied by a fitted
box and certificate.
SOLD PRICE (incl. Premium) $299,600 (€ 224.970 )
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Lot 107
"Royal Oak Concept" Audemars Piguet,Genève, "Royal Oak Concept", No. 543710, case No. E 88205, Ref. CW 1. Made in a limited edition of 150 pieces. Production of this reference started in 2002. Extremely fine, rare and unusual, oversized, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, Alacrite gentleman's wristwatch with visible oneminute tourbillon regulator, instantaneous mainspring torque indicator ("Dynamograph"),
linear power-reserve indication, crown function mode push-button and
indication, octagonal titanium bezel and a stainless steel Audemars
Piguet deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original fitted box and
certificate.
SOLD PRICE (incl. Premium) $ 232,400 (€ 174.510)
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Lot 109
“Platinum Opus 4” Harry Winston and Christophe Claret, “Opus 4”,
No. 13/18. Made in a limited edition of 18 examples in 2004. Extremely
fine, very rare and unusual, oversized, minute-repeating, astronomic,
double-dialed and reversible, water-resistant, platinum gentleman`s
wristwatch with visible one-minute tourbillon regulator, large moon
phases and date. Accompanied by the original box and certificate.
SOLD PRICE (incl. Premium)$ 232,400 (€ 174.510)
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Lot 152
“Ref. 5020 so-called TV Watch" Patek Philippe, Genève,
No. 3046477, case No. 2994165, Ref. 5020. Made in 2002, sold on August
16, 2002. Extremely fine and very rare, tonneau-shaped, astronomic,
water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round
button chronograph, register, 24-hour indication, perpetual calendar,
moon phases and an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp.
Accompanied by the original fitted box, certificate, Extract from the
Archives and an extra 18K yellow gold solid case back.
SOLD PRICE (incl. Premium) $ 232,400 (€ 174.510)
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Lot 279
Pink Gold So-Called “TV Watch” Patek Philippe, Genève, No. 3045182, case No. 2956245, Ref. 5020. Sold on Oct. 28, 1998. Very fine and very rare, tonneau-shaped, astronomic, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, register, 24-hour indication, perpetual calendar, leap year indication and moon phases. Accompanied by a fitted box, spare solid case back and certificate. .
SOLD PRICE (incl. Premium) $ 232,400 (€ 174.510)
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Lot 284
"Yellow Gold Ref. 3450 Roman" Patek Philippe, Genève,
No. 1119828, case No. 2808580, Ref. 3450, Third Series. Sold on July
17, 1985. Very fine and rare, astronomic, self-winding, 18K yellow
gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases, Roman
numerals for the leap year indication and an 18K yellow gold Patek
Philippe buckle. Accompanied by the original box and certificate.
SOLD PRICE (incl. Premium) $ 215,150 (€ 161.560)
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Lot 247
"Platinum Ref. 3970EP" Patek Philippe, Genève,
No. 3047029, case No. 4225229, Ref. 3970EP. Sold on June 1, 2004. Very
fine and important, astronomic, water-resistant, platinum gentleman's
wristwatch with diamond-set dial, round button chronograph, register,
perpetual calendar, moon phases and a platinum Patek Philippe buckle.
Accompanied by the original fitted mahagony box, certificate, setting
pin and a spare solid platinum case back.
SOLD PRICE (incl. Premium) $ 146,150 (€
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Antiquorum is, unquestionably, the world’s leading
watch auctioneer; Of the 62 watches ever sold publicly by major auction
houses above SFR. 1,000,000, Antiquorum claims an impressive 44 . In
2002, Antiquorum established the all-time world record price for a
wristwatch at auction when it sold a platinum Patek Phililppe World
Time Ref. 1415 from 1939 for an astounding CHF 6,603,500 (US$ 4,026,524).
This record-breaking price more than doubled the previous world record
price for a wrist watch at auction. Another record price for a modern
watch was achieved in 2004, the unique white gold Calibre 89, also
by Patek Phlipe, was sold for SFr. 6,603,500 (US$ 5,002,652). |
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