Antiquorum Offers Vacheron Constantin Minute-Repeater and Unique Parmigiani Bugatti in December Sale
Nov. 14, 2011
For Immediate Release
New York, November 14th, 2011 - Antiquorum Auctioneers, the world's premier watch auctioneer, is preparing for its' December 7th auction of "Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces" at their US headquarters in New York City. Collectors will be delighted by the many extraordinary highlights being offered such as the Vacheron Constantin minute repeating perpetual calendar wristwatch in platinum and the extraordinary and unique Parmigiani Fleurier "Bugatti , Type 370". In addition, Antiquorum experts are pleased to offer 450 exceptional modern and vintage timepieces in their holiday sale. Previews will be held in cities across the globe including Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore as well as New York.
The highlight of the sale is the Vacheron Constantin minute repeating perpetual calendar wristwatch in platinum, Ref. 30020. The outstanding timepiece, produced circa 2000, is an important, astronomic, minute-repeating, platinum wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases.
Estimate: $ 180,000 - $ 220,000
Antiquorum is also pleased to offer the Parmigiani Fleurier, "Bugatti , Type 370," Piece Unique. Made in 2007, it is a rare and unusual, rectangular curved, movement constructed in the shape of an automotive engine encased in an oval-shaped cylinder, 18K white gold and diamonds driver's wristwatch with 10-day autonomy displayed on a graduated drum.
Estimate: $ 100,000 - $150,000
Another exceptional minute repeater included in the December sale is the International Watch Co, Schaffhausen, "Grand Complication," No 50/50, Ref. 3770 made in a limited edition of 50 pieces in 2008. The 18K pink gold timepiece is a minute-repeating, self-winding wristwatch with square button chronograph, registers, secular perpetual calendar and moon phases.
Estimate: $ 120,000 - $ 140,000
We are also pleased to offer the Urwerk Ref. 202P Special Edition Twin Turbine Regulation, Automatic. Made in 2009 in a limited edition of 20 pieces, this watch is a rare futuristic, rectangular sculpted, water-resistant, platinum black PE-CVD and titanium chronometer wristwatch with digital time indicated by a patented revolving satellite complication with telescopic minute and hour orbiting satellites, moon phases and day & night indication.
Estimate: $ 100,000 - $ 150,000
Patek Philippe collectors will be excited by the Ref. 3970P with black baton dial made in 1998. The water-resistant platinum wristwatch features a round button chronograph, register, perpetual calendar and moon phases.
Estimate: $ 100,000 - $ 120,000
An exceptional Girard-Perregaux wristwatch will also be offered, the"Tribute to Enzo Ferrari Tourbillon", No. 1, Ref 99190. Made in a limited edition of 349 examples, the world premier of this watch was held in Shanghai on March 9, 2004. This rare timepiece is an important, large, platinum, water resistant to 30 meters, wristwatch with one-minute tourbillon regulator under three 18K pink gold bridges with perpetual calendar, round-button chronograph, registers, day and night and 24-hour indications and tachometer.
Estimate: $ 100,000 - $ 120,000
For the more avant-garde collector, there is the Richard Mille "Tourbillon RM 002", No. 333, made in 2005. The model is an unusual, tonneau-shaped and curved, 18K white gold wristwatch with visible one-minute tourbillon regulator, torque indicator and 70 hour power reserve.
Estimate: $ 85,000 - $ 140,000
Rolex aficionados will be vying for the Paul Newman, "Cosmograph Daytona," Ref. 6239. Made in 1967, it is a rare, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.
Estimate: $ 80,000 - $ 100,000
Additionally, Harry Winston enthusiasts will have the opportunity to bid on the Harry Winston Retro Chrono Automatic Harry Winston, No. 06/10, Ref. 400-MCRA44R. The timepiece, made in a limited edition of 10 pieces in 2008, is a self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold and diamonds wristwatch with triple retrograde square button chronograph and an 18K pink gold Harry Winston buckle set with 60 round diamonds.
Estimate: $ 50,000 - $ 70,000
Patek Philippe collectors can look forward to bidding on the Patek Philippe Ref. 3940 in platinum. Sold May 5th, 2000, it is a self-winding, platinum wristwatch with perpetual calendar, 24 hour and leap year indication and moon phases. This superb timepiece is accompanied by the original winding box, booklets, Certificate of Origin and a service invoice from Patek Philippe dated July 24th, 2008.
Estimate: $40,000 - $ 60,000
Antiquorum experts are also delighted to offer a Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Submariner, 100m/ 330ft", Ref. 6536 with gilt tropical dial and red depth rating for the first time at an Antiquorum auction. Produced circa 1958, it is a center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch.
Estimate: $ 8,000 - $ 12,000
Auction & Preview Schedule:
Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces, New York, December 7, 2011
Auction - Wednesday, Dec 7, 2011
First Session: 10 am/ Second Session: 2pm
Singapore
Sunday, November 27
12 pm - 7 pm
Raffles City Convention Centre - Ord Room
80 Bras Basah Road
Singapore 189560
Tel: +65 6339 7777
Shanghai
Tuesday, Nov. 29
10 am - 6 pm
Antiquorum Shanghai
Rm 4106B, Bund Centre Office Tower
222 Yan An Road East
Shanghai 200002
Tel: + 86 21 6335 1268
Hong Kong
Thursday, Dec 1
11 am- 7 pm
Antiquorum Hong Kong
Rm 704, No. 9 Queen's Road Central
Hong Kong
Tel: + 852 2522 4168
New York
Sunday, Dec 4: 2pm - 7pm
Monday, Dec. 5: 10 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday, Dec. 6: 10 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday,Dec. 7: from 9 am
Antiquorum Auctioneers
The Fuller Building
595 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022
212-750-1103