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Christie’s Important Watches Geneva - Monday, 12 May 2008
Christie’s Important Watches
Geneva- Monday, 12 May 2008
Sale no: 1353 - Top Ten
[All sold prices include buyer’s premium]
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Sold: |
SFr. 25,815,700 |
$ 25,063,786 |
€ 16,214,873 |
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Lots Sold: 346 |
Lots Offered: 384 |
Sold by Lot: 90% |
Sold by SFr: 91% |
| Exchange Rate: 1$= SFr.1.03 / 1€ = SFr1.5921 | |||
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Lot |
Description |
Estimate (SFr)
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Purchase Price |
Buyer |
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87 |
Patek Philippe. A stainless steel perpetual calendar wristwatch with phases of the moon, amagnetic balance and Arabic numerals, ref. 1526.World record for a steel wristwatch2nd highest price for any wristwatch
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1,500,000 - 2,500,000 | SFr. 4,137,000$ 4,016,504€ 2,598,455 | Swiss Private Museum |
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187 |
Patek Philippe. A platinum perpetual calendar wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, phases of the moon and black hard enamel Breguet numerals, ref. 2497.World record for a Patek Philippe reference 2497 | 1,500,000 - 2,500,000 | SFr.3,207,400$ 3,113,980€ 2,014,571 | European Collector |
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186 |
Patek Philippe. A 18K gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with phases of the moon, ref. 2499.World record for a Patek Philippe reference 2499 in yellow gold | 500,000 - 700,000 | SFr.1,079,400$ 1,047,961€ 677,972 | European Collector |
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250 |
Patek Philippe. A 18K pink gold chronograph wristwatch with two-tone silvered dial, ref. 530.World record for a Patek Philippe reference 530 in gold | 600,000 - 900,000 | SFr.967,400$ 939,223€ 607,625 | Asian Collector |
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189 |
Patek Philippe. A 18K gold hinged single button chronograph wristwatch with gilt dial, Breguet numerals and vertically positioned subsidiary dials | 450,000 - 650,000 | SFr.833,000$ 808,738€ 523,208 | European Collector |
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49 |
Patek Philippe. A 18K gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with phases of the moon, ref. 1518 | 350,000 - 450,000 | SFr.743,400$ 721,747€ 466,930 | US Collector |
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86 |
Patek Philippe. A 18K gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, phases of the moon, original certificate and box, ref. 2497. | 300,000 - 500,000 | SFr. 505,000$ 490,291€ 317,191 | European Collector |
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381 |
Patek Philippe. A stainless steel water-resistant chronograph wristwatch with two-tone silvered dial, ref. 1463, | 250,000 - 350,000 | SFr. 481,000$ 466,990€ 302,116 | European Collector |
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288 |
Patek Philippe. A 18K pink gold water-resistant chronograph wristwatch with pink dial, original certificate and envelope, ref. 1463. | 280,000 - 380,000 | SFr.457,000$ 443,689€ 287,042 | European Collector |
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328 |
Philippe Dufour. A 18K white gold two-train minute repeating grande and petite sonnerie wristwatch with hinged case and enamel dialWorld record for a Philippe Dufour wristwatch | 250,000 - 350,000 | SFr. 457,000 $ 443,689€ 287,042 | Asian Collector |
| “A highly educated market, represented by 500 registered bidders, responded enthusiastically to the finely curated selection of watches in today’s landmark sale - the second highest result for a watch auction at Christie’s - setting numerous world records throughout the day. $7.3 million for the cover lots impressively demonstrate the strength of the market and the dominance of Christie’s as the leading auctioneer in the field of fine and important watches. Twelve different bidders from four continents compited for the two top lots. The private collection of Rolex divers watches was a 100% sold, far exceeding the pre-sale estimate and underlining the strong demand in vintage Rolex sports watches. We are looking forward to the next watch sale taking place in Hong Kong on May 29. ” commented Aurel Bacs, Co-director of the international watch department. | |
| Date and Location of Next Sale | Hong Kong, May 29 2008 |
