Auction Preview: An Evening of Exceptional Watches at Christie’s, New York, June 6
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What: An Evening of Exceptional WatchesWhere: Christie’s; 20 Rockefeller Center, New York, USAWhen: June 6; 06.00 PMPublic Viewing: 31 May, 10am - 5pm1 Jun, 10am - 5pm2 Jun, 1pm - 5pm3 Jun, 10am - 5pm4 Jun, 10am - 5pm5 Jun, 10am - 5pmTop lots of the sale:Auction Preview: An Evening of Exceptional Watches at Christie’s, New York, June 6
What: An Evening of Exceptional WatchesWhere: Christie’s; 20 Rockefeller Center, New York, USAWhen: June 6; 06.00 PMPublic Viewing: 31 May, 10am - 5pm1 Jun, 10am - 5pm2 Jun, 1pm - 5pm3 Jun, 10am - 5pm4 Jun, 10am - 5pm5 Jun, 10am - 5pmTop lots of the sale:— LOT 100: “Patek Philippe. An Extremely Fine and Very Early 18k Pink Gold Wristwatch with Center Seconds and Polychrome Cloisonne Enamel 'Tropical Oasis' Dial.” Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, Ref. 2481, Movement No. 700'260, Case No. 660'758, Manufactured in 1950. Movement: Manual, Cal. 27 SC, 18 jewels. Dial: Multi-colored enamel depicting a tropical landscape with blue sea, palm trees and exotic fruits, Roman and dot numerals, center seconds, outer gilt chapter ring. Case: 18k pink gold, fluted lugs, concave band, snap on back, 37mm diam. Strap/Buckle: Associated leather strap, associated pink gold buckle. Accompanied By: A Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on June 6, 1951. Estimate: 600,000 USD - 800,000 USD— LOT 92: “Patek Philippe. An Extremely Fine, Rare and Attractive Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch with Bracelet.” Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, retailed by Gubelin, Ref. 1463, Movement No. 869’002, Case No. 2’605’598, Manufactured in 1958. Movement: Manual, Cal. 13’’', stamped with the Geneva seal, 23 jewels, metal dust cap. Dial: Silvered, applied steel dot and Roman numerals, tachymeter scale, two subsidiary dials. Case: Stainless steel, screw back, two round chronograph buttons in the band, 35 mm. diam. Bracelet/Clasp: Gubelin stainless steel bracelet and deployant clasp, stamped GF for Gay Freres and 3.65, overall approximate length 7.5 inches. Accompanied By: A Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of this watch with silvered dial and raised hour markers and date of sale on June 14, 1961, and an Extract from the Archive of Gubelin confirming the originality and sale of this watch. Estimate: 350,000 USD - 550,000 USD— LOT 13: “Vacheron Constantin. An Extremely Fine and Rare 18k Gold Minute Repeating Wristwatch with Two-Tone Dial.” Signed Vacheron Constantin, Geneve, Ref. 4261, Movement No. 501'908, Case No. 328'056, Manufactured in 1954. Movement: Manual, Cal. 13''', 29 jewels. Dial: Two-tone silvered, Arabic and dagger numerals, outer dot minute markers. Case: 18k gold, snap on back, slide in the band, teardrop lugs, 36mm diam. Buckle: A Vacheron Constantin gold buckle. Accompanied By: A recent Vacheron Constantin Certificate dated December 18, 2018, a Vacheron Constantin leather envelope and a Vacheron Constantin presentation box. Estimate: 350,000 USD - 550,000 USD— LOT 32: “Rolex. An Exceptionally Rare and Attractive Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch «Paul Newman» Dial, retailed by Linz Brothers, Dallas, 1968.” Signed Rolex, Retailed by Linz Brothers, Cosmograph, Daytona, Paul Newman Model, Ref. 6239, Case No. 1'874'400, Circa 1968. Movement: Manual, Cal. 722-1, 17 jewels. Dial: Black, square numerals with luminous accents, luminous hands, three white subsidiary dials. Case: Stainless steel, screw back, screw down crown, two round buttons in the band, inside case back stamped 6239, 36mm diam. Strap: Associated leather strap. Accompanied by: A Rolex presentation box and a postcard with an image of the interior of the Linz Brothers store, Dallas. Estimate: 300,000 USD - 500,000 USD— LOT 86: “Vacheron Constantin. A Very Fine and Rare Platinum Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeating Tourbillon Wristwatch with Power Reserve.” Signed Vacheron Constantin, Patrimony Traditionnelle Model, Ref. 80172/000P-9505, Movement No. 5180049, Case No. 1189590, Circa 2012. Movement: Manual, Cal. 2755, 40 jewels. Dial: Grey, baton numerals, three subsidiary dials, aperture for leap year. Case: Platinum, sapphire crystal display back secured by 6 screws, slide in the band, 44mm diam. Buckle: Vacheron Constantin platinum deployment clasp. Accompanied By: A Vacheron Constantin Certificate of Guarantee dated September 24, 2012, product literature, A Vacheron Constantin presentation box and outer packaging. Estimate: 300,000 USD - 500,000 USD— LOT 93: “Patek Philippe. A Very Fine and Rare 18k Gold Perpetual Calendar Wristwatch with Moon Phases and Center Seconds.” Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, Ref. 2438/1, Movement No. 888’135, Case No. 2'602'735, Manufactured in 1956. Movement: Manual, Cal. 27 SC Q, stamped twice with the Geneva seal, 18 jewels. Dial: Silvered, baton numerals, two apertures for day and month in English, date, center seconds, moon phases. Case: 18k gold, screw back, 37mm diam. Accompanied by: A Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on October 6, 1958. Estimate: 300,000 USD - 500,000 USD— LOT 94: “Patek Philippe. A Very Fine and Rare 18k White Gold Automatic Perpetual Calendar Wristwatch with Moon Phases and Bracelet.” Signed Patek Philippe, Geneve, Ref. 3448, Movement No. 1’119’114 , Case No. 322’496, Manufactured in 1969. Movement: Automatic, Cal. 27-460 Q, 37 jewels. Dial: Silvered, white gold baton numerals, two windows for month and day in English, date, moon phases. Case: 18k white gold, snap on back, 37mm diam. Bracelet/Clasp: Patek Philippe 18k white gold bracelet and clasp also stamped GF for Gay Freres, overall approximate length 7 inches. Accompanied By: An associated leather strap and a Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming sale of the watch with white gold bracelet on July 21,1969. Estimate: 300,000 USD - 500,000 USDFor details, visit: https://www.christies.com/Click on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.http://www.blouinartinfo.com/Founder: Louise Blouin Read more