On November 27th Christies will present for auction one of sublime offerings of Haute Horology. The two sales include the “THE CHAMPION COLLECTION PART 1” afternoon sale with 201 lots and a total low estimate of HK$ 110,993,000, in addition to the “TIMELESS MARVELS” evening sale with just 17 lots and a total low estimate of HK$ 76,900,000. The ‘CHAMPION COLLECTION PART 1’ boasts just a section of 500 modern timepieces that Christie’s will offer for sale through next year. Whereas the ‘TIMELESS MARVELS’ evening sale will boast 17 precious horological marvels. The evening sale includes ‘Enamel Phenomena’ made for the Chinese market circa 1805, the piece is attributed to Piguet & Capt. The 18k gold and enamel, pearl-set musical, perfume flask and automaton amphora-form watch is estimated to fetch “HK$ 2,400,000-7,200,000 / US$ 300,000-900,000)”. An exceptionally rare modern offering, is the Patek Philippe REF. 3974, a Platinum minute repeating perpetual calendar wristwatch with additional complications such as a moon phase, 24 hour indicator, and leap year as well as day night functions. This Patek, crafted in 2001, is the only market example known to bear a case made by the legendary Jean-Pierre Hagmann. The lot is estimated to fetch between HK$12,500,000 and 20,000,000 (US$ 1,600,000-2,600,000).
“Our increased offerings at auctions in Hong Kong in recent years, are responding to the ever-growing appetite for the rarest and very top-quality timepieces among collectors in Asia and Beyond. These sales all achieved exceptional results, cementing Christie’s market leadership in offering the most valuable timepieces at auction in Asia. This season we are thrilled to present some of the best creations in the history of haute horology, across two live auctions, highlighted by a non-selling exhibition of an unprecedented selection of five vintage Patek Philippe timepieces assembled by a prominent private collector. We look forward to convening watch lovers worldwide again in our Hong Kong saleroom across all channels on 27 November” said Alexander Bigler, Vice-President & Head of Watches Christie’s Asia Pacific.
To excite enthusiasts Christies has placed on view a non-selling display of The Triazza Collection, made up of five ultra-rare Patek Philippe watches. The five examples include: “the Ref. 2330 observatory tested; the Esmond Bradley Martin Ref. 605 HU cloisonné dial ‘North America’; the Ref. 2523 with cloisonne enamel North America map; the ‘Eric Clapton’ Ref. 2499 in platinum, the only one in private hands; and the Ref. 2499 Double Signed Tiffany & Co.” Manufactured between 1924 and 1987, these five watches owned by a private Asian collector represent the best of Patek. The Triazza Collection will be on view at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, No.1 Harbour Road, Wanchai from November 26th until December 2nd. Public previews are by appointment (email:infoasia@christies.com).
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