After the excellent result of the important watch auctions held in Geneva, the watch from the great maisons is back on the scene a Hong Kong making collectors and enthusiasts rush from all over the world who do not intend to miss the piece so much admired, loved, worn and preferably Patek Philippe; and despite the estimates continue to rise, it is still the male object of desire.
Sam Hines, head of the Watches Department, Asia, said, “The sale of watches has achieved over nearly 20 million dollars, the highest sale held in Asia to date. This achievement with a sold-free rate of nearly 95% reflects the uncompromising approach of the watch department at Christie's, which chooses and estimates watches more rigorously. The international public participated in an exceptional way, with great attention paid to the most sought-after watch producers of the Maisons: Patek Philippe e Rolex, breaking several world records. These results and the success of the major watch auctions, together with the sales held in Geneva, confirm Christie's continued international market leadership in the watch auction arena. Now we just have to wait for the auction New York on June 11th, which includes the recent rediscovery of S. Palmer's history andGrand Complication' gives Patek Philippe".
Top lots:
PATEK PHILIPPE A VERY RARE PLATINUM PERPETUAL CALENDAR SPLIT SECONDS CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH UNUSUAL BLACK DIAMOND-SE…( SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 5004, MOVEMENT NO. 3'275'109, CASE NO. 4'438'405) - Sold for $609,587
PATEK PHILIPPE AN EXTREMELY RARE AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT PLATINUM MINUTE REPEATING PERPETUAL CALENDAR TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH …(SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 5016, MOVEMENT NO. 1'905'036, CASE NO. 4'065'406, MANUFAC) - Sold for $578,525
PATEK PHILIPPE A VERY RARE 18K PINK GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR SPLIT SECONDS CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH UNUSUAL RUBY-SET OF…(SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 5004, MOVEMENT NO. 3'275'117, CASE NO. 4'438'207)Sold for $562,994
PATEK PHILIPPE AN EXCEPTIONAL AND VERY RARE PLATINUM AND 18K PINK GOLD AUTOMATIC SEMI-SKELETONISED MINUTE REPEATING PERPE…(SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 5104, MOVEMENT NO. 3'670'001, CASE NO. 4'384'610, CIRCA 2007)– Sold for $547,463
PATEK PHILIPPE AN EXCEPTIONALLY FINE AND VERY RARE 18K PINK GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHAS…(SIGNED PATEK, PHILIPPE & CO, GENEVE, REF. 1518, MOVEMENT NO. 863'549, CASE NO. 638'787 – Sold for $500,870
PATEK PHILIPPE A VERY RARE 18K WHITE GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR SPLIT SECONDS CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH UNUSUAL BLUE SAPPH…(SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 5004, MOVEMENT NO. 3'275'110, CASE NO. 4'438'223) Sold for $454,278
PATEK PHILIPPE AN EXTREMELY FINE AND VERY RARE STAINLESS STEEL CUSHION-SHAPED SPLIT SECONDS CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH B…(SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 5950, MOVEMENT NO. 5'251'106, CASE NO. 4'522'042) Sold for $438,747
