Press release
In this auction, Patrizzi & Co bring together a sublime choice of items from every important facet of the history of horology. From historically important Breguet documents to elegant chatelaines to unique chronometers, wristwatches, pocket watches and clocks, this sale has something for everyone – collectors and amateurs alike.
Also, well represented in the sale is Rolex Daytona. This is especially significant for Patrizzi & Co because it coincides with the launch of the Patrizzi Pocket Expert series with the first in the series being devoted to the Rolex Daytona. The Patrizzi Pocket Expert Rolex Daytona will shortly be followed by a Patrizzi Pocket Expert dedicated to the Omega Speedmaster and other Patrizzi Pocket Experts covering many other well known references and brands.
Highlights of the Auction
Extremely important historic Breguet document, testifying to the arrival of Breguet in Neuchâtel in October 1793 and his welcome by the municipal authorities.
Estimation: CHF 10,000 – 20,000
Nécessaire – An unusual, 20K gold, enamel and engraved glass, morocco covered Nécessaire designed as a miniature secrétaire, containing 15 miniature toiletry items. J. Weldon, London circa 1760.
Estimation: CHF 100,000 – 150,000
Rolex Milgauss “Oyster Perpetual Superlative Chronometer”, officially certified, Ref 1019, 1967.
Estimation: CHF 22,000 – 28,000
Ilbery pocket watch. © Patrizzi & Co
An octagonal form pocket watch made in 1805 by the English watchmaker Ilbery for the Chinese market in gold, enamel, pearl and agate. One of the most beautiful examples of precious stone timepieces of the period.
Estimation: CHF 80,000 – 100,000
An elegant oval form gold pocket watch attributed to Jaquet Droz, made for the Chinese market with a painted on enamel country scene surrounded by a paillon garland and blue and white enamel, circa 1799.
Estimation: CHF 60,000 – 80,000
Ulysse Nardin chronometer. © Patrizzi & Co
A stunning Ulysses Nardin chronometer with carousel the only one known to exist today of the just two or three originally produced by Ulysses Nardin.
Estimation: CHF 40,000 – 60,000
An extremely rare 18K yellow gold Piguet, half hunting-cased, keyless, carillon pocket watch on four gongs with four hammers, clockwatch with grande sonnerie, minute repeating, strike/silent function, and a three-part enamel dial, circa 1900.
Estimation: CHF 50,000 – 70,000
In the auction there are also several superb examples of chatelaines in gold and enamel.
Estimation: CHF 18,000 – 25,000 each
A superb and very rare Rolex Daytona Ref. 6264 with brown change-color dial (as mentioned in The Patrizzi Pocket Expert Rolex Daytona).
Estimation: CHF 70,000 – 90,000
An exceptional Jaeger LeCoultre platinum Reverso, one of a limited edition of just five examples.
Estimation: CHF 25,000 – 35,000
A very interesting large silver-cased Japanese pocket watch made at the end of the 18th century.
Estimation: CHF 15,000 – 20,000
NEW AUCTION DATE: 7 May, 2010
Time: 1st session: 2:00pm, 2nd session: 4:30pm
Venue: The Grand Kempinski Hotel Geneva
Preview Exhibition: Tuesday 4 May to Friday 7 May
Patrizzi & Co, 9 Rue de la Cité, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland
Silent Sale: Tuesday 4 May to Saturday 8 May
Patrizzi & Co, 9 Rue de la Cité, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland
