Autumn sale of Important Watches

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Autumn sale of Important Watches - Auction
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Sotheby's will put a selection of 336 lots for auction on November 12 at the Mandarin Oriental in Geneva.

Sotheby’s upcoming auction of Important Watches in Geneva will bring together a selection of fine and rare timepieces to suit every collecting style. Highlights from the sale, to be held on Sunday, 12 November at Mandarin Oriental, Geneva, include a selection of vintage and modern watches from the most prominent brands, including Patek Philippe, Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, F.P. Journe and Richard Mille. Furthermore, a collection of Urban Jürgensen watches will be bring to auction for the first time.

Standout wristwatches by Patek Philippe include a 1974 example of the reference 3448 - the first automatic perpetual calendar ever made in series – a reference 2526 in pink gold with enamel dial and an Astronomical watch, the reference 5102G, featuring a dynamic celestial chart of the Northern Hemisphere.

“For the upcoming sale in November, we have carefully assembled a wide range of fine and rare watches to suit every collector, from the connoisseur searching for an exceptional piece, to watch lovers seeking to build on to their collection or enhance their personal style. This autumn selection includes prestigious watchmakers Patek Philippe, Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin and Cartier, as well as a remarkable collection of watches and pocket watches by Urban Jürgensen”, Mikael Wallhagen, Head of Sotheby’s Watch Department, Geneva, said.

Auction Highlights:

  • Patek Philippe - Celestial
  • Vintage wristwatches
  • Pocket watches
  • Vacheron Constantin - Métiers d'Art "Les Masques"
  • Cartier - "Rotonde"
  • Richard Mille - RM 35-01 Rafael Nadal

Date of the auction:

  • Sunday 12 November 2017

Address:

  • Mandarin Oriental, Genève
    Quai Turrettini 1, 1201 Genève

Public exhibitions:

  • Thursday 9 November: 10am – 6pm
  • Friday 10 November: 10am – 6pm
  • Saturday 11 November: 10am – 6pm
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