Cartier Baignoire 1920 Diamond 18kt White Gold Ladies Watch WB5103LM

 
A total of 84 percent of the auction was sold by lot, with 115.54 percent sold by value. The auction room was full and enjoyed a lively and competitive atmosphere, with many lots being sold in the room. International bidding came from across the globe including France, England, Indonesia, Martinique, Switzerland and the United States.

"The b in-room presence and the outstanding results achieved today confirm the ever increasing strength of the Asian market, especially mainland China and Hong Kong" said Julien Schaerer, Auctioneer and Watch Director.
The highlight of the sale was the Audemars Piguet Cabinet Watch No. 5, "Millenary Perpetual Calendar with Deadbeat Seconds, Power-Reserve Indication" (lot 327). This extremely rare platinum wristwatch with perpetual calendar, leap-year indications and deadbeat seconds sold for an impressive HKD 2'780'000.
Another highlight of the sale, unquestionably was the Les Freres Rochat gold and mother pearl singing bird jewel box that belonged to the Empress Josephine. This magnificent and exceptionally rare piece drew of lot of interest especially among the Asian collectors and reached a remarkable HKD 2'120'000.
In addition, the Cartier Petite Sonnerie Gold & Nephrite Comet Clock (lot 426), the second most complicated Comet clock made by Cartier and the only example with petite sonnerie to be offered at auction sold for HKD 1'520'000.
Furthermore, very good results were achieved for unique and rare Patek Philippe enamel timepieces, with the Patek Philippe, unique watch with enamel miniatures on both sides "Chasse a Courre, le Debucher et le Bien Aller" by Madame Bischoff (lot 427). This 18K yellow gold, hunting cased keyless dress watch with both covers with polychrome painted on enamel miniatures of hunting scenes after Carle Vernet signed M. Bischoff brought a noteworthy HKD 1'100'000. The Patek Philippe Watch with unique enamel miniature "La Cervara" (lot 428), 18k yellow gold keyless dress watch with an exceptional polychrome painted on enamel miniature depicting part of Corot's "La Cervara" by Suzanne Rohr, was acquired for HKD 872'000.
In addition, the Longines - Magnificent Sculptural Watch Specially made for Russia (lot 122) was also part of the selection of exceptional and rare pocket watches offered at auction. This 14k pink gold and cast silver keyless exhibition-type watch with chronograph and minute repeater, especially made for the Russian market and one of the fewer than five pieces made, sold for HKD 800'000.
"We are very pleased that many bidders from all regions of China were in the auction room and on the phone. There was fierce competition among people from Beijing, Hangzhou, Dalin and Shanghai. Our customers are loyal to us and we appreciate it greatly" said John Tsukahara, Managing Director of Asia
Patek Philippe wristwatches raised a lot of interest among the collectors with the Ref. 3971, 1st generation (lot 429), in 18k yellow gold that obtained HKD 884'000; and the Ref. 130 in steel (lot 425), which sold for HKD 824'000.
Finally, the Richard Mille 'PERINI NAV I CUP' RM014 (lot 270) and the Daniel Roth Baguette and Brilliant Diamond Bracelet Watch no. 1 (lot 418) both realised an impressive HKD 800'000.

Lot 327

Audemars Piguet Cabinet Watch No. 5 Audemars Piguet, Geneve, "Millenary Perpetual Calendar with Deadbeat Seconds, Power-Reserve Indication", Ref. 26066PT. Made in a limited edition of only 20 pieces circa 2006, the fifth watch in the "Tradition of Excellence" cabinet series. Sold on April 8, 2008. Extremely fine and rare, large, water-resistant, platinum wristwatch with perpetual calendar, leap-year indication, deadbeat seconds, dual barrels, new Audemars Piguet escapement with visible balance with dual opposing balance springs and 7-day power-reserve indication.

The Empress Josephine singing bird box by Les Freres Rochat No. 116. Made circa 1810. A magnificent and exceptionally rare, gold and mother-of-pearl table jewel box, with Singing Bird and musical movements. Accompanied by a fitted plush-lined, tooled and gilt fitted case, two keys and two reference books: Automata by Chapuis Droz, 1958 and Antique Automatons, A la Vieille Russie, Inc., loan exhibition, 1950.

Cartier - Petite Sonnerie Gold & Nephrite Comet Clock. The Second Most Complicated Comet Clock Made by Cartier and the only example with Petite Sonnerie to be Offered at Auction Cartier, Paris, No. 2650, the movement by European Watch & Clock Co., Inc., France. Made in the Cartier workshop by Maurice Couet, circa 1930. Magnificent, extremely fine and rare, 8-day going, gold and silver mounted nephrite desk clock with Petite Sonnerie striking, date and days of the week calendar, moon phases and alarm. Accompanied by the original numbered key and a Cartier certificate.

LOT 427
Patek Philippe, Unique Watch with Enamel Miniatures on both sides "Chasse a Courre, le Debucher et le Bien Aller" by Madame Bischoff. Patek Philippe, Geneve, Ref. 823/003. Sold by Gubelin, Lucerne on December 6th, 1976. Unique and exceptional, 18K yellow gold, hunting cased keyless dress watch, both covers with polychrome painted on enamel miniatures of hunting scenes after Carle Vernet signed M. Bischoff.

LOT 429
Patek Philippe, REF . 3971, 1ST generation. Patek Philippe, Geneve, Ref. 3971. Made in 1988, sold on August 4th, 1988. Very fine and very rare, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, perpetual calendar, moon.


LOT 428
Patek Philippe Watch with Unique Enamel Miniature "La Cervara" by Suzanne Rohr Patek Philippe, Geneve, retailed by Gubelin, Ref. 652/9. Made in 1963, sold on April 6th, 1973, the miniature after Corot by Suzanne Rohr signed and dated 1969. Extremely fine and unique, 18K yellow gold, keyless dress watch with exceptional polychrome painted on enamel miniature depicting part of Corot's "La Cervara".


LOT 425
Patek Philippe, steel ref. 130 with Breguet numerals. Made in 1950, sold on February 28th, 1951. Very fine and very rare, stainless steel wristwatch with square button chronograph, register and tachometer.

LOT 122
Longines - Magnificent Sculptural Watch Specially made for Russia - One of fewer Than Five Pieces Made. Longines, Geneve, No. 2352324. Made for the Russian market in commemoration of Russia's most illustrious naval commander Fyodor Fyodorovich Ushakov (1744-1817), sold to Longines' Russian agent Schwaub in 1911. A magnificent, extremely fine and equally rare, very large, minuterepeating, 14K pink gold and cast silver keyless exhibition-type watch with chronograph.


LOT 270
RICHARD MILLE 'PERINI NAV I CUP' RM014 Richard Mille, RM014 AG WG, No. 18. Sold on December 22, 2006. Very fine, and rare, tonneau-shaped and curved, 18K white gold wristwatch with visible one-minute tourbillon regulator, torque indicator, 70 hour power reserve and carbon nanofiber movement baseplate


LOT 418
Daniel Roth - Baguette and Brilliant Diamond Bracelet Watch no. 1. Made in the 2000s. Extremely fine and spectacular, double ellipse-shaped, self-winding, 18K yellow gold and diamond-set lady's wristwatch with an integral 18K yellow gold and diamond-set Daniel Roth bracelet with a total of 550 baguette and brilliant-cut diamonds, with concealed deployant clasp.

Antiquorum looks forward to hosting a charity auction, Mission: MS, on October 20th in New York that will benefit The National Multiple Sclerosis Society.