Christie's - 400-Lot Auction in New York on June 15
Following on the heels of a record-breaking US$ 21.1 million sale of fine and rare watches in Hong Kong last week, Christie's New York is pleased to announce further highlights of its upcoming sale of Important Watches on June 15 in New York. This highly anticipated spring auction features over 400 individual timepieces, including investment-quality vintage and modern wristwatches, antique pocket watches, sports watches, ladies' jewelry watches, and desk clocks. The day-long auction, which begins public previews on June 11, is expected to realize in excess of US$ 5.5 million.
The top lot of the sale is the iconic Patek Philippe Reference 2499 in 18k gold. Manufactured in 1960, this rare perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch is one of the greatest models produced by the venerable firm and continues to be the standard by which other watch-makers measure their designs. Maintained in near-original condition and with its signature perfectly raised and intact, the exceptional example to be offered in New York on June 15 is conservatively estimated at US$ 600,000-1,000,000.
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