Seiko Automatic Compass Bezel Black Ion-plated Men's Watch SRP449

Antiquorum - Two World Records Achieved in New York

 

The auction of 414 rare and collectible timepieces drew a standing room only crowd in the auction room, in addition to 490 internet bidders and phone bidders from around the world. Notable international bidding came from countries such as Italy, Turkey and Hong Kong. b prices were achieved resulting in 85% sold by lot and 133 % sold by value.
The competitive bidding for the exceptional Matsuda Collection of extraordinary Patek Philippe wristwatches was unquestionably the highlight of the sale. The rare Patek Philippes stirred tremendous excitement in the sale room and on the internet. Impressive results were attained for each of the three wristwatches. The platinum Ref. 5013 (lot 412) achieved $564,000; while the Ref. 5016 in platinum (lot 413) fetched $780,000, a world record for the reference. Finally, the Ref. 3939 in platinum (lot 414) sold for $ 684,000, another world record for that reference.
"The spectacular results of the Matsuda Collection confirms that collectors today are willing to pay a premium for watches that have been chosen by and were in the collection of well respected collectors, thereby insuring that their own collection will one day be similarly sought after", said Evan Zimmermann, President and CEO, Antiquorum.
Furthermore, several other Patek Philippe timepieces achieved exceptionally b prices. Both of the Patek Philippe Ref. 5970s in the sale sold extremely well; lot 120 , the traditional pink gold Ref. 5970 attained $ 156,000 while the other pink gold Ref. 5970 retailed by Tiffany, lot 220, sold for $ 162,000 . Another excellent price was fetched by lot 318, a yellow gold Patek Philippe Ref. 5004 sold for $ 204,000. Also, the Patek Philippe Ref 3448 retailed by Tiffany, lot 130, fetched $ 132,000. Moreover, lot 404, the Patek Philippe 18K yellow gold Jumbo Ref. 3700/1 achieved $ 39,600.
"The exceptional outcome for our September auction is a clear indication that the market for rare and collectible timepieces is thriving. As the world economy is showing signs of recovery, the demand for collectible wristwatches appears to have recovered to pre-recession numbers, "said Robert Maron, Chairman Antiquorum.
Cartier also did exceptionally well with lot 310, a platinum "Tortue XL Tourbillon Chrongraph Monopossoir" attained $ 186,000. In addition, Audemars Piguet obtained the remarkable sum of $ 228,000 for lot 327, a titanium "Jules Audemars- Grande Complication Automatique".
Also, Breguet attained a superb result in the sale; the Sympathique, No. 2 exceptional gilt bronze astronomical clock accompanied by an 18K yellow gold tourbilllon wristwatch achieved $564,000 at the September auction.
Furthermore, Omega fetched excellent prices in the September sale; the Omega steel chronograph produced in 1942, lot 281, sold for $ 36,000 while the Omega "Speedmaster", lot 288, attained $ 45,600.
"We are delighted by the outcome for today's auction," said Julien Schaerer, Watch Director & Auctioneer, Antiquorum USA. "We are particularly pleased by the results achieved for Patek Philippe timepieces signed by major retailers as well as all original early Omega wristwatches."
In addition, Seiko also faired extremely well in the sale with the GMT Spring Drive Spacewalk. The extraordinary watch that was made in a limited edition of 6 pieces especially for the 12 day Space Mission "Soyuz TMA-13" and worn by Private Space Explorer and renowned Video Game Designer, Richard Garriott sold for an incredible $ 45,600.
Finally, the Vacheron Constantin wristwatch that was gifted to Marlon Brando by Zsa Zsa Gabor elicited competitive bidding in the auction room and on the net. The timepiece given to Mr. Brando to commemorate the theatrical release of "On the Waterfront", for which he won an Oscar, ultimately sold for $ 18,000- six times its estimate.
Antiquorum looks forward to our next auction in Geneva on October 3rd & 4th which will feature an extraordinary collection of modern and vintage collectible timepieces.

The "Top 10 Lots" for Antiquorum's September 17th auction are as follows:

 

Lot 413 - 2 Dial Platinum 5016, as Mentioned on Original Certificate Patek Philippe, Geneve, Ref. 5016P. Sold on February 12th, 2000. Rare and important, astronomic, minute-repeating, platinum wristwatch with black dial custom-ordered from Patek Philippe, one-minute tourbillon regulator, retrograde perpetual calendar, moon phases. Accompanied by a fitted wooden box, certificate of origin, solid platinum case back and a second silvered dial, as mentioned on the original certificate. Sold: $ 780,000

  

Lot 414 - Ref. 3939 with 2 Dials, as Mentioned on the Original Certificate Patek Philippe, Geneve. Sold on February 12th, 2000. Minute-repeating platinum wristwatch with one-minute tourbillon regulator, custom-ordered from Patek Philippe black enamel dial. Accompanied by a fitted box, additional case back, Certificate of Origin and extra silver dial, as mentioned on the original certificate. Sold: $ 684,000

 

Lot 412 - Platinum 5013 Patek Philippe, Geneve, Ref. 5013P. Production of this reference started in 1992. Sold on June 26th, 2000. Extremely fine, rare and important, tonneau-shaped, minute-repeating, astronomic, self-winding, platinum wristwatch with retrograde perpetual calendar, moon phases, leap year indication and a platinum Patek Philippe buckle. Accompanied by a fitted box, certificate and original silvered dial. Sold: $ 564,000

 

Lot 140 - Breguet Sympathique, No. 2. Sold to Tiffany & Co. Breguet, No. 02, made in 1996. Exceptional gilt bronze astronomical 8-day going clock with phases and age of the moon, equation of time, centigrade thermometer, annual calendar with month and date, days of the week, power reserve indication, and 5-seconds remontoire winding spring detent chronometer escapement. Further accompanied by its matching numbered 18K yellow gold Tourbillon wristwatch with regulator-type dial and power reserve. Accompanied by the original morocco fitted box, shipping case, gold magnifying glass, key, a duplicata of the original certificate, and instruction leaflets. Sold: $564,000

 

Lot 402 - Yellow Gold Ref. 2499/100 Patek Philippe, Geneve, case Ref. 2499/100. Made in 1984, sold on July 23rd, 1984. Very fine and very rare, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with round button chronograph, 30-minute register, perpetual calendar, moon phases. Sold: $ 396,000

 

Lot 111 - "1735 - Grande Complication" Blancpain, "1735 - Grande Complication," No. 28/30. Made in a limited edition of 30 pieces in the 1990s. Production of this model began in 1991. Extremely fine, rare and important, large, astronomic, minute-repeating, self-winding, platinum wristwatch with one-minute tourbillon regulator, round button co-axial splitseconds chronograph, register, perpetual calendar, moon phases and moon age and a platinum Blancpain deployant clasp. Accompanied by a special fitted wooden winding box, loupe, setting pin, guarantee and instruction manual. Sold: $ 324,000

 

Lot 116 - Gyrotourbillon 1, No. 02/75, First Model sold to the Public Jaeger-LeCoultre, "Gyrotourbillon 1", No. 02/75, Ref. 600.64.20. Made in a limited edition of 75 pieces from 2005, with a production limited to 20 pieces per year. Sold on January 19, 2007. Exceptional and highly complicated, large, water-resistant, 8-day going platinum wristwatch with visible Jaeger-LeCoultre caliber 177 with inclined lightweight two-cage multi-axis spherical tourbillon, two barrels with sapphire covers, "marchante" equation of time, perpetual calendar with retrograde month indication, leap-year indication and patented instant date display by means of two retrograde hands, power reserve indication, "1000 Hours Control". Accompanied by a guarantee, fitted box, instruction booklet and loop. Sold: $ 312,000

 

Lot 327 - Titanium Jules Audemars Grande Complication Audemars Piguet, Geneve, "Jules Audemars - Grande Complication Automatique," Ref. 25866 TI. Made circa 2005. Extremely fine and rare, large, minute-repeating, astronomic, self-winding, titanium wristwatch with custom-ordered dial, co-axial round button split-seconds chronograph, register, perpetual calendar with indication of the weeks, moon phases. Accompanied by the original winding box, setting pin, four spare leather bands and 2 certificates of exclusivity and authenticity.Sold: $228,000 
Lot 318 - Yellow Gold, Ref. 5004 Patek Philippe, Geneve, No. 879682, case No. 4007798, Ref. 5004J. Made in 1999. Extremely fine, rare and important, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with co-axial round button split-seconds chronograph, registers, perpetual calendar, leap year indication, moon phases, 24 hour indication .Accompanied by the original fitted box, Certificate of Origin, a spare solid 18K gold back and setting pin. Recently serviced by Patek Philippe. Sold: $204,000

 

Lot 310 - Platinum Cartier Tortue XL Tourbillon Cartier "Tortue XL Tourbillon Chronograph Monopoussoir," No. 24/40, Ref. 2759. Made in a limited edition of 40 pieces in 1996, sold on March 3, 2006. Very fine, large and rare, water-resistant, platinum wristwatch with one-minute tourbillon regulator, single-button chronograph .Accompanied by a fitted Cartier box, certificate and booklets. Further accompanied by a wooden Cartier travel case containing a pouch and a loupe. Sold: $186,000