Antiquorum Offers Rare Patek Philippe Ref. 5074 and ref. 3939 in January Hong Kong Auction

Press Release - Antiquorum Auctioneers, the world’s premier auctioneers of modern and vintage timepieces, is looking forward to its January 26th auction of “Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces” at Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong. The first sale of the year will offer a collection of fine and rare timepieces from Patek Philippe as well as a series of magnificent skeletonized chronographs. Previews will be held at Antiquorum’s showrooms in Shanghai and Hong Kong.

The Patek Philippe Ref. 5074, a platinum minute repeater perpetual calendar and thePatek Philippe Ref. 3939 tourbillon minute repeating wristwatch with enamel dialwill definitely be the center of attention. Besides these highly collectible timepieces, there will also be many exceptional modern and vintage horological highlights of collectors’ interest.

The highlight of the sale is the Patek Philippe Ref. 5074 minute repeater perpetual calendar in platinum (Lot 120). The Ref 5074 was launched in 2002 only in yellow gold available with silver or a black dial. Patek Philippe presented the pink gold version at the Basel fair in 2005 and the platinum version at Basel 2009. This reference is considered the successor of the famous Ref. 3974. The mechanism is the same in both references, with the exception of the gong, which goes twice around the watch case in Ref. 5074 in order to give a better and louder sound. This type of gong is called a “cathedral gong.” Antiquorum is pleased to offer this premium timepiece to all collectors. Made in 2010, this very fine and rare wristwatch features perpetual calendar, 24 hour subsidiary dial and moon phases. It is accompanied by a winding box, fitted box, Certificate of Origin, setting pin and a leather folder with instructions.

Lot 120

Lot 291
Estimate: HKD 2,600,000 – 3,600,000

 

Antiquorum experts are proud to present the Patek Philippe Ref. 3450, Roman Leap Year Display, an 18K yellow gold wristwatch with perpetual calendar (Lot 280).Made in 1985, this is a very fine and rare timepiece with an 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle, perpetual calendar, moon phases, and Roman numerals for the leap year indication. It is accompanied by a fitted box and the Extract from the Archives.

Lot 280

Another exceptional timepiece from Patek Philippe is the Ref. 5050G in 18K white gold wristwatch with an 18K white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp, perpetual calendar, retrograde date, leap year indication and moon phases. Sold on February 22nd, 2000, it is accompanied by a fitted winding box, Certificate of Origin, additional 18K white gold case back, push pin and instruction booklet.

 

Antiquorum experts are pleased to present the Jaeger-LeCoultre Ref. 149.6.07.S Gyrotourbillon 1, Platinum, No. 68/75, (Lot 199). Made in a limited edition of 75 pieces in platinum, this is an exceptional and highly complicated platinum wristwatch with perpetual calendar, two retrograde dates, equation of time, leap-year indication and a Jaeger-LeCoultre platinum deployant clasp. It is accompanied by the original fitted box, guarantee and books.

 

Lot 199
Estimate: HKD 2,000,000-3,000,000

 

The Patek Philippe enthusiasts will be eager to acquire the Patek Philippe Ref. 5960P-001, a platinum wristwatch with round button flyback chronograph (Lot 290) offered in this sale. Made in 2009, the very fine platinum wristwatch features annual calendar, power reserve, day/night indication, and a platinum Patek Philippe deployant clasp. It is accompanied by the original fitted box, Certificate of Origin, setting pin and instruction booklet.

Lot 290
Estimate: HKD 400,000 – 500,000

 

Another outstanding Patek Philippe offered is the Patek Philippe Ref. 3940, First Generation, 18K yellow gold wristwatch (Lot 279) with 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet. Made circa 1988, retailed by BEYER, this is a very fine and rare, self-winding, yellow gold wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases, 24 hour indication and leap year indication. Accompanied by a box.

Lot 279

For the January auction, Antiquorum experts have collected a series of magnificent, fine and unique skeletonized timepieces that will surely delight all collectors. Antiquorum experts are proud to present an outstanding skeletonized timepiece that combines fine craftsmanship and complication – the Antonie Preziuso “The Art of Tourbillon”, No. 01/10, 18K pink gold skeletonized wristwatch (Lot 198), produced in a limited edition of 10 examples and sold on November 11th, 2010. Very fine and elegant, the 18K pink gold wristwatch features one-minute tourbillon regulator, 110 hour power reserve and an 18K pink gold Antonie Preziuso buckle. It is accompanied by a fitted collection box and Certificate.

Lot 198

Lot 195
Estimate: HKD 300,000 – 400,000

Lot 287

Auction & Preview Schedule
Auction: Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

 

Date 
Saturday, January 26th 2013

Venue

Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
1st floor, 5 Connaught Road Central
Hong Kong

Shanghai Preview

January 18th 2013 - 10 a.m. ~ 6 p.m.

 

Antiquorum Shanghai

Rm 4106B, Bund Centre Office Tower,
222 Yan On Road East, Shanghai 200002

Tel: +86-21-6335-1268

Hong Kong Preview
January 23rd 2013 - 11 a.m. ~ 7 p.m.
January 24th 2013 - 11 a.m. ~ 7 p.m.

January 25th 2013 - 11 a.m. ~ 7 p.m.

Antiquorum Hong Kong

Rm. 2505, 25 Floor, No. 9 Queen's Road
Hong Kong

Tel: +852 2522 4168