The Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo Geneva Watch Auction: Four sale was held in Geneva, Switzerland on November 12 and 13, 2016. A stainless steel Patek Philippe reference 1518 was the auction's top lot and set a new world record for the most expensive wristwatch ever to sell at auction.
PATEK PHILIPPE, Ref. 1518 —
The Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo Geneva Watch Auction: Four sale was held in Geneva, Switzerland on November 12 and 13, 2016. A stainless steel Patek Philippe reference 1518 was the auction's top lot and set a new world record for the most expensive wristwatch ever to sell at auction.
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The rare, perpetual calendar, chronograph time piece was sold after a 13 minute bidding war and fetched more than three times its initial pre-sale price estimate.
PATEK PHILIPPE, Ref. 1518 —
The rare, perpetual calendar, chronograph time piece was sold after a 13 minute bidding war and fetched more than three times its initial pre-sale price estimate.
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The watch, which features a moon phase indicator, Arabic hour markers, tachymeter scale and bracelet, sold for more than $11 million (CHF 11,002,000).
PATEK PHILIPPE, Ref. 1518 —
The watch, which features a moon phase indicator, Arabic hour markers, tachymeter scale and bracelet, sold for more than $11 million (CHF 11,002,000).
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Patek Philippe watches proved popular at the auction and this perpetual calendar chronograph sold for $603,980 (CHF 598,000).
PATEK PHILIPPE, Ref. 1518 —
Patek Philippe watches proved popular at the auction and this perpetual calendar chronograph sold for $603,980 (CHF 598,000).
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The yellow gold chronograph watch far exceeded its pre-sale estimate of CHF 250,000 - 500,000.
PATEK PHILIPPE, Ref. 1518 —
The yellow gold chronograph watch far exceeded its pre-sale estimate of CHF 250,000 - 500,000.
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A pink gold Patek Philippe perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch also sold for $1,488,740 (CHF 1,474,000).
PATEK PHILIPPE, Ref. 1518 —
A pink gold Patek Philippe perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch also sold for $1,488,740 (CHF 1,474,000).
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It sold for well over its pre-sale price estimate of CHF 600,000 - 1,200,000.
PATEK PHILIPPE, Ref. 1518 —
It sold for well over its pre-sale price estimate of CHF 600,000 - 1,200,000.
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The Patek Philippe reference 1463 is a stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with two tone silvered dial and tachymeter scale.
PATEK PHILIPPE, Ref. 1463 —
The Patek Philippe reference 1463 is a stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with two tone silvered dial and tachymeter scale.
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It sold at auction for $470,660 (CHF 466,000).
PATEK PHILIPPE, Ref. 1463 —
It sold at auction for $470,660 (CHF 466,000).
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The Patek Philippe reference 3974 is a yellow gold, minute repeating, perpetual calendar wristwatch with phases of the moon. It went under the hammer for $519,140 (CHF 514,000).
PATEK PHILIPPE, Ref. 3974 —
The Patek Philippe reference 3974 is a yellow gold, minute repeating, perpetual calendar wristwatch with phases of the moon. It went under the hammer for $519,140 (CHF 514,000).
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A stainless steel Rolex wristwatch named "Big Crown" was also among the sale's top ten lots. It features a tropical brown "four liner" dial and bracelet and sold for $567,620 (CHF 562,000).
ROLEX, Ref. 6538 "Big Crown" Submariner —
A stainless steel Rolex wristwatch named "Big Crown" was also among the sale's top ten lots. It features a tropical brown "four liner" dial and bracelet and sold for $567,620 (CHF 562,000).
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The Rolex reference 3330 is a large, pink gold, anti-magnetic chronograph wristwatch with salmon colored dial, tachymeter and telemeter scales. It sold for $603,980 (CHF 598,000).
ROLEX, Ref. 3330 Chronograph, "The Perfect Rose" —
The Rolex reference 3330 is a large, pink gold, anti-magnetic chronograph wristwatch with salmon colored dial, tachymeter and telemeter scales. It sold for $603,980 (CHF 598,000).
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This unique yellow gold wristwatch with a cloisonné enamel dial depicting a dragon sold for $676,700 (CHF 670,000).
ROLEX, Ref. 6085, "The Dragon" —
This unique yellow gold wristwatch with a cloisonné enamel dial depicting a dragon sold for $676,700 (CHF 670,000).
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A close-up of the "The Dragon" watch, which was made by Rolex, shows its distinctive motif.
ROLEX, Ref. 6085, "The Dragon" —
A close-up of the "The Dragon" watch, which was made by Rolex, shows its distinctive motif.
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A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with off-white dial, tachymeter bezel and bracelet sold for $882,740 (CHF 874,000).
ROLEX, Ref. 6239, "Paul Newman" Daytona —
A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with off-white dial, tachymeter bezel and bracelet sold for $882,740 (CHF 874,000).
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