news


Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin Timepieces Highlight Antiquorum’s December Sale

Español Pусский 中文
November 2012


Antiquorum Auctioneers are looking forward to its December 13th auction of “Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces” at their US headquarters on Madison Avenue in New York City. There will be many exceptional horological highlights including a Patek Philippe Ref. 5016 with unique red and black dial as well as a magnificent Vacheron Constantin pocket watch with enamel dial of Lake Geneva. Previews will be held in Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong and New York.

Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin Timepieces Highlight Antiquorum's December Sale

Above: Patek Philippe Ref. 5016 - Estimate: $500,000 - $ 700,000

The highlight of the sale is the Patek Philippe Ref. 5016 with unique red and black dial. Made in 1999, this is an extremely fine, unique and important, astronomic, minute-repeating, platinum wristwatch with one-minute tourbillon regulator, retrograde perpetual calendar and moon phases. It is accompanied by the Extract of the Archives, Patek Philippe winding box, setting pin and a leather folder with booklets.

Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin Timepieces Highlight Antiquorum's December Sale

Above: Vacheron Constantin Lake Geneva Pocket Watch - Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000

The Vacheron Constantin enthusiast will be eager to acquire the Lake Geneva Vacheron Constantin unique 18K yellow gold and painted on enamel keyless dress watch offered in the sale. Made in 1945, this piece is an extraordinary example of a Vacheron & Constantin dress watch with a polychrome painted on enamel scene by Helen May Mercier depicting Lake Geneva. Mercier studied under Charles Poluzzi and examples of her work rarely appear at auction. This unique watch is being sold by the family of the original owner and has been kept in immaculate condition since its production over 60 years ago.

To view the auction’s full catalogue, click HERE

Auction:

Thursday, December 13

Starts at 9:30 am

Antiquorum Auctioneers

The Fuller Building

595 Madison Avenue

New York, NY 10022

Tel: +1-212-750-1103

Source: Antiquorum