Sotheby’s forthcoming Evening Sale of Watches, to be held in Geneva on Sunday, November 16th, 2008 at 8.00pm, will showcase around 200 timepieces dating from the 17th Century to the present day.
On offer this season, will be fine examples of wristwatches by Patek Philippe, Rolex, Breguet, Audemars Piguet, IWC and Vacheron Constantin as well as outstanding pocket watches with high quality enamel cases.


The Unique Patek Philippe, Ref. 3448, est. $ 1,300,000-2,000,000

Alexander Barter, Deputy Worldwide Head of Watches, Sotheby’s International, said: “Following Sotheby’s May auction, which witnessed the highest results ever achieved by the Companyin this category in Geneva, we are thrilled to be offering another exceptional selection of timepieces manufactured by the most desirable watchmakers”.

Geoffroy Ader, Head of Watches, Sotheby’s Geneva, added: “Patek Philippe is one of the most desirable brands at auction.
Last May, the “Trossi Leggenda”, an important chronograph wristwatch formerly the property of Count Carlo Felice sold for more than CHF 2 million.
With “The Unique Patek Philippe Ref. 3448” estimated at CHF / $ 1,300,000-2,000,000 and “The Pink Patek Philippe Ref. 2499 First Series” estimated at CHF / $1,200,000-1,800,000, the autumn sale includes, once again, remarkable examples of Patek Philippe’s historical production”.


Source: Sothebys
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