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Tremendous Success for Antiquorum’s New York Auction

September 2006


Antiquorum’s September 20th auction of Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, Pocket Watches, & Clocks resulted in an exceptional total of $ 6,144,602. Bidders from around the globe including Taiwan,Ukraine, and Italy enthusiastically vied for the 365 lots offered in the sale which sold 84.93% by lot and 108% by value. Over 264 registered internet bidders in addition to the telephone, room,
and commission bidders participated in Antiquorum’s first auction of the fall season.

“Today’s triumphant auction is further proof that expertise in the field of horology
coupled with cutting edge methods such as real time internet bidding contributes to
the continuous impressive results that we see in the American auction market,” said,
Osvaldo Patrizzi, Chairman and founder of Antiquorum Auctioneers.

The auction’s top lot was the Patek Philippe Ref. 3974 which sold for $ 400,400. In
addition , Audemars Piguet was very much in demand with its,” Répétitions Minutes
Quantième Perpetuel, No1.”, lot 160 sold for $ 56,640. and the “Triple Complication”,
lot 237 which achieved $ 128,900. Also, The “Royal - Oak Pink Gold Jay-Z”, lot 118
fetched a remarkable price of $ 82,010. Furthermore, FP Journe did well with lot 316, a
“Platinum Vagabondage” fetched $94,400. Rolex was also sought after with a” SBS
Submariner” which realized an outstanding price of $ 23,600.

Source: Antiquorum

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