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Auction Watch: Antiquorum To Headline Latest Event With Patek & Rolex

The following timepiece auction analysis post is by Chris Meisenzahl. He is a long-time watch enthusiast and daily Speedmaster Pro wearer. He blogs at The Pretense of Knowledge and can be followed on Twitter at .

Coming up on November 13th the good folks at Antiquorum will host the latest “Important Modern Vintage Timepieces” auction. This one is to be held at The Mandarin Oriental in Geneva. The highlight and star of the event is clearly the “Patek Philippe full 24-hour repeating, quarter and special-type five-minute repeating 24-hours in one revolution” pocket watch, circa 1894. This will be no small event, the catalog lists over 600 items.

I know that most Pateks are too tame by Paneristi standards, and I guess the standards of many sports-watch fans, but I can’t get enough of Patek.

This Patek described above is one of those over-the-top vintage pieces that we see as the cornerstone of every large auction.

“… the recently discovered Patek Philippe full 24-hour repeating, quarter and special-type five-minute repeating 24-hours in one revolution pocket watch. This exceptional watch was originally sold to Monsieur E. Hoesch, Villa Barbaia, Mergellina, Naples, on November 27, 1894 for 3750 Swiss Francs. It is a highly important 18K pink gold, keyless pocket watch with perpetual calendar, chronograph, moon phases, and lunar calendar accompanied by the original certificate of origin and Patek Philippe sales receipt.”

It kind of reminds me a of a poor-man’s “Henry Graves” Patek. The estimate for this watch is Sfr 200’000- 300’000, roughly USD $228,000 – $343,000. My guess is that it will fall neatly in the middle of that range.

Item #30, is an Omega Blue Seamaster chronograph from 1972  (Ref. ST 176.004). This piece is from the heart of the funky era of cushion shaped cases and funky 60s and 70s diver’s watches. The estimate is USD $1,300 – $2,700.  This is a relatively rare model and collectible, more than just a nice vintage piece. Recent examples have gone for more than the high-end of this range elsewhere. I expect this watch to easily hit $2,500+, maybe a lot more. My only concern is that with 600+ items in the auction, some things might get lost in the shuffle as bidders get weary.

[See items #227 #228 for Rolex/Comex Sea Dwellers, in fact this auction has a good number of vintage Rolex to check out]

Item #43 is a Jaeger LeCoultre Master Compressor GMT Diver, Ref. 160.T.05. It’s a beautiful modern JLC diver’s watch with GMT functionality. And what else? The case is titanium, and … it was produced in a limited edition of only 1500 pieces in 2010. The estimate for this diver is USD $4,500 – $4,800. Two things strike me about this estimate, the range is oddly narrow, and I think it’s low. If it holds, it’s a steal at that price. Check out a similar model, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Diving Automatic Navy SEALs Watch.

[For fans of the JLC Atmos, as I am, there are several flavors of this iconic clock available, see page 41 of the auction catalog for a few.]

Item #238 is the Patek Philippe Ref. 5980/1A. It was sold new in December of 2008. It’s “very fine and rare,” (this seems to be a common theme). The bottom line is that we’re looking at a very modern automatic Patek flyback chronograph w/ a 12-hour register. Expect to pay dearly, and if you can swing it, you will be rewarded. This is the top of the heap when it comes to chronograph movements. The estimate is USD $$30,000 – $40,000. I think this is dead-on, to maybe slightly low. These can be hard to find and this could be an opportunity if you’re on the hunt. And unlike the Speedmaster Professional (a measly 30m, at best) this Patek is water-resistant to 120m. So you can wear it to Disney World with the family, and  in the pool at the Ritz-Carlton as you make your way home from the auction. This is pure class.

[The Occupy Wall Street theme is strangely absent from this auction, not a Mao or Che dial to be found]

The recent 2011 Only Watch auction was a bit of a disappointment and perhaps an indicator of the economics woes we see lately.  This latest November auction is huge and the selection of watches is about as broad as it gets with respect to prices, brands, and styles. There’s really no way to succinctly summarize the pieces. And as mentioned above, I see a large number of vintage Rolex watches in this auction, so that crowd is likely to be closely watching this one.If you have even a little cash to spend there’s something in this auction to interest you: modern dress watches, vintage sports pieces, Atmos clocks, pocket watches, etc. But even if you don’t have the money to part with at the moment, take a look through the catalog to see what whets your appetite, and follow the results. You may see a collecting theme or specific model to chase in future auctions. Oh, and the vintage military piece pictured at the top of this post? It’s item #436, “IWC Ref. 431, B UHR, WWII Luftwaffe.” Translation? A rare over-sized (55mm) pilot’s watch made by IWC for the German air forces in WWII.

Watches 2u Owner Cashes at 2011 WSOP Main Event

Watches2u owner Daniel Toffel has made the final 693 people at the 2011 World Series of Poker Main Event. Playing for the second time at the main event Danny began Day 4 with 122,000 chips.

As the day wore on he held on to most of his stack and was even shown on one of the final tables as featured on sport TV channel EPSN, with an estimated worldwide audience of over 100 million viewers.

With just a handful of players remaining until the bubble burst he was clearly seen live on TV nursing his short stack as hand for hand play was announced just two short of the bubble and he duly held on to take his first ever cash at the world series.

Danny was wearing a blue t-shirt displaying the Watches2u logo in two places. With just 693 players remaining out of a starting field of 6865 Danny will now receive a minimum of 19,359 US Dollars and with a first prize of over 18.7 million dollars will now be hoping to get further in the competition.

To celebrate his acheivement Watches2u are giving everyone the chance to save money on all our watches – we are offering a 7.5% discount on all purchases – simply enter the discount code W2U1 at the checkout. Discount code applies to all non sale items.

ROGER DUBUIS – Haute Horlogerie Meets Glamour

On Thursday 20th October, Roger Dubuis celebrated the new Monégasque collection in glamorous Monaco.

 

 

More than 200 guests, who had travelled from all over the world for the occasion – among them artist Daphne Guinness, gallery owner Alexander Dellal and shoe designer Christian Louboutin – were keen to discover the collection that has become a glamorous fixture on the Rock. An exclusive evening where total chic reigned supreme.

Daphne Guinness and Christian Louboutin.  Getty Images Roger Dubuis 2011

For its stage début, Roger Dubuis could not conceive any better place than the one that had inspired the creation of his Monégasque collection, the cradle of glamour: Monte Carlo. The style of the sports convertibles, the rustle of silk evening dresses, the lapping of the Mediterranean waves, the elegance… a murmur, almost musical, that resonates with the movements, with Haute Horlogerie and the multiple operations of craftsmanship that bears the name of Roger Dubuis. So it was as if swept away into another age, mingling splendour, elegance and sparkle, that brought together nearly 200 guests on the Mediterranean rock.

All the celebrities present, gathered specially from all four corners of the world, had the chance to discover the new line and celebrate in the stylish ambience of Monte Carlo. While the event was unique, the decor was in perfect harmony with the spirit of the collection. Different epochs and references came together in a timelessly festive celebration. A blend of Monaco magic and craftsmanship made in Switzerland.

Tomer Sisley and Georges Kern, CEO of Roger Dubuis. Getty Images Roger Dubuis 2011

The evening took place at the Hotel de Paris, classified as a historic monument since the end of the 19th century. Among the many celebrities present, Daphne, Alexander Dellal and Christian Louboutin graced the red carpet as they arrived. Received by Mr. Georges Kern, CEO of Roger Dubuis, the stars were invited to sample the pleasures of the terrace, decorated with gaming tables, for a cocktail party in keeping with the style of the top casinos. Afterwards, they gathered round a table laid with refinement beneath the gilded splendour of the Empire Room for a prestige dinner. The expression «European art of living» took on its full significance as the reception progressed, and to conclude the evening, the guests were regaled with a private concert by Mr. Curtis Stigers, organised exclusively for Roger Dubuis.

Some Fench actors among Roger Dubuis’s guests. Getty Images Roger Dubuis 2011

Roger Dubuis left a lasting impression on those present, who let themselves be carried away by the spell of the moment. During this unforgettable evening, the Genevan watchmaker once more demonstrated his creativity, modernity and ability to surprise. Pervaded with the ambience of those cosy salons wreathed in cigar smoke and hinting at the thrills of the gaming table, an artistic reflection of an epoch in search of the art of living, the Monégasque collection imposed its style at first glance. Through its personality, strength of character and perfectly controlled vigour, the collection asserts its charisma.

Clotilde Coureau. Getty Images Roger Dubuis 2011

All the models in the collection are equipped with Roger Dubuis mechanical movements, as exemplified by the outstanding latest-generation, high-performance RD680 chronograph movement, which is precise, reliable and tough. After this fabulous launch, the line will shortly be available from the most celebrated retailers on the planet: specialist zones dedicated to conveying the fiery, ultra-creative, high-tech image of Roger Dubuis.