LOT 34 TISSOT, OVERSIZE CHRONOGRAPH, BLACK GILT DIAL,
STEEL. Estimation CHF 10,000 – CHF 20,000.
This heart-stopper early chronograph is considered to be one of the most desirable versions
ever made by the firm with its large 38mm snap-back case, round pushers and a wonderful
black multi-coloured dial reminiscent of the 33.3mm Omega chronographs.
LOT 62 URWERK, REF. 102-38, PROTOTYPE NO. 01, ALUMINIUM
AND PLATINUM.
Estimation CHF 25,000 – CHF 45,000.
Urwerk brand has accomplished a meteoric rise in independent watchmaking with its
distinctive design and ingenious mechanism creating demand for its unusual pieces. Collectors
will certainly keep an eye on this prototype, not to be confused with the later very small
production series. This model was the first prototype of the model and features on the caseback
simply the number 1. Emails with the manufacture reveals that in fact only between 5 and 10
pieces were ever made of this series with and aluminum/platinum case too difficult to maintain
in production.
On Sunday 6th of November, Antiquorum auctioneers will roll out 281 major lots, an
impressive selection of historical antique timekeepers and highly appealing vintage and
contemporary watches.
LOT 328 PATEK PHILIPPE POCKET WATCH.
Estimation CHF 100,000 – CHF 200,000.
This pocket watch in 18K yellow gold is reminiscent of an old tradition, the presentation watch.
A presentation watch is a watch offered by, or on its behalf, a ruler / leader (Emperor, King,
President, Prime Minister, Company Director, etc.) as an acknowledgment or gesture of
gratitude to a third party.
This pocket watch was offered in July 1939 to the President of Portugal, António Óscar de
Fragoso Carmona by the Mozambique Company. The mechanism, a treasure from 1919, boasts
seven horological complications, was assembled in a delicate case made by Emile Vichet in
Geneva. Definitely a historical timekeeper that a wise connoisseur will cherish in its collection.
LOT 350 FRÈRES ROCHAT CAGE INCORPORATING A SINGINGBIRD; GILDED METAL, HUMMINGBIRD FEATHERS, ENAMEL,
TURQUOISE. Estimation CHF 30,000 – CHF 50,000.
A treat to see and listen to, the singing birds never leave our senses indifferent. How these
mechanisms are conceived and crafted belongs to a long tradition almost gone today.
Frères Rochat mastered this art and supplied Jaquet Droz and Leschot in the late 18th century.
Antiquorum gives the opportunity to acquire a beautiful example from 1830-1835, an exciting
bidding moment of the auction to follow.
The auction will also put up for bid two gorgeous Royal Oak references from Audemars
Piguet—a design that has gotten a lot of press for its 50th anniversary this year.
LOT 449 AUDEMARS PIGUET, REF. 5402BA, ROYAL OAK JUMBO,
NO. 118, YELLOW GOLD.
Estimation CHF 120,000 – CHF 180,000.
Property of a Swiss gentleman, this model in gold is a real rarity produced only in a few
hundred pieces. Furthermore, the AP logo at 6 o’clock means that the present watch is part of
the first batch ever produced in 18K yellow gold. To cap it all off, the watch is in excellent
condition, a case with sharp edges, a well-preserved bracelet and a perfect bezel.
LOT 450 AUDEMARS PIGUET REF. BA 14802-944, ROYAL OAK,
LIMITED EDITION 0005/1000 GOLD.
Estimation CHF 130,000 – CHF 230,000.
Launched in 1992, the Jubilee Royal Oak was created in celebration of the 20th anniversary of
the first Jumbo Royal Oak reference 5402 launched in 1972. Reference 14802 were made in
total of 1000 pieces with 287 in yellow gold (with 4 dial variations). This present example,
number 0005/1000, is in new condition with a beautiful champagne dial and crisp hallmarks.
No surprise if these two lots create a lot of bidding interactions during the sale.
Rolex timekeepers are always in great demand and several attractive and sought-after
references will be presented during the sale among them, the timeless LOT 470.
LOT 470 ROLEX, REF. 6263, OYSTER SOTTO PAUL NEWMAN, STEEL.
Estimation CHF 350,000 – CHF 500,000.
Known to collectors as the Oyster Sotto (meaning under Oyster) for the unusual dial
configuration of having the word Oyster placed underneath the word Cosmograph. Featuring
its original Mark 1.5 pushers known as millerighe, its case in excellent condition as well as an
untouched original dial with all lume dots present. Never offered at auction before, this is an
extremely rare opportunity to acquire one of the rarest Paul Newman configurations ever made,
one of the first examples of a screw-down Paul Newman Daytonas produced. As of today, there
have been less than 10 examples known in this configuration and is, without the doubt, the grail
for any Rolex collector.
Today, F.P. Journe is a regular in the auction world, with Antiquorum highlighting two
interesting pieces from the independent brand.
LOT 474 F.P. JOURNE, OCTA AUTO LUNE, NO. 001, PLATINUM.
Estimation CHF 130,000 – CHF 230,000.
Close to new condition and serial 001 this kind of watch appears once in a blue moon; this is
for sure something the owner will appreciate on its wrist, with the moon-phase indication.
LOT 475 F.P. JOURNE, CENTIGRAPHE SPORT TITANIUM.
Estimation CHF 80,000 – CHF 120,000.
This titanium watch with an aluminum movement is extremely light, its hand-wound
mechanical movement indicates elapsed times from a 100th of a second to 10 minutes; a feat
patented by the brand.
The conclusion of the auction will have the bidders holding their breath until the end with the last three lots.
LOT 479 A. LANGE & SOHNE, REF. 815.031, DATOGRAPH,
BAGUETTE DIAMOND BEZEL, NO. 7/20, PINK GOLD.
Estimation CHF 120,000 – CHF 180,000.
Offered for the first time at auction, this model combines the best of two worlds: the
watchmaking craftmanship of A. Lange & Söhne and the beauty of 4.5 carats worth of white
diamond set on the bezel. The serial 7 out of 20 is the perfect thrill for a lucky collector.
Highly in demand since its introduction, LOT 480 PATEK PHILIPPE, REF. 5711,
NAUTILUS, GREEN DIAL, STEEL (Estimation CHF 300,000 – CHF 500,000) will be on the
radar for many watch collectors since it is probably one of the hardest references to get and the
most in demand watch on the current market. Delivered with its original fitted box, certificate of origin, instruction booklet and hang tag.
To conclude the sale, Antiquorum couldn’t miss the ROLEX, REF. 6541, “PINK” MILGAUSS
in steel and, even though the auction catalog was already printed, the experts decided to integrate this 481st lot.
From circa 1958, the iconic anti-magnetic wristwatch, estimated between CHF 100,000 – CHF
200,000, is a superb example of this highly coveted reference created on the demand of
scientists and engineers working in magnetic environments.
Two days sure to be filled with intense bidding wars, collectors (and the auctioneers) await
with bated breath for this first weekend of November.
