Patek Philippe Brown Silver Diamond Watch
Good deal 79, pre-estimatedat 40,000 - 60,000 US dollars, introduced 242,500 US bucks at Christie's auction, placed on December 14 in New York. The special Patek Philippe pocket watch dates again to 1913. Having been given a Geneva Observatory score document in 1920, it came to its National shop in 1921. Renowned National enthusiast Henry Graves acquired the pocket watch in 1925.
As stated by Christie's sale notes, it really is not precisely known the number of timepieces have been commissioned by Henry Graves from Patek Philippe. The American enthusiast obtained about thirty wrist watches in all. Based on timepiece authorities, you can find 15 identified designer watches that belonged to Mr. Graves. The pocket watch marketed at Christie's auction grew to become the 16th. The timepiece demonstrates an engraving of the Graves household crest and motto that says, "Esse Quam Videri -To Be In lieu of to Seem"
One additional highlight of your auction, Whole lot 327, pre-estimated at 250,000 - 350,000 US bucks, Breguet ref. 3857, brought 434,500 US bucks. The modern day Breguet wristwatch, crafted in platinum, impresses by its wonderful number of problems - it gives you a minute repeater, perpetual calendar and tourbillon with jumping hrs, retrograde date and leap yr indication.
The Breguet wristwatch was created in 1997. It represents one of three complicated timepieces developed by the brand to celebrate the 250th anniversary with the birth of Abraham Louis Breguet.
You can find out full benefits in the auction through the official Christie's internet site.
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