The patek philippe supercomplication pocket watch sold in 2014 for 23. The term complication is a technical one, and refers to any aspect of a watch that offers a. Complications 8 chronograph 8 grand complications 1 perpetual calendar 1 no results found. Patek philippe pocket watches 46 for sale at 1stdibs. Meanwhile, scarcity and condition guide collectors toward some really underestimated watches. On 9 november 2014, this unique evening sale will provide collectors with a onceinalifetime opportunity to acquire rare and important timepieces from patek philippe, a brand famous for producing some of the.
Phillips set the thenworld auction record for a wristwatch when the patek philippe ref. Patek philippe timepiece becomes most expensive watch sold. Patek philippe a gold pocket watch, circa 1948 phillips. The christies auction for patek philippe 175th anniversary is done and well done. This watch had 24 unique functions, and stands as a testament to the watchmakers art and skill. We have just witnessed the birth of the most expensive wristwatch on the very first day of christies hong kongs autumn auctions 2019. Patek philippe has made stateoftheart mens, womens and unisex watches for 70 years so, as you can imagine, its back catalogue of designs available on ebay is pretty extensive.
Patek philippe antique pocket watches for sale ebay. The first and only grandmaster chime in steel a very rare metal in the. The patek philippe first and only grandmaster chime in steel was sold for chf 31 million, fetching the highest price in this 2019 auction and becoming the most expensive watch in the world. The most expensive watch ever sold at auction worldwide is the patek philippe grandmaster chime ref. Discover patek philippe and other luxury brands on worlds best. Research 5,762 patek philippe prices and auction results in jewelry. Patek philippe timepiece becomes most expensive watch sold at. Wellknown for the graves supercomplication a highly complicated pocket watch that was the worlds most complicated watch for 50 years this familyowned brand has earned a reputation of. Two patek philippe watches lead sothebys hong kong auction.
List of most expensive watches sold at auction wikipedia. Nautilus calatrava grand complications complications aquanaut golden ellipse gondolo twenty4 vintage. A massive patek philippe collection is going to auction at christies. Patek philippe caliber 89 grand complication pocket watch.
The manufacture is enriching its collection with an impressive palette of technical and design debuts. Patek philippe caliber 89 grand complication pocket watch fails to sell at geneva watch auction may 17, 2017 by kenny yeo w atches, regardless of whether they were designed to be worn on ones wrist or carried in the pocket, can be unbelievably complicated, irresistibly desirable and, consequently, very expensive. Patek philippe 18kt gold antique 1869, 125g heavy hunter cased pocket watch condition is used. The 8th only watch auction took place in geneva on saturday, november 9, 2019. Beginners guide to buying a patek philippe watch hypebeast. Nov 25, 2019 we have just witnessed the birth of the most expensive wristwatch on the very first day of christies hong kongs autumn auctions 2019. Written bid form for fort lauderdale auction pdf file.
Practically any patek philippe pocket watch will be worth a considerable amount of money. One complicated patek philippe pocket watch from the us. Check out charles tearles antiques roadshow appraisal of this patek philippe pocket watch, ca. Mens patek philippe watches for sale online auctions. The pocket watch manufactured by patek philippe in 1914 featured a perpetual calendar, splits seconds chronograph and minute repeater housed in an engine turned 18ct gold case. Make offer patek philippe chronometer 51mm pocket watch 14k gold guillaume 106g high grade unique rare antique patek philippe pendant ca1900 platinum case 88 diamonds runs. Patek philippe, gold pocket watch mar 02, 2020 lueur. The patek philippe pocket watch a name synonymous with prestige and quality in the world of horology and quite rightly so. Patek philippe pocket watches for sale shop with afterpay. Since 1932, it has been owned by the stern family in switzerland. I considered not including them in these pages simply because they are worth so much, but that just wouldnt be right, so here is a page all about the patek phillipe pocket watch.
Its significance can be seen from christies hong kongs. The patek philippe supercomplication pocket watch fetched 23. Results and thoughts on christies rare watches sale, including strong results for breguet and a timeonly patek philippe 1503 patek philippe complications continue to rule the auction market, but its no longer all about complications. The previous record for the worlds most expensive watch a pocket watch was the patek philippe henry graves jr. There are brand new and preloved models made in the 2010s, as well as vintage patek philippe designs dating all the way back to. Jan 03, 2017 the pocket watch manufactured by patek philippe in 1914 featured a perpetual calendar, splits seconds chronograph and minute repeater housed in an engine turned 18ct gold case. Sep 02, 2016 it takes a patek philippe watchmaker up to three months to produce a ref. Patek philippe pocket watch pp1 men 18501900 catawiki. Patek philippe is one of the oldest watch manufacturers in the world with an uninterrupted watchmaking history since its founding. In 1933 the patek supercomplication, produced for henry graves, jr.
There are brand new and preloved models made in the 2010s, as well as vintage patek philippe designs dating all the way back to the 1920s. Online auction on online auction 23 november 10 december 2018. An antique patek philippe pocket watch is more than just a stylish timepiece. Christies historic patek philippe 175th anniversary sale is the most highly anticipated sale in the watch auction calendar for 2014. Patek produced some of the most complicated watches ever made. For decades, pocket watches were the main stage on which patek philippe demonstrated its skills.
Only 4 are known and thats the only one known with english day and month. In true patek tradition, they made a patek philippe pocket watch with 33 complications. Learn more about the piece and artist, and its final selling price. The most expensive watch ever sold at auction in asia is the patek philipe gobbi milan double signed heures. Traditional and conservative designs are found across patek philippe s watches made throughout their history the utmost in understated elegance. A massive patek philippe collection is going to auction at. This openface keyless pocket watch has a smooth round bezel. It can be a classy accessory, a precious keepsake, and even a family heirloom to be passed on to your loved ones. Even though wristwatches have taken their place, they still delight connoisseurs of rare timepieces. Patek philippe products for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Not only did it overtake a rolex paul newman daytona as the worlds most expensive wristwatch, but also broke the auction record for the most expensive watch that was previously set by a patek philippe pocket watch. A ladys 18ct gold wristwatch, signed patek philippe, model.
It takes a patek philippe watchmaker up to three months to produce a ref. With a total amount of chf 19,367,000 around eur 16,100,000 or usd 20,000,000 for 100 lots, were in front of quite a serious amount an average of 190,000 chf per lot. The man who brought in the pocket watch was the greatgrandson of the original owner. This watch, lot 59, was certainly the rarest, most coveted and most desirable watch of the auction.
Patek philippe watch sets auction record price in geneva. Thought to be one of only two models of reference 844 in white gold, this minute repeating perpetual calendar watch with moonphases from 1973 bears a full digital display of day, month and date held within a single aperture. For more than 25 years, the patek philippe caliber 89 was known as the most complicated watch in the world that title now belongs to the vacheron constantin ref. Patek philippe 175 auction by christies results and. In farr 1951 pocket watch patek philippe were bought by queen victoria herself after which almost all the members of her family got such watches.
This record was surpassed by paul newmans paul newman rolex daytona in october 2017. As the guardian of highend watchmaking artistry, the manufacture continues to craft pocket. Set up a search alert to hear when patek philippe pocket watches items arrive. Circa 1940s very fine and clean gents patek philippe pocket watch, 45 m. This watch contained 332 screws, 129 rubies, 429 mechanical components, 68 springs, 24 hands, 184 wheels, it has a perpetual and secular calendar, phases of the moon, a chronograph and it chimes too. It takes 3 to 5 years of research to develop a new patek philippe.
Get the best deal for patek philippe antique pocket watches from the largest online selection at. The one and only patek philippe grandmaster chime was sold at auction for a recordshattering chf 31m in geneva. Patek philippe pocket watches watches from swissluxury. Unfollow patek philippe pocket watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Patek philippe watch auctions is a constant financial record. The sale has benefited from the boom in patek phillippe auction values over the last 15 years.
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