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PRESS RELEASE | Christie’s Watches Department Presents The Season Of Masterpieces & Collections

featuring“The Ruby Series” – An Extraordinary Collection of Eight Ruby-Set Masterpieces By Patek Philippe and“The Property of An Important Distinguished Collector” – A Single-Owner Collection of Exceptional Timepieces

Jewellery, Watches & Handbags

Hong Kong APAC 28 October 2020

Hong Kong – On 28 November, Christie’s Watches Department will host its Autumn live auction, presenting “The Ruby Series” – an astounding collection of eight of the most-coveted Patek Philippe ruby-set masterpieces manufactured from 1945 to 2015 (full release please see here), in addition to “The Property of An Important Distinguished Collector” – a single-owner collection of exceptional timepieces encompassing designs from vintage, modern and contemporary eras.

In total, the sale will offer 228 lots with a combined estimate ranging from HK$126 million – 229 million. The sale is poised to extend Christie’s market leadership in Asia in offering the finest Patek Philippe watches, as well as setting world auction records for iconic references from legendary watch brands.

Leading the sale is a true work of art by Patek Philippe – a unique and important platinum minute repeater perpetual calendar skeletonized wristwatch with retrograde date, moon phases and leap year indication, Ref. 5103, manufactured in 2004 (shown top right, estimate: HK$7,800,000 - 16,000,000/ US$1,000,000 - 2,000,000). Every part of this masterpiece is fine-tuned and assembled, to create perfect unison in tempo, pitch, duration and volume of the chime, embodying the pinnacle of a watchmaking craftsmanship.

NOTES TO EDITOR

Preview:

Dubai | 29 October – 5 November | Gate Village, Building 5, Podium Level, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, UAE

Hong Kong | 14 – 19 November | 22/F, Alexandra House, 18 Chater Road, Central

27 – 28 November | Hall 3C, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, No. 1 Expo Drive, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Auction: Important Watches Including The Ruby Collection and An Important Private Asian Collection Part V

Date & Time: 28 November 2020, 2pm

Location: Hall 3C, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, No. 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

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* Please note when quoting estimates above that other fees will apply in addition to the hammer price - see Section D of the Conditions of Sale at the back of the sale catalogue. *Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium.