Categories: Watch Industry

Do You Have Over $100,000 to Spend? Spend it on One of These.

Are you going to be following along with Antiquorum’s Important Modern & Vintage Timepiece auction that is taking place today? There are several great pieces being auctioned off today, including this Patek Philippe ref. 1518, Patek Philippe 1415, Breguet, Rolex ref. 8171, Audemars Piguet, and an IWC.

Patek Philippe Reference 1518

The Patek Philippe ref. 1518 in pink gold is expected to be the highest selling piece at the auction. Estimations have this piece selling for $400, 000 – $600,000 USD! This Patek Philippe is a perpetual calendar chronograph and was made in 1951. The dial displays the moon phases, days, and months. This timepiece is extremely rare and will be a fun piece to watch at today’s auction!

Audemars Piguet Reference 25806

Another beautiful piece that will be at today’s auction is an Audemars Piguet ref. 25806. This Jules Audemars model is a grand complication. This titanium wristwatch was made in 2002 and has a perpetual calendar and is minute-repeating and self-winding. This fine and rare piece is expected to sell for $200,000 – $300,000 USD.

Breguet Reference 3857

This Breguet ref. 3857 is a minute repeating perpetual calendar tourbillon in 18kt yellow gold. It was created in 1997 in honor of Abraham Louis Breguet’s 250th birthday. It is expected to sell for $200,000 – $300,000 USD.

Rolex Reference 8171

Another incredible watch that is included in this auction is a Rolex ref. 8171. This rare watch was made in 1950 and comes in 18kt pink gold with a chronometer and moonphase. This beautiful Rolex watch is expected to sell for $70,000 – $100,000 USD.

 

Antiquorum’s Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces auction includes so many more incredible watches, such as Ulysse Nardin and IWC. So, if you have a couple hundred thousand dollars to throw around, today would be the day to spend it! It will be interesting to follow along with the auction to see if these pieces will meet expectations!

All images and information from Antiquorum.

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