Christie’s latest sale realized SFr. 15,154,325 / $16,518,214/ €22,579,944, exceeding its high pre-sale estimate of SFr. 12 million.



The sale was sold 93.49 % by value and 93.15% by value. The top price was paid for a pink golden Patek Philippe, reference 2499. Fresh to the market it was a truly collector’s dream and which sold for SFr. 1,935,800 /$ 2,110,022 / €2,884,342.

The watch has been consigned by the family of the original owner and the rarity of this outstanding watch is further enhanced by the fact that only seven examples of second series reference 2499 in pink gold are known to have appeared in public to date. Online bidding continued to grow and just under 200 bidders from Asia, US, Europe and Canada used Christie's LIVE to participate in the sale.

The sale was attended by international collectors and museum curators and further 600 telephone bidders, reacted enthusiastically to the fine curated selection of watches offered in today’s sale.

Source: Christies

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