Antiquorum, the world’s leading watch auctioneer, is pleased to announce its upcoming  ‘Important Collector’s Wristwatches, Pocket Watches, Clocks and Horological Tools’ sale on March 28 & 29, 2009 at the Grand Hotel Kempinski in Geneva. This auction will occur during Baselworld 09, which attracts the most prestigious watch manufacturers and jewelers in the world. The auction, featuring 481 lots, brings together a remarkable selection of the finest timepieces by world-renowned watchmakers.

One of the Highlights of the March Geneva Sale

Two watches, icons of the Golden Age of Patek PhilippePatek Philippe, Genève, Ref. 1518, 1st series. Made in 1946, sold on October 21st. 1947.
Very fine and extremely rare, 18K pink gold wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases, square button chronograph, register and tachometer, fitted with an 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle.
Probably unique, due to the enamel numeral dial.
This watch is an exceptional example of the signature complications made by Patek Philippe at the time. Patek was the first brand to produce perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatches in series.
Estimate: 600.000/800.000 SFr
Source: Antiquorum
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