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Illustrious examples of record bids of recent years for Patek Philippe timepieces at major auctions |
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US$ 11 million *
December 2, 1999 |
The Henry Graves Super-Complication pocket watch. |
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US$ 3.2 million *
April 6, 1989 |
"Calibre 89" in 18K yellow gold, 9 years to develop and
produce.
Astronomic pocket watch featuring 33 horological complications. Record published in the Year 2000 edition of the Guinness Book of Records. Former all-time world record for all timepiece categories. |
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US$ 1.9 million *
November 13, 1999 |
18K yellow gold wristwatch, split-seconds chronograph
with rectangular pushpiece and pushbutton crown, white enamel dial with
Breguet numerals. Made in 1923.
New record bid for wristwatches. |
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US$ 1.7 million *
April 21, 1996 |
Calatrava astronomic wristwatch Ref. 96 in platinum, with
perpetual calendar and moon phases. One-of-a-kind piece made in 1939.
Previous record published in the 2000 edition of the Guinness Book of Records. |
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US$ 1.17 million *
November 19, 2000 |
Rose gold wristwatch, Ref. 1505 with triple date apertures,
made in 1941.
Third-highest bid ever submitted for a wristwatch. |
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US$ 1.1 million *
June 20, 1998 |
Wristwatch, Ref. 3449, in 18K yellow gold, with perpetual
calendar and moon phases. Made in 1961.
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US$ 1.06 million *
November 13, 1999 |
Wristwatch in 18K rose gold, chronograph with round pushbuttons,
perpetual calendar, moon phases and tachometer scale. Made in 1960.
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US$ 1.05 million *
February 21, 2001 |
World Time wristwatch, Ref. 2523, featuring a blue translucent
enamel dial. Made in 1953.
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US$ 950,000 *
April 18-19, 1998 |
Multiple timezone wristwatch in 18K rose gold with cloisonné
enamel dial depicting the North American continent. Made in 1953.
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US$ 906,875 *
April 21, 1990 |
Grande Complication pocket watch, 18K yellow gold, minute
repeater on three gongs, grand and small strike, perpetual calendar, moon
phases, split-seconds chronograph. Made in 1956; it took 5 years to produce.
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US$ 897,780 *
October 3, 1996 |
Wristwatch in stainless steel, with perpetual calendar,
indirect drive center seconds. Made in 1944.
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US$ 868,065 *
November 13, 1999 |
World Time wristwatch, Ref. 1415 in 18K rose gold, with
cloisonné enamel dial depicting Europe, Africa and Asia. Made in 1949.
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US$ 858,250 *
October 25, 2000 |
Cushion-shaped wristwatch with minute repeater, in 18K
yellow gold and platinum. Made in 1925.
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US$ 820,660 *
November 15, 2000 |
Wristwatch, Ref. 2512, with split-seconds chronograph,
in yellow gold with black dial. Made in 1952.
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US$ 814,490 *
October 15, 2000 |
Wristwatch, Ref. 1518 with chronograph and perpetual
calendar, in steel. Made in 1948.
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US$ 794,500 *
June 15, 1999 |
Pocket watch in 18K yellow gold, perpetual calendar, 11
complications. Made in 1927.
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US$ 790,257 *
October 22, 1995 |
Multiple timezone wristwatch in 18K white gold with cloisonné
enamel dialdepicting both American continents. Made in 1953.
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US$ 785,700 *
October 15-16, 1994 |
Multiple timezone wristwatch in 18K yellow gold, with
pulsometer. Made in 1940.
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US$ 754,850 *
June 9-10, 1997 |
Superb astronomic perpetual calendar, Ref. 2497 in platinum
with center seconds. Unique wristwatch, made in 1953.
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US$ 694,736 *
October 22, 1995 |
18K yellow gold wristwatch featuring a split-seconds chronograph
with single pushpiece. Made in 1930.
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US$ 673,500*
June 20, 1998 |
18K yellow gold wristwatch with split-seconds chronograph,
made in 1946 and sold on 28 July 1948 to Duke Ellington.
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US$ 638,440
October 15, 1990 |
Rare Calatrava wristwatch in platinum, three calendar
apertures, moon phases. Made in 1937.
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US$ 587,874 *
October 22, 1995 |
Wristwatch Ref. 1518 in stainless steel, chronograph,
perpetual calendar, moon phases. Made in 1937.
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US$ 481,930
February 22, 1990 |
Wristwatch in platinum with calendar and moon phases.
Made in 1935.
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US$ 438,927
February 25, 1990 |
Wrist chronometer in 18K yellow gold, chronometer certificate,
small seconds dial at 9 o'clock. Made in 1954.
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US$ 412,750 *
February 21, 2001 |
Wristwatch, Ref. 1436, with split-seconds chronograph,
in rose gold. Made in 1945.
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US$ 395,250 *
November 19, 2000 |
Wristwatch, Ref. 1436, with split-seconds chronograph,
in yellow gold with black dial. Made in 1964.
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US$ 388,810 *
May 15, 2001 |
Wristwatch, Ref. 2499, with chronograph, perpetual calendar
and moon phases. Extremely rare version in rose gold, with tachometer,
made in 1958.
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US$ 363,250 *
February 21, 2001 |
Wristwatch, Ref. 2499,with chronograph, perpetual calendar
and moon phases. Timepiece in yellow gold, with tachometer, made in 1953.
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US$ 336,000 *
April 10, 2001 |
Wristwatch, Ref. 1518, in rose gold with chronograph,
perpetual calendar and moon phases, made in 1949.
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US$ 302,750 *
February 21, 2001 |
Pocket watch, 17-ligne movement, perpetual calendar,
moon phases and moon age, minute repeater, split-seconds chronograph.
Made in 1921
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* The prices mentioned comprise the hammer price and the
buyer's commission.
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