Antiquorum Presents Monaco Auction: A Curated Selection Of Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces & Jewelry
Luxferity, 14.01.2022
Antiquorum is pleased to announce its next Monaco auction, gathering a total of 177 exceptional lots, taking place on Tuesday, January 18th, 2022, for the first time at the prestigious Yacht Club de Monaco. Starting the new year off with a bang, Antiquorum has assembled lots that will surely please any avid collectors, including those looking for the increasingly elusive Patek Philippe Nautilus with a Tiffany & Co. dial, all set in an iconic staple of the Monaco scene. Founded in 1953 by Prince Rainier and presided over by HSH Prince Sovereign Albert II since 1984, the Yacht Club de Monaco brings together more than 2,500 members from 80 nationalities. Many of the world’s most prestigious private yachts fly the Yacht Club de Monaco’s burgee, testimony to its unique position on the international yachting scene.
Live Auction
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18th, 2022
Yacht Club de Monaco
4:00pm (Monaco)
11:00pm (Hong Kong)
10:00am (New York)
Yacht Club de Monaco
Quai Louis II
Tel: +37797983144
Email: monaco@antiquorum.swiss
To match this illustrious location, Antiquorum has selected a rare collection of top lots for the upcoming Monaco auction, including a rare Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 3800 in stainless steel, retailed by Tiffany & Co. (and signed as such on the dial), complete with an extract from the archives. Collectors will also find joy in a rare set of Omega Speedmasters, including the Apollo Soyuz, representing a unique point in US relations with the Soviet Union, a rare selection of Cartier Tank watches, and a stunning Rolex Ref. 6263 “Paul Newman” Cosmograph Daytona in stainless steel and with a panda tropical track dial.
“We are incredibly excited to be starting the year at the Yacht Club de Monaco, which holds an esteemed place in Monaco and is a truly emblematic of this principality,” says Romain Réa, CEO of Antiquorum. “The selection that Antiquorum and its experts have gathered, like the Ref. 3800 or the Ref. 6263 Paul Newman, is sure to attract collectors of vintage pieces, which are seeing an organic growth in their demand, as well as those looking for more contemporary pieces that are currently very popular on the market.”
TOP LOTS:
- ROLEX
As always, Antiquorum has been able to curate rare Rolex pieces, sure to delight bidders looking for the ideal vintage tool watch.
Lot 111, a Ref. 6541 Oyster Perpetual Milgauss in stainless steel, is a watch that was created in 1954 for people working on scientific experiments or in power stations, who would need a watch that remained accurate in conditions of work where high magnetic fields existed. Closely related to CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research located in Geneva), this model was used to resist to high magnetic fields. This particular reference features a rotating bezel with a red-colored triangle and a honeycomb-patterned dial, with circular indexes and faceted, triangular hour markers at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock.
LOT 111, REF. 6541, OYSTER PERPETUAL, MILGAUSS, SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER OFFICIALY CERTIFIED, STAINLESS-STEEL
Very fine and extremely rare, antimagnetic, water-resistant, center seconds, selfwinding, stainless-steel wristwatch with tropical honeycomb dial. Polished and brushed lugs, bidirectional revolving graduated bezel, screwed-down case back and crown, anti-magnetic soft iron protecting cap. Black honeycomb and applied steel faceted triangular indexes. Luminous steel dauphine hands, lightning flash second hand.
Estimate:
EUR 130,000 - 230,000
USD 148,000 - 260,000
HKD 1,150,000 - 2,030,000
CHF 136,000 - 240,000
Lovers of the Comex classic diver’s watch design, created for Rolex’s partnership with the Compagnie Maritime d’Expertise established in the early 1960’s, will delight in finding Lot 162 during this Monaco auction, with original box and papers. This Ref. 1665 was not only an everyday object, but a tool for divers being an integral part of their gear for their survival. This reference was in production until 1980, therefore this model is one of the last 1665 produced by Rolex.
LOT 162, REF. 1665, SEA-DWELLER COMEX, STAINLESS-STEEL
Fine and very rare stainless steel self-winding diver!s wristwatch with black dial and date. With original box and papers.
Estimate:
EUR 150,000 - 300,000
USD 170,000 - 340,000
HKD 1,330,000 - 2,650,000
CHF 156,000 - 312,000
And well established in the automobile world since 1959, no Rolex model is more iconic on the road tan the Cosmograph Daytona, launched in tribute to the legendary 24 Hours of Daytona. Lot 176, in stunning condition, features the “Paul Newman Panda Tropical Track” dial, taking its nickname from the infamous Hollywood actor who was also known for dominating the racing track.
LOT 176, REF. 6263, COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA, "PAUL NEWMAN PANDA TROPICAL TRACK” DIAL, STEEL
Stunning and remarkable stainless-steel tonneau-shaped, water-resistant manualwinding with column-wheels chronograph wristwatch with screwed case-back, winding-crown and winding-pushers, black bezel with tachymeter scale, “exotic” dial so-called “Paul Newman” including tropical track and 3 registers.
Estimate:
EUR 300,000 - 600,000
USD 340,000 - 680,000
HKD 2,650,000 - 5,290,000
CHF 312,000 - 630,000
- PATEK PHILIPPE
Remaining one of the leading brands on the vintage watch market, Patek Philippe has numerous references that collectors continuously seek, the king of which is the Nautilus. The Ref. 3800, often referred to as the “little sister” of the Ref. 3700 (Gerald Genta’s original design) for its 37mm sized case, retains the same spirit as the original design, with its cushion-shaped case, bluish grey dial and date at 3 o’clock. As exemplified here on Lot 78, this particular Ref. 3800 from 1994 was retailed by Tiffany & Co., the retailer’s signature present on the dial at 6 o’clock, representing the longstanding relationship between the two brands. In a year where the Nautilus and Tiffany & Co. continue to dominate the watch market, this piece will surely monopolize attention during the Monaco auction.
LOT 78, REF. 3800, RETAILED BY TIFFANY & CO, NAUTILUS STAINLESS-STEEL
Extremely rare and fine cushion shaped stainless steel self-winding wristwatch with blue dial, date and center second. With an extract from the Archives.
Estimate:
EUR 80,000 - 120,000
USD 91,000 - 136,000
HKD 710,000 - 1,060,000
CHF 84,000 - 126,000
Another rare Patek Philippe lot is Lot 141, a chiming jump hour in platinum, created for the 175th anniversary of the historic maison. The Ref. 5275-P001 was released in a very limited edition of 175
pieces and is one of the most complicated watches the brand has created, housing 4 new patents for its isolation of the hour strike mechanism, the jumping mechanism with coaxial wheels, the innovative jumping hours and the mechanism for synchronizing two jumping indications.
LOT 141, REF. 5275P-001, CHIMING JUMP HOUR, PLATINUM, FOR THE 175E ANNIVERSARY OF THE COMPANY 1839-2014
Magnificent and very rare manual-winding wristwatch in platinum, created for the 175th anniversary of Patek Philippe. Rectangular platinum tonneau shape with engraved embroidery on the band, a diamond inserted between the bottom lugs, engraved case back, push button crown on the right, on/off button on the left bracelet for the time change bell, sapphire crystal.
Estimate:
EUR 325,000 - 550,000
USD 368,000 - 630,000
HKD 2,870,000 - 4,850,000
CHF 338,000 - 580,000
- OMEGA
Known for being a part of taking humanity to the moon and back, the Omega Speedmaster holds a special place in human history. The Speedmaster Chronograph, first introduced in 1957, was chosen by NASA to be on the wrists of US astronauts as they rocketed to the moon, a first in human history. In 1975, amidst a hesitant “détente” of the Cold War between then-superpower nations USA and the Soviet Union, the two countries carried out their first joint international space mission. To commemorate the legendary event, Italian retailer Fratelli de Marchi ordered a limited edition of 500 Speedmaster chronographs, called the Apollo Soyuz. Lot 24 is number 499, and therefore the last one in this series to have been produced.
LOT 24, REF. 145.022, SPEEDMASTER APOLLO / SOYUZ N°499, STAINLESS-STEEL
Historical, rare and fine stainless steel manual winding chronograph wristwatch with black dial and 3 registers.
Estimate:
EUR 30,000 - 60,000
USD 33,900 - 68,000
HKD 266,000 - 530,000
CHF 31,200 - 63,000
Another rare Speedmaster is Lot 28, a Speedmaster Professional, a possibly unique and previously unknown prototype chronograph made for the 150th of the brand in 1998. This particular prototype features a 1/6 second chronograph activated by two round-shaped push-pieces on the case, tachometric scale graduated on the bezel for 500 units per hour, half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock) and dragging 12-hour counter (subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock).
LOT 28, REF. 145.0022/345.022, SPEEDMASTER PROFESSIONAL, MOONWATCH, PROTOTYPE, CHRONOGRAPH, MINUTE AND HOUR COUNTERS, BLACK DIAL, SO-CALLED “SEA HORSE”, LIMITED EDITION ESPECIALLY MADE FOR THE 150th ANNIVERSARY OF THE MANUFACTURE N°000/150, GOLDPLATED METAL
A possibly unique, previously unknown and of the highest rarity, Omega “Speedmaster” “Replica Broad Arrow”, Prototype, with gold-plated test case numbered 000 / 150, made for the 150th anniversary of the brand in 1998. Goldplated metal, manual-winding, vertical “tonneau”-shaped, gentleman!s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, movement protected inside a soft iron calotte (protective container) against magnetic fields, bezel engraved, black color dial with radial luminous indexes and, in the center, a seahorse applied motif, subsidiary seconds at 9 and three horological complications.
Estimate:
EUR 100,000 - 200,000
USD 114,000 - 226,000
HKD 890,000 - 1,770,000
CHF 104,000 - 208,000
- CARTIER
A longstanding favorite amongst collectors is the Cartier Tank, which in the years since its first introduction in 1917 by Louis Cartier has seen many iterations. Amongst all these, however, remains
the iconic design through line, a rectangular case inspired by the Renault FT-17, a French tank used during the first World War. Antiquorum is proud to present a selection of extremely rare Cartier Tank watches, including Lot 65 featuring a small second and Breguet blue hands, Lot 66 with its crown on the caseback, or even Lot 67, with a very rare 18K yellow gold “Serpent” Tank bracelet.
LOT 65, EUROPEAN WATCH CLOCK & CO, TANK SMALL SECOND, YELLOW GOLD
Extremely rare and fine rectangular 18k yellow gold manual winding wristwatch with romans numeral and small second at 6. Breguet blue hands.
Estimate:
EUR 30,000 - 60,000
USD 33,900 - 68,000
HKD 266,000 - 530,000
CHF 31,200 - 63,000
LOT 66, EUROPEAN WATCH CLOCK & CO, TANK BEC D!AIGLE, YELLOW GOLD
Extremely rare and fine rectangular 18k yellow gold manual winding wristwatch with romans numeral and blue hands. Crown on the case back.
Estimate:
EUR 15,000 - 25,000
USD 17,000 - 28,300
HKD 134,000 - 222,000
CHF 15,600 - 26,000
LOT 67, TANK LOUIS CARTIER, YELLOW GOLD
Fine rectangular 18k yellow gold manual winding wristwatch with romans numeral. Blue hands and a very rare 18k yellow gold "Serpent” Tank bracelet by Cartier.
Estimate:
EUR 15,000 - 30,000
USD 17,000 - 33,900
HKD 134,000 - 266,000
CHF 15,600 - 31,200
- AUDEMARS PIGUET
Another iconic Gerald Genta design to be auctioned is Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar, presented here in 18K yellow gold with day, date, month and moon phases (Lot 171). This Ref. 25554 Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar dates back to 1986 and is one of the very first perpetual calendar Royal Oaks to ever see the light of day. Appropriate for it to go under the hammer in Monaco, as Gerald Genta lived out many of his days in the Monte Carlo.
LOT 171, REF. 25554BA, ROYAL OAK PERPETUAL CALENDAR 1ST GENERATION YELLOW GOLD
Extremely rare and fine tonneau shaped 18k yellow gold self-winding perpetual calendar wristwatch with gold dial. Day, date, month and moon phases. With original box and Extract from the Archives.
Estimate: EUR 200,000 - 400,000
USD 226,000 - 452,000
HKD 1,770,000 - 3,530,000
CHF 208,000 - 416,000
- F.P.JOURNE
A darling of the auction market, F.P.Journe has always proved to show consistently high results during Antiquorum auctions. Lot 177, a Repetition Minute Souveraine N.005 in stainless steel, will likely have collectors in a bidding frenzy. First launched in 2008, this reference was at the time the thinnest minute repeater available on the market at 8.65mm.
LOT 177, REPETITION MINUTE SOUVERAINE N.005, STEEL
A very fine, manual wind, stainless steel, minute repeating wristwatch with silver dial, power reserve indicator at 3 o!clock, small second between 7 and 8, visible aperture on the dial at 10.
Estimate:
EUR 250,000 - 500,000
USD 284,000 - 570,000
HKD 2,210,000 - 4,410,000
CHF 260,000 - 520,000
With an incredibly successful 2021 with their numerous online and physical auctions, Antiquorum is pleased to start off the new year with such a unique selection of lots in Monaco, sure to achieve exciting results.
ABOUT ANTIQUORUM
Antiquorum, The World!s Premier Auctioneers of Modern and Vintage Timepieces, established in Geneva in 1974, Antiquorum has carved its own unparalleled niche in the auction world by cultivating a thriving collector!s market for timepieces worldwide and consistently obtains the highest prices for timepieces, auctions timepieces with exceptional provenance and rarity and has set many world records. Resolutely avant-garde, Antiquorum was the first auction house to offer full online service with the possibility to place absentee bids or register to bid in real time during the auction.
Antiquorum holds auctions in Geneva, Hong Kong and Monaco with previews held in major cities worldwide. With its internationally recognized staff of watch experts providing unsurpassed expertise and services and its dedicated pursuit of innovative auction methods, Antiquorum continues, more than ever before, to make history in time.
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