Sotheby’s Hong Kong Important Watches Autumn Sale 2016 to Take Place on 5 October

Sotheby’s Hong Kong Important Watches Autumn Sale 2016 to Take Place on 5 October

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Led by an Exceptional Platinum Tonneau-Shaped Automatic Minute Repeating Perpetual Calendar Wristwatch by Patek Philippe

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A Triumph Celebrating Traditional Treasures and Modern Creations With Single-Owner Collection of Sporty Wristwatches for Discerning Gentlemen

Hong Kong Public Exhibition: 30 September – 4 October | Auction: 5 October

Hong Kong, September 2016 - Sotheby’s Hong Kong Important Watches Autumn Sale 2016 will take place on 5 October at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.  Leading the sale is A Ref 5013, Exceptional Platinum Tonneau-Shaped Automatic Minute Repeating Perpetual Calendar Wristwatch with Retrograde Date, Moon Phases and Leap Year Indication, by Patek Philippe. Alongside that, the sale will also present series of rare and complicated pieces from celebrated makers, as well as other cutting-edge modern wristwatches by both established and independent brands alike. Of a special note, a collection of sporty watches from a single owner will also be on offer. The current sale showcasing more than 290 lots totals approximately HK$37,100,000 – 53,400,000/ US$ 4,760,000 – 6,850,000*.

Katharine Thomas, Head of Watches Department, New York and Acting Head of Watches, Asia, commented, “This fall, Sotheby’s is pleased to offer a fine selection of watches representing the best of modern Swiss watchmaking for our most discerning connoisseurs. There are rare and sought-after wristwatches, pocket watches and timepieces spanning over a century of the Patek Philippe’s finest creations; as well as modern watches encompassing a range of breath-taking complications. We are particularly excited to offer a single owner group of pieces curated by a collector with a sporty and rugged aesthetic. Embodying a spirit of classic taste imbued with youth and masculinity, this collection is perfect for today’s gentlemen.”

Hong Kong | Benedict Tsang | +852 2822 8146 | benedict.tsang@sothebys.com New York | Darrell Rocha | darrell.rocha@sothebys.com | London | Marie-Beatrice Morin | marie-beatrice.morin@sothebys.com Geneva | Catherine Allen | catherine.allen@sothebys.com