Following recently successful sales of fine and rare watches in Dubai, Geneva and Hong Kong, Christie’s New York presented a selection of over 380 fine and rare timepieces for auction on 15 December, 2009. Vintage and modern wristwatches from major manufacturers as well as pocket watches, fine ladies watches and rare signed clocks were highlighted therein. Prices for the timepieces began at US$700 and ranged upwards to US$350,000 for the most important signed timepieces. The total sale is estimated to achieve in excess of US$4 million. %% {{Sam Hines}}, Head of Watches at Christie’s New York comments, “As our recent sales have demonstrated, demand for high quality timepieces continues to expand globally, as we welcome new collectors into this field.”%% {{Minute-repeating Watches :}}$$ Among the top lots of this sale was a selection of {{Patek Philippe}} minute repeating wristwatches – a highly covered complication among devoted collectors of fine wristwatches. The watches included a platinum minute repeating tourbillion wristwatch estimated to be from US$350,000 to 550,000, a signed 18kt. gold minute repeating watch estimated to be between US$280,000 to 350,000 and a signed platinum minute-repeating watch with a handsome enamel dial coming at a price between US$250,000 to US$350,000. Also featured was the {{Cartier retailed Audemars Piguet}} wristwatch estimated to be between US$120,000 to 180,000. %% {{Signed Watches from Top Manufacturers :}}$$ Leading the broad selection of over 200 modern signed watches from top houses was a sleek platinum {{Girard-Perregaux,}} a fine and rare oversized tourbillion hour striking watch with a pink golden bridge visible though the aperture, approximately priced between US$100,000 to 150,000; a curved tonneau-shaped {{Richard Mille,}} on 18kt. pink gold tourbillion watch with a skeletonized dial estimated to be between US$80,000 to US$120,000; a very rare {{Franck Muller,}} the “Consquistador” model in 18kt white gold and estimated to be between US$80,000 to 120,000: and a {{Patek Phillipe}} with the rare and highly sought after black dial and white gold baton numerals costing between $80,000 and $120,000.%%

{{Vintage Pocket Watches :}}$$ Pocket watches continue to fascinate connoisseurs who appreciate this pleasing form as an emblem of horological craftsmanship. Over 50 pocket watches were included in the 15 December sale, including the 18kt pink gold {{Patek Philippe}} pocket watch priced between US$75,000 to 120,000; a silver pair case verge watch signed by {{Thomas Tompion,}} the |*“Father of English Clock Making *| priced between US$4,000 to US$6,000. Other rare and important timepieces consigned by the museum included antique pocket watches signed by the 19th century English watchmakers John Torbock, Edward Prior, and William Ilbury fetching a price between US$4,000 to 12,000 and an unusual Swiss timepiece in the form of a musical harp that is accented with gold, pearls, diamonds and enamelled decorative motifs estimated at US$40,000 to 60,000.%% {{Ladies Watches and Holiday Gift Ideas :}}$$ This sale featured an array of ladies luxury watches from Cartier, Chopard, Graff, and Harry Winston, among others. Leading the group was an impressive signed wristwatch by {{De Grisogono}} that is accented with a silvered dial and diamond encrusted frame, dial and hinges estimated to fetch US$35,000 to 55,000. Among the fine bracelet watches for women was a stunning 18kt. white gold and diamond watch by Graff with a dial and bracelet set entirely in diamond baguettes and highlighted by clusters of heart-shaped diamonds priced between US$20,000 to 30,000. Among the vintage items was an elegant ladies {{Cartier}} wristwatch that features a slim rectangular case and black cord bracelet accented with diamonds, priced around US$15,000 to 20,000. %% Among the many items in the sale well-suited for lavish gift-giving was an exquisite 18kt. gold, diamond, rock crystal and onyx “Mystery Clock” by Cartier, and a signed Breitling limited edition “Orbiter 3” which is a perfect gift for pilots, skiers, and adventurers.

Following recently successful sales of fine and rare watches in Dubai, Geneva and Hong Kong, Christie’s New York presented a selection of over 380 fine and rare timepieces for auction on 15 December, 2009. Vintage and modern wristwatches from major manufacturers as well as pocket watches, fine ladies watches and rare signed clocks were highlighted therein. Prices for the timepieces began at US$700 and ranged upwards to US$350,000 for the most important signed timepieces. The total sale is estimated to achieve in excess of US$4 million. %% {{Sam Hines}}, Head of Watches at Christie’s New York comments, “As our recent sales have demonstrated, demand for high quality timepieces continues to expand globally, as we welcome new collectors into this field.”%% {{Minute-repeating Watches :}}$$ Among the top lots of this sale was a selection of {{Patek Philippe}} minute repeating wristwatches – a highly covered complication among devoted collectors of fine wristwatches. The watches included a platinum minute repeating tourbillion wristwatch estimated to be from US$350,000 to 550,000, a signed 18kt. gold minute repeating watch estimated to be between US$280,000 to 350,000 and a signed platinum minute-repeating watch with a handsome enamel dial coming at a price between US$250,000 to US$350,000. Also featured was the {{Cartier retailed Audemars Piguet}} wristwatch estimated to be between US$120,000 to 180,000. %% {{Signed Watches from Top Manufacturers :}}$$ Leading the broad selection of over 200 modern signed watches from top houses was a sleek platinum {{Girard-Perregaux,}} a fine and rare oversized tourbillion hour striking watch with a pink golden bridge visible though the aperture, approximately priced between US$100,000 to 150,000; a curved tonneau-shaped {{Richard Mille,}} on 18kt. pink gold tourbillion watch with a skeletonized dial estimated to be between US$80,000 to US$120,000; a very rare {{Franck Muller,}} the “Consquistador” model in 18kt white gold and estimated to be between US$80,000 to 120,000: and a {{Patek Phillipe}} with the rare and highly sought after black dial and white gold baton numerals costing between $80,000 and $120,000.%%

{{Vintage Pocket Watches :}}$$ Pocket watches continue to fascinate connoisseurs who appreciate this pleasing form as an emblem of horological craftsmanship. Over 50 pocket watches were included in the 15 December sale, including the 18kt pink gold {{Patek Philippe}} pocket watch priced between US$75,000 to 120,000; a silver pair case verge watch signed by {{Thomas Tompion,}} the |*“Father of English Clock Making *| priced between US$4,000 to US$6,000. Other rare and important timepieces consigned by the museum included antique pocket watches signed by the 19th century English watchmakers John Torbock, Edward Prior, and William Ilbury fetching a price between US$4,000 to 12,000 and an unusual Swiss timepiece in the form of a musical harp that is accented with gold, pearls, diamonds and enamelled decorative motifs estimated at US$40,000 to 60,000.%% {{Ladies Watches and Holiday Gift Ideas :}}$$ This sale featured an array of ladies luxury watches from Cartier, Chopard, Graff, and Harry Winston, among others. Leading the group was an impressive signed wristwatch by {{De Grisogono}} that is accented with a silvered dial and diamond encrusted frame, dial and hinges estimated to fetch US$35,000 to 55,000. Among the fine bracelet watches for women was a stunning 18kt. white gold and diamond watch by Graff with a dial and bracelet set entirely in diamond baguettes and highlighted by clusters of heart-shaped diamonds priced between US$20,000 to 30,000. Among the vintage items was an elegant ladies {{Cartier}} wristwatch that features a slim rectangular case and black cord bracelet accented with diamonds, priced around US$15,000 to 20,000. %% Among the many items in the sale well-suited for lavish gift-giving was an exquisite 18kt. gold, diamond, rock crystal and onyx “Mystery Clock” by Cartier, and a signed Breitling limited edition “Orbiter 3” which is a perfect gift for pilots, skiers, and adventurers.

Following recently successful sales of fine and rare watches in Dubai, Geneva and Hong Kong, Christie’s New York presented a selection of over 380 fine and rare timepieces for auction on 15 December, 2009. Vintage and modern wristwatches from major manufacturers as well as pocket watches, fine ladies watches and rare signed clocks were highlighted therein. Prices for the timepieces began at US$700 and ranged upwards to US$350,000 for the most important signed timepieces. The total sale is estimated to achieve in excess of US$4 million. %% {{Sam Hines}}, Head of Watches at Christie’s New York comments, “As our recent sales have demonstrated, demand for high quality timepieces continues to expand globally, as we welcome new collectors into this field.”%% {{Minute-repeating Watches :}}$$ Among the top lots of this sale was a selection of {{Patek Philippe}} minute repeating wristwatches – a highly covered complication among devoted collectors of fine wristwatches. The watches included a platinum minute repeating tourbillion wristwatch estimated to be from US$350,000 to 550,000, a signed 18kt. gold minute repeating watch estimated to be between US$280,000 to 350,000 and a signed platinum minute-repeating watch with a handsome enamel dial coming at a price between US$250,000 to US$350,000. Also featured was the {{Cartier retailed Audemars Piguet}} wristwatch estimated to be between US$120,000 to 180,000. %% {{Signed Watches from Top Manufacturers :}}$$ Leading the broad selection of over 200 modern signed watches from top houses was a sleek platinum {{Girard-Perregaux,}} a fine and rare oversized tourbillion hour striking watch with a pink golden bridge visible though the aperture, approximately priced between US$100,000 to 150,000; a curved tonneau-shaped {{Richard Mille,}} on 18kt. pink gold tourbillion watch with a skeletonized dial estimated to be between US$80,000 to US$120,000; a very rare {{Franck Muller,}} the “Consquistador” model in 18kt white gold and estimated to be between US$80,000 to 120,000: and a {{Patek Phillipe}} with the rare and highly sought after black dial and white gold baton numerals costing between $80,000 and $120,000.%%

{{Vintage Pocket Watches :}}$$ Pocket watches continue to fascinate connoisseurs who appreciate this pleasing form as an emblem of horological craftsmanship. Over 50 pocket watches were included in the 15 December sale, including the 18kt pink gold {{Patek Philippe}} pocket watch priced between US$75,000 to 120,000; a silver pair case verge watch signed by {{Thomas Tompion,}} the |*“Father of English Clock Making *| priced between US$4,000 to US$6,000. Other rare and important timepieces consigned by the museum included antique pocket watches signed by the 19th century English watchmakers John Torbock, Edward Prior, and William Ilbury fetching a price between US$4,000 to 12,000 and an unusual Swiss timepiece in the form of a musical harp that is accented with gold, pearls, diamonds and enamelled decorative motifs estimated at US$40,000 to 60,000.%% {{Ladies Watches and Holiday Gift Ideas :}}$$ This sale featured an array of ladies luxury watches from Cartier, Chopard, Graff, and Harry Winston, among others. Leading the group was an impressive signed wristwatch by {{De Grisogono}} that is accented with a silvered dial and diamond encrusted frame, dial and hinges estimated to fetch US$35,000 to 55,000. Among the fine bracelet watches for women was a stunning 18kt. white gold and diamond watch by Graff with a dial and bracelet set entirely in diamond baguettes and highlighted by clusters of heart-shaped diamonds priced between US$20,000 to 30,000. Among the vintage items was an elegant ladies {{Cartier}} wristwatch that features a slim rectangular case and black cord bracelet accented with diamonds, priced around US$15,000 to 20,000. %% Among the many items in the sale well-suited for lavish gift-giving was an exquisite 18kt. gold, diamond, rock crystal and onyx “Mystery Clock” by Cartier, and a signed Breitling limited edition “Orbiter 3” which is a perfect gift for pilots, skiers, and adventurers.

Following recently successful sales of fine and rare watches in Dubai, Geneva and Hong Kong, Christie’s New York presented a selection of over 380 fine and rare timepieces for auction on 15 December, 2009. Vintage and modern wristwatches from major manufacturers as well as pocket watches, fine ladies watches and rare signed clocks were highlighted therein. Prices for the timepieces began at US$700 and ranged upwards to US$350,000 for the most important signed timepieces. The total sale is estimated to achieve in excess of US$4 million. %% {{Sam Hines}}, Head of Watches at Christie’s New York comments, “As our recent sales have demonstrated, demand for high quality timepieces continues to expand globally, as we welcome new collectors into this field.”%% {{Minute-repeating Watches :}}$$ Among the top lots of this sale was a selection of {{Patek Philippe}} minute repeating wristwatches – a highly covered complication among devoted collectors of fine wristwatches. The watches included a platinum minute repeating tourbillion wristwatch estimated to be from US$350,000 to 550,000, a signed 18kt. gold minute repeating watch estimated to be between US$280,000 to 350,000 and a signed platinum minute-repeating watch with a handsome enamel dial coming at a price between US$250,000 to US$350,000. Also featured was the {{Cartier retailed Audemars Piguet}} wristwatch estimated to be between US$120,000 to 180,000. %% {{Signed Watches from Top Manufacturers :}}$$ Leading the broad selection of over 200 modern signed watches from top houses was a sleek platinum {{Girard-Perregaux,}} a fine and rare oversized tourbillion hour striking watch with a pink golden bridge visible though the aperture, approximately priced between US$100,000 to 150,000; a curved tonneau-shaped {{Richard Mille,}} on 18kt. pink gold tourbillion watch with a skeletonized dial estimated to be between US$80,000 to US$120,000; a very rare {{Franck Muller,}} the “Consquistador” model in 18kt white gold and estimated to be between US$80,000 to 120,000: and a {{Patek Phillipe}} with the rare and highly sought after black dial and white gold baton numerals costing between $80,000 and $120,000.%%

{{Vintage Pocket Watches :}}$$ Pocket watches continue to fascinate connoisseurs who appreciate this pleasing form as an emblem of horological craftsmanship. Over 50 pocket watches were included in the 15 December sale, including the 18kt pink gold {{Patek Philippe}} pocket watch priced between US$75,000 to 120,000; a silver pair case verge watch signed by {{Thomas Tompion,}} the |*“Father of English Clock Making *| priced between US$4,000 to US$6,000. Other rare and important timepieces consigned by the museum included antique pocket watches signed by the 19th century English watchmakers John Torbock, Edward Prior, and William Ilbury fetching a price between US$4,000 to 12,000 and an unusual Swiss timepiece in the form of a musical harp that is accented with gold, pearls, diamonds and enamelled decorative motifs estimated at US$40,000 to 60,000.%% {{Ladies Watches and Holiday Gift Ideas :}}$$ This sale featured an array of ladies luxury watches from Cartier, Chopard, Graff, and Harry Winston, among others. Leading the group was an impressive signed wristwatch by {{De Grisogono}} that is accented with a silvered dial and diamond encrusted frame, dial and hinges estimated to fetch US$35,000 to 55,000. Among the fine bracelet watches for women was a stunning 18kt. white gold and diamond watch by Graff with a dial and bracelet set entirely in diamond baguettes and highlighted by clusters of heart-shaped diamonds priced between US$20,000 to 30,000. Among the vintage items was an elegant ladies {{Cartier}} wristwatch that features a slim rectangular case and black cord bracelet accented with diamonds, priced around US$15,000 to 20,000. %% Among the many items in the sale well-suited for lavish gift-giving was an exquisite 18kt. gold, diamond, rock crystal and onyx “Mystery Clock” by Cartier, and a signed Breitling limited edition “Orbiter 3” which is a perfect gift for pilots, skiers, and adventurers.