Two Horological masterpieces, from Patek Philippe and Rolex respectively, are up for auction in New York.
It is one of the rarest and most coveted models from the historic Genevan brand Patek Philippe. And it’s up for auction! It is the Patek Philippe Reference 5531R World Time Minute Repeater.
Released in 2017, Patek Philippe’s important modern reference was created in celebration of the opening of ‘The Art of Watches Grand Exhibition’ – a ten-day retrospective of vintage and special edition timepieces from the legendary Swiss watchmaker in New York. In honour of the occasion, 10 examples of the reference were created with grand feu cloisonné enamel dials depicting two versions of New York’s iconic skyline in day and night time colours by celebrated artist Anita Porchet.
Its debut marked the first time the minute repeater and world time complication came together in one case in an unusual way: the hours and minutes chime the time in the time zone selected by the wearer via a city disk.
This exceptionally rare pink gold example is fitted with the ‘New York by Day’ dial and is one of just five examples, and the second one to ever appear at auction.
Also on view is a yellow gold Reference 6241 Daytona Paul Newman ‘John Player Special’ circa 1968. Affectionately named for its resemblance to the black and gold of John Player Special-sponsored Team Lotus cars of the 1970s, this watch evokes the excitement and opulence of Formula One racing. This exceptionally rare variant of an already rare watch is characterised by the pairing of a black and gold contrasted dial with a 14k yellow gold case.
Both masterpieces will be coming up for auction in New York on 9th June.
