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Honouring the highlight reel of upcoming Phillips Hong Kong Watch Auction
The luxury watch industry is one that is seemingly always in the middle of a constant evolution, always to be the best. To be the best, there must be a consistent dedication to ongoing movement in the industry, and the luxury watch industry is by no means immune to that truth. In fact, the ongoing innovations that consistently spur on the movement of the luxury watch industry are a testament to its willingness and ability to evolve with the times. Now, with the upcoming 2019 Hong Kong Watch Auction: NINE due to play out on 25-26 November, the grandeur and thrill of the luxury timepiece industry has never been higher.
The 2019 Hong Kong Watch Auction: NINE
There is something undeniably magical about owning your very own luxury timepiece (or, if you are lucky enough, your own collection of luxury timepieces). At events like the prestigious annual Hong Kong Watch Auction, people can gaze upon and bid to own one of the remarkable timepieces on show. Set to play out on 25-26 November this year in Hong Kong, the 2019 auction is going to take place at the JW Marriott Hotel, and will boast more than fifty timepieces coming directly from their original owners. The fact that the available lots in this auction are items coming directly from their original owners means that they are exceptionally well taken care of and are tipped to be worth – and bought for – any price set well into the millions.
Honouring the highlight reel of the upcoming auction
Some of the key players in the upcoming NINE auction include the F.P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu, the Richard Mille RMO11-FM, the Patek Philippe 5970J-001, the Patek Phillipe Sky Moon Tourbillon – a truly spectacular showstopper of a piece, and the Rolex 665 “Paul Newman”. Each of these incredible luxury timepieces is coming directly from its original owner, meaning that the quality is going to be pristine and the prices are going to skyrocket, as watch lovers everywhere vie for the chance to own their very own dream luxury timepiece. A truly astonishing showcase of luxury timepieces throughout the ages, this is an event that is sure to draw the likes of avid watch lovers and watch enthusiasts alike from around the globe.
The standout: Patek Phillipe Sky Moon Tourbillon
The sheer level of craftsmanship that goes into making this spectacular luxury timepiece is second to none. A design inspired by the Star Caliber 2000 pocket watch, Patek Phillipe created this timepiece to be a showstopper from every possible angle. This specific watch features a double dial, cathedral gong minute repeating mechanism, and a tourbillon. The front-face showcases the time as well as a perpetual calendar with retrograde date and age of the moon as well. On the opposing face, there is a celestial chart that showcases a horizon ellipse, meridian passage of Sirius, and an angular image of the moon and sidereal time. Truly a unique masterpiece, this is the timepiece auction lot to watch this year. Further, this specific lot number comes with red Roman hour markers, and is estimated to sell for anywhere between $6,200,000 and $11,000,000.
