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Patek Philippe and Rolex go toe-to-toe at Phillips Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIII

A unique sapphire-decorated Patek Philippe reference 3448 and an ultra-rare Rolex Paul Newman John Player Special Daytona could both sell for over $1 million.

Patek Philippe and Rolex will slug it out on the block of from The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIII by Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo at the end of November.

In the blue corner is Patek Philippe with a platinum cased, sapphire set reference 3448 ‘The Blue Royale’ perpetual calendar.

In the red corner, dressed in black and gold, is a Rolex Daytona reference 6241 yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with “Paul Newman John Player Special” dial that has never previously been offered at auction.

To be fair, it is a bit of a mismatch.

The Patek Philippe perpetual calendar has a pre-sale bottom estimate of $1.3 million while the Rolex JPS chronograph could hammer for half that (estimate $596,000-$1,210,100)

The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIII takes place from November 27 to 28 with bids accepted online.

There are over 300 lots from brands including Audemars Piguet, F.P. Journe, Harry Winston, and Gérald Genta.

Rolex John Player Special 6241

Rolex ref. 6241

Rolex’s John Player Special 6241 chronograph was introduced in 1965 with a production spanning just for four years until 1969, placing it among the rarest Daytona models ever produced.

Fewer than 300 are thought to have been made in 18ct yellow gold.

Patek Philippe reference 3448 perpetual calendar

Patek philippe the blue royale

The Patek Philippe reference 3448 perpetual calendar from 1973 is the only example known with unique sapphire-set indexes, making it one of the most celebrated reference 3448 to be offered to the public.

It is also one of three known reference 3448 watches with a sapphire display caseback, possibly a result from the specific request from the original owner.

Other headline watches at the Phillips auction

(described by Phillips)

Patek philippe ref. 1518

Patek Philippe Ref. 1518 yellow gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, circa 1949. Estimate: HK$2,700,000 – 3,900,000

Rolex ref. 6263

Rolex Ref. 6263 stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with “Paul Newman” dial and “tropical” outer minute track. Estimate: HK$4,000,000 – 6,000,000.

Rolex ref. 16589saci

Rolex Ref. 16589 SACI diamond and sapphire-set white gold chronograph wristwatch with baguette-cut sapphire bezel, circa 1998. Estimate: HK$630,000-1,300,000.

Rolex ref. 6265

Rolex Ref. 6265 yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with “Oyster Split” dial and bracelet, circa 1975. Estimate: HK$780,000 – 1,560,000.

Audemars piguetref. 15202bc. Zz. 1241bc. 01

Audemars Piguet Ref. 15202BC.ZZ.1241BC.01 white gold and pavé diamond-set wristwatch, circa 2019. Estimate: HK$1,200,000 – 1,945,000.

Audemars piguet ref. 26585ce. Oo. 1225ce. 01

Audemars Piguet Ref. 26585CE.OO.1225CE.01 black ceramic skeletonised perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases, leap year, week indication, bracelet, circa 2021. Estimate: HK$2,300,000 – 4,000,000.

Audemars piguet ref. 26606st. Oo. 1220st. 01

Audemars Piguet Ref. 26606ST.OO.1220ST.01 limited edition stainless steel perpetual calendar wristwatch with leap year indication, moon phases, circa 2018. Estimate: HK$800,000 – 1,600,000.

F. P. Journe chronometre a resonance

F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Resonance, platinum dual time wristwatch with double escapement, power reserve indication, brass movement, circa 2001. Estimate: HK$935,000 – 1,870,000.

F. P. Journe vagabondage iii

F.P. Journe Vagabondage III, limited edition semi-skeletonised pink gold tortue-shaped wristwatch with digital jump hours and seconds, power reserve indication, circa 2018. Estimate: HK$ 390,000 – 700,000.

Harry winston ref. 200mtqpap38

Harry Winston Ref. 200MTQPAP38, limited edition platinum semi-skeletonized perpetual calendar tourbillon with leap year indication, retrograde day and date indication, hinged caseback, numbered 10 of limited edition of 11, pieces made in collaboration with Antoine Preziuso, circa 2004. Estimate: HK$778,000 – 1,556,000.

Harry winston opus 3 ref. 520mmvhrl

Harry Winston Opus 3 Ref. 520/MMVHRL, limited edition pink gold wristwatch with digital display of time, date, countdown features, numbered 17 of a limited edition of 25 pieces, circa 2013. Estimate: HK$390,000 – 600,000.

Gerald genta ref. G40114

Gérald Genta Ref. G40114, platinum and diamond-set skeletonised minute repeating perpetual calendar wristwatch with leap year indication, moon phases, circa 1990. Estimate: HK$780,000 – 1,500,000

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