{"id":56193,"date":"2020-11-12T11:39:33","date_gmt":"2020-11-12T11:39:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.watchpro.com\/?p=56193"},"modified":"2020-11-12T11:40:17","modified_gmt":"2020-11-12T11:40:17","slug":"sylvester-stallone-pulls-the-trigger-on-sale-of-five-of-his-favourite-watches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.watchpro.com\/sylvester-stallone-pulls-the-trigger-on-sale-of-five-of-his-favourite-watches\/","title":{"rendered":"Sylvester Stallone pulls the trigger on sale of four Richard Mille watches"},"content":{"rendered":"
Phillips, in association with Bacs & Russo, has announced the sale of five wristwatches from the collection of Sylvester Stallone.<\/strong><\/p>\n The collection will be auctioned during the thematic New York Watches auction, \u201cRacing Pulse\u201d, on Saturday, December 12.<\/p>\n The auction will include the Panerai Luminor worn for Mr. Stallone\u2019s role in Daylight that can be considered the most important modern Panerai wristwatch ever offered publicly.<\/p>\n Four exceptional Richard Mille watches will also be offered, including one inspired by Mr. Stallone, and one worn by him in the film The Expendables 3.<\/p>\n Paul Boutros, head of watches, Americas, said, \u201cSylvester Stallone has been a household name for decades due to his iconic roles in films that have skyrocketed to the status of cultural phenomena. Most people, however, may not know that, in addition to his world-renowned talents as an actor, writer and director, he is also a long-time watch collector.\u201d<\/p>\n Adding: \u201cAcquiring pieces with a keen eye, he recognizes the watchmaking excellence of Richard Mille, and is widely recognized for having single-handedly launched the popularity of Panerai around the world with this very Panerai Luminor watch we are offering. Over several decades, he has assembled a truly remarkable collection by some of the most important watchmakers of our day. It is our honor to work with Mr. Stallone in offering these five watches to our clients who will recognize the importance of these timepieces.\u201d<\/p>\n The auction:<\/strong><\/p>\n Panerai PAM5218-201\/a in steel worn in the movie, \u201cDaylight\u201d\u00a0<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Phillips says is thrilled to offer what is, without a doubt, the most important modern wristwatch ever produced by Panerai.<\/p>\n It is the exact watch worn by Sylvester Stallone throughout the 1996 film Daylight and is widely considered as a \u201cgenesis\u201d watch that would launch the modern Panerai brand and consequently shaping the Swiss watchmaking industry. Since its founding in 1860 by Giovanni Panerai as a small workshop, the firm Officine Panerai has been known for precision instruments, becoming the supplier of wristwatches to the Italian Royal Navy. In 1993, Panerai launched a collection of limited-edition watches inspired by historical models from the company\u2019s past intended for the civilian market.<\/p>\n Through that endeavor, 677 pieces of the Luminor Panerai 5218-201\/a, also known as the \u201cPre-Vendome Logo,\u201d were produced. Consumer response was quite limited, as the company\u2019s public profile was largely unknown, but the turning point came in 1996, when that now iconic reference appeared on the wrist of Sylvester Stallone throughout the film, Daylight.\u00a0 Mr. Stallone\u2019s instant love for the brand shined a bright spotlight on the unique design of the Luminor Panerai, and within a very short time, Officine Panerai went from relative anonymity to achieving enormous international exposure and recognition.<\/p>\n This PAM5218-201\/a is remarkably well preserved, and fitted on its rare, original sharkskin strap with original Panerai Pre-Vendome buckle, also seen in the film. Stallone loved the watch and never removed it during the entire duration of filming. He would later state it \u201cwent through hell in every scene,\u201d and has remained in his possession until today. The Panerai 5218-201\/a is being offered exactly as it was worn by Mr. Stallone, along with its original box, two additional Panerai Pre-Vendome straps with buckles, and its original brass screwdriver.\u00a0 In addition to a handwritten and signed note by Mr. Stallone, the watch will also be accompanied by an original 1996 studio-issued lobby card from Daylight, also signed by Mr. Stallone, with specific reference by him to this exact watch.<\/p>\n Richard Mille RM025-01 Tourbillon Chronograph Adventure\u00a0<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Born of a conversation between Sylvester Stallone and Richard Mille, the RM025-01 seeks to answer the question \u201cwhat watch would John Rambo wear?\u201d, referencing the iconic film starring Mr. Stallone from 1982, which became a series of five blockbuster movies spanning four decades. John Rambo is a cultural icon, and most action heroes and films have since drawn some inspiration from the character Mr. Stallone originated. Mr. Stallone and Mr. Mille\u2019s discussion led to the creation of one of the most impressive and complicated Richard Mille timepieces ever manufactured since the brand\u2019s inception.<\/p>\n With a dizzying array of technical features, the Adventure Tourbillon Chronograph is optimized to aid in survival. Designed to be an indispensable survival tool, the RM25-01 features a tourbillon for accuracy, a chronograph for tracking elapsed time, a compass with a removable bezel and carbon cover, a level to promote accuracy while using the compass, and a tiny compartment above the crown to hold emergency water purification tablets. One of a limited edition of just 20 watches made, this RM025-01 is also offered with a letter personally handwritten and signed by Mr. Stallone on his private stationery.<\/p>\n Richard Mille RM052-01 Tourbillon Skull TZP Nano-Ceramic<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Richard Mille launched his first watch, the RM001 Tourbillon, in 2000. Mille sought to create wristwatches that were 21st century masterpieces, employing cutting edge materials and techniques, but remaining steeped in traditional Swiss watchmaking. Released in 2013, the RM052-01, which leads the group of watches being offered from Mr. Stallone\u2019s collection, has an innovative case composed of TZP ceramic and carbon nanotubes. Its most impressive feature however is its skeletonized movement, featuring a prominent pink gold skull at its center and tourbillon-equipped escapement. A modern \u201cmemento mori,\u201d imagery of the skull has for centuries been used in art and watches as a reminder of one\u2019s mortality, and the inevitability of death.<\/p>\n The signature case and bezel are made from TZP, a low-density material that is highly scratch resistant. Mr. Stallone has frequently been photographed wearing this exact watch, one of an exclusive limited edition of just 30 examples. It is preserved in superb condition and will be offered together with a letter personally handwritten and signed by Mr. Stallone on his private stationery describing the watch. With its superb provenance, outstanding state of preservation, and exceptional quality, the present lot is a rare opportunity to own a very special, limited edition, Richard Mille \u201cSkull\u201d wristwatch.<\/p>\n
\nEstimate: $40,000 to $80,000<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nEstimate: $250,000 to $500,000<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nEstimate: $350,000 to $700,000<\/strong><\/p>\n