Hong Kong Sotheby's will hold a "precious time" auction

Van Cleef & Arpels "Valentine's Bridge" women's platinum and diamond double reverse time strap watch Hong Kong Preview: November 25 to 28 | Auction: November 29 at 2 pm Hong Kong Sotheby's "Precious Timepiece" auction will be held on November 29 at the "Sotheby's Art Space in Hong Kong". As the festival approached, this auction featured a complicated romance of Van Cleef & Arpels featuring a romantic and festive atmosphere, as well as a series of brilliant and magnificent wristwatches and accessories produced by famous masters. It is a connoisseur of all tastes And watch enthusiasts exchange collection experience opportunities. CHAN Kai-kai, Head of Watches and Clocks, Sotheby's Asia Region, said: "Following the autumn auction last month, we are pleased to present the" Precious Timepieces "auction in" Sotheby's Art Space in Hong Kong "in a joyful and joyful atmosphere. Covering lots of different types and lots of attractive offerings, including a diamond watch with a combination of precision watchmaking and an infinitely poetic Van Cleef & Arpels diamond watch, the highly sought after Patek Philippe three timepieces and Richard Mille and Audemars Piguet Formula One Inspired to create works, etc., colorful, will be able to meet the different tastes and needs of collectors. " Key Lot: Van Cleef & Arpels "Pont des Amoureux - Valentine's Bridge" Women's elegant and elegant white gold and diamond double reverse buckle time chain watch with enamel dial No. 591, year about 2014 Valuation: 600,000 to 800,000 HKD / 70,000 to 100,000 $ 3,000 * (Lot 834) The romantic and poetic Van Cleef & Arpels Poetic complex function watch "Pont des Amoureux ─ ─ Valentine's Bridge" to break the constraints of the watch timekeeping, and put aside the traditional yards and seconds of the yoke, with a dial on his way out of fantasy Love story. Designed to depict the slow pace of a pair of smart dolls, the umbrella lady and her lover elegantly walked on the bridge, slowly passing the passage of time. As the two pulled closer together as time passed, the couple briefly met on the lovers' bridge over the Seine at noon and midnight each day. Set against them, there are beautiful and moving night view of Paris, a bright sky hung in a dazzling Venus, is the location of the Big Bear constellation, but also a symbol of luck. Bright diamonds and sophisticated watchmaking techniques give the watch fine detail. Bezel and chain with a total of about 11.285 karats diamonds, flashing sparkling. Watch also uses a delicate and exquisite "Grisaille" backlight silhouette enamel dial enamel technology, sketching the subtle contrast of light and shadow on the dial, for the timepieces bring a touch of color, add more poetic. The history of "Grisaille" enamel technology dates back to the 16th century. Using only black and white pigments, the dial must be repeatedly coated with multiple layers of enamel. The difficulty is that the monochrome enamel must be thick and smooth to withstand temperatures up to 740 Degrees to 840 degrees firing, today only a few enamels can master. Patek Philippe 5078P model is very beautiful rare platinum self-winding watch three questions with white enamel dial, the year about 2007; Valuation: HK $ 1.85M to HK $ 2.4M / 230,000 to US $ 7,000 (Lot 833) Launched in 2005 Patek Philippe 5078 model three asked the watch is sophisticated technology, sound clarity of the model for a low-key luxury synonymous. Three repeaters can be described as synonymous with excellent craftsmanship, accurate and precise system of questioning consists of more than 100 parts, to create a crisp and loud resonance effect in the square inch of the case is also not easy, watchmaker technology and patience One can not. Thierry Stern, president of Patek Philippe, insisted on in person for the final test of each three questions before leaving the factory to ensure that the tone to meet the brand's highest standards. The wristwatch inquires the lever cleverly hidden in the front, only the real collector can see its subtleties. The auction is released early platinum case with a white enamel dial version, then it has been replaced by black lacquered dial version. According to statistics, the 5078 model has only produced about 100 since its release. Richard Mille RM023 model exquisite white gold barrel barrel self-winding hollow watch with date display, the year about 2009; Valuation: 280,000 to 400,000 HKD / 36,000 to 52,000 USD (Lot 784) Introduced in 2009 by Richard Mille, the model RM023 is presented with a hollow dial and a new case size (38 x 45 mm), asymmetrical Roman numerals with a sapphire crystal and unique crown, avant-garde and elegance. Brand design has always been a Formula One car for inspiration, fully embodies its avant-garde ideas, this watch is suitable for tasteful collectors to wear to attend any occasion. Charity Lottery (details to be announced later) IWC "Pilot's Watch Double Chronograph Edition Le Petit Prince" special custom steel self-winding chasing chronograph with chronograph function, engine stop and date display, year 2015 Suggested retail price: HK $ 100,000 / US $ 12,820 (Lot 780) Sotheby's Hong Kong is proud to be partnering with IWC IWC to auction the special edition of this unique pilot's timing chronograph watch "Little Prince" and auction proceeds from this watch will be fully donated to Anthony. The Saint Exupery Youth Foundation, To fund Hong Kong School of Psychology. * Valuation does not include buyer's commission Original source: http://www.neeu.com/watch/news/2015-11-16/60571.html