Antiquorum 14 Septembre 2011 New York

Ref 1436
Split-seconds chronograph wristwatches were the "must" of Patek Philippe technology and after 1938 were generally cased with this reference. The majority are in yellow gold. Rarely, they are in pink gold, and only four stainless steel examples are known, three of which were sold by Antiquorum: Geneva, April 10, 1994, lot 431, Geneva, April 23, 1995, lot 457, Geneva, May 10, 2009, lot 161. In the mid-1950's some were produced with a coaxial button on the winding crown for the split-seconds functions (stop and reunite). Production of this reference ceased in 1971. First generation: stop and reunite functions of the split-second hand controlled by the winding crown. Second generation: stop and reunite functions of the split-second hand controlled by a co-axial button in the winding crown. The Split-Seconds Chronograph was designed to time two events which begin simultaneously but conclude at different times, as well as a single event for which an intermediate timing is necessary, such as horse or car races. Patek Philippe was one of the fi rst to introduce modern split-seconds chronographs - as early as 1862. (No. 17557, see Antiquorum, October 18, 1992, lot 590.) The split-seconds mechanism employs two central chronograph hands. Both hands are started at the same time. The splitseconds hand can be stopped while the chronograph hand continues to move. The split-seconds hand can be reunited with the chronograph hand in order to time another event. This complication is especially useful during sporting events such as a horse race, a car race or a ski race.
Various dial combinations can be found throughout the production of the 1436 including Breguet numerals, Roman XII & VI combined with baton, dot or index markers as well as similar dials fi tted instead with Arabic 12 & 6 numerals. Very few were made with pulsations scales and these can be considered special orders. A signifi cant change in the appearance of the 1436 came when the split-second activation was modifi ed from depressing the crown, to depressing a button within the crown. At approximately the same time this feature was introduced the dial was updated from using an enclosed outer minute scale, to an open 1/5th second scale, both earlier and later versions usually had a tachometer with division numerals to the outer and the text 'base 1000' printed. Movement numbers 868993 to 868996 were fi tted with different dials to either the earlier or later standards and can be considered a transitional experiment by Patek Philippe. Numbers 868993 and 868996 were both fi tted with the same dial featuring 1/5ths seconds and tachometer track with division numerals printed to the inner, no 'base' text was used. They were similarly fi tted with 12 and 6 Arabic numerals and long baton markers. This lot, movement 868994 features the identical design dial but is fi tted with the shorter index markers. Number 868995 had a pulsations scale dial (the dial was later changed on number 868996). The same confi gured dial, fi tted with the alternative long baton markers, can be found in the book Patek Philippe Vol 2 by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, pg. 208 and 273. The prior manufactured 1436 to this transitional sequence, 868992, featured a coaxial split-second button and earlier version dial with enclosed minute track and outer tachometer scale. The subsequently manufactured 1436, number 868997, used open 1/5ths seconds with tachometer scale featuring the numbers on the outside of the track and Base 1000 printed to the outer. This format became standard for later examples. Offered fresh to the market, this example of Ref.1436 can be considered one of the fi nest in yellow gold to have appeared. Made in 1960 the watch has survived in exceptional original condition with the inner case back displaying no repair marks and the case in apparent unpolished condition with virtually no evidence of use. In addition the crystal, strap, gold buckle and gold spring-bars, all of which are usually changed at some time during the life of a watch, all appear original. The dial is offered in rarely seen condition with no signifi cant sign of age. Considering the condition and rarity this lot is ideal for a collector seeking only the very best in vintage complications.

The Patek Philippe perpetual calendar chronograph, reference 2499, is perhaps the most sought after Patek Philippe complication by the majoprity of collectors. It replaced the earlier, smaller, ref.1518 in 1951 and remained in production until circa 1985 when it was replaced by the smaller diameter ref. 3970. With a now iconic, well-proportioned masculine case design, the ref. 2499 underwent 4 changes until it ceased production, with a total of only 349 made.
- First series: From 1951 to circa 1960, square buttons, feuille hands, applied Arabic numerals, fl uted lugs. - Second series: Square buttons, dauphine hands, applied indexes, Arabic 12. - Third series: From 1960 to 1978, round buttons, dauphine or feuille hands, applied baton indexes. - Fourth series: From 1978 to circa 1985, becomes Ref. 2499/100, uses updated Caliber 13''' CCR, round buttons, sapphire crystal, dauphine hands, applied baton indexes.
The present lot was previously sold by Antiquorum in 2001 as lot number 331, from the collection of Professor Thomas Engel in the theme auction “A Tribute to Precision and Complicated Timepieces & Professor Thomas Engel Collection”.
Born in 1927, Thomas Engel started his own business in post-war Germany in plastics processing and invented a number of new materials and processing methods. Rather than becoming a manufacturer, Engel decided to sell licenses and collect royalties and was introduced to timepieces by a client in the 1950’s. Engel went on to collect, study, and catalog Breguet timepieces and became a self-taught watch, case and dial maker, creating watches bearing his name. He is the author of the book A.L. Breguet: Watchmaker to Kings.

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Jolie sélection ! Mais je sens que je vais te faire bondir... ce qui m'excite le plus là-dedans, c'est ce riveté toutor !

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Je vais arrêter les montres et commencer une collection de pliés et de rivetés : moins cher, pas de révision, une vraie collec, pas d'emmerdements avec la patine qui ceci ou cela, etc

imo a écrit:Merci Patrice pour le lien mais il me renvoie à un catalogue de mars. Bug

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En tout cas ca ne vaut plus rien une Slytech 304

p@trice a écrit:C'est la rentrée chez Antiquorum New York, j'ai sélectionné quelques pièces m'ayant interpellé ... Vous pouvez ajouter d'autres montres si le coeur vous en dit !

Le cataloque est accessible ... ICI

Une Rolex 1655 Freccionne complete de 1972 ...

Estimation de 8500e et 12000e ...

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Une Rolex Daytona 6241 or jaune PN ...

Estimation entre 57000e et 85000e ...

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Une autre Rolex Daytona or jaune sur cuir mais double signée par Tiffany, 1967 ...

Estimée entre 28000 et 42000e !

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Un chronographe Vacheron Constantin acier années 30 ...

Estimation entre 8500 et 12000e ...

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Pour Florent , une Patek Philippe 5011, une Gondolo or jaune sur or jaune, une SL pour Cortina Singapour !

Estmée entre 14000e et 20000e

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Un quantième perpétuel Patek Philippe 5038 en or blanc, LE 500ex. en 1996.

Estimation entre 25000e et 40000e ...

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Rolex 6609 Thunderbird ... Hey Franz

Estimation 3500e et 5000e ...

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Rolex GMT 1675 Full set 1979 ...

estimée entre 5000e et 6500e ...

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Une Rolex 1019 Milgauss dial noir, 1969, full set ...

Estimation entre 18000e et 25000e ...

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Une Rolex 6538 de 1956 avec des papiers de service de 1981 ...

Estimé entre 25000e et 45000e ...

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Tudor 7928 de 1958 ...

Estimation entre 11000e et 14000e ...

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Panerai Mare Nostrum PRE-V 304 Slytech N°20 sans boite ni papiers ...

Estimation entre 7000e et 11000e

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Chronographe rattrapante coaxial Patek Philippe 1436, modèle unique ?

Estimation entre 140000e et 200000e ...

Ref 1436
Split-seconds chronograph wristwatches were the "must" of Patek Philippe technology and after 1938 were generally cased with this reference. The majority are in yellow gold. Rarely, they are in pink gold, and only four stainless steel examples are known, three of which were sold by Antiquorum: Geneva, April 10, 1994, lot 431, Geneva, April 23, 1995, lot 457, Geneva, May 10, 2009, lot 161. In the mid-1950's some were produced with a coaxial button on the winding crown for the split-seconds functions (stop and reunite). Production of this reference ceased in 1971. First generation: stop and reunite functions of the split-second hand controlled by the winding crown. Second generation: stop and reunite functions of the split-second hand controlled by a co-axial button in the winding crown. The Split-Seconds Chronograph was designed to time two events which begin simultaneously but conclude at different times, as well as a single event for which an intermediate timing is necessary, such as horse or car races. Patek Philippe was one of the fi rst to introduce modern split-seconds chronographs - as early as 1862. (No. 17557, see Antiquorum, October 18, 1992, lot 590.) The split-seconds mechanism employs two central chronograph hands. Both hands are started at the same time. The splitseconds hand can be stopped while the chronograph hand continues to move. The split-seconds hand can be reunited with the chronograph hand in order to time another event. This complication is especially useful during sporting events such as a horse race, a car race or a ski race.
Various dial combinations can be found throughout the production of the 1436 including Breguet numerals, Roman XII & VI combined with baton, dot or index markers as well as similar dials fi tted instead with Arabic 12 & 6 numerals. Very few were made with pulsations scales and these can be considered special orders. A signifi cant change in the appearance of the 1436 came when the split-second activation was modifi ed from depressing the crown, to depressing a button within the crown. At approximately the same time this feature was introduced the dial was updated from using an enclosed outer minute scale, to an open 1/5th second scale, both earlier and later versions usually had a tachometer with division numerals to the outer and the text 'base 1000' printed. Movement numbers 868993 to 868996 were fi tted with different dials to either the earlier or later standards and can be considered a transitional experiment by Patek Philippe. Numbers 868993 and 868996 were both fi tted with the same dial featuring 1/5ths seconds and tachometer track with division numerals printed to the inner, no 'base' text was used. They were similarly fi tted with 12 and 6 Arabic numerals and long baton markers. This lot, movement 868994 features the identical design dial but is fi tted with the shorter index markers. Number 868995 had a pulsations scale dial (the dial was later changed on number 868996). The same confi gured dial, fi tted with the alternative long baton markers, can be found in the book Patek Philippe Vol 2 by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, pg. 208 and 273. The prior manufactured 1436 to this transitional sequence, 868992, featured a coaxial split-second button and earlier version dial with enclosed minute track and outer tachometer scale. The subsequently manufactured 1436, number 868997, used open 1/5ths seconds with tachometer scale featuring the numbers on the outside of the track and Base 1000 printed to the outer. This format became standard for later examples. Offered fresh to the market, this example of Ref.1436 can be considered one of the fi nest in yellow gold to have appeared. Made in 1960 the watch has survived in exceptional original condition with the inner case back displaying no repair marks and the case in apparent unpolished condition with virtually no evidence of use. In addition the crystal, strap, gold buckle and gold spring-bars, all of which are usually changed at some time during the life of a watch, all appear original. The dial is offered in rarely seen condition with no signifi cant sign of age. Considering the condition and rarity this lot is ideal for a collector seeking only the very best in vintage complications.

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Un superbe chronographe quantième perpétuel Patek Philippe ref. 2499 en or jaune de 1976 ...

Estimation entre 200000e et 280000e ...

The Patek Philippe perpetual calendar chronograph, reference 2499, is perhaps the most sought after Patek Philippe complication by the majoprity of collectors. It replaced the earlier, smaller, ref.1518 in 1951 and remained in production until circa 1985 when it was replaced by the smaller diameter ref. 3970. With a now iconic, well-proportioned masculine case design, the ref. 2499 underwent 4 changes until it ceased production, with a total of only 349 made.
- First series: From 1951 to circa 1960, square buttons, feuille hands, applied Arabic numerals, fl uted lugs. - Second series: Square buttons, dauphine hands, applied indexes, Arabic 12. - Third series: From 1960 to 1978, round buttons, dauphine or feuille hands, applied baton indexes. - Fourth series: From 1978 to circa 1985, becomes Ref. 2499/100, uses updated Caliber 13''' CCR, round buttons, sapphire crystal, dauphine hands, applied baton indexes.
The present lot was previously sold by Antiquorum in 2001 as lot number 331, from the collection of Professor Thomas Engel in the theme auction “A Tribute to Precision and Complicated Timepieces & Professor Thomas Engel Collection”.
Born in 1927, Thomas Engel started his own business in post-war Germany in plastics processing and invented a number of new materials and processing methods. Rather than becoming a manufacturer, Engel decided to sell licenses and collect royalties and was introduced to timepieces by a client in the 1950’s. Engel went on to collect, study, and catalog Breguet timepieces and became a self-taught watch, case and dial maker, creating watches bearing his name. He is the author of the book A.L. Breguet: Watchmaker to Kings.

cisco a écrit:Merci Pat, sur les résultats que tu donnes ca fait quand même un peu mal de voir un superbe chrono VC partir aussi bas pendant que PP s'amsue dans d'autres sphères.
La TOG en or avec son cadran trés patiné qui tape 4600, ca m'aide pas ca...
Le Dayto en or Tiffany est superbe mais de là à faire à faire plus de 80k€
C'est le marché c'est ainsi , y'a qu'à se jeter sur les AP et VC vintage qui finalement parte pour peau de balle comparé au produit.

La Panerai est un "keeper"