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Post by Admin on May 25, 2012 19:47:15 GMT -5
 Antiquorum Auctioneers is putting 269 timepieces under the hammer on June 12th in New York City. You can expect stunning pieces from Patek Philippe and Jaeger-LeCoultre in addition to an Omega Constellation owned by Rock 'n' Roll legend, Elvis Presley. Here are some exquisite pieces you can bid for. The Elvis Omega Black Dial Constellation Calendar is dated to 1960. The self-winding, center-seconds, water-resistant, stainless steel and pink gold-capped chronometer wristwatch sports a stunning black dial. It comes with an attested letter from Elvis' longtime friend, Charlie Hodge. This one is estimated between $10,000 and $20,000. www.luxurylaunches.com/auctions/elvis_presleys_omega_black_dial_constellation_calendar_to_go_under_the_hammer.php |
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Post by Admin on Jun 16, 2012 18:45:35 GMT -5
Antiquorum held the second part of its Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces auction in New York earlier this week, with almost 80% of lots sold and 116% sold by value and Elvis Presley’s Omega Constellation selling for $52,500 (£33,851). The auction bought in a total $4.4 million (£2.8m), with international bidders from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Canada, Germany and the US. The highlight of the sale was the much anticipated Omega Constellation that formerly belonged Elvis Presley. Antiquorum said bids for the timepiece quickly escalated from $10,000 to $52,500, over five times its pre-sale estimate and a world record for the reference. Evan Zimmerman, president and chief executive of Antiquorum said: “We are exceptionally pleased with the result for Elvis Presley’s Omega Constellation in today’s sale. “Antiquorum is proud to add to its growing list of world records for timepieces with important provenance that includes Gandhi’s Zenith pocket watch, Steve McQueen’s Rolex and Einstein’s Longines.” The top lot by value was a Patek Philippe Ref. 5016, a tourbillon minute repeater with custom grey dial. Two phone bidders vied for the rare timepiece with it eventually selling to a Chinese phone bidder for an impressive $542,500 (£349,670). Patek Philippe including the Ref. 3974 in yellow gold, a minute-repeating perpetual calendar timepiece, and a Patek Philippe Ref. 5885, Ref. 5098, the “Gondolo,” Ref. 5098 and the Ref. 5036 also bought in noteworthy bids. An A. Lange and Sohne “Pour le Merite” in yellow gold sold for $188,500 (£121,508), while a Ulysse Nardin Trilogy of Time watch attracted “spirited bidding”. Antiquorum’s next auction is on June 23rd in Hong Kong. www.watchpro.com/13576-elvis-presleys-omega-sells-for-usd-52500/ |
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