Auction house Antiquorum auctioned off a very rare vintage chronograph Patek Philippe that
was released in 1956, in the framework of the collector’s watch auction. It is supposed that the final price of the watch will achieve $1.2 million.
The chronograph that features 18K yellow gold case and gold bracelet displays not only hours and seconds, but calendar and moon phases as well. As well the watch features miniature tachometer dial.
In comparison with this model the other Patek Philippe watch, that also was auctioned off is much cheaper – in spite of platinum case and diamonds the watch costs only about $280 000 340 000
Those who want a vintage Patek Philippe watch but cannot afford so expensive one should not despair. All watch brands, and Patek Philippe as well celebrate their anniversaries with release of re-editions of their old models
Also vintage models are released in honor of anniversaries of some certain collections. For instance, 30 year anniversary of Patek Philippe’s Nautilus was celebrated with release of the vintage Nautilus white gold model adorned with 32 very beautiful diamonds.
Vintage Models by Other Brands
As well as Patek Philippe many other Swiss watch brands release jubilee vintage collections that are very much liked by collectors as well as by ordinary customers.
IWC released a whole series of historical models of all its lineups – beginning with legendary Portuguese and ending with quite young Aquatimer. The watches come in sets of 6 platinum pieces and as well there are stainless steel vintage models that are sold apart.
The most modern Rolex models are always based on their legendary ancestor – the famous “Oyster”. Omega also has its museum collection. Blancpain releases vintage Fifty Fathoms –duplicates of watches that were developed for French divers, while Longines re-edited its famous Istituto Idrografico R Marina watch. Baume & Mercier dedicated its collection to the company’s founder William Baume. What to Girard-Perregaux – they have a Vintage 1945 collection that includes truly brilliant watches by the legendary brand.
