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The upcoming New York Watch Auction: XIII by Phillips is headlined by none other than Francis Ford Coppola\u2019s very own F. P. Journe FFC Prototype, a piece of significance both for its watchmaking and its esteemed provenance. Alongside the FFC, Mr. Coppola\u2019s Chronom\u00e8tre \u00e0 Resonance features alongside seven other timepieces from the filmmakers collection. Beyond the glitz and glamour of Hollywood\u2019s finest comes the glitz and glamour of horology\u2019s finest, with two of the finest hand-made watches made by arguably one of the best watchmakers to ever have lived in the Philippe Dufour Simplicity and Duality, both headlining on December 6 and 7 at 432 Park Avenue, New York.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
There are 146 lots in total, and where much of the talk will be around the FFC Prototype and other timepieces curated from Francis Ford Coppola\u2019s collection, there are still an abundance of incredible watches that are more than deserving of their time in the spotlight.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
In no particular order, here are my stand out pieces featuring at the New York Watch Auction: XIII.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Patek Philippe 3448 Perpetual Calendar \u201cPadellone\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/p>\n\n
The super special 3448 Perpetual Calendar \u201cPadellone\u201d lives rent-free in my mind. It\u2019s a piece that holds a special place in my heart and encapsulates most of which I love about Patek Philippe. Clean, angular lines. Beautiful symmetry. A stately, bold aura that is both subtle and domineering. One of the best Pateks ever, period.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
Estimate: $70,000 – $140,000<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Audemars Piguet 5037PT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/p>\n\n
A\u0144 archival piece, the obscure 5037PT from Audemars Piguet bares the hallmarks of a bygone era where design, creativity and an eye for details were paramount. The sculptured case and folded lugs are a sight to behold, while the creamy patinated dial, baton hands and dagger hour markers with even applied numerals round off what is a very interesting package. The 5037PT is a touch on the small side and with an unmarked white gold bracelet against its platinum case, I suppose there are more than a few question marks which makes the low estimate somewhat justified.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
Estimate : $5,000 – $10,000<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Rolex Day-Date 18238<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/p>\n\n
A scintillating display of gold, diamonds and rubies open the show to the late-80s produced reference 18238. The illustrious <\/span><\/span>\u201cPresidential\u201d <\/span><\/span><\/em>walks the fine line of pure excess and restrained opulence. At 36mm, its size is as diminutive as is its stature as tasteful bling. In other words, I would be all over it. And then some. A low estimate that is just waiting to be blown out of the water.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
Estimate: $15,000 – $30,000<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Cartier Tank Asym\u00e9trique \u201cTemple Edition\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/p>\n\n
The off-catalogue Tank Asym\u00e9trique \u201cTemple Edition\u201d reference CRWHTA0023 is an expression of pioneering design that is free of brazen restraints. The burguny-lacquered indexes and numerals pair beautifully with the polished platinum case. The Asym\u00e9trique, in any of its many iterations, has always been my most favourite Cartier, with the CRWHTA0023 topping that list. The cherry on top \u2014 that diamond-encrusted cabochon crown.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
Estimate: $40,000 – $80,000<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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F. P. Journe Chronom\u00e8tre \u00c0 R\u00e9sonance \u201cSouscription No. 17\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/p>\n\n
Initially, the Chronom\u00e8tre \u00c0 R\u00e9sonance \u201cSouscription\u201d was offered to the twenty clients who had subscribed to F. P. Journe\u2019s inaugural Tourbillon Souverain, and basically providing the financial foundation for the independent maison. Numbered between 1-20, the Chronom\u00e8tre \u00c0 R\u00e9sonance \u201cSouscription No. 17\u201d is a celebration of all things Journe. Many consider the Chronom\u00e8tre \u00c0 R\u00e9sonance\u00a0 Journe\u2019s finest work, with this particular \u201cSouscription No. 17\u201d reference being an exemplary example of one of the watchmaker\u2019s most significant work.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
Estimate: $600,000 – $1,200,000<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic Chronometer<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/p>\n\n
The Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic Chronometer reference E168 from circa 1957 stood out to me for several reasons. The first, its lovely proportions. The second, its genuinely impressive technical features, being anti-magnetic and a confirmed chronometer. And third, I\u2019ve long admired the Geophysic\u2019s aesthetic \u2014 simplistic but ultimately purposeful and masking some truly interesting watchmaking.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
Estimate: $15,000 – $30,000<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Audemars Piguet Pi\u00e8ce Unique 125 Anniversary\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/p>\n\n
Released in 2000 to commemorate Audemars Piguet\u2019s 125th anniversary, the Pi\u00e8ce Unique 125 Anniversary reference 12629OR.O.0029CR.01 boasts a characteristically different case architecture that draws inspiration from a 1953 timepiece, which then inspired the maison to reinvent it in the second [RE]Master timepiece. This is the only 12629 reference in pink gold and sans diamonds, with its uniqueness accentuated by that gorgeous blue guilloch\u00e9 dial and gold Breguet numerals. One for the connoisseurs.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
Estimate: $20,000 – $40,000<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Patek Philippe 3940J Perpetual Calendar \u201cDor\u00e9 Dial\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/p>\n\n
The \u201cDor\u00e9 Dial\u201d 3940J Perpetual Calendar is perhaps the reference\u2019s most coveted and highly sought after. Aside from the obvious \u2014 its visceral beauty \u2014 is the history significance, whereby Philippe Stern himself proudly wears the \u201cDor\u00e9 Dial\u201d 3940 as his own personal watch. The \u201cDor\u00e9 Dial\u201d boasts a lovely golden pink-hue which was produced during the first and early second series 3940J and 3941J references.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
Estimate: $120,000 – $240,000<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Patek Philippe 5170G Chronograph \u201cTiffany & Co.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/p>\n\n
The most contemporary timepiece on this list, the Patek Philippe 5170G Chronograph \u201cTiffany & Co.\u201d perhaps lacks the reverence or comparable significance to other pieces on this list, but its place is more than justified. Firstly, it\u2019s the first chronograph from Patek Philippe with an in-house movement \u2014 with a Lemania-based mechanism powering the outgoing 5070 reference. And second, it\u2019s one of only a few stamped by Tiffany & Co. I truly believe that the 5170G has all of the plaudits to be a true collector\u2019s piece in years to come and is rather undervalued given its immensely positive attributes.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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