SOTHEBY’S HONG KONG 2018 SPRING AUCTION PRESENTS VINTAGE MASTERS

Sotheby’s Hong Kong is delighted to unveil highlights from its Spring 2018 Sale Series

of Important Watches, taking place at Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Centre on 2 April. The auction features unique and important timepieces from the leading names in horology, including Patek Philippe, Rolex, Piaget and Vacheron Constantin, as well as distinguished independent watch makers including Roger Smith and Greubel Forsey. With 420 lots from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, Important Watches carries a total estimate in excess of HK$100 million*

Sam Hines, Sotheby’s Worldwide Head of Watches, comments: “We are excited to have this fantastic auction of vintage and modern timepieces in Hong Kong for our first sale of the season. Featuring a strong line-up of highly sought-after vintage references, such as the Rolex Paul Newman and the Patek Philippe Ref 1579 in stainless steel, Independents by Roger Smith, and fabulous jewellery watches by Piaget and Vacheron Constantin, the April sale also offers expansive collections, ranging from Patek Philippe Art Noveau and Art Deco pocket watches to a collection of contemporary complicated wristwatches led by a Ulysse Nardin Gengkhis Khan, guaranteed to appeal to the world of horology.”