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Expert’s Guide: Aurel Bacs Presents START-STOP-RESET: 88 Epic Stainless Steel Chronographs

"Regardless of brand, vintage, style, or even budget, the common denominator here is quality, rarity, beauty." Phillips's Senior Consultant, Aurel Bacs presents highlights from our spring thematic sale dedicated to vintage stainless steel chronographs -- START-STOP-RESET, in partnership with Pucci Papaleo. Aurel guides us through an exciting selection, including a rare Heuer Autavia Jochen Rindt that "ticks every box"; a stunning Patek Philippe ref. 1463 retailed by Freccero in 1955; a highly attractive Longines made in 1941 that "gives all the pleasure and satisfaction of a very important, museum-quality watch"; an exciting and rare Breitling split seconds chronograph belonging to the late Formula One champion Jack Brabham; and a legendary 4113 Rolex split seconds chronograph -- to many, the most important and exclusive Rolex reference of all time.

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