Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo Announces
Double Signed:
A Celebration of the Finest Partnerships of
Manufacturers and Retailers
A Thematic Auction Dedicated to Collectible Timepieces
Bearing the Most Famous Names in Watch Retail
The Auction will be held in Geneva in November 2019 Alongside
The Geneva Watch Auction: TEN
GENEVA – 18 June 2019 – Phillips in Association with
Bacs & Russo is honored to present “Double
Signed: A Celebration of the Finest Partnerships of Manufacturers and
Retailers”. This thematic
auction is dedicated to one of the most sought after categories in watch
collecting – famous and extremely rare “double-signed” watches featuring both the
names of the most prestigious watchmakers and retailers around the world.
Hosted on 9 November at the Hotel La Réserve in
Geneva, this carefully-curated auction will reunite what many seasoned collectors
consider to be the absolute grails of their collecting field – watches superior
in rarity, prestige and storytelling than similar watches bearing only the
manufacturer’s name.
Whether it’s the glamour of the Tiffany & Co. name, the exoticness of a
Serpico y Laino signature, or the restrained elegance of a Gübelin-signed dial,
the addition of a few letters on a dial is considered the ultimate clin d’oeil among collectors, who
appreciate the supreme rarity of these watches, and the discreet hint of their
glorious, cultured and worldly past.
Retailers around the globe were indeed paramount to
the immense success watchmakers witnessed at the dawn of the 20th century. They
were responsible for importing the finest mechanical watches and presenting
them to discerning customers across the globe. With their fingers strongly on
the pulse of the market they ordered watches that would suit the tastes of local
clienteles and this tradition prevails today, with coveted limited edition
masterpieces made exclusively in partnership with high-end brands.
Having already addressed the “double-signed” theme with
the sale of some of the most important “double-signed” wristwatches, Phillips is
pleased to curate an auction solely dedicated to these beautiful, extremely
rare, and historically significant watches, bringing them back to Switzerland
for the first time since they were made in some cases.
Aurel
Bacs, Senior Consultant of Bacs & Russo and Alex Ghotbi, Head of Sale, Phillips Geneva,
jointly said: “A first in watch auctions, Phillips in Association with Bacs
& Russo brings together some of the rarest, most coveted and unusual double
signed timepieces with a goal to surprise and amaze collectors looking for more
than a watch but a piece of horological history.”
Phillips is now open for
consignments for “Double Signed: A Celebration
of the Finest Partnerships of Manufacturers and Retailers”. Clients can reach out to
the team of watch specialists here: watches@phillips.com Highlights included in the
themed auction will be presented during the summer.
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ABOUT PHILLIPS IN ASSOCIATION WITH BACS & RUSSO
The team of specialists at Phillips Watches is dedicated to an uncompromised
approach to quality, transparency, and client service, achieving a sale total of $ 108 million in 2018 – its third
consecutive year as the worldwide market leader in watch auctions.
A
selection of our recent record-breaking prices:
1.
Paul Newman’s Rolex “Paul Newman” Daytona reference 6239 (CHF
17,709,894/US$17,752,500) – New York Auction: Winning Icons – 26 October 2017 –
Highest result ever achieved for any wristwatch at auction.
2.
Patek Philippe reference 1518 in stainless steel (CHF 11,020,000
/US$11,112,020) – Geneva Watch Auction: FOUR – 12 November 2016 – Highest
result ever achieved for a Patek Philippe wristwatch at auction.
ABOUT PHILLIPS
Phillips is a leading
global platform for buying and selling 20th and 21st century art and design.
With dedicated expertise in the areas of 20th Century and Contemporary Art,
Design, Photographs, Editions, Watches, and Jewellery, Phillips offers
professional services and advice on all aspects of collecting. Auctions and
exhibitions are held at salerooms in New York, London, Geneva, and Hong Kong,
while clients are further served through representative offices based
throughout Europe, the United States and Asia. Phillips also offers an online
auction platform accessible anywhere in the world. In addition to providing selling and buying
opportunities through auction, Phillips brokers private sales and offers
assistance with appraisals, valuations, and other financial services.
*Estimates do not include buyer’s premium; prices achieved include the
hammer price plus buyer’s premium.
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