Phillips in Association with Bacs &
Russo Announces Partnership with Blackbird
for Significant Thematic Spring Auction
in Hong Kong
Auction
to take place at JW Marriott Hong Kong on 27 May 2019
HONG KONG – 14 February 2019 – Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo is
pleased to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Blackbird and its founder
Mr. TK Mak for a thematic evening sale in Hong Kong on 27 May, featuring
exceptional sports watches. As the first time partnering with an Asia based
collector, the auction will offer a prominent mixture of models and references
from the modern and vintage eras, with an emphasis on the best quality and
provenance.
Aurel Bacs, Senior Consultant, and Thomas
Perazzi, Head of Phillips Watches, Asia jointly said: “Following the success of
our Hong Kong sales over the previous four years, we are delighted to present
an additional thematic auction this spring, highlighting the significance of
Asia market in the world of watch collecting. Phillips has organized well
recognised thematic sales including Rolex Milestones, Glamorous Day-Date,
Daytona Ultimatum, Heuer Parade, Start-Stop-Reset, and the Winning Icons. And
now we are pleased to be the first ever auction house partner for Blackbird and
TK, welcoming an entirely new audience as we celebrate the convergence of
collectors’ watches and the world's most recognisable luxury performance sports
cars. We look forward to welcoming the international community of watch
collectors to the auction in Hong Kong.”
Mr. TK Mak, Founder and Chairman of Blackbird
Automotive Group said: “It is a pleasure to be able to bring elements of our
signature Blackbird aesthetic and design language to the auction market through
this collaboration with Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo. As a
committed cross-discipline collector, I understand the need for a fresh, modern
perspective on the visual identity of the traditional auction catalogue format,
and look forward to being able to realise my vision for this. It’s a privilege
to be able to work together with the highly regarded team from Phillips on all
elements of the sale. With the best interests of the watch collecting world at
heart, I look forward to sharing some of the philosophies behind Blackbird to
the world through this medium.”
Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo has been global market leader in
watch auctions for three consecutive years, with multiple world records
achieved. Launched in 2014 by Aurel Bacs and his partner, Livia Russo, the
department was established in response to the ever-increasing need for today's
collectors to easily access scholarship, guidance and quality across the board.
With salerooms located in Geneva, Hong Kong and New York, Phillips’ global team
of experts aims to lead the market and the ever-increasing demand for the
highest quality timepieces.
Mr. TK Mak founded his publishing company in 1998, before establishing
Blackbird Automotive Group in 2013. In 2017, Blackbird Concessionaires was
appointed the exclusive dealer for Ferrari sales and after-sales in Hong Kong
and Macau, and in 2018 a new media division, Blackbird Watch Manual was
launched to cover the world of horology. With a history in luxury sectors and
brand consultation through his personal relationships with the most significant
designers, connoisseurs and businesspeople of our time, Mr. Mak has earned a
reputation for his discerning taste and ability to define trends, which extends
to his position as one of the region’s top collectors encompassing vintage
watches, contemporary art, important design objects, historic racing cars and
memorabilia.
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Phillips Hong Kong Spring Sale 2019: Thematic Evening Sale of Sports Watches
Date| 27 May 2019 Location| JW
Marriott Hong Kong, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong
ABOUT BLACKBIRD AUTOMOTIVE GROUP
Blackbird Automotive Group is a multi-faceted
automotive and luxury business entity, encompassing publishing, branding and
creative services, together with maintenance and restoration of high-end
automobiles, as well as logistics, transportation services, and professional
race simulator training, alongside acting as the exclusive dealer for Ferrari
in Hong Kong and Macau.
Visit www.blackbird-automotive.com for further information.
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 Jewelry, 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.
Visit www.phillips.com for
further information.
*Estimates do not include buyer’s premium;
prices achieved include the hammer price plus buyer’s premium.
PRESS
CONTACTS:
Phillips
HONG
KONG – Ingrid Hsu, Public Relations
Director, Asia Ingridhsu@phillips.com +852 2318 2043
GENEVA
- Asta Ponzo, PR Consultant aponzo@phillips.com +41 799618566
Blackbird
Nicholas Biebuyck Business Development Director nicholas.biebuyck@blackbird-watchmanual.com +852
2881 6050
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