Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Sotheby Prepares to Auction Historical Watches Following the Record Sales in Hong Kong

After essentially the most effective Important Watches sale ever, organized by the prestigious auction residence, Sotheby, the concentrate moves towards the subsequent event which will probably be held in Geneva. The following auction in Replica Watch Rolex GMT Master II Switzerland, scheduled for November 13, consists of timepieces with great historical significance.

The initial of them is Rolex Oyster Perpetual, produced in 18K pink gold. This watch has a particular meaning within the history of the second most populated country of the world. The timepiece was owned by the initial president of India, Dr Rajenda Prasad, among the most important individuals within the struggle to Replica Rolex Day-Date II develop the independent Indian Republic. It's suspected that the Rolex was given towards the president Prasad throughout the commemoration of the initial Republic Day which is suggested by the date January 26, 1950 that's engraved on the case. The face of this timepiece is decorated using the map of India.

The watch is clearly created particularly for Dr Prasad which is confirmed by the letter that accompanies this historical product. The Rolex was commissioned together with the similar timepiece that was produced for one more giant of India's independence, the country's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru (this watch was sold at Cartier Pasha Watches an additional Sotheby's auction some eight years ago). The estimated value of Prasad's Rolex is someplace in between $222,000 and $444,000. Among the aspects for such high price will be the reality that it was in no way just before accessible out there.

Even so, the auction in Geneva will consist of one more timepiece that was within the possession of a famous statesman. The other watch of this kind at the event will probably be Rolex that belonged towards the very first Chancellor of West Germany, Konrad Adenauer. This 18K yellow gold Datejust Rolex (Reference 6305/1) timepiece has Adenauer's name engraved on the case back, and will likely be sold together with the original leather folder plus a rare treat, a letter written by the brand's founder, Hans Wilsdorf.

Besides, the auction will consist of valuable pocket timepieces intended for the Indian, Chinese, Spanish and Ottoman markets in the course of the 18th and 19th century. It really is estimated that more than 270 watches which will likely be supplied on the event on November 13 will earn about $9 million.

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