A rare Patek Philippe timepiece is headlining today’s auction at Christie’s New York.
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A rare Patek Philippe timepiece is headlining today’s auction at Christie’s New York. The incredible piece is from the post-war Sleeping Beauty series.
The incredible piece is from the post-war Sleeping Beauty series. The Ref. 2523 was introduced in 1953 to a less than enthusiastic audience, many who considered its intricate face too hard to read and its price point excessive.
Now a collector’s dream, the piece represents 24 time zones and boasts a crown at 10 o’clock. It is sure to garner a far different response today than it did 59 years ago.
Source and photo: Christie’s
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