Christie's HK Auction Preview at Ferrari Tokyo

KIH · 2012-04-29T11:03:25Z

Explore Christie's Hong Kong auction preview at a Ferrari showroom in Tokyo, featuring Breguet, Christophe Claret, Richard Mille, and Harry Winston timepieces. See rare watches and luxury cars.

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KIH offers a unique glimpse into a Christie's Hong Kong auction preview held at a Ferrari dealership in Tokyo. This event highlights an intriguing collaboration between luxury watches and high-performance automobiles, providing collectors with an exclusive opportunity to experience rare timepieces in an unconventional setting. KIH's detailed photo essay captures the essence of this high-octane horological showcase.

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It's been a while since Christie's did preview in Japan for its watch auction. The auction itself is to be held on May 29 in Hong Kong and some of the pieces were displayed at Ferrari dealer (Cornes) in Tokyo (gong to Osaka tomorrow). The display included jewelry as well and it appeared that the Ferrari clientele (who Ferrari shop staff fully attended) were showing interest in those jewelries. The collaboration seemed to be working. For watches, some of the Ferrari owners or clientele were showing interest, too. Watch nuts were not so paid attention, though. But many thanks to Cornes, we could see, touch, and handle (and even hear) some of the masterpieces. The e-Catalog is not ready yet, so let me show you some of the pieces for the May 29 Auction:

(Note: showing photos here including some of the serial numbers are permitted by Christie's)

Showroom on the ground floor with many, I mean, many serious business going on (they sell 6 per week on average! - where is the economic slump???). When I came back to Tokyo, I noticed that I see a few Ferrari of Lamborghini everyday - much more often than in New York...... I don't know if it's good or bad.....

On the second floor.

Christie's and Ferrari collaboration

Now the watches:

Breguet

Christophe Claret Dualtow Night Eagle

RM003

HD3 Vulcania

And rotating video (just for fun

):

HW Opus 1, piece unique dial color.

Maitres Du Temps

Chopard LE of 35

Cartier

Rolex (this must be my first time to take and show Rolex photo

)

Franck Muller

AP Jules Audemars WG/ diamond Minute Repeater Tourbillon Chronograph

Breguet WG/ Diamond/ Sapphire "Marine" Chrono

Patek 5131 Cloisone

Vintage PP 2481 (?)

PP 5075 (Black Goat)

PP 5075 (Green Goat)

PP Grand Complication showcase:

5207 - Extremely nice!

5074

5004

5016

5020

There were many more, but these are just tiny part of the highlight of what you will see in the auction.

Again, many thanks to Mr. Sam Hines, Ms. Yuko Fukagawa of Christie's and Cornes. We are looking forward to more of these preview held here.

Ken

This message has been edited by KIH on 2012-04-29 11:14:53

About the Richard Mille Dual Time Tourbillon Ref. RM003

Richard Mille RM003 Dual Time Tourbillon

The RM003 represents Richard Mille's early dual time complication paired with a tourbillon escapement. Produced from 2003 to 2010, this reference combines travel watch functionality with the brand's signature skeletonized aesthetic. The model designation places it among the foundational references in Richard Mille's numbered series.

The 42mm titanium case houses the manual-winding RM003 caliber with 70-hour power reserve. The skeletonized dial construction reveals the movement architecture beneath a sapphire crystal. Water resistance extends to 50 meters, with the watch completed by a rubber strap and fixed bezel configuration.

This reference appeals to collectors seeking Richard Mille's early production period with dual timezone capability. The seven-year production span from 2003-2010 positions it as a relatively early reference within the brand's catalog. The combination of tourbillon and GMT function targets collectors focused on complicated timepieces with contemporary case materials.

Specifications

Caliber: RM003

Case: Titanium

Diameter: 42 mm

Dial: Skeletonized

Water Resist.: 50m

Crystal: Sapphire

Key Points from the Discussion

The collaboration between Christie's and Ferrari Japan allowed Christie's to leverage Ferrari's marketing lists, attracting a clientele interested in both luxury cars and high-end watches.
The practice of replacing genuine watch straps and buckles with generic alternatives for CITES compliance was noted, impacting the tactile experience of handling the watches.
One contributor expressed a preference for the Audemars Piguet diamond minute repeater, wondering about the sensation of engaging its diamond-studded slide.
The Christie's preview event was part of a larger tour, with subsequent displays planned for the ArtScience Museum in Singapore, indicating a strategic approach to reaching collectors across Asia.
The RM003 and HD3 Vulcania were among the standout pieces, with particular interest in the Christophe Claret Dualtow Night Eagle, a watch rarely seen on the secondary market.

The Discussion

andrewluff

Apr 29, 2012

Looks like a great auction, I look forward to seeing the Dualtow coming up as always liked this watch and never seen one on the secondary market. Also all the Opus's (Opi?) that are also up for sale. Cheers Andrew

Hororgasm

Apr 29, 2012

Christies also benefits from marketing lists of Ferrari Japan. the thing that caught my eye, strabngely isnt any watch...ok, the 504 and 5207 did makeme pause, but the 360 Challenge Stradale...sweet memories!! best, Horo

foversta

Apr 29, 2012

Wearing such watch without closing the strap... Thanks a lot for the report Ken! Fx

Ares501 - Mr Green

Apr 29, 2012

Thank you for preview Your post is perfect Sunday evening read Great cars & awesome pictures + magnificent watches=Tokyo Heaven That AP diamond MR gave me thinking...what is the feeling when you engage diamond studded MR slide Some serious bling inside Ferrari Showroom Best Damjan

Mark in Paris

Apr 29, 2012

Lucky you being able to visit this place ! Thanks for the share Ken. Best, Mark

KIH

Apr 29, 2012

The strap and buckle wasn't genuine and it just couldn't be through the buckle easily - yes, for CITES reason. all the straps had been replaced with cheapy calf and buckles are cheap generic as well..... But, the point is it wasn't so bad on my wrist Estimate was just about the list price, or? Perhaps about the same as three Ferraris, heh. Ken

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