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MTF's coverage of the 2013 Swiss Auctions in Malaysia offers a unique historical snapshot of the luxury watch market in Southeast Asia a decade ago. His detailed report, including a list of top timepieces and insights into the auction's dynamics, provides valuable context for understanding market trends and collector preferences in the region. This article highlights the early presence of independent watchmakers like Bexei and Pita Barcelona in a growing Asian luxury segment.
Leveraging on DKSH's long tradition and outstanding expertise in targeting the growing Asian luxury watch segment, Swiss Auctions is making its way to Malaysia after two remarkably successful runs in Hong Kong. Around 230 valuable luxury timepieces and writing instruments will be auctioned. It will also introduce two independent master watchmakers.
For the first time, Swiss Auctions will take place in conjunction with Starhill Gallery's A Journey Through Time, one of Asiaβs grandest luxury watch and jewelry showcase. This international auction event is scheduled to run on November 28, 2013 at The Ritz Carlton, Kuala Lumpur.
The top ten timepieces to look out for at the auction are Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Platinum Number One, Bovet Dimier Recital, Girard-Perregaux Enzo Ferrari Tourbillon, Rolex Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller with brown dial, Ulysse Nardin Sonata, Bexei Primus Triaxial Tourbillon, Patek Philippe Ref. 5059, IWC Portuguese Minute Repeater Squelette, Vacheron Constantin Malte Chronograph and Patek Philippe World Time Cloisonne.
Of course, a box is included with this auction lot. 
Preview of Swiss Auctions Malaysia
Venue Adorn Floor, Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
November 26, 2013 (Tuesday), 10.30 a.m. β 9.00 p.m.
November 27, 2013 (Wednesday), 10.30 a.m. β 9.00 p.m.
Auction of Swiss Auctions Malaysia
Venue Cobalt 7, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Auction November 28, 2013 (Thursday)
β’ Session One: 11.00 a.m.
β’ Session Two: 3.00 p.m.
Master watchmakers to inspire
With the mission of promoting Swiss watchmaking culture, Swiss Auctions has been privileged to invite two members of AHCI β the Horological Academy of Independent Creators β to present their unique timepieces and help spread the watchmaking culture to the Malaysian audience.
World renowned masters in the craft of watch-making, Aniceto Jiminez Pita of Pita Barcelona, Spain, and Aaron Bescei of Bexei, Hungary, are among the world's most sought after talents and craftsmen in the art of watchmaking.
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The watches could be examined at the Preview sessions except the Patek Philippe owner stipulated inspections only through the box and plastic! I think its the new PPIP disease....(Patek Philippe In Plastic) ;)
... two Ref. 5131 watches of the same condition sold in the same auction, one in plastic and one opened. Does the sealed packaging really increase the value, as some clearly think? Why else would you store it away never opened, inspected or wound? I would prefer that someone had a opened it and sorted out any mechanical issues under warranty. Andrew
Aaron Becsei is in Kuala Lumpur This BeXei handmade multi-axis Tourbillon for Swiss Auction. 9 watches made and this is serial number 0. Nice! MTF
what a nice oxymoron :) at least it is not plastikied Sincerely D
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