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KIH
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Christie's HK Auction Preview at Ferrari Dealer Showroom!

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




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