It's not every day that you come across a watch with such a rich and extraordinary history. This Patek Philippe, once owned by the last emperor of the Qing dynasty, is a true treasure trove of incredible moments in time.
The coveted Reference 96 Quantieme Lune, which was finished by Patek in 1937, represents a true feat of watchmaking. The model notably features a moon-phase indicator and a triple-date calendar. Although these complications are now somewhat commonplace, it was quite difficult to integrate them into thin models at that time. Patek succeeded, of course.Phillips says only seven examples were previously known, but this fresh-to-market rarity takes that number to eight.
The watch was originally fitted with a platinum Calatrava case that was crafted by Antoine Gerlach and an ébauche movement made by Victorin Piguet in 1929. With the unveiling of the revolutionary Reference 96, however, Patek upgraded the movement and added this modernist, Bahaus-inspired platinum case.It’s not known when or how Puyi got the watch, but it was on his wrist through a five-year stint in a Siberian prison.
In addition to the Patek, the auction will include an inscribed paper fan, a manuscript notebook, some watercolor paintings, and a copy ofby Confucius. The collection will be on view in Hong Kong from March 18 to 31, after which it will New York, Singapore, London, Taipei, and Geneva. The auction date is yet to be announced. Stay tuned.
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