Auktionen Dr. Crott, Mai 10th ----> Patek Philippe 2499/100 Gübelin NOS full set, 3450 Gübelin NOS full set, 3700/1J NOS

Dear watch aficionado.

 

On may 10th there will be the 112th auction of the auction house Auktionen Dr. Crott, let by Stefan and Steffi Muser.  

 

For this may auction, they have set up a great catalogue with some nice and interesting timepieces. But the three most important watches in this auction are certainly the Patek Philippe 2499/100J Gübelin NOS full set, the Patek Philippe 3450J Gübeling NOS full set and the Patek Philippe 3700/1J NOS. All the three pieces are coming from the family of the original owner.

 

I think that this might be the best 2499/100J that has come to the market so far.  This example has really everything that every high-class collector is looking for. It comes in absolutely NOS condition, has a double signed dial Gübelin and comes with its original certificate, original invoice, wooden box and outer packaging. This is a great chance for a top notch collector who wants only the best for his or hers collection, but might be as well a great chance for a newcomer to put his or hers collection on a different level from scratch on. The estimate on this extraordinary example is 500 000€ - 1 500 000€. Is it going to break the million Euro for a fourth series? Time will tell ;)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

But then they have as well this spectacular 3450J. As the 2499, this one comes as well in NOS condition, with its original certificate, original invoice, additional invoice for the folding clasp and an additional letter from Patek to the owner, explaining the mechanism of the date function. The more it has as well a double signed dial with Gübelin. Probably the best 3450J that had been on the market so far. The estimate of this watch is 170 000€ - 270 000€.

 

  

 

The third in the row is this perfectly preserved 3700/1J which is accompanied by its original invoice, box and outer packaging, double signed dial with Beyer. To find these in NOS condition with a 100% firm bracelet, bevels, etc... is really rare. And as a set as the present example, it is certainly a great addition for every high-class collector. The estimate on this watch is 150 000€ - 300 000€. It will be interesting to see where this one is going to end up, because the market of the Nautilus watches really softened up, but then to find one as the present example is really something special.

 

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