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www.privateairny.com Private Air | Winter 2022/2023 58 P hillips is set to auction of nearly 180 rare and important timepieces, including the previously announced Cartier London Crash and the early F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain numbered 038/99T. Featuring the only known Patek Philippe ref. 2499 retailed by Howes, the auction offers an exceptional selection of watches from time-tested brands alongside independent makers. Following the success of the world tour, the watches will be unveiled in New York at 432 Park Avenue in the public exhibition opening on 3 December. e auction will then take place over the course of two days on 10-11 December. Paul Boutros, Head of Watches, Americas, and Isabella Proia, Head of Sale, said, "Following Phillips' 'White Glove' sale in Geneva just days ago, which marks the company's unprecedented 23-month-long streak of selling 100% of watches offered at auction, we are delighted to conclude the Fall auction season with our most diverse New York sale yet. Featuring some of today's most coveted and desirable collectors' wristwatches, pocket watches, and clocks, all were carefully selected for their quality, importance, and enduring appeal. Among the top lots of the auction is the only known Patek Philippe ref. 2499 with a dial double signed by the American retailer, Howes, in exceptionally well-preserved condition. We are also proud to offer one of only thirty-five examples of a George Daniels Anniversary Watch in yellow gold – the culmination of Daniels' genius and design ethos in a wristwatch, an extraordinary vintage Omega Speedmaster originally issued to NASA, and the very first example of the reloaded Urwerk UR-102 as part of TimeForArt. e selection of timepieces on offer in e New York Watch Auction: SEVEN once again includes many fresh-to- market, original owner timepieces, and we look forward to welcoming collectors into our saleroom at 432 Park Avenue to see these exciting pieces in the metal." Lot 127 PATEK PHILIPPE, Ref. 2499, Retailed by Howes, Possibly Unique, 1973 Estimate: $400,000 - 800,000 e Patek Philippe Ref. 2499 on offer in December is a remarkably well- preserved example. Any ref. 2499 found in such condition is worthy of praise, however the "possibly unique" designation elevates the importance of the present lot, and makes it one of the most important third series ref. 2499 to appear on the market. Making its first appearance since it was sold at public auction over two decades ago, it has resided unaltered in an important American collection since then. Signed by the American retailer Howes, it is the only Howes-signed reference 2499 known, and thus one of the rarest ref. 2499s to ever be offered. e American import mark of "HOX" is stamped on the inside caseback, as well as the crisp "18K" hallmark on the exterior of the caseback, further underscore its originality and outstanding overall condition. e resurfacing of this possibly unique gem is a most welcome occurrence, certain to delight collectors of vintage, high-end, complicated Patek Philippe wristwatches – with a small, but very significant detail setting it apart. THE COLLECTION

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