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On December 10th and 11th, Antiquorum will hold a large US sale that will feature a number of highly complicated watches, including many fine references from Patek Philippe. The sale will take place at Antiquorum’s Madison Avenue headquarters in New York City, and offer more than 500 lots in total.Highlights of the Patek Philippe offerings include a superb example of the Ref. 5016, an astronomic wristwatch with minute repeater, perpetual calendar and tourbillon. Another rarity is a platinum example of the tonneau-shaped Ref. 5013, a self-winding minute repeater with perpetual calendar. Also to be presented is a specimen of Patek Philippe’s rare TV-screen shaped Ref. 5020 perpetual calendar chronograph, made particularly notable for being the very first ever produced. Other pieces of haute horlogerie for sale include a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso minute repeater in rose gold, and a remarkable Franck Muller Caliber 97 “Grande and Petite Sonnerie, Minute Repeater Perpetual Calendar” watch. The latter, described as a piece unique, dates to 1997, and is distinguished by a platinum case set with baguette diamonds. Through the latter part of November, Antiquorum Auctioneers will conduct previews in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. Click here to view the Antiquorum Press Release.

With the presentation of its new Giga Tourbillon watch, the house of Franck Muller supports its reputation of offering the best.The undeniable highlight of the new Franck Muller watch is its 20 mm tourbillon mechanism, which occupies the most part of the dial and displays optional seconds. The hours and minutes are indicated in the upper part of the face.Animating the functions, provided by the new Franck Muller Giga Tourbillon watch, is a hand-wound mechanical movement - FM 2100 caliber, with the dimensions of 41.4 mm x 34.40 mm x 5.30 mm. Hand-chamfered, it comprises 240 individual parts and is embellished with 29 jewels.The mechanism boasts a Cotes-de-Geneve pattern and circular graining. It operates at a frequency of 18,000 vibrations per hour. The movement incorporates 4 barrels, which ensure a 10-day power reserve. The caliber is placed inside an 18 carat white gold case. Its measurements are 43.70 mm x 59.20 mm x 14.00 mm. The water-resistance of the case is assured down 3 atm.The new Franck Muller watch is teamed with a hand-sewn black alligator leather strap.