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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.

Special One was released in order to pay homage to Jose Mourinho. Franck Muller launched this wrist watch limited series mechanical automatic chronograph so that he shows his love for football. The Special One was created indeed to show how the sporting spirit and the refinement of timing can be part of the same watch, without dominating one or another. What comes as an innovating thing is the fact that it is for the first time when it is executed in 18k rose gold and when the Cintree Curvex case is firmly polished. All the elements of the watch are given special attention – the crown and the chronograph pushers are executed in black and gently protected by the extension of the case. Another fine detail which is taken care of is the black dial of the watch which is emphasized in pink gold in order to perfectly match with the case. On top of that a massive Special 1, crafted in gold as well, substitutes the 1 �C hour marker. The luminescent coating is used so that it lights all the numbers. The chronograph minute counter can be found at 3 o` clock while, the small seconds are at 9 o`clock. And between the two it is displayed the date through a little window, placed at 6 o`clock. Franck Muller` s "The Special One" has also been given good arguments by the Watches.InfoNIAC.com, and has found its place among other luxury watches due to its crocodile skin strap executed in matte black and fixed beautifully in an oversized pink gold buckle. The perfect polish and attention to the smallest detail make this watch was acclaimed and raised its success. The final touch that gives the watch the ultimate unique detail is Jose Mourinho` s original signature which can be found on the extravagant presentation box. The signature was given when the idea was at the beginning and in the process of developing, when the well �C known coach visited Franck Muller Watchland. Jose Mario dos Santos Felix Mourinho was born on January 26th, 1963 and he became famous as a Portuguese football manager. Today, Jose Mourinho is the manager of an Italian club �C F.C. Internazionale Milano where he will be found for the next three seasons. Under Mourinho` s management, Porto managed to win the triple of domestic League and Cup and UEFA Cup titles. The next year, 2003, was even brighter �C the F.C. Porto football club succeeded in wining both the Portuguese League and the Champions League. In the end, the coach was applauded for keeping his promise and "*** Porto champions." For those who love football and as well for luxury lovers, the chronograph has been launched in a limited edition, that is 41 items. The number has a special significance �C Jose Mourinho` s age and the fact that at that age he won the Champions League at the service of the Porto Football Club in the 2003/2004 season. All Franck Muller`s watches can be found at the official agents in Portugal at a starting price of 34,950 Euro.Franck Muller "The Special One" Pictures Gallery