{"id":62920,"date":"2021-01-15T13:40:31","date_gmt":"2021-01-15T12:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/2021\/01\/time-is-ticking-bid-on-worlds-most-complicated-wristwatch-in-monaco\/"},"modified":"2021-01-15T13:40:36","modified_gmt":"2021-01-15T12:40:36","slug":"time-is-ticking-bid-on-worlds-most-complicated-wristwatch-in-monaco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/en\/2021\/01\/time-is-ticking-bid-on-worlds-most-complicated-wristwatch-in-monaco\/","title":{"rendered":"Time is ticking: Bid on world\u2019s most complicated wristwatch in Monaco"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Calling all watch lovers. From 23 to 24 January, Auction house Antiquorum is sending over 300 lots under the hammer in Monaco\u2019s H\u00f4tel de Paris.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

\u201cTo do better if possible, which is always possible.\u201d Constantly striving for excellence, these words have become Antiquorum\u2019s motto. In their latest bid to reach new heights, the company partnered with Mc Luxury Auction last year to open permanent offices in Monaco. Undeterred by the challenges presented by COVID-19, the pair have now managed to gather 300 lots for auction this month.<\/p>\n\n

We are thrilled to be selling exceptional pieces that represent the entire history of watchmaking.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n

A whole host of big names<\/h2>\n\n

Rolex will feature several pieces, including a Daytona reference 6239 with a \u201cPaul Newman Panda\u201d dial. Several makes and model of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak will also be auctioned. According to the catalogue, there will be pieces from more modern watchmakers too. These will include a collection from Patek Philippe, as well as two Journe watches. Journe is one of the greatest contemporary watch makers.<\/p>\n\n

Tour de l\u2019Ile: a jewel in the auction\u2019s crown<\/h2>\n\n

Characterised by its rose gold case and black dial face, the Tour de l\u2019Ile is the world\u2019s most complicated wristwatch. The model has 16 complications, a star chart and minute repeater to name but a few, and is manufactured by Vacheron Constantin.<\/p>\n

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The first major international auction of 2021 is being headlined by an appropriately major watch, the @Vacheron1755<\/a> Tour de l\u2019Ile No. 1, one of the OG grand complications. Details on SJX Watches: https:\/\/t.co\/dCuYtjSxRX<\/a> #vacheronconstantin<\/a> #antiquorum<\/a> #watches<\/a> #sjxwatches<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/kECRp77cq2<\/a><\/p>— SJX Watches (@SJXwatches) December 29, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>