Following the announcements of The Jack Nicklaus Rolex Day-Date and The Marlon Brando "Apocalypse Now Rolex GMT-Master earlier this year, Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo is pleased to reveal additional highlights from the GAME CHANGERS auction. The thematic, flagship evening sale taking place on 10 December marks the third New York watch auction for the company, following the groundbreaking WINNING ICONS sale in 2017 and the STYLED thematic auction in 2018. GAME CHANGERS is dedicated to watches owned by extraordinary people who are considered "game changers" in their fields, along with iconic collectors' models from leading brands that have changed the course of watchmaking and watch collecting. The sale will also include other important timepieces that are outliers in terms of provenance, aesthetics, condition, or rarity.
The December auction will be led by two extraordinary vintage Patek Philippe perpetual calendar wristwatches being offered for the first time publicly -- a legendary reference 1518 in 18k pink gold with a pink dial and a possibly unique reference 2499 in 18k yellow gold. Another exceptional highlight is one of the most important timepieces ever made -- a unique Urwerk AMC comprised of an atomic clock and paired titanium wristwatch. Some of the finest watches available anywhere in the world in terms of quality and condition will also be offered, including elegant dress, sports, and complicated watches by prestigious collectors' brands such as Patek Philippe and Rolex, A. Lange & Söhne, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, Omega, TAG Heuer, Jaeger LeCoultre, and Breitling, along with leading independent brands such as Urwerk, Philippe Dufour, F.P. Journe, and Richard Mille.
Leading up to the auction, highlights from the sale will embark on a world tour in London (2528 October), Singapore (2-3 November), Geneva (710 November), Los Angeles (15-16 November), Hong Kong (2226 November), San Francisco (18 November), and New York (5-10 December).
Paul Boutros, Phillips' Head of Watches, Americas, said, "GAME CHANGERS is one of the strongest sales that our team has had the privilege of assembling, with a remarkable number of ground-breaking watches making their auction debut for the first time. This sale marks the first time that Phillips will offer an atomic clock and we are thrilled to present this fascinating technological masterpiece by Urwerk to the public. We are also honored to have the opportunity to offer several lots whose proceeds will benefit important charities across the world, including the Rolex watches owned by Jack Nicklaus and Marlon Brando, a unique TAG Heuer Monaco Piece d'Art that will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, a unique Vacheron Constantin Overseas that will support the National Geographic Society, and an Urwerk UR-105 CT worn by Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man character in the blockbuster 2019 film Avengers: Endgame, being sold to benefit Random Act Funding. We look forward to kicking off our world tour this month in London and welcoming the public to view these exceptional timepieces."
Highlights include:
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Patek Philippe, Reference 1518: A highly important, very rare, and exceptional perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch in 18 karat pink gold, circa 1947
Model Name: Perpetual Calendar Chronograph | Reference: 1518
Estimate: $1,200,000 2,400,000
The world's first perpetual calendar chronograph produced in series, only 281 examples of the Patek Philippe reference 1518 are believed to have been made the vast majority in yellow gold, rarely ever seen in pink gold, and only four known in stainless steel. Phillips is proud to offer this extraordinary "pink-on-pink" example, in 18 karat pink gold with its original pink dial. The watch is fresh-to-the-market and previously unknown, coming directly from the family of the original owner. As one of the most desirable perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatches to own, this rare timepiece is a treasure to behold, and a true trophy watch for the connoisseur of complicated Patek Philippe wristwatches.
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Patek Philippe, Reference 2499: A very rare, historically important, and possibly unique perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch in 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1951
Model Name: Perpetual Calendar Chronograph | Reference: 2499
Estimate: $1,000,000 2,000,000
Amongst high-end complicated wristwatches, the Patek Philippe reference 2499 can be considered one of, if not the most, iconic and desirable trophy watches to crown any collection. The present, possibly unique example in yellow gold from 1951 is the only known Vichet-cased 2499 to ever appear with round pushers originally delivered by Patek Philippe, making it one of the most important examples of the reference to ever surface. Absolutely fresh-to-the-market, it remains in well-preserved, original condition. Its utter rarity, combined with its outstanding condition, beauty, and superb collectability presents a rare opportunity for the most discerning collector.
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Urwerk, AMC: A unique, extremely rare, and historically important Atomic Master Clock with paired titanium wristwatch with power reserve, two stacked barrels, and oil change indicator, with certificate of origin and carrying case, circa 2018
Model Name: AMC (Atomic Mechanical Control)
Estimate: $1,000,000 2,000,000
A tour-de-force of modern watchmaking, Urwerk devoted 10 years of research and development to create this masterful work of art that is a marriage between two state-of-the-art approaches to chronometry. Fusing traditional horology and atomic physics, two fully autonomous but linked systems were created that achieve high performance precision timing with a margin of error of one second in 317 years. The synthesis of centuries of innovations, the AMC can be considered one of the most important timepieces ever created. Comprised of an atomic master clock and a mechanical wristwatch, the master clock automatically winds, sets, and extraordinarily, regulates the wristwatch to improve its timekeeping. It is one of only less than a handful of timepieces ever created capable of this remarkable feat.
International Tour Schedule
October 25-28 | London Phillips Berkeley Square
November 2-3 | Singapore - Garden Pavilion, Ritz Carlton
November 7-10 | Geneva Hotel La Reserve
November 15-16 | Los Angeles Leclaireur Los Angeles Gallery
November 18 | San Francisco Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry at Rosewood Sand Hill
November 22-26 | Hong Kong JW Marriott
December 5-10 | New York Phillips New York
Auction: Tuesday, 10 December 2019
Location: 450 Park Avenue, New York
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The December auction will be led by two extraordinary vintage Patek Philippe perpetual calendar wristwatches being offered for the first time publicly -- a legendary reference 1518 in 18k pink gold with a pink dial and a possibly unique reference 2499 in 18k yellow gold. Another exceptional highlight is one of the most important timepieces ever made -- a unique Urwerk AMC comprised of an atomic clock and paired titanium wristwatch. Some of the finest watches available anywhere in the world in terms of quality and condition will also be offered, including elegant dress, sports, and complicated watches by prestigious collectors' brands such as Patek Philippe and Rolex, A. Lange & Söhne, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, Omega, TAG Heuer, Jaeger LeCoultre, and Breitling, along with leading independent brands such as Urwerk, Philippe Dufour, F.P. Journe, and Richard Mille.
Leading up to the auction, highlights from the sale will embark on a world tour in London (2528 October), Singapore (2-3 November), Geneva (710 November), Los Angeles (15-16 November), Hong Kong (2226 November), San Francisco (18 November), and New York (5-10 December).
Paul Boutros, Phillips' Head of Watches, Americas, said, "GAME CHANGERS is one of the strongest sales that our team has had the privilege of assembling, with a remarkable number of ground-breaking watches making their auction debut for the first time. This sale marks the first time that Phillips will offer an atomic clock and we are thrilled to present this fascinating technological masterpiece by Urwerk to the public. We are also honored to have the opportunity to offer several lots whose proceeds will benefit important charities across the world, including the Rolex watches owned by Jack Nicklaus and Marlon Brando, a unique TAG Heuer Monaco Piece d'Art that will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, a unique Vacheron Constantin Overseas that will support the National Geographic Society, and an Urwerk UR-105 CT worn by Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man character in the blockbuster 2019 film Avengers: Endgame, being sold to benefit Random Act Funding. We look forward to kicking off our world tour this month in London and welcoming the public to view these exceptional timepieces."
Highlights include:

Patek Philippe, Reference 1518: A highly important, very rare, and exceptional perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch in 18 karat pink gold, circa 1947
Model Name: Perpetual Calendar Chronograph | Reference: 1518
Estimate: $1,200,000 2,400,000
The world's first perpetual calendar chronograph produced in series, only 281 examples of the Patek Philippe reference 1518 are believed to have been made the vast majority in yellow gold, rarely ever seen in pink gold, and only four known in stainless steel. Phillips is proud to offer this extraordinary "pink-on-pink" example, in 18 karat pink gold with its original pink dial. The watch is fresh-to-the-market and previously unknown, coming directly from the family of the original owner. As one of the most desirable perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatches to own, this rare timepiece is a treasure to behold, and a true trophy watch for the connoisseur of complicated Patek Philippe wristwatches.

Patek Philippe, Reference 2499: A very rare, historically important, and possibly unique perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch in 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1951
Model Name: Perpetual Calendar Chronograph | Reference: 2499
Estimate: $1,000,000 2,000,000
Amongst high-end complicated wristwatches, the Patek Philippe reference 2499 can be considered one of, if not the most, iconic and desirable trophy watches to crown any collection. The present, possibly unique example in yellow gold from 1951 is the only known Vichet-cased 2499 to ever appear with round pushers originally delivered by Patek Philippe, making it one of the most important examples of the reference to ever surface. Absolutely fresh-to-the-market, it remains in well-preserved, original condition. Its utter rarity, combined with its outstanding condition, beauty, and superb collectability presents a rare opportunity for the most discerning collector.

Urwerk, AMC: A unique, extremely rare, and historically important Atomic Master Clock with paired titanium wristwatch with power reserve, two stacked barrels, and oil change indicator, with certificate of origin and carrying case, circa 2018
Model Name: AMC (Atomic Mechanical Control)
Estimate: $1,000,000 2,000,000
A tour-de-force of modern watchmaking, Urwerk devoted 10 years of research and development to create this masterful work of art that is a marriage between two state-of-the-art approaches to chronometry. Fusing traditional horology and atomic physics, two fully autonomous but linked systems were created that achieve high performance precision timing with a margin of error of one second in 317 years. The synthesis of centuries of innovations, the AMC can be considered one of the most important timepieces ever created. Comprised of an atomic master clock and a mechanical wristwatch, the master clock automatically winds, sets, and extraordinarily, regulates the wristwatch to improve its timekeeping. It is one of only less than a handful of timepieces ever created capable of this remarkable feat.
International Tour Schedule
October 25-28 | London Phillips Berkeley Square
November 2-3 | Singapore - Garden Pavilion, Ritz Carlton
November 7-10 | Geneva Hotel La Reserve
November 15-16 | Los Angeles Leclaireur Los Angeles Gallery
November 18 | San Francisco Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry at Rosewood Sand Hill
November 22-26 | Hong Kong JW Marriott
December 5-10 | New York Phillips New York
Auction: Tuesday, 10 December 2019
Location: 450 Park Avenue, New York
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