Men's Timepieces Attract International Attention During Auctionata's Second Chrono24: Modern & Vintage Timepieces Auction

Auction Attracts Registered Bidders from 53 Countries, the Largest Geographic Distribution During Fall U.S. Auction Season

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Dec 07, 2014, 07:40 ET

NEW YORK, Dec. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Auctionata successfully completed its second Chrono24: Modern & Vintage Timepieces auction Sunday afternoon, from 12 PM to 2:10 PM EST, with 495 registered bidders participating from 53 countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Hong Kong, South Korea, Germany, Belgium, Spain, France, and Switzerland. Auctioneer Amy Papola led the sale with Auctionata watch specialist Dr. Oliver Hoffmann, accompanied by Auctionata jewelry specialist Katherine Palmiter and Red Bar Crew founder Adam Craniotes. The men's timepieces crafted by Patek Phillipe, Rolex, and Franck Muller, attracted active bidding from around the world.

Auctionata Auction Highlights No. 138: Chrono 24 Modern & Vintage Timepieces

"I am pleased to see how this second auction attracted many familiar bidders from Berlin, Hong Kong, and the Netherlands, as well as new bidders, especially from the United States. Watches continue to be a highlight of Auctionata sales, attracting a diverse crowd both in taste and location," says Dr. Oliver Hoffmann, Auctionata Watch specialist. "Our selection ranged from pocket watches to Art Deco jewelry watches to men's watches with race car and military influence, and we look forward to presenting an even larger selection in 2015."

The lots attracting the most attention were:

Chrono24: Modern & Vintage Timepieces Auction (Pre-Sale Estimates)   Results*
TOTAL: $111,108
26 | Patek Philippe Calatrava, Ref. 3919, Switzerland c.1988 ($ 10,000)          $ 12,000
21 | Rolex Daytona, Ref. 16520, Switzerland, c.1999 ($ 12,000)                     $ 10,200
58 | Cartier Thuille Bracelet Watch, Switzerland, c.1946 ($ 13,000)                 $ 8,400
4 | Calamai Chronograph, G50 CRONO, Switzerland c.2013 ($ 4,500)             $ 4,560
12 | Longines 'Spirit of St. Louis', Switzerland, c. 2004 ($ 6,000)                     $ 4,560
9 | Alain Silberstein Krono Marine, Switzerland, c.1995 ($3,000)                     $ 3,840

The next New York auction, Asian Works of Art, will take place tomorrow, Monday, December 8, 2014 at 7 PM EST. For more information on the auction and its lots, visit Auctionata.com.

About Auctionata:
Auctionata provides the world access to live auctions anywhere and is the global leader in online sales of fine art, antiques and luxury collectibles. Through its patented technology, Auctionata has transferred the classical backdrop of the auction room to the internet, providing bidders with live stream auctions, real-time information on the bidding activities of the participants and the ability to place bids globally. With over 250 specialists around the world, Auctionata has the largest network of renowned experts who value, authenticate, and curate art objects for customers. Since its founding in 2012, Auctionata has processed more than 70,000 valuation requests. Auctionata also offers an online shop curated by experts, ranging from paintings, jewelry, Asian art, porcelain, design and antiques. The fast-growing shop offers more than 15,000 items with prices ranging from hundreds to hundreds of thousands of dollars, making Auctionata the online destination to share the love for unique objects.

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*Estimates do not include buyer's premium and prices achieved include the hammer price plus buyer's premium.


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