Auction Results - FutureGrail

Here are some of the most outstanding Patek Philippe pieces sold online by the Singapore-based auction house FutureGrail in the first half of September.

 

A 18ct yellow gold, vertical rectangular-shaped, curved, oversized gentleman’s wristwatch, circa 1919. Price: $84,000.

 

A large (37 mm) stainless steel Calatrava Ref. 570 A HP, the only one known with silver dial and applied ‘Breguet’ numerals, 1944. Price: $189,000.

 

A 18ct gold perpetual calendar Ref. 2497J SC with original box and papers, the second ever made, 1951. Price: $630,000.

 

A 18ct gold Ref. 3448 J HL, the world’s first self-winding perpetual calendar wristwatch produced in series, 1970. Price: $287,250.

 

 

New releases – Artya Aqua Carbon Divers

The 43 mm case of this limited edition of 99 COSC-certified dive watches is water resistant to 300 meters. Both the case and dial are carved from a high-tech composite created by combining carbon fragments and colored resin matrix. 11 colors are available, and the random arrangement of fibers gives each piece a unique aspect. The automatic movement delivers a 42-hour power reserve.

 

 

New releases – Stowa Flieger Verus 40 Baumuster B

Developed in 1942, the dial of the Type B pilot’s watch by Stowa featured a large outer minute track and a smaller inner hour circle than the Type A of 1940. The design of the new model takes up this original design. The Superluminova BGW9 luminous material turns to a light blue color in the dark. The 40 mm stainless steel case can host the Swiss automatic Caliber Sellita SW200 in basic or top version, as well as optionally the hand-wound Sellita SW210 in top version. A Milanaise bracelet matt is available as an alternative to a classic pilot’s strap.

 

 

Mini Documentary - IWC / Military Time

 

From the first aviation watch to the models of the 2000s.

Exclusive - the brand new mini documentary from the 10e10.ch by Marco Strazzi You Tube channel

 

 

Mini Documentario - IWC / Ore Militari

 

Dal primo orologio per aviatori ai modelli degli Anni 2000.

Esclusivo: il nuovo mini-documentario dal canale YouTube 10e10.ch by Marco Strazzi

 

 

New releases – Hublot Big Bang Unico King Gold

The Nyon-based Manufacture is paying tribute to Argentina football national team by launching three special edition chronographs. The Big Bang Unico King Gold is available as a limited edition of 10 pieces. The 42 mm case features a ceramic bezel in sky blue to match the team’s official jersey, a shade which is also picked up on the piece's rubber strap. The case, pushers, hands and counters are made of King Gold, Hublot's proprietary alloy containing platinum. At 9 o'clock, the small seconds is laser-engraved with a reproduction of the authentic World Cup, as won in 2022.

 

 

New releases - Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force Ultimate Sapphire Purple

Limited to 25 pieces per year, the latest Ultimate Sapphire edition is the first automatic watch with a patented equal-force transmission integrated into the mainspring barrel, a power reserve indication, and a unique micro-rotor design. The purple guilloché mainplate was crafted by Artist-Watchmaker Kari Voutilainen. Established as an integrated manufacture in 2009, Armin Strom created 17 exclusive calibres and developed several world firsts.