ByIANSlife Features

September 13, 2019 (IANSlife) Rather splurge on watches than art: Mumbai based auction house, AstaGuru, announces its 2019 edition which features an impressive line-up of timepieces. The lots feature Rolex, Patek Philippe, IWC, Hublot, Audemars Piguet, Roger Dubuis, Omega, Cartier, Breguet, Jaeger LeCoultre, Chopard, Piaget, Ulysse Nardin, A. Lange & Söhne. The meticulously curated collection is aimed at captivating the attention of expert collectors and novices alike. Some lots comprise of clocks that surpass the 100-year mark. It’s time to spend that yearly bonus. 

Highlights include:
1. French Marble Table Clock by Japy Freres, a deftly carved piece with fine Ormolu gilt work. (Est. Rs. 5,00,000 – 6,00,000)
2. Victorian 18K Gold Pocket watch by J W Benson with an 18k gold engraved snap back case and dial centre (Est. Rs. 1,00,000 – 1,20,000)

3. Ellipse 18k Gold Mesh Bracelet Wristwatch by Patek Philippe (Est. Rs. 4,20,000 – 4,60,000)
4. The famed Daytona Stainless Steel Oyster Perpetual Wristwatch by Rolex (Est. Rs. 11,00,000 – 13,00,000)
5. An 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond Vintage Rolex Ladies Wristwatch (Est. Rs. 2,50,000 – 3,00,000)
6. A. Lange & Söhne 18k Gold Saxonia Thin Wristwatch (Est. Rs. 3,50,000 – 4,00,000)

7. Limited Edition Panerai Rose Gold Radiomir 1940 3 Days Oro Rosso California Wristwatch (Est. Rs. 8,00,000 – 9,00,000) 
8. Breguet Hora Mundi 5717 Platinum World Time Wristwatch (Est. Rs. 35,00,000 – 40,00,000)
9. An 18K Rose Gold Patek Philippe Travel Time Wristwatch (Est. Rs. 12,00,000 – 14,00,000)
10. Nineteenth Century French Carriage Clock (Est. Rs. 6,00,000 – 7,00,000)

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