Some of the most rare and iconic Rolex timepieces to pass the auction block in Geneva
Rolex Reference 6062, ?Bao Dai? could fetch $1.5 million US
GENEVA ? 27 MARCH 2017 ? Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo is delighted to announce a selection of highlights from its Spring season that will offer what is arguably the most important selection of iconic Rolex watches presented at auction in recent years. The Geneva Watch Auction: FIVE, a double-evening sale, will take place the weekend of 13 and 14 May at Hôtel La Réserve. Phillips? first watch sale of 2017 follows a record-breaking year during which the firm established market leadership and broke the US$100 million milestone for an annual sale total. With multiple, first-of-their kind theme sales including November 2016?s ?ROLEX MILESTONES? sale in Hong Kong, Phillips achieved world auction records, including the highest results ever for a Rolex watch and for a Rolex Daytona. The sale is led by the iconic Rolex Reference 6062, ?Bao Dai?, widely considered by the collecting community and cognoscenti as being amongst the most valuable and desirable Rolexes ever made by the prestigious manufacturer (estimate: in excess of US $1.5 million).
This elusive Rolex triple calendar with moonphase in yellow gold is one of only three black dial models known to exist with diamond markers. Of the three, the Bao Dai, is the only example to feature diamond markers at the even hours, making this piece truly unique. This is further enhanced by imperial provenance, having belonged to His Majesty Bao Dai, the last emp...
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