20 million yuan antique Patek Philippe birth!

Christie's auction results on May 15 were released, a table closely watched by almost everyone - Patek Philippe 2497, finally closing at a price of 2,911,500 Swiss francs! This watch was one of the reasons for concern, two years ago it was taken on Christie's, but at the last minute, because of the ownership of the dramatic withdrawal of the film ... ... this time again appeared from the stage auction officer to Under the table bidder, all to give 12 points of concern. In addition, this piece of 2497 is a rare orphan product once owned by Ethiopian tyrant Hail Selassie. On the life history of this watch and the special rare, see earlier reports: "Another Patek Philippe orphan goods will be shot in May! ". So legendary watch, naturally make the atmosphere of the auction unusually tense. The bidding buyers, the identity is not simple, namely: the world famous big collector Alfredo Paramico (last year shot 80 million high price Patek Philippe 1518 steel master), and the famous antique dealer Davide Parmegiani. After many rounds of fierce competition, Mr. Parmegiani eventually won. Although this watch did not like the two Rolex reported yesterday broke the record, directly qualify as "the most expensive series in history." But earlier valuation of 2497 is 50-100 million Swiss francs, no doubt its transaction price has been nearly 3 times the highest valuation! Another piece of antique Patek Philippe auctioned at more than 20 million yuan was born. Next, when will it refresh its own record? This article is reproduced, does not represent the world position of million table.