Update: Unique Patek Philippe Minute Repeater Sells for $710,500

March 11, 2011

Patek Ref 2419: A $710,500 WatchRemember that unique Patek Philippe Minute Repeater we told you about two weeks back? You know, the one that was unlike any previous reference repeater the watch collecting world had ever seen.? It came specially ordered with an oversized crown and slide, a unique dial, featured a caliber never known to exist, and it was retailed by Cartier?? Well, it sold yesterday in New York for a pretty hefty chunk of change.Lot 275 at Antiquorum's March 2011 sale brought in over $710,000.? Not bad for a watch that was described by the consignor as "the ugly watch in the drawer."? A historic watch, and a fitting price.?Click here to read more about this spectacular watch, and see it in a live video we filmed where you even get to hear it chime!