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    BSMC GEAR GUIDE #10


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    BSMC EVENT III – GEAR GALORE!
    If you’re looking for gear, then you need to get along to the BIke Shed Show at Tobacco Dock next weekend. Apart from an outrageous display of the most mouth-watering, envy-inducing, breathtaking custom machines, there’s going to be seriously good gear for you to part with your hard-earned readies on.
    We have Son Of Stag, with their handsome array of premium leather and American and Japanese denim, MotoLegends with a whole host of gear from jackets through gloves to lids. Ruby and Davida will be showcasing their exquisite top end helmets whilst Barbour will be showcasing their bike inspired collection.
    Top custom builders Foundry Motorcycles will be selling the excellent Churchill gloves and the superb Gasolina range of boots amongst other stuff.  Rev It will be presenting a select range of their dedicated bike gear, and Maple’s Kevlar lined Selvedge jeans will be up for grabs.
    ODFU will be selling their apparel, and 78 Moto are displaying gloves and helmets.
    Bolt London will be offering an eclectic selection of wares and Muff Customs will be retailing in a joint-hosted lounge with Kingdom Of Kicks.
    Magazines FTW and Esses will be on sale.
    The BSMC will be selling our own brand of T-shirts and caps, whilst selling a variation of Ts from builders and niche brands. Not to mention stickers, stickers and more stickers!
    Customised helmets from Custom Lids Malta and Dry British will be exhibited and offered for sale, and hand made leather-wear will be crafted on site and sold by Duke & Sons.
    So hit the cash-point before you come, and have your sponds ready. (Some retailers, but not all, will take cards).
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    DRY BRITISH – CUSTOM CRASH HELMETS
    Dry British aka Steve Millington is an illustrator, sign writer and engraver.  He combines a distinctive illustrative style, with an expert hand in sign-writing, and his northern humor.   With traditional skills and a fondness for all things vintage, Dry British undeniably has one foot firmly planted in the past but is always looking forward.
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    Steve has been busy applying to his sign-writing skills to customising two wheelers both as an avid scooterist and now as a biker, and both Lambrettas and Harleys have been stroked by his brush.
    He has now turned his hand to a series of stunning one shot enamel customised helmets in collaboration with Andrew Almond at Bolt. Using Biltwell Gringos as a base, these lids are bright, bold and striking.
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    Dry British’s work has included LP covers, ad campaigns, clothing designs, animations and an ongoing series of books. His clients are wide ranging; from the illustrious Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall to the corporate world of Virgin and McDonalds and everything inbetween.
    Much has happened over the past few months since the launch of Bolt, most notably a transformation of the space which has grown organically with new fittings, new products and new artists added each week.
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    Dry British are exclusively represented by Bolt London.
    Dry British will be exhibiting and Bolt selling a selection of the lids at the BMSC III Event next weekend.
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    DUKE & SONS  – LEATHER GOODS
    The handmade leather products from Duke & Sons Leather are inspired by heritage brands with authentic characteristics, artisans who’ve made the same quality products for decades without making any sacrifices to quality and material. Often these products are still made by hand or on the same machinery that has been used since the early twenties.
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    Duke & Sons Leather makes hand made quality products which will last a lifetime.

    Marquez on the trail of Hailwood, Agostini, Doohan and other greats

    Marquez on the trail of Hailwood, Agostini, Doohan and other greats
    At the French Grand Prix at Le Mans, Marquez has the potential to achieve new records.

    - Victory would make him the youngest ever rider, at the age of 21 years and 90 days, to win five successive races in the premier class, taking the record from Mike Hailwood who was 22 years and 160 days old when he won five successive races in the 500 class in 1962, riding an MV Agusta.
    - By winning in France, he could become the first rider since Valentino Rossi on a Yamaha in 2008 to win five successive MotoGP™ races.
     
    - He could become the first rider since Giacomo Agostini in 1972, riding an MV Agusta, to win the opening five races of the year in the premier class.
     
    - If Marquez qualifies on pole and wins the race, this would be the first time that a rider has won five or more successive premier class races from pole since Mick Doohan, on a Honda, won ten successive races from pole in 1997.
     
    - If Marquez is the fastest qualifier at Le Mans, this will mark the first time that a rider has started from pole at six or more consecutive MotoGP™ races since Casey Stoner was on pole at seven successive races in 2008, riding a Ducati.

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    Le Champion du Monde MotoGP™ pourrait atteindre plusieurs records ce week-end France.

    - Si Marc Márquez s’imposait dimanche, à l’âge de 21 ans et 90 jours, il deviendrait le plus jeune pilote à remporter cinq victoires d’affilée dans la catégorie reine en battant un record établi par Mike Hailwood en 1962, en 500cc, sur MV Agusta, à 22 ans et 160 jours.
    - En s’imposant en France, Márquez deviendra le premier pilote depuis Valentino Rossi (Yamaha) en 2008 à remporter cinq courses d’affilée en MotoGP™.
    - Il serait aussi le premier pilote depuis Giacomo Agostini (MV Agusta) en 1972 à remporter les cinq premières manches d’une saison dans la catégorie reine.
    - Si Márquez se qualifie en pole et s’impose en course, ce sera la première fois qu’un pilote remporte cinq courses de suite en partant de la pole position depuis Mick Doohan (Honda), qui avait décroché dix victoires consécutives depuis la pole en 1997.
    - Si Márquez se qualifie en pole au Mans, il sera le premier pilote à aligner six pole positions consécutives en MotoGP™ depuis Casey Stoner, qui avait réalisé une série de sept pole positions avec Ducati en 2008.

    MOTO GP : Márquez impose son rythme au Mans


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    Marc Márquez a pris l'avantage sur Andrea Iannone et Álvaro Bautista lors des essais MotoGP™ de vendredi après-midi au Monster Energy Grand Prix de France.


    Marc Márquez (Repsol Honda) a conservé l’avantage lors de la seconde séance d’essais du Monster Energy Grand Prix de France et a réalisé le meilleur temps en 1’33.452. Le Champion du Monde en titre et leader du classement général était suivi de très près par le surprenant Andrea Iannone (Pramac Racing), qui s’est classé à seulement sept millièmes de seconde de Márquez en profitant du pneu tendre de la catégorie Open.
    Álvaro Bautista (GO&FUN Honda Gresini) complétait le Top 3, à 0.216 de Márquez, tandis que Bradley Smith devançait Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda), dernière pilote à moins d’une demi-seconde du leader, de vingt-deux millièmes de seconde.
    Etaient également dans le Top 10 Stefan Bradl (LCR Honda), Jorge Lorenzo (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP), Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati), Aleix Espargaró (NGM Forward Racing) et Valentino Rossi (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP), qui avait signé le troisième temps le matin et se retrouvait à 1.046s de Márquez à la fin de cette première journée au Mans.
    Scott Redding (GO&FUN Honda Gresini) est tombé et a fini dix-septième, devant Karel Abraham (Cardion AB Motoracing), Héctor Barberá (Avintia Blusens) et Mike di Meglio (Avintia Blusens).
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    As the MotoGP™ action on the first day of the 2014 Monster Energy Grand Prix de France concluded at Le Mans, Marc Marquez outpaced his fellow premier class riders, leading the way from Andrea Iannone and Alvaro Bautista in FP2.
    Having also topped the timesheet in the morning session, Marquez quickened the pace in the afternoon sunshine, registering a 1’33.452 best time, which is under the fastest lap in a race at Le Mans set by Dani Pedrosa in 2011.
    Behind Repsol Honda man Marquez in FP2 was the impressive Iannone (Pramac Racing) who appears to be enjoying his riding more than ever this season. He was just 0.007s behind Marquez whilst GO&FUN Honda Gresini rider Bautista was just over 0.2s down.
    Making up for a big crash in FP1, Bradley Smith (Monster Yamaha Tech3) was fourth best with a time less than 0.5s off Marquez’ pace – whilst Pedrosa was fifth with a similar pace to Smith.
    Stefan Bradl (LCR Honda MotoGP), Jorge Lorenzo (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP), Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) and Aleix Espargaro (NGM Forward Racing) were also within a top ten which was completed by Valentino Rossi (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP). Rossi produced a slight, late improvement to move up from 11th, despite a run off track towards the end of the session.
    A crash for Moto2™ 2013 Le Mans race winner Scott Redding (GO&FUN Honda Gresini) with 15 minutes to go disrupted his FP2 workout at turn 9 but he was not hurt and went straight back out on a second bike. A long run-off around turn 7 (Museum Corner) saw the older Espargaro brother do well to keep bike upright through the gravel.
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    The Porsche From The Winter Of ’53


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    What do you get when you take a 61-year-old Porsche, add studded snow rally tires and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world? You get this brand new clip from Will Roegge. The classic 356 in the video belongs to Jeff Zwart, and whether you’re familiar with his name or not, this is a must watch.
    Anytime you team up Will and Jeff you know you are going to get something great, and The Porsche From the Winter of ’53 does not disappoint. Give it a look and you’ll see why…
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    I Had Too Much To Dream Last Night - Trailer


    'I HAD TO MUCH TOO DREAM LAST NIGHT' follows the simplistic travels of two surfers, meeting friends along the way, on an open ended journey across an archipelago littered with islands and breaks. Connected by ribbons of tarmac and separated by deep ocean valleys these islands have been here for millennia and will continue to do so for millennia to come. An veritable eden for waves of every nature, from long reeling glassy points breaks to sketchy urchin infested waves in the middle of nowhere

    Film coming May 2014
    Track: Old Man Canyon - Wiser
    Buy The Phantom and Friends EP here: oldmancanyon.bandcamp.com/

    ‘86 Yamaha XV1100 – Moto Adonis


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    God, I have always thought, probably rides a motorcycle. Whatever the ‘G’ word may mean to you, you’ve got to admit that it’s not a hard thing to imagine your higher being of choice tearing across the sky with a celestial version of your dream bike. And for us mortals, it’s not that hard to imagine that what you experience while on a motorbike at speed is probably a more than fair approximation of life as a deity. Which brings us to Moto Adonis from the Netherlands and their purpose in life; summoning fresh spirits from bikes that have long since gone to their greater reward. Here’s their latest build, a resurrected Yamaha XV1100.
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    Here’s Daan, the Chief Divinity at Moto Adonis. “We’re one of the few shops in the Netherlands which builds customized bikes, like this scrambler. Based in an old factory in Roosendaal, we try to think of all our builds a summoning forth some kind of young god of motorcycles. It is our belief that there is a young and fresh looking design in all the oldies. This build is actually our eighth project which we’ve resurrected.
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    “The customer was looking for a classic-looking but rough bike, with plenty of power and a solid body. Moto Adonis chose a Yamaha Virago XV1100 as it’s a rare bike in the scrambler scene. We also felt it was a good way to express the unique style of Moto Adonis and to meet the wishes of the customer.
    After completely stripping down the bike, the rear part of the frame was cut and replaced with a handmade rear-end and leather seat, which fits the aluminium rear fender perfectly. The stock front end was shortened 8cm and the rear springs were replaced by 44 cm units. With these modifications the bike got the scrambler-style stance we were after.”
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    “To give the bike more control and better steering, the original handlebars were replaced by dirt track bars. The stock wheels were repainted with a high gloss black, and finished with a fresh set of Metzeler Allroad-tires. The original fuel tank has been replaced with a Honda CB400 unit which has a classic fuel indicator, giving the bike the period details we were looking for. The tail light was custom-made to fit the rear fender and the electrical wiring has been replaced and simplified. And as finishing touch, the battery was placed in a bespoke leather pouch, right behind the rear cylinder.”
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    We finished it off with a beautifully done paint job in a distinguished, restrained grey and black. The bike was ready to hit the dirt, and the owner was more than a little happy.” Daan, somehow that doesn’t surprise us. Not at all.
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    Wim Prins: The good prince of Nunspeet


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    In the town of Nunspeet, Central Netherlands, classic car dealer Wim Prins has spent decades forging a reputation as an Alfa Romeo specialist – and in recent years, has expanded to cover other marques. Classic Driver paid a visit…
    By the tender age of 16, Wim Prins had already been bitten by the bug that is Alfa Romeo, and his passion soon developed into an entrepreneurial ambition. “After I had bought my first Alfa, I opened a workshop on my mother’s farm,” recalls Prins. What began in that backyard steadily became an authorised representative of the company in the Netherlands, and Wim Prins has now been regarded a marque specialist for the past quarter-century.

    More than 'just' Alfa Romeos

    This is not the only string to Prins’ bow, however: the opening of a modern showroom and website has seen his Dutch outfit steadily expand its business. Furthermore, 2005 saw the formation of ‘PrinsEsclusivo’, a banner under which Prins also offers modern limos and sports cars from the likes of Porsche, Maserati and Aston Martin; it is also one of four official Abarth dealerships in the Netherlands. Two years ago, the ‘PrinsClassic’ was formed as a foray into the lucrative classic car business – and a further expansion of this division is on the horizon.

    Car dealer with a heart

    Whether modern or classic, Alfa or Aston, Ferrari or Porsche – the team at Wim Prins promises its customers a competent and personal service. “We are a fantastic team,” says Prins, “and we’re just as enthusiastic as any of our clients. It’s very important to establish a basis of trust with each of them individually.” It’s also clear that Prins is a man of commitment and heart – not only evidenced by his impressive business, but also his support of such projects as ‘René Kids Centre’, which helps impoverished children in Namibia.
    Photos: © Steve Hall for Classic Driver

    TOP 5 TRIUMPH VINTAGE HARDTAILS


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    If there’s one style of custom motorcycle that’s always been popular, it’s the mighty hardtail. Reminiscent of the board and dirt trackers of old, the distinct profile of a hardtail, coupled with the simplicity (or impracticality) that comes with a lack of rear suspension, holds a certain charm for many.
    While we’ve seen fantastic examples spanning many makes and models, few evoke as much emotion as those built around British engines of the 1960s and 1970s. So, for today’s selection, we’ve decided to focus our attention on vintage Triumphs.
    These are our five favorite vintage Triumph hardtails—a rather eclectic mix of styles, so let us know if you agree with our choices.
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    Falcon Motorcycles Kestrel This was the second motorcycle in builder Ian Barry‘s ‘Concept 10′ series. At its heart is a 1970 Bonneville engine, which originally came with a damaged gearbox. Ian cut the unit-engine in half, ripped out the damaged transmission and installed the gearbox from a BSA A10. He then re-shaped the engine’s contours by aluminum welding new pieces and fitting them using a jig, and CNC machined new 750cc cylinders out of aircraft-grade aluminum.
    Only ten inches of the original frame remains; the rest was fabricated from high-tensile steel tubing and set in a custom-made aluminum jig, to ensure accurate geometry and flawless alignment. In fact, most of the Kestrel was created in-house from scratch—from the girder forks right down to the gas and oil tanks, exhausts, handlebars, seat, levers and fender.
    The Kestrel made its début at the 2010 Quail Motorcycle Gathering in Carmel, California, in racing trim—the lights and license plate removed in preparation for racing at El Mirage. It promptly won the award for ‘Best Custom Motorcycle.’ [More about this bike | Falcon Motorcycles]
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    Analog Motorcycles T120 ‘El Matador’ This T120 Bonneville is what happens when a respected builder creates a bike for himself. ‘El Matador’ was a two-year labor of love for its owner—Tony Prust of Analog Motorcycles.
    The basis of the build is a 1968 Triumph frame with a Dave Bird bolt-on hardtail. It’s powered by a 1972-spec 650cc T120 motor, rebuilt by Ed Zender of Triumph specialists Morrie’s Place and powder coated wrinkle black. Mods include Maund velocity stacks, pipes from Lowbrow Customs and a belt drive primary from Bob Newby Racing, with an open cover designed by Tony and Ed. The forks are from a late ’60s BSA, hooked up to a twin leading shoe hub laced to a 19” rim. The rear rim is a 16” Harley unit on a conical hub, and the tyres are dual-sport Kenda K761s. A full rewire was done on the bike, with a new Joe Hunt magneto installed as well.
    It’s an elegant build, with a hint of steampunk via tasteful brass touches—including the oil plumbing, tank badges, grips, lights and a brass rear fender from 7 Metal West. The final finish is raw metal adorned with gold leaf, pinstriping and a luscious clear coat, done by Brando Custom Paint. [More about this bike | Analog Motorcycles]
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    David Borras’ T120R Before David Borras established El Solitario, he commissioned this cheeky hardtail for himself from Californian shop Hell on Wheels. Despite preceding any of El Solitario’s own builds by about three years, it’s just as kooky and audacious as what we’ve come to expect from the Galician outfit.
    The starting point was a matching numbers T120R Bonneville. Hell on Wheels completely rebuilt the engine and fitted it to a hardtail frame, with Amal monobloc carbs, a QPD open belt drive and a Boyer Bransden ignition. The rims are from Borrani—21” front and 19” rear—with Avon race tires and a ’71 Triumph twin leading shoe drum brake up front. The tank and rear fender are classic Wassell items.
    El Solitario has since given the T120 another facelift, with mostly cosmetic changes that include a removable nose cone, and artwork by Ornamental Conifer and Corpses from Hell. [More about this bike | El Solitario]
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    Triumph hardtail by Untitled Motorcycles
    Untitled Motorcycles T100 SS This board-track inspired hardtail is something of a departure for London’s Untitled Motorcycles—but there’s plenty to love. Its owner, who had been looking for a board-tracker, found it as a partially completed project at the Veterama Oldtimer Autojumble in Mannheim, Germany. The frame had already been modified and the basic stance sorted—including original Harley ’45 springer forks, Avon tyres and an Indian board track tank—but a lot of work still had to be done. It had no foot pegs for one, and most of the brackets were only tack-welded.
    A deal was made and the Triumph delivered to Untitled’s premises. The team set about stripping the bike down and refreshing the motor, before prepping the frame for powder coating in gunmetal grey. The tank was left with just grey primer on it, and the wheels were coated off-white to add some contrast. Brasswork was added to finish the bike off, including a carb intake made from an old car horn. That lovely rear fender is made from Peruvian Walnut, and comes from Woody’s Fenders in California. [More about this bike |Untitled Motorcycles]
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    Triumph hardtail motorcycle by Eastside
    Eastside Bobber I’m a sucker for any bike that looks single-minded—and this dirt-tracker from the French outfit Eastside nails it. Its owner is a BMX rider who runs a surf-and-moto shop in Toulouse; he wanted a hardtail Triumph bobber and would originally have sent the project to the USA, until Vincent Prat of Southsiders MC convinced him that it could be done in France.
    The motor, forks and hubs were sourced from a T120, before the motor was completely rebuilt by engine guru Henri Lao Martinez. Factory Metal Works in the USA supplied the frame, and local custom builder Momo took care of installing the motor. The bike was then stripped to the bare basics and fitted with 19” (front) and 18” (rear) rims, shod withDunlop K70s. As a nod to the owner’s lifestyle, a beat-up Shimano BMX pedal has been installed on the kick start lever and the chain now rolls on a Powell-Peralta skateboard wheel.
    The bike is a daily runner—but has been known to get sideways and throw out the odd rooster tail—as our opening shot shows. [More about this bike | Southsiders MC]
    Image by Vincent Prat/Southsiders MC.
    from BikeEXIF

    Record result: RM's €41m sale in Monaco


    Lot 169 / 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/C / € 5,712,000
    With a sale rate of 93% and a total revenue of €41.3m in Monaco, RM Auctions is celebrating its best-ever European sale. The top seller was the €5.7m Ferrari 275 GTB/C, leading a trio of road-going Ferraris headlining the results. We summarise the rest…
    The assortment of fine machinery proved popular, with the one-of-twelve 1966 Ferrari GTB/C and €4.7m 1959 Ferrari 250 GT Pininfarina Cabriolet setting the sale bar ahead of the €1.09m Monaco GP-winning 1966 Brabham-Repco BT20. Even the few lots not reaching their reserve were of top-drawer calibre, such as the 1956 Maserati 450S – falling just short of it €4m estimate, no doubt due to its complex history.
    Lot 164 / 1959 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series I / € 4,704,000
    There were plenty of automotive treats at the lower end of the pricing spectrum, too. Ayrton Senna’s 1991 race suit fetched an impressive €56,000 almost exactly two decades after his passing – but the Mirage Group C prototype was sold for not a lot more. One of only two built, the radiant blue aerodynamic wonder of 1982 was scooped for €84,000 by the fortunate bidder, the absence of a reserve price seeing it fall substantially short of its €250,000 – 320,000 estimate.
    Nevertheless, the auction was RM’s most successful ever held in Europe – at least until the London sale in September, that is. In the meantime, the Canadian auction house’s next event is the ‘Motor City’ sale on 26 July 2014; you can already find all lots in the Classic Driver Market.

    Top 10 results from the RM Auction in Monaco, 10 May 2014
    Lot 169 / 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/C / EUR 5,712,000 
    Lot 164 / 1959 Ferrari 250 GT Cabriolet Series I / EUR 4,704,000
    Lot 167 / 1967 Ferrari 330 GTS / EUR 2,128,000
    Lot 143 / 1967 Ferrari Dino 206 S Spider / EUR 2,072,000
    Lot 161 / 1968 Alfa Romeo Tipo 33/2 Daytona / EUR 1,260,000
    Lot 135 / 1958 Lister-Jaguar 'Knobbly' Prototype / EUR 1,176,000
    Lot 179 / 1966 Brabham-Repco BT20 Formula One / EUR 1,092,000
    Lot 160 / 1997 Ferrari F50 /EUR 907,200
    Lot 185 / 2003 Ferrari Enzo / EUR 868,000
    Lot 165 / 1956 Porsche 356 A Carrera 1500 GS Speedster / EUR 840,000
    Lot 139 / 1969 Lamborghini Miura P400S / EUR 840,000

    Million-wear: Patek and Rolex achieve record prices at the Christie’s Geneva watch auction


    At the spring watch auction held in Geneva by Christie’s, two pieces from Rolex and Patek Philippe achieved world-record prices. But this wasn’t the only good news for the British auction house, which also increased earnings by 10% in comparison to last year’s sale…

    Two million for two special watches

    The pricey Patek Philippe in question was the elegant and dainty cushion-shaped minute repeater commissioned by Henry Graves Jr. which, by today’s standards, would be considered too small even for the most slender female wrist. Nevertheless, it represents a milestone in the development history of the minute repeater wristwatch, and stirred up great interest in Geneva between Patek enthusiasts and serious watch collectors alike. Even if the final sale price of 1,205,000 CHF (incl. tax) was just below its lower estimate, the result still represents a new record for this sought-after watch. The other record-breaking timepiece was lot 207: the cloisonné-dialled Rolex. An anonymous bidder paid 1,097,000 CHF for the privilege of owning the Oyster Perpetual with enamel decorated by artist Marguerite Koch.

    Three more top-sellers at a glance

    Also achieving a headline-grabbing sum (917,000 CHF) was the Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon (lot 48), which combined twelve complications within an 18-carat gold case. Later in the sale, one buyer was clearly overcome by enthusiasm for the 18-carat gold and diamond Rolex Daytona, with their determined bidding reaching far beyond the 800,000 CHF upper estimate, and eventually settling at an impressive 905,000 CHF. Rounding off the top five sellers was a rare Breguet Montre Garde-Temps à Tourbillon pocket watch, bought new in 1809 for 4,600 French francs. The golden artifact will now complete a quasi-homecoming after being purchased byBreguet – now owned by the Swatch Group – to form an important part of its heritage collection.
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    You can find hundreds of classic and modern watches for sale in the Classic Driver Market. 

    tout terrain ..........