Sotheby's forthcoming Evening Sale of Watches, to be held in Geneva, will take place on Sunday, May 10th, 2009 in the premises of the Beau-Rivage Hotel. To be offered this season – in addition to the historically important watch most probably made for King Ludwig II of Bavaria – will be outstanding pocket watches with high quality enamel cases by Isaac Gravelle and George Prior; an exceptional and rare Cartier “Mystery Clock”; and fine examples of vintage and modern wristwatches by the most renowned watch making companies, such as Patek Philippe, Rolex, A. Lange & Söhne to name but a few.

One of the highlights of the sale is a very rare and historically important gold enamel and diamond presentation watch with matching chain and fob seal, most probably made for King Ludwig II of Bavaria, circa 1880.  Symbolising the Royal Military Order of Saint George, this exceptional timepiece is estimated at CHF30'000-50'000 / $27'000-44'000 / € 20'000-30'000.


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Source: Sotheby's
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