File BRO/A/40/008 - Patek Philippe: press kit announcing record-breaking auction prices of its watches, including the "Calibre 89" astronomical clock-watch and a self-winding "No. 760 000" watch

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BRO/A/40/008

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Patek Philippe: press kit announcing record-breaking auction prices of its watches, including the "Calibre 89" astronomical clock-watch and a self-winding "No. 760 000" watch

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  • 1999 Feb (Creation)

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loose papers and colour slides in branded wallet

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Brooks, Grahame
(fl.1990s–2000s)

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Antiquarian Horological Society

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Two versions of the press release, with some varying prices. One of the slides shows the "No. 760 000" watch sold in 1953 to Mr Champion and a letter referring to the sale.

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      English

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      brooks-grahame-4.pdf

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