There are fine watch collections, and then there are fine watch collections. One of the world’s great watch collections is coming up for auction on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Kruse GWS Auctions is hosting a collection of investment quality and masterfully significant timepieces. All of these watches are said to be from a billionaire’s private collection and they were kept in a personal vault.

Saturday’s auction will feature more than 125 pieces. The Kruse GWS Auctions release referred to the collection as — watches with impeccable aesthetics, the finest luxury craftsmanship, imaginative designs and limited editions.

Many of the watches are quite rare. Some are represented as only two known and available available examples in the world or even produced. Many of these watches may not even be known among watch collectors without private access to many of the private watch offerings from these watch-makers.

There are multiple Rolex watches featured. There are limited edition Rolex selections, as well as anniversary and special edition Rolex that are not available to the public. Another is the Rolex 18K Yellow Gold Daytona with factory Tahitian mother of pearl dial and diamond markers (1 of only 2 available in the world), as well as a Rolex GMT Master II.

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Patek Philippe is shown to have a 18K Solid Gold Moon Phase automatic watch with an annual calendar and a Patek Phillippe Grand Complications 18K Automatic timepiece.

Some of the other highlights featured for this upcoming event were listed as follows:

• a Frank Muller Limited Edition Long Island Taormina crafted of 18K White Gold (1 of 200 ever made);
• a Concord 18K Rose Gold Limited Edition Perpetual Calendar Chronograph (only 1 of 25 ever made);
• Ulysse Nardin Limited Edition Big Date GMT Perpetual 40mm Platinum Automatic Watch;
• a Piaget Limited Edition Emperador Dual Time Automatic Watch made of 18K gold;
• a very rare Omega Limited Edition Museum Petrograd 43mm 18K “Red Gold” Watch.

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Dame Brigitte Kruse, the founder and lead auctioneer of Kruse GWS Auctions, said of this upcoming auction:

“This private collection features the most sought after and extraordinary watches we’ve ever seen amassed in one storied collection. From the exquisite to those inspired by the sea, each and every one is a stunning example of master craftsmanship for only those with the most exquisite taste. We are honored to have been trusted to offer this extraordinary collection from one of the most successful individuals in the world.”

Kruse GWS Auctions has commanded world-record breaking auction prices. They specialize in Hollywood memorabilia, fine jewelry, master timepieces, royal artifacts, luxury vehicles, antiques and collectibles. It also is represented as being the first auction house to announce the acceptance of all forms of global cryptocurrency.

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