The top lot of the sale is an exceptional perfect replica Patek Philippe Ref. 1518. Housed in 18k rose gold, the perpetual calendar chronograph features a French calendar as well as moon phases, and it’s the only example known that is “FAB. SUISSE” signed.
Also well-surpassed its initial estimation are an 18k pink gold and diamond-set Ref. 5980 and Ref. 5074 “Cathedral” minute repeating perpetual calendar wristwatch from cheap super clone Patek Philippe, both sold at high price respectively.
Elsewhere, a one-off Richard Mille RM 018 tourbillion UK high quality copy watches starring lapis lazuli wheels went almost three times above its initial estimate and closed. The sale also set a few world records, including an ultra-rare platinum F.P. Journe Octa Chronographe sold at an unprecedented high price.
Among the lot was a specially curated selection titled “A Platinum Odyssey,” which spotlighted 72 references UK best fake watches featuring the titular precious metal. Noteworthy sales from this section are an extremely rare Greubel Forsey ‘Invention Piece 2’, as well as a platinum limited-edition Cartier Tank à guichet that was specially made to commemorate the Maison’s sesquicentennial anniversary.