💥 Major announcement - Sotheby’s presents “The Nevadian Collector”, a historically important private collection of vintage watches to be sold in Hong Kong this April. Encompassing 40 exceptional timepieces - the vast majority PatekPhilippe - the sale will be presented as a dedicated evening sale during the Hong Kong Spring Sales Series. The collection is led by a pink gold reference 2499 retailed by the renowned Italian retailer Gobbi Milano (est. HK$24m – 48m/ US$3m – 6m), the only known pink gold second series featuring a retailer signature on the dial. International Consultant of Sotheby’s Watches Sam Hines (watches79) states, “This treasure trove of 40 exceptional watches is one of the best kept secrets of the horological world. Fiercely private, the Nevadian collector was remarkably unknown to Patek Philippe for many years, and yet through his passionate collecting, helped elevate the brand’s market success. We are extremely honored to share his passion, determination, and thes...