AUCTION BREAKS RECORD

Last week, a Patek Philippe tourbillion broke records previously set by Vacheron Constantin when it sold for $1.49 million last Thursday, becoming the most expensive post-1970 timepiece ever auctioned. The watch was purchased anonymously.



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http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSHKG18929820080410
http://antiquesandthearts.com/Antiques/AuctionWatch/2008-04-15__11-54-23.html