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The current spate of auctions of important watches continues into June and beyond with Bonhams Hong Kong’s sale, The Centennial Collection: 100 Years of Timepieces. Billed as “Asia’s largest collection of multi-brand timepieces ever offered at auction”, the sale -- which begins with the Hong Kong Watches 2.0 auction on June 12 and continues with further sales throughout the year -- includes more than 1,000 fresh-to-market pieces that date from the 1920s until the present day, at estimates ranging from an extremely attractive HK$3,000 into the millions.

The June 12 auction comprises more than 600 items, ranging from watches and clocks to pens and point-of-sale paraphernalia, all of which will be on public display from May 31 until June 12 in the Bonhams Hong Kong Gallery at Suite 2001, One Pacific Place. And from this incredible assemblage, which includes names such as A. Lange & Söhne, Heuer, IWC, Longines, Omega, Patek Philippe and Rolex, we’ve selected the following five watches that especially caught our eye -- and which we hope will pique your interest, too.

Lot 888: White-Gold, Diamond-, Sapphire- and Ruby-set GMT Master II, by Rolex, 2008

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Yes, we know that bejewelled Rolexes in precious metals are terribly infra-dig among the cognoscenti these days, but somehow we can’t help coveting this wholly OTT GMT Master II. So what if you can’t get hold of a steel one for love nor money? Show them you don’t give a hoot by flaunting this baby on your wrist. Estimate: HK$550–$850,000.

Lot 925: Platinum, Semi-skeletonised, Three-dimensional Double Tourbillon 30-Degree Wristwatch, by Gruebel-Forsey, Circa 2015

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In a substantial 48mm platinum case, with a three-dimensional skeleton dial that permits visual access to its fourcoaxial main barrels and double tourbillon carriage, this fabulously complex and exquisitely made timepiece could hardly serve as a better expression of the contemporary watchmaker’s art. Estimate: HK$1.8–$3 million.

Lot 987: White-gold, Minute-repeating Tourbillon Wristwatch, by Patek Philippe, 2014

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Quite how Patek managed to squeeze a minute-repeater and a tourbillon into a 37mm case beggars belief. What’s no surprise, however, is that in spite of its white-gold officer-style case and black-enamel dial (which in some lighting appears almost blue), this rare three-hand watch is exquisitely pure and elegant in appearance, and reveals its tourbillon -- at six o’clock -- through a glazed case back. A case-side slide operates the dual-hammer minute repeater, which can delicately chime the hours, quarters and minutes. Estimate: HK$2.3 - $2.8 million.

Lot 1084: Oversized Stainless-steel Military Wristwatch, by A. Lange & Söhne, Circa 1941

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The word “oversized” is hardly sufficient to describe this rare and enormous -- as in 55mm diameter -- watch that was issued to German Luftwaffe pilots in World War II. Designed to be worn over a flying jacket, it was also fitted with an extra-long strap and features an oversize crown that could be adjusted while wearing gloves. Its movement also surrounded by an iron core, rendering it antimagnetic. Aside from the considerable patination on the hands and dial and, of course, its considerable heft, the design of this arresting timepiece could almost be contemporary. Estimate: HK$60,000–$120,000.

Lot 1176: Limited-edition Yellow-gold Speedmaster Chronograph Commemorating the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, by OMEGA, Circa 1969

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Given the impending 50th anniversary in July of US astronaut Buzz Aldrin’s Moonwalk, during which he wore his official-issue Omega Speedmaster, what could be a more appropriate purchase than this yellow-gold, limited-edition commemorative Speedy, which was issued in the same year? We’re huge fans of Omega’s chrono in any case, but this one takes our breath away. Estimate: HK$130,000–$260,000.

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The new Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Apollo 11 50th anniversary Limited Edition commemorates humanity's first steps on the moon in 1969 with an all new 3861 manual winding calibre with hack seconds.

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Founded in 1848, Omega celebrated the opening of its newest boutique at The Gardens Mall on 26 April 2019. Located on the Ground Floor, the esteemed guests in attendance were entertained by ballet and violin performances, before proceeding inside the respondent store where they were given an exclusive at the brand’s most iconic women’s collection, the Constellation Manhattan. [inline_related_article article_id="135894"]Raynald Aeschlimann, President and CEO of OMEGA, said: “OMEGA is always committed to providing the best shopping experience possible. For customers in Kuala Lumpur, this boutique represents the best of our brand. It promotes excellence and expertise, and is the perfect space for clients making their watch choice. This is where your OMEGA journey begins and it makes a fantastic first impression on everyone who walks through the door.”

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Last Friday night, Omega welcomed guest of honour and brand ambassador Cindy Crawford to a special launch event where the latest models of the Constellation Manhattan ladies’ watch collection were unveiled. The legendary supermodel has been a longtime supporter of Omega, having partnered with them since 1995. For this special launch, Crawford graced us with her presence at a cocktail party held at Ozone to celebrate and showcase of the new collection and Omega’s unrivalled precision and elegance in watchmaking.

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First released in 1952, the Constellation Collection marked the first time a watchmaker created an entire family of certified-chronometer watches. For 2019, it's been reinvented with enhanced features including bevelled edges for a more feminine look, slender bezels and the style’s iconic “claws”.

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Cindy Crawford was joined by President and CEO of Omega, Raynald Aeschlimann, and VIP guests from Hong Kong including model-actresses Christine Kuo and Jeannie Chan, singer Ashley Lam, actress Anna Ueyama’s daughter Hilary Fan, actor Terrance Lau, models Zelia Zhong, Angie Ng, Chairman and CEO of Prince Jewellery and Watch Jimmy Tang, and Chairperson and CEO of Emperor Watch and Jewellery, Cindy Yeung. Click through the photos below to see scenes from the launch party.

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True to the historic gold BA145.022, the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Limited Edition comes with a burgundy bezel ring, a new tarnish-resistant 18k Moonshine gold alloy and master chronometer calibre 3861

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Wear your timepiece, and smell like it too.

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