In a momentous auction held in Hong Kong, a historic timepiece once worn by the last emperor of China’s Qing Dynasty, Aisin-Gioro Puyi, has fetched an astounding HK$40 million ($5.1 million). The rare Patek Philippe watch, which has a fascinating provenance tied to the life of the emperor, surpassed all expectations and set a new record for any wristwatch formerly owned by an emperor. The Patek Philippe Reference 96 Quantieme Lune watch, one of only eight known to exist, was acquired by an Asian collector residing in Hong Kong, who placed the winning bid over the phone, as announced by … Continue reading Historical Patek Philippe Watch Owned by Last Emperor of China Sells for Record $5.1 Million