New York.- Actor Sylvester Stallone is set to auction off 11 prized timepieces from his personal collection, valued at a staggering $6 million.
Among the horological marvels is the iconic Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime, a symbol of precision and craftsmanship, poised to make history as it goes under the hammer at Sotheby’s gallery in New York on June 5, The Hollywood Reporter said.
The Grandmaster Chime, hailed as one of the most intricate wristwatches in the world, originally sold for $2.5 million.
This marks the first occasion a Grandmaster Chime has been featured in a commercial auction, the magazine noted, citing the 2019 charity event Only Watch, where a unique steel model of the Grandmaster Chime set a staggering record of $31 million.
Stallone’s Million-Dollar Timepiece: Hollywood Legend Auctions Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime
Stallone’s Grandmaster Chime is estimated to range between $2.5 million and $5 million, but experts anticipate it will exceed these figures.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Stallone’s longstanding passion for Patek watches is well-documented, as he disclosed in a video shared by Sotheby’s.
He recounted the tale of acquiring his Grandmaster Chime by personally writing to the company’s board, who agreed to sell it to him.
The «Cobra» star initially acquired the watch as a collector’s piece, likening its significance to that of a Monet painting “work of art.”
Stallone’s Grandmaster Chime remains untouched, preserved in its original packaging, accompanied by paperwork and a lavish presentation box bearing the actor’s name.
He has included two other Patek Philippe timepieces from his collection in the auction.
