Christie’s is exceptionally honoured to present The Legacy Collection: An Exhibition of Modern Legends - an astonishing and superbly curated special exhibition of a private collection of contemporary masterpieces from the world’s two greatest names in watchmaking – Patek Philippe, and Richard Mille. The wristwatches presented in this catalogue represent only part of the owner’s formidable collection. By sharing some of the glories of the collection, the owner is delighted to give other collectors and enthusiasts a magical glimpse of the horological treasures assembled by this most discerning and astute of connoisseurs.

The Patek Philippe wristwatches included in this collection are some of the extraordinary Grande Complication and special limited edition watches that set Patek Philippe apart as a brand; the reference 6002G – Sky-Moon Tourbillon boasts 13 complications, this inspirational double-face Grande Complication with hand-made blue cloisonné and champlevé enamel dial features an acoustically superb minute repeater with two ‘cathedral’ gongs.

Of equal importance in The Legacy Collection: An Exhibition of Modern Legends are the mind-blowing creations of Richard Mille whose horological inventiveness and use of absolutely groundbreaking materials places the brand in an altogether different lane. One of the chief glories of the collection, is a most important group of Richard Mille wristwatches, some of which have never been seen publicly before, giving collectors a unique opportunity to view these state-of-the-art marvels at close quarters.

This exhibition provides collectors, scholars and enthusiasts with the privileged and perhaps once in a lifetime opportunity to view, study and admire the ultra-exclusive timepieces from this most carefully assembled of private collections.