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Phillips announced its upcoming watch auction scheduled for November 7 and 8, featuring an exceptionally rare Patek Philippe Ref. 1436 split-seconds chronograph in stainless steel and the only known Ref. 2497 signed by Gumbiner. A newly discovered Rolex Ref.
On September 1, 2026, Aguttes highlighted top sales from the first half of 2026, including a sacred garment from Nam Sơn pagoda that sold for over €1 million, setting a world record for the artist.
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