As you all know, we love a watch with a good story behind replica Cartier watches, and the watch we have for you today is noexception.This is an early 1930's 14K gold Longines watch that was gifted to a certain crazy-haired professor.yes none other than Mr.Albert Einstein himself.This watch was presented to Einstein in 1931 by Rabbi Edgar Magnin, aka 'The Rabbi to the Stars!', at a gala luncheon in honor of the nobel laureate.This watch is a fine Longines example, tonneau shape made of 14K yellow gold.
It is being auctioned by our friends over at Antiquorum in their October 16th sale (more on that to come in a few weeks).They are estimating this replica Omega watches to sell between $25,000 and $35,000, although something tells us with the press this piece is getting, it's going to sell for a lot higher than that.Antiquorum's coming auction will feature some absolutely fantastic vintage watches, and this Einstein piece is actually at the bottom of the barrel.Just to give you an idea of what else will be available, there is an original Milgauss Rolex from 1958, numerous high-complication Pateks, and a Panama Canal Submariner in steel.
Click here for the Antiquorum press release on this 1930's Longines owned by Albert Eintsein.Hodinkee in Antiquorum, Auctions, Longines, replica Tag Heuer watches Longines Owned by Einstein, Vintage Friday, September 12, 2008 at 12:00PM Earlier today we brought you the most recent, most technologically advanced Vacheron Constantin ever made in the Quai de L'Ile.Now we are going to talk about a Vacheron that is over 60 years old, one that is considered one the finest watches they ever made.
