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Last Chinese emperor’s wristwatch — with Oak Park connection — sells for $6.2 million

Oak Park-based journalist Russell Working played a vital role in helping to authenticate the Patek Philippe watch.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 24, 2023

Last emperor of China’s watch sells for record $6.2m at auction

The Patek Philippe Ref 96 Quantieme Lune once belonged to the last emperor of China’s Qing Dynasty Aisin-Gioro Puyi.

Al Jazeera · May 24, 2023

Watch owned by last Chinese emperor Aisin-Gioro Puyi sells for $9.4 million at Hong Kong auction

The rare Patek Philippe watch belonged to Qing Dynasty emperor Aisin-Gioro Puyi, who reigned from the age of 2 and was captured by the Red Army in 1945.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

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Last emperor of China's watch sells for record $6.2 million in Hong Kong auction

A watch that was once owned by the last emperor of China's Qing Dynasty, whose life formed the basis of the Oscar-winning film "The Last Emperor," sold for a record HK$49 million ($6.2 million) at a Hong Kong auction on Tuesday.

Reuters · May 23, 2023

How a Chicago-area journalist helped prove an unassuming wristwatch once belonged to China’s last emperor

The Patek Philippe watch once owned by Emperor Aisingyoro Puyi is set to be auctioned May 23, thanks in part to the work of journalist Russell Working. It’s expected to sell for millions of dollars.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 17, 2023

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