Hong Kong: The watch of the last emperor of China has been auctioned for 6.2 million dollars. Former emperor Pui gave this rare watch to his translator during his imprisonment in Russia.
According to the details, the watch of the last emperor of China was auctioned for 6.2 million dollars.
Phillips Auctions says historical documents prove the watch is eighty-six years old, a one-tenths-two-inch-diameter platinum timepiece with Arabic numerals, rose gold hands and a moon-like function, which appeared to indicate the moon. How far from Earth at any given time.
According to Phillips Auctions, former emperor Pui gave this rare watch to his translator during his imprisonment in Russia.
Philips’ head of watches in Asia said: ‘They are very excited about this fantastic sale as it sets a record.’
The last emperor of the Chinese imperial dynasty, Essien, was descended from Gyuro Pui, who became emperor in 1908 at the age of two, immortalized by Bernardo Bertolucci’s Oscar-winning film.
