RM Sotheby's three-day
Monterey auction
got off to a smashing start with its single-marque Aston Martin sale on 15 August. Selling above estimate for $6.4 million, the
1965 Aston Martin DB5 "Bond Car"
saw two records achieved – the most expensive piece of Bond memorabilia, as well as the most expensive DB5. RM's Monterey auction also attracts the most discerning collectors from around the world, making it an opportune time to check out the timepieces that auto enthusiasts can't get enough of. And for those inspired by their fellow attendees, as well as the exceptional mix of cars on offer, Sotheby's also exhibited pieces from
Watches Online: The Driver's Collection
(14–20 August), a collaborative sale with Bob's Watches.
Below, revisit day one of this year's Monterey auction and discover some of our favorite watches we spotted guests wearing.
