Released in 2022, the Wraith A15-01 is a testament to the striking design and material innovations of the independent watchmaker, Aventi. The unique SaphiteTM case is a watch-making first, featured in a Tiffany blue-like color, Paraiba blue. Powered by the Swiss-made calibre GT-01S tourbillon movement, produced exclusively for Aventi in Le Chaux-de-Fonds. The watch presented today features sapphire crystal hands, markers coated with super-luminova and a white FCR strap with a titanium folding clasp.

A paraiba blue saphite tourbillon wristwatch, Circa 2022

Reference A15-01 Wraith 

Reference A15-01 Wraith | A paraiba blue saphite tourbillon wristwatch, Circa 2022

Sotheby’s is proud to present the following collection of three beautiful Khanjar stamped watches from the Property From the Original Recipient. Being that the Khanjar is the emblem of Oman, and were originally only retailed by Asprey, finding one, let alone three, in superb condition and as complete as these three is a rarity. The insignia crest symbolizes the highest level of royalty throughout the Middle East region, making these watches part of the most sought-after by international collectors. In the past, Khanjar stamped watches have achieved record prices at auction. This grouping is no exception.

Property From the Original Recipient

The World of Patek

After spearheading the watchmaking department for numerous companies including the legendary fine jeweler Mauboussin, industry veteran Richard Mille launched his eponymous brand in 2001. Since its inception, Richard Mille has been dedicated to utilizing the latest technical innovations to yield timepieces that are unmistakably modern. Beyond the consistent championing of innovative technology, Richard Mille’s signatures include sleek tonneau cases and skeletonized movements that display the architectural beauty of Mille’s intricate mechanics. The brand’s performance-minded machines have lent themselves to collaborations with sporting luminaries, such as the RM011 created for Formula 1 racer Felipe Massa and the RM27-03 conceptualized for the great Spanish tennis champion Rafael Nadal. Prized for their revolutionary design and being especially rare due to their meticulous construction, Richard Mille watches are some of the most coveted timepieces today.

Richard Mille

Two Early and Important F.P. Journe Timepieces

Modern Classics

Explore pieces from Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet

Two Exceptional Open Face Watches

Two Exceptional Open Face Watch Highlights

The Power of the Pocket Watch

“It was amazing. Everything changed for me that day. We finally got what we had dreamed of so much, the thing I’ve wanted for so long in my career. And it finally came at the end.”

Cementing a Legacy

Lionel Messi | World Cup Champion

New York

Sotheby’s New York is pleased to present our Fine Watches auction taking place from 29 November to 14 December 2022. Our sale offers a broad range of vintage and modern pieces from renowned makers such as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Richard Mille, Audemars Piguet, F.P. Journe and more. The sale is led by a strong collection of modern wristwatches including four limited edition Richard Mille wristwatches offered fresh to the market from the original owner, Property from an Important International Collector. Richard Mille launched his eponymous brand in 1999 and has pioneered technical innovations and bold aesthetics inspired by automotive design. Of particular note is Lot 279, an exceptional and rare RM27-03; a quartz TPT and carbon, semi skeletonized tourbillon wristwatch made in collaboration with Tennis icon Rafael Nadal. Other modern highlights include Patek Philippe wristwatches retailed by Tiffany &amp; Co., offered in excellent condition with a full suite of accessories. Modern wristwatches from Audemars Piguet, Ulysse Nardin, Breguet, and more showcase high complications such as the perpetual calendar, tourbillon, chronograph and more. Exceptional vintages timepieces including two early brass movement F.P. Journe wristwatches are celebrated as lots 212 and 213. An early Tourbillon Souverain à Remontoir d'Egalite represents one of the final iterations of the model, dressed with a yellow gold dial that is lightly textured and displays an attractive and subtle iridescence unique to these early brass pieces. F.P. Journe’s early brass-movement wristwatches have garnered great interest and appreciation amongst collectors today, and we are delighted to offer these pieces on behalf of the Family of the Original Owner. Completing our vintage wristwatch category is a very rare Patek Philippe Reference 533, a pink gold chronograph wristwatch, Circa 1953. The model enjoyed a small production of about 300 total pieces in yellow and pink gold, making the present lot an excellent opportunity for collectors. The sale is completed by a range of modern Rolexes for men and women, highly jeweled watches for ladies, and rare pocket watches and clocks for seasoned connoisseurs. Sale Number: N11114

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Vice President | Head of Sale & Specialist

Leigh Safar

Senior Vice President | Chairman | International Watch Division

Daryn Schnipper

Senior Vice President | Senior Specialist | Watches Latin America

Richard Lopez

Vice President | Specialist, Watches & Clocks

Jonathon Burford

Assistant Vice President | Specialist, Watches &amp; Clocks

Janet Tham

Cataloguer

Christina Bohn

Associate Cataloguer

Daniel Tanenbaum

Auction Contacts

New York | 17 November – 16 December 2022

Sotheby’s New York is pleased to present our Fine Watches auction taking place from 29 November to 14 December 2022. Our sale offers a broad range of vintage and modern pieces from renowned makers such as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Richard Mille, Audemars Piguet, F.P. Journe and many more.