Important Watches: Take a Minute

Important Watches: Take a Minute

Important Watches: Take a Minute

Important Watches: Take a Minute

29 May - 10 June 2025 • New York

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Overview
The Connoisseur’s Trunk | A leather trunk with brass hardware, Made as a Piece Unique for Sotheby's in 2025

1 The Connoisseur’s Trunk | A leather trunk with brass hardware, Made as a Piece Unique for Sotheby's in 2025

Reference 676-88 Sonata Cathedral | A pink gold automatic dual time wristwatch with date and alarm with countdown and on/off indications, Circa 2007

2 Reference 676-88 Sonata Cathedral | A pink gold automatic dual time wristwatch with date and alarm with countdown and on/off indications, Circa 2007

Reference PAM00395 Radiomir 8 Days GMT | A limited edition pink gold dual time wristwatch with date, day/night indication, and 8 day power reserve indication, Circa 2013

3 Reference PAM00395 Radiomir 8 Days GMT | A limited edition pink gold dual time wristwatch with date, day/night indication, and 8 day power reserve indication, Circa 2013

Reference IW3972-04 Portugieser Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month Edition ‘75th Anniversary’ | A limited edition pink gold automatic perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with digital date, month, and leap-year indication, Circa 2016

4 Reference IW3972-04 Portugieser Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month Edition ‘75th Anniversary’ | A limited edition pink gold automatic perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with digital date, month, and leap-year indication, Circa 2016

Reference 5827BR/Z2/5ZU Horloger de la Marine | A pink gold automatic flyback chronograph wristwatch with date, Circa 2008

5 Reference 5827BR/Z2/5ZU Horloger de la Marine | A pink gold automatic flyback chronograph wristwatch with date, Circa 2008

Reference Q13635E1 Master Ultra Thin Moon Enamel | A limited edition white gold automatic wristwatch with date and moon phase, Circa 2020

6 Reference Q13635E1 Master Ultra Thin Moon Enamel | A limited edition white gold automatic wristwatch with date and moon phase, Circa 2020

Reference 161894-9001 L.U.C. Lunar One | A limited edition platinum automatic perpetual calendar wristwatch with leap year indication, and moon phases, Circa 2007

7 Reference 161894-9001 L.U.C. Lunar One | A limited edition platinum automatic perpetual calendar wristwatch with leap year indication, and moon phases, Circa 2007

Reference IW5042-07 Portugieser Tourbillon Mystère | A limited edition white gold automatic tourbillon wristwatch with power reserve indication, Circa 2008

8 Reference IW5042-07 Portugieser Tourbillon Mystère | A limited edition white gold automatic tourbillon wristwatch with power reserve indication, Circa 2008

Reference 1491 'Ricciolo' | A rare and fine pink gold wristwatch with scroll lugs, Circa 1945

9 Reference 1491 'Ricciolo' | A rare and fine pink gold wristwatch with scroll lugs, Circa 1945

Reference 3923 Calatrava | A yellow gold wristwatch, Made in 1999

10 Reference 3923 Calatrava | A yellow gold wristwatch, Made in 1999

Reference 2526 ‘First Series’ | A yellow gold automatic wristwatch with first series enamel dial, Made in 1953

11 Reference 2526 ‘First Series’ | A yellow gold automatic wristwatch with first series enamel dial, Made in 1953

Reference 846 | Retailed by Tiffany & Co.: A rare and possibly unique yellow gold minute repeating open face watch, Made in 1914 and Sold in 1968

12 Reference 846 | Retailed by Tiffany & Co.: A rare and possibly unique yellow gold minute repeating open face watch, Made in 1914 and Sold in 1968

A platinum and diamond-set keyless wind open face watch, Formerly owned by Al Capone, Circa 1919

13 A platinum and diamond-set keyless wind open face watch, Formerly owned by Al Capone, Circa 1919

Reference 894 | A yellow gold open faced skeletonized watch, Circa 1990

14 Reference 894 | A yellow gold open faced skeletonized watch, Circa 1990

Reference 784/07 'Le Cirque' | A rare and possibly unique gilt brass solar powered dome table clock with cloisonné enamel scene of circus performers and instruments by Master Enameller Madame Luce Chappaz, Circa 1974

15 Reference 784/07 'Le Cirque' | A rare and possibly unique gilt brass solar powered dome table clock with cloisonné enamel scene of circus performers and instruments by Master Enameller Madame Luce Chappaz, Circa 1974

Reference 130 | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with a sector dial, Made in 1947

17 Reference 130 | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with a sector dial, Made in 1947

Reference 1463 'Tasti Tondi' | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with Breguet numerals, Made in 1962

18 Reference 1463 'Tasti Tondi' | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with Breguet numerals, Made in 1962

Reference 1463 'Tasti Tondi' Second Series | A yellow gold chronograph wristwatch, Made in 1946

19 Reference 1463 'Tasti Tondi' Second Series | A yellow gold chronograph wristwatch, Made in 1946

Reference 2524/1 | Retailed by Gübelin: A pink gold minute repeating wristwatch, Made in 1954

20 Reference 2524/1 | Retailed by Gübelin: A pink gold minute repeating wristwatch, Made in 1954

Reference 2499 'Second Series' | Retailed by Gobbi Milano: An important pink gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, Made in 1957

21 Reference 2499 'Second Series' | Retailed by Gobbi Milano: An important pink gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, Made in 1957

Reference 3448 ‘Padellone’ | Retailed by Beyer: A white gold automatic perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases, Made in 1974

22 Reference 3448 ‘Padellone’ | Retailed by Beyer: A white gold automatic perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases, Made in 1974

Reference 3979HP-001 | A platinum minute repeating wristwatch with enamel dial, Made to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Patek Philippe, Made in 1994

23 Reference 3979HP-001 | A platinum minute repeating wristwatch with enamel dial, Made to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Patek Philippe, Made in 1994

Reference 521.OX.0500.VR.BER17 Classic Fusion Berluti Scritto | A limited edition pink gold automatic chronograph wristwatch, Designed and made in collaboration with Berluti, Circa 2017

24 Reference 521.OX.0500.VR.BER17 Classic Fusion Berluti Scritto | A limited edition pink gold automatic chronograph wristwatch, Designed and made in collaboration with Berluti, Circa 2017

Reference IW5034-04 Portugieser Perpetual Calendar | A limited edition pink gold automatic perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with digital date, month, and leap-year indication, Circa 2016

25 Reference IW5034-04 Portugieser Perpetual Calendar | A limited edition pink gold automatic perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with digital date, month, and leap-year indication, Circa 2016

Reference IW5446-02 Portugieser Regulator Tourbillon | A limited edition pink gold tourbillon wristwatch, Circa 2009

26 Reference IW5446-02 Portugieser Regulator Tourbillon | A limited edition pink gold tourbillon wristwatch, Circa 2009

Reference IW5447-02 Portugieser Tourbillon 'F.A. Jones' | A limited edition pink gold tourbillon wristwatch, Circa 2010

27 Reference IW5447-02 Portugieser Tourbillon 'F.A. Jones' | A limited edition pink gold tourbillon wristwatch, Circa 2010

Reference PAM00036 Luminor Marina Militare | A limited edition titanium wristwatch, Circa 1998

28 Reference PAM00036 Luminor Marina Militare | A limited edition titanium wristwatch, Circa 1998

Reference PAM00396 Luminor 1950 Tourbillon GMT | A limited edition ceramic dual time tourbillon wristwatch with Day/Night and power reserve indication, Circa 2013

29 Reference PAM00396 Luminor 1950 Tourbillon GMT | A limited edition ceramic dual time tourbillon wristwatch with Day/Night and power reserve indication, Circa 2013

Reference 5015-3630 52A Fifty-Fathoms | A pink gold automatic wristwatch with date, Circa 2008

30 Reference 5015-3630 52A Fifty-Fathoms | A pink gold automatic wristwatch with date, Circa 2008

Fifty Fathoms ‘Incabloc Automatic’ | Retailed by LIP: A stainless steel automatic diver’s wristwatch, Circa 1955

31 Fifty Fathoms ‘Incabloc Automatic’ | Retailed by LIP: A stainless steel automatic diver’s wristwatch, Circa 1955

Fifty Fathoms MILSPEC 1 ‘Rotomatic Incabloc’ | A stainless steel automatic diver’s wristwatch with humidity indicator, Circa 1960

32 Fifty Fathoms MILSPEC 1 ‘Rotomatic Incabloc’ | A stainless steel automatic diver’s wristwatch with humidity indicator, Circa 1960

Reference MIL-SHIPS-W-2181 Prototype | A rare and historically important prototype anti-magnetic divers wristwatch with humidity indicator, Made for the U.S. Navy Circa 1958

33 Reference MIL-SHIPS-W-2181 Prototype | A rare and historically important prototype anti-magnetic divers wristwatch with humidity indicator, Made for the U.S. Navy Circa 1958

Reference 16013 Datejust | A stainless steel and yellow gold automatic wristwatch with date and bracelet, Made for the UAE Armed Forces, Circa 1986

34 Reference 16013 Datejust | A stainless steel and yellow gold automatic wristwatch with date and bracelet, Made for the UAE Armed Forces, Circa 1986

Reference 16760 GMT-Master II 'Fat Lady Coke’ | A stainless steel automatic dual time wristwatch with date and bracelet, Gifted by David Bowie to the Glass Spider Tour Director Michael Ahern, Circa 1987

35 Reference 16760 GMT-Master II 'Fat Lady Coke’ | A stainless steel automatic dual time wristwatch with date and bracelet, Gifted by David Bowie to the Glass Spider Tour Director Michael Ahern, Circa 1987

Reference 116710LN 'Khanjar' GMT-Master II | A stainless steel automatic dual time wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 2010

36 Reference 116710LN 'Khanjar' GMT-Master II | A stainless steel automatic dual time wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 2010

Reference 16710 GMT-Master II ‘Khanjar Pepsi’ | A stainless steel automatic dual time wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 2006

37 Reference 16710 GMT-Master II ‘Khanjar Pepsi’ | A stainless steel automatic dual time wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 2006

Reference 16753 GMT Master ‘Root Beer’ | Retailed by Tiffany & Co.: A stainless steel and yellow gold automatic dual time wristwatch with date, bracelet, and nipple dial, Circa 1986

38 Reference 16753 GMT Master ‘Root Beer’ | Retailed by Tiffany & Co.: A stainless steel and yellow gold automatic dual time wristwatch with date, bracelet, and nipple dial, Circa 1986

Reference 1675 GMT-Master 'Root Beer' | A yellow gold automatic dual time wristwatch with date, Circa 1966

39 Reference 1675 GMT-Master 'Root Beer' | A yellow gold automatic dual time wristwatch with date, Circa 1966

Reference 1680 Submariner | A yellow gold automatic wristwatch with date and tropical dial, Circa 1972

40 Reference 1680 Submariner | A yellow gold automatic wristwatch with date and tropical dial, Circa 1972

Reference 25820PT Royal Oak | A rare platinum automatic perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases, bracelet, and mother of pearl dial, Circa 1990

41 Reference 25820PT Royal Oak | A rare platinum automatic perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases, bracelet, and mother of pearl dial, Circa 1990

Reference 6541 Milgauss | A stainless steel anti-magnetic wristwatch with honeycomb dial, lightning hand and bracelet, Circa 1959

42 Reference 6541 Milgauss | A stainless steel anti-magnetic wristwatch with honeycomb dial, lightning hand and bracelet, Circa 1959

Reference 6263 'Big Red' Daytona | A stainless chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1976

43 Reference 6263 'Big Red' Daytona | A stainless chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1976

Reference 1680 Submariner | A yellow gold automatic wristwatch with date, bracelet and tropical dial, Circa 1978

44 Reference 1680 Submariner | A yellow gold automatic wristwatch with date, bracelet and tropical dial, Circa 1978

Reference 6263 Daytona ‘Panda Paul Newman’ | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1969

45 Reference 6263 Daytona ‘Panda Paul Newman’ | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, Circa 1969

Reference 6241 ‘Tropical Paul Newman’ Daytona | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet and tropical dial, Circa 1968

46 Reference 6241 ‘Tropical Paul Newman’ Daytona | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet and tropical dial, Circa 1968

Reference 116589 Daytona 'Turquoise' | A possibly unique white gold and diamond-set automatic chronograph wristwatch with turquoise dial, Circa 2000

47 Reference 116589 Daytona 'Turquoise' | A possibly unique white gold and diamond-set automatic chronograph wristwatch with turquoise dial, Circa 2000

Reference 218239 Day-Date | A white gold, sapphire and diamond-set automatic wristwatch with day, date, and bracelet, Circa 2009

48 Reference 218239 Day-Date | A white gold, sapphire and diamond-set automatic wristwatch with day, date, and bracelet, Circa 2009

Reference 5167/300G-010 Aquanaut | A white gold and diamond-set automatic wristwatch with date, Circa 2021

49 Reference 5167/300G-010 Aquanaut | A white gold and diamond-set automatic wristwatch with date, Circa 2021