The last independent, family-owned watchmaker still operating in Geneva today, Patek Philippe is a lodestar of horology. Founded in 1839, the brand has led the charge in numerous watchmaking breakthroughs, including the introduction of a keyless winding system in 1845 and the first perpetual calendar in 1925. Patek Philippe’s long history of marrying technical excellence with aesthetic elegance has earned the brand bold-faced fans such as Albert Einstein, Nelson Mandela, and Pablo Picasso. The Calatrava, one of the brand’s most iconic models, epitomizes the Patek Philippe style: understated, refined, timeless. The Gérald Genta-designed Nautilus, introduced in 1976, applied Patek’s DNA to a steel sports watch — an exceedingly smart everyday timepiece that remains a pillar of the brand’s collection. While there is undoubtedly a Patek Philippe look, the brand is just as notable for the movements beating inside its timepieces. The Graves Supercomplication, commissioned by industrialist Henry Graves and completed in 1933, is one of the most complicated watches ever made, boasting 24 different functions. Sotheby’s 2014 sale of the Graves Supercomplication set and holds the record for the highest price paid for a watch at auction. From intricately hand-painted dials to mind-baffling complications, Patek Philippe contemporary creations continue to raise the bar in watchmaking — each new model becoming an instant classic.

Patek Philippe

Important Watches

Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 27 SC manual winding, 18 jewels Movement number: 704'792 Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back Case number: 689'997 Size: 35 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on March 21st, 1956 Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.

View 1 of Lot 117: Calatrava, Reference 2508 | A yellow gold wristwatch with luminous dial | Made in 1955

calatrava, reference 2508 | a yellow gold wristwatch with luminous dial | made in 1955

Dial: white enamel, Breguet numerals, tachometer scale on outer dial, subsidiary dials for 30 minute register and constant seconds

Dial: white enamel, Breguet numerals, tachometer scale on outer dial, subsidiary dials for 30 minute register and constant seconds Calibre: cal. 19''' manual winding, jewelled Movement number: 156'807 Case: 18k yellow gold, hinged case back, bassine-style Case number: 280'408 Size: 56 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production in 1910 and subsequent sale on January 31 1924, Beyer Certificate, Beyer purchase invoice, authentication correspondence from Patek Philippe to Chronometrie Beyer dated 1989

View 1 of Lot 57: A rare yellow gold chronograph open face keyless lever watch with multi-scale and multi-coloured enamel dial | Made in 1910

a rare yellow gold chronograph open face keyless lever watch with multi-scale and multi-coloured enamel dial | made in 1910

Fine Watches

Dial: diamond and ruby-set Calibre: cal. E 15 quartz, 6 jewels Movement number: 1'650'875 Case: 18k yellow gold and diamond-set, snap-on case back Case number: 2'856'059 Closure: 18k yellow gold and diamond-set Patek Philippe bracelet with locking clasp Size: 23.5 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 155 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Phillipe Certificate of Origin

View 1 of Lot 255: Reference 4789/1 | A yellow gold, ruby and diamond-set bracelet watch | Circa 1994

reference 4789/1 | a yellow gold, ruby and diamond-set bracelet watch | circa 1994

Dial: cream Calibre: cal. 315 automatic, 36 jewels Movement number: 3'605'852 Case: 18k white gold, screw-down sapphire crystal display case back Case number: 4'387'255 Closure: 18k white gold Patek Philippe bracelet and double-folding clasp Size: 39 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, instruction manual, leather bifold and presentation box

View 1 of Lot 183: Reference 5146/1G-001 | A white gold annual calendar wristwatch with moon phases and power reserve indication | Circa 2007

reference 5146/1g-001 | a white gold annual calendar wristwatch with moon phases and power reserve indication | circa 2007

Dial: black Calibre: cal. CH 27-70/157 manual winding, 24 jewels Movement number: 3’146’558 Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down sapphire crystal display case back Case number: 4’068’652 Closure: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe folding clasp Size: 42 mm diameter Signed: case and movement, dial signed Tiffany & Co and Patek Philippe Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract of the Archives confirming date of sale on January 28, 2000 and Tiffany & Co box with outer packaging Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.

View 1 of Lot 121: Retailed by Tiffany & Co.: Reference 5070J-001 | A yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with black dial | Made in 1999 

retailed by tiffany & co.: reference 5070j-001 | a yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with black dial | made in 1999

Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 10'''200 manual winding, 18 jewels Movement number: 951'871 Case: 18k pink gold, snap-on case back Case number: 421'113 Closure: 18k pink gold Patek Philippe buckle Size: 32 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on October 29th, 1948, Beyer certificate, purchase invoice from Beyer Zurich dated September 2006 and copy of a Patek Philippe caliber 10''200 diagram Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.

View 1 of Lot 44: Calatrava 'Sea Turtle', Reference 2407 | A pink gold wristwatch with fancy lugs and small seconds | Made in 1948

calatrava 'sea turtle', reference 2407 | a pink gold wristwatch with fancy lugs and small seconds | made in 1948

Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 177 manual winding, 18 jewels Movement number: 1'372'563 Case: 18k white gold, snap-on case back Case number: 2'750'856 Closure: 18k white gold Patek Philippe buckle Size: 28.3 x 28.3 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: none Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.

View 1 of Lot 240: Golden Ellipse, Reference 3566G | A white gold wristwatch | Circa 1988

golden ellipse, reference 3566g | a white gold wristwatch | circa 1988

Dial: pink Calibre: cal. 240 PS automatic, 27 jewels Movement number: 1'963'016 Case: 18k pink gold, screw-down sapphire crystal display case back Case number: 2'993'215 Closure: 18k pink gold Patek Philippe folding clasp Size: 34 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.

View 1 of Lot 202: Calatrava, Reference 5000R-001 | A pink gold wristwatch | Made in 1996

calatrava, reference 5000r-001 | a pink gold wristwatch | made in 1996

Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 16’’’ manual winding, 18 jewels Movement number: 860’823 Case: platinum, snap-on case back Case number: 417’953 Size: 43.4 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on 20 January 1939 and a platinum and diamond-set watch fob ribbon chain

View 1 of Lot 248: A platinum open-faced keyless watch | Made in 1938

a platinum open-faced keyless watch | made in 1938

Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 13-130 manual winding, 23 jewels Movement number: 862'327 Case: 18k yellow gold, snap-on case back Case number: 620'413 Closure: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle Size: 33 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on April 6 1940, service paper and hangtag, and Beyer Archive Extract Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.

View 1 of Lot 60: Reference 130 | A yellow gold chronograph wristwatch | Made in 1939

reference 130 | a yellow gold chronograph wristwatch | made in 1939

Dial: silvered, diamond indexes Calibre: cal. 27-460 M automatic, 36 jewels Movement number: 1'122'587 Case: 18k white gold, screw-down case back Case number: 314'382 Size: 35 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on July 9, 1965

View 1 of Lot 116: Calatrava, Reference 3445 | A white gold and diamond-set wristwatch with date | Made in 1964

calatrava, reference 3445 | a white gold and diamond-set wristwatch with date | made in 1964

Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 27-460 automatic, 37 jewels Movement number: 1’115’728 Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: 2’649’329 Closure: stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle Size: 35 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on 27 July 1966, service papers, service hang tags and Beyer Extract from the Archives Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.

View 1 of Lot 247: Calatrava, Reference 3466 | A stainless steel wristwatch | Made in 1966

calatrava, reference 3466 | a stainless steel wristwatch | made in 1966

Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 315/190 automatic, 30 jewels Movement number: 3'005'011 Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back Case number: 2'996'428 Closure: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle Size: 33 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: none Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.

View 1 of Lot 343: Calatrava, Reference 3998J | A yellow gold wristwatch with date | Circa 1997

calatrava, reference 3998j | a yellow gold wristwatch with date | circa 1997

Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 240Q automatic, 27 jewels Movement number: 774'752 Case: 18k yellow gold, sapphire crystal display case back Case number: 2'905'490 Closure: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet integrated bracelet and locking clasp Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 185 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe additional case back, setting pin, Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on July 26, 1994, Extract invoice, production in 1994 and subsequent sale on July 26, 1994, Bucherer x Patek Philippe service invoice dated February 2026, service hang tag and winding presentation box

View 1 of Lot 87: Reference 3945/1 | A yellow gold perpetual calendar bracelet watch with moon phases, 24 hours and leap year indication | Made in 1994

reference 3945/1 | a yellow gold perpetual calendar bracelet watch with moon phases, 24 hours and leap year indication | made in 1994

Dial: white enamel Calibre: manual winding, jewelled Movement number: 151'873 Case: 18k yellow gold, hinged case back and cuvette Case number: 255'179 Size: 56 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: none

View 1 of Lot 353: Chronometro Gondolo | A yellow gold open-faced keyless pocket watch with white enamel dial | Circa 1908

chronometro gondolo | a yellow gold open-faced keyless pocket watch with white enamel dial | circa 1908

Dial: white Calibre: cal. 215 manual winding, 18 jewels Movement number: 1'859'952 Case: 18k yellow gold, snap-on bezel Case number: 4'026'001 Closure: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle Size: 33.5 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: none

View 1 of Lot 264: Calatrava, Reference 3919J | A yellow gold wristwatch | Circa 1995

calatrava, reference 3919j | a yellow gold wristwatch | circa 1995

Dial: cloisonné enamel Calibre: cal. 240/119 automatic, 27 jewels Movement number: 1’909’035 Case: 18k white gold, screw-down sapphire crystal display case back Case number: 618'096 Closure: 18k white gold Patek Philippe folding clasp Size: 36 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, service papers dated March 2026, leather bifold, instruction manual, product literature and presentation box with outer packaging Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.

View 1 of Lot 106: Reference 5075G-011  | A white gold wristwatch with ‘blue flower’ cloisonné enamel dial | Circa 2001

reference 5075g-011 | a white gold wristwatch with ‘blue flower’ cloisonné enamel dial | circa 2001

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 28-255 C automatic, 36 jewels Movement number: 1'307'835 Case: 18k yellow gold and stainless steel, case back secured by 4 screws Case number: 541'457 Closure: 18k yellow gold and stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet and folding clasp Size: 42 mm diameter (9-3 o'clock), bracelet circumference approximately 185 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, Original Gobbi Certificate, Instruction manual and leather bifold, Extract from the Archives to be received, product literature and cork presentation box with plaque

View 1 of Lot 50: Nautilus 'Jumbo', Reference 3700/001 | A yellow gold and stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet | Circa 1978 

nautilus 'jumbo', reference 3700/001 | a yellow gold and stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet | circa 1978

Dial: champagne Calibre: cal. 330 SC automatic, 29 jewels Movement number: 1'930'711 Case: stainless steel and 18k yellow gold, bezel secured by 4 screws Case number: 2'893'624 Closure: stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet and folding clasp Size: 37.5 mm diameter (9-3 o'clock), bracelet circumference approximately 178 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives to be received

View 1 of Lot 51: Nautilus, Reference 3800/1JA | A yellow gold and stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet | Circa 1992

nautilus, reference 3800/1ja | a yellow gold and stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet | circa 1992

Dial: white enamel, black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and 60-minute register

Dial: white enamel, black Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and 60-minute register Calibre: cal. 19'' manual winding, jewelled Movement number: 112'135 Case: 18k pink gold, bassine style, hinged cuvette and case back Case number: 228'955 Size: 53 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on 31 October 1902

View 1 of Lot 47: A pink gold open-faced keyless lever single button chronograph watch | Made in 1901 

a pink gold open-faced keyless lever single button chronograph watch | made in 1901

Dial: salmon Calibre: cal. CH 29-535 PS-Q manual winding, 33 jewels Movement number: 7'417'395 Case: platinum, screw-down sapphire crystal display case back Case number: 6'481'387 Closure: platinum Patek Philippe folding clasp Size: 41 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, additional case back, setting pin, hang tag, product literature, instruction manual, leather bifold with presentation box and outer packaging

View 1 of Lot 201: Reference 5270P-001 | A platinum perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, leap year and day/night indication | Circa 2022

reference 5270p-001 | a platinum perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, leap year and day/night indication | circa 2022

Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 13-130 manual winding, 23 jewels Movement number: 868'185 Case: 18k pink gold, snap-on case back Case number: 664'508 Closure: 18k pink gold Patek Philippe buckle Size: 36 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on May 6 1952, service invoice, service hang tag and Beyer Archive Extract Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.

View 1 of Lot 56: 'Spider Lugs', Reference 1579 | A pink gold gold chronograph wristwatch | Made in 1951

'spider lugs', reference 1579 | a pink gold gold chronograph wristwatch | made in 1951

Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 12-120 manual winding, 18 jewels Movement number: 923'292 Case: 18k yellow gold, snap-on case back Case number: 632'179 Closure: 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle Size: 34 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, original invoice, Extract from the Archives confirming date of Sale on August 9th, 1944 and presentation box

View 1 of Lot 120: Reference 1526 | A yellow gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases | Made in 1943

reference 1526 | a yellow gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with moon phases | made in 1943

Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 350 automatic, 28 jewels Movement number: 1'182'712 Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: 2'703'813 Closure: stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet with locking clasp Size: 35 x 40 mm (width x length), bracelet circumference approximately 185 mm (including additional links) Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on November 4, 1971 and four additional links

View 1 of Lot 237: Reference 3580 | A stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet | Made in 1971

reference 3580 | a stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet | made in 1971

Dial: black-grey Calibre: cal. 324 automatic, 34 jewels Movement number: 5'991'103 Case: stainless steel, sapphire crystal display back secured by 4 screws Case number: 6'109'547 Closure: stainless steel Patek Philippe double-folding clasp Size: 40.5 mm diameter (10-4 o'clock) Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, instruction manual, product literature, leather bifold and presentation box with outer packaging Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.

View 1 of Lot 169: Nautilus, Reference 5726A-001 | A stainless steel annual calendar wristwatch with moon phases and 24-hour indication | Circa 2016

nautilus, reference 5726a-001 | a stainless steel annual calendar wristwatch with moon phases and 24-hour indication | circa 2016

Dial: engraved silver opaline Calibre: cal. 32-650 HGS PS manual winding, 75 jewels Movement number: 5'251'838 Case: platinum, snap-on case back Case number: 6'029'716 Closure: platinum 175th anniversary Patek Philippe folding clasp Size: 40 x 47.5 mm (width x length including lugs) Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin, Attestation, product literature in leather document holder, instructions in leather portfolio, commemorative coin, travel case and 175th anniversary presentation box with outer packaging Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.

View 1 of Lot 54: Reference 5275P-001 | A limited edition platinum chiming jumping hour wristwatch with jumping minute and seconds, Arabesque engraved dial and case, Made to commemorate the 175th anniversary of Patek Philippe | Circa 2014

reference 5275p-001 | a limited edition platinum chiming jumping hour wristwatch with jumping minute and seconds, arabesque engraved dial and case, made to commemorate the 175th anniversary of patek philippe | circa 2014

Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 9’’’90 manual winding, 18 jewels Movement number: 832’080 Case: stainless steel, snap-on case back with personal inscription Case number: 615’516 Closure: stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle Size: 21.5 x 40.5 mm (width x length, including lugs) Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on 10 January 1937, service papers and Beyer Extract from the Archives Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.

View 1 of Lot 350: Reference 519A | A stainless steel wristwatch | Made in 1937

reference 519a | a stainless steel wristwatch | made in 1937

Dial: enamel dial depicting Abd al-Aziz III ibn Saoud, King of Saudi Arabia, ruby-set indexes

Dial: enamel dial depicting Abd al-Aziz III ibn Saoud, King of Saudi Arabia, ruby-set indexes Calibre: cal. 27 SC manual winding, 18 jewels Movement number: 704'801 Case: 18k pink gold, snap-on case back Case number: 689'344 Size: 36.8 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on March 28, 1956 Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.

View 1 of Lot 48: Reference 2481 | A pink gold and ruby-set wristwatch made in homage of King Abd al-Aziz III ibn Saoud of Saudi Arabia | Made in 1955

reference 2481 | a pink gold and ruby-set wristwatch made in homage of king abd al-aziz iii ibn saoud of saudi arabia | made in 1955

Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 12''120 manual winding, 18 jewels Movement number: 829'156 Case: stainless steel, snap-on case back Case number: 618'096 Closure: stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle Size: 30.5 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the date of sale on May 10, 1939

View 1 of Lot 45: Calatrava, Reference 96 | A stainless steel wristwatch with small seconds | Made in 1939

calatrava, reference 96 | a stainless steel wristwatch with small seconds | made in 1939

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 12-120 manual winding, 18 jewels Movement number: 924'492 Case: stainless steel, snap-on case back Case number: 508'642 Closure: Patek Philippe calf leather strap and stainless steel buckle Size: 36.5 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming date of sale on March 6, 1944

View 1 of Lot 63: Calatrava, Reference 530 | A stainless steel wristwatch with black dial | Made in 1943

calatrava, reference 530 | a stainless steel wristwatch with black dial | made in 1943

Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 315 S-QR automatic, 30 jewels Movement number: 3'411'019 Case: 18k white gold, hinged back to reveal a snap-on sapphire crystal display case back Case number: 4'447'431 Closure: 18k white gold Patek Philippe folding clasp Size: 38 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Patek Philippe Certificate of Origin confirming date of sale on August 4, 2008, instruction manual, leather bifold, setting pin and presentation box Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.

View 1 of Lot 203: Reference 5159G-001 | A white gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with retrograde date, moon phases and leap year indication | Circa 2008

reference 5159g-001 | a white gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with retrograde date, moon phases and leap year indication | circa 2008

Dial: black Calibre: cal. E23 SC quartz, 7 jewels Movement number: 1'550'048 Case: stainless steel and 18k yellow gold, bezel secured by 4 screws Case number: 2'820'167 Closure: stainless steel and 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe bracelet with folding clasp Size: 32 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 180 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: none

View 1 of Lot 238: Nautilus, Reference 3900/1 | A yellow gold and stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet | Circa 1984

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