Patek Philippe, Aquanaut, reference 5167/1A-001, stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet, circa 2016 . Estimate HK$160,000–300,000.
Launched in 1997, the Aquanaut collection has a young and modern appeal. The model is housed in a rounded octagonal case, inspired by the iconic Nautilus collection. The present reference 5167/1A is upgraded with a stainless steel bracelet, finished with satin brushed center links and mirror polished outer links.
Breguet, La Tradition, reference 7027, white gold semi-skeletonized wristwatch with power reserve, Circa 2010
. Estimate HK$70,000–100,000.
La Tradition collection illustrates the brand's origin and also the vision of its future. The present watch features a semi skeletonized dial that allows the wearer to view the true craftsmanship of the movement. Complete with original certificate of warranty and presentation box, the present watch captures the innermost spirit of Breguet.
H. Moser & Cie, Monard Date, a white gold wristwatch with date and power reserve indication, Circa 2011 . Estimate HK$50,000–80,000.
Since 1826, H. Moser & Cie watches have had an international presence. The result is that a purity of style is still found in today’s Moser watches, along with excellent quality. The remarkable functional diversity of this watch is subtly disguised by its clear and clean visual image. Like the presented example, H. Moser & Cie watch has an aura of understatement, the power reserve indication only reveals through the exhibition back on the movement.
Omega, Seamaster 600 'Ploprof', a stainless steel wristwatch with date, Circa 1971. Estimate HK$40,000–56,000.
Developed in conjunction with Comex and the Jacques Cousteau, Omega launched its first waterproof watch designed and built solely for the professional commercial divers in 1970. Seamaster 600 was nicknamed PloProf, which is short for Plongeur Professionnel (Professional Diver in French). Though most watches are made with the crown at 3 o'clock, the standard PloProf has its crown at 9 o'clock so that the red pusher is more accessible and the relatively cumbersome crown guard does not interfere with wrist movement. When diving, one can calculate how much oxygen remains in the tank and adjust the bezel for accurate timing. By pushing the red button, the locked bezel releases an the bezel can then be adjusted.
Tudor, stainless steel wristwatch, Black Bay, Ref 79220R.
Estimate HK$12,000–30,000.
The present watch is a reference 79220R that was released by Tudor in the year 2012 Basel World. With a similar similar style depth rating, big crown and chapter ring, it shares a very strong resemblance to its predecessor such as the reference 9411 and 7928. Additionally the present watch features a very rare Tudor Rose logo not only on the crown but on the dial as well, which this feature is only available for a short period of time and later replaced with a shield logo. The present watch is a very attractive modern watch that pays strong tribute to its predecessor by include touch of elegance to it’s most minute detail and design.
Sotheby’s Watches presents a carefully curated selection of 120 watches from well-established brands such as Patek Philippe, Rolex and Cartier to exotic and intriguing makes including the likes of Alan Siberstein, Concord, Gerald Genta and Tudor. Taking place from 26 November to 6 December 2018, the sale embraces a variety of classic timepieces suitable for everyday wear or gift giving.