Sotheby's Watches | New York, 8–19 May 2020

Sotheby's May Spring sale Watches, open for bidding exclusively online from 8-19 May, is led by much sought after contemporary models including a striking Patek Philippe Ref 5722G Nautilus, set with 32 baguette-cut diamonds weighing approximately 5.90 cts. Also on offer is an Audemars Piguet Tourbillon Royal Oak Extra Thin: an exceptional combination of sport and horology fitted to a case measuring just 8.85 mm thick. Exceptional pieces from Rolex, Patek Philippe, Laurent Ferrier, Omega, Cartier provide this sale with an excellent breadth of opportunities for all collectors. 

Please be advised that straps made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove any straps prior to shipping. CALIFORNIA BUYERS: Please be advised that due to a new law, EFFECTIVE January 1, 2020, Sotheby’s will remove any alligator or crocodile watch strap before shipping watches to the state of California.

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• Telephone: 212 606 7184

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Daryn Schnipper
Senior Vice President
Chairman, International Watch Division
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+1 212 606 7184
DARYN.SCHNIPPER@SOTHEBYS.COM

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LOT 1. PATEK PHILIPPE | NAUTILUS REF 5722G/001, A WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH CIRCA 2012
Estimate: 120,000 - 150,000 USD

PATEK PHILIPPE NAUTILUS REF 5722G/001

A WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH CIRCA 2012

Dial: blue-grey ribbed

Caliber: cal. 240 PS IRM C LU automatic movement, 27 jewels

Movement number:  5584143

Case: 18k white gold, sapphire display back secured by screws to the band

Case number: 4532563

Closure: 18k white gold Patek Philippe folding buckle

Size: diameter 40 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Accessories: presentation box and guarantee.

Patek Philippe, Nautilus Ref 5722G/001. The highly coveted Nautilus designed by Gerald Genta is instantly recognizable, and the present Ref. 5722G is a particularly exceptional outlier, dressed in 32 baguette-cut diamonds weighing nearly 6 carats. The model was produced for a limited time from 2008-2010, making this a rare collector’s opportunity. We are pleased to offer this lot complete with box and papers.

LOT 2. AUDEMARS PIGUET | REF 26510ST.OO.1220ST.01, A STAINLESS STEEL EXTRA SLIM TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET CIRCA 2019. Estimate: 80,000 - 100,000 USD

AUDEMARS PIGUET REF 26510ST.OO.1220ST.01

A STAINLESS STEEL EXTRA SLIM TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET CIRCA 2019

Dial: blue tapisserie

Caliber: cal. 2924 manual winding tourbillon movement, 25 jewels

Movement number:  881852

Case: stainless steel, sapphire display back secured by eight screws

Case number:  no. 0125

Closure: stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet with folding clasp

Size: diameter 41 mm, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Accessories: presentation box and certificate

LOT 49. CHOPARD | REF 2283 L.U.C. MONOTEC, A LIMITED EDITION PINK GOLD SQUARE FORM WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND DEPICTION OF KING SAUD. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500 USD

CHOPARD REF 2283 L.U.C. MONOTEC

A LIMITED EDITION PINK GOLD SQUARE FORM WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND DEPICTION OF KING SAUD

Dial: bronzed

Caliber: automatic jeweled movement

Case: 18k pink gold, case back secured by six screws

Case number:  1150534

Closure: 18k pink gold Chopard buckle

Size: 40 mm length x 37 mm width

Signed: case, dial and movement

Accessories: none

LOT 10. AUDEMARS PIGUET | ROYAL OAK, A LADIES STAINLESS STEEL AND YELLOW GOLD QUARTZ WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1990
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000 USD

AUDEMARS PIGUET ROYAL OAK

A LADIES STAINLESS STEEL AND YELLOW GOLD QUARTZ WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1990

Dial: anthracite tapisserie

Caliber: quartz movement

Case: stainless steel and yellow gold, case back secured by eight screws

Case number:  1113

Closure: stainless steel and yellow gold Audemars Piguet bracelet with folding clasp

Size: diameter 24 mm, bracelet circumference approximately 155 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Accessories: none

LOT 15. AUDEMARS PIGUET | A TANTALUM AND PINK GOLD AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND REGISTERS CIRCA 1995. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000 USD

Property From a Private Collector, Illinois

AUDEMARS PIGUET

A TANTALUM AND PINK GOLD AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND REGISTERS CIRCA 1995

Dial: salmon

Caliber: cal. 2126 automatic movement, 51 jewels

Movement number: 375218

Case: tantalum and pink gold, snap on case back

Case number: D87020

Closure: 18k pink gold Audemars Piguet buckle

Size: diameter 40 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Accessories: Audemars Piguet presentation box with outer packaging, Certificate of Origin confirming the date of sale on July 30, 1997, and booklets 

Please note that this lot contains material(s) which have import or export restrictions. Please contact a member of the department for further information.

LOT 50. CHOPARD | REF 2283 L.U.C. MONOTEC, A LIMITED EDITION WHITE GOLD SQUARE FORM AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DATE WITH DATE AND DEPICTION OF KING SAUD CIRCA 1980. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000 USD

CHOPARD REF 2283 L.U.C. MONOTEC

A LIMITED EDITION WHITE GOLD SQUARE FORM AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DATE WITH DATE AND DEPICTION OF KING SAUD CIRCA 1980

Dial: silvered

Caliber: automatic jeweled movement

Case: 18k white gold, case back secured by six screws

Case number:  1150471

Closure: 18k white gold Chopard buckle

Size: diameter 36 mm 

Signed: case, dial and movement

Accessories: none

LOT 22. BREITLING | A STAINLESS STEEL ANTI-MAGNETIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS CIRCA 1980
Estimate: 2,000 - 4,000 USD

BREITLING

A STAINLESS STEEL ANTI-MAGNETIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS CIRCA 1980

Dial: black with silvered registers

Caliber: cal. Valjoux 7733 manual winding movement, 17 jewels

Case: stainless steel, screw-down caseback

Case number:  91007V

Closure: stainless steel buckle

Size: 39 mm diameter

Signed: case, dial and movement

Accessories: none.

LOT 38. CARTIER | REF 1575 1 SANTOS, A PLATINUM WRISTWATCH CIRCA 2010. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000 USD

CARTIER REF 1575 1 SANTOS

A PLATINUM WRISTWATCH CIRCA 2010

Dial: silvered guilloché

Caliber: manual winding jeweled movement

Case: platinum, case back secured by screws to the case band

Case number: C17951

Closure: 18k white gold Cartier deployant clasp

Size: 36 mm length x 27 width mm 

Signed: case, dial and movement

Accessories: none

LOT 79. HEUER | REF 150.633 CALCULATOR CHRONOGRAPH, A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CALCULATOR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1970. Estimate: 3,500 - 4,000 USD

HEUER REF 150.633 CALCULATOR CHRONOGRAPH 

A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CALCULATOR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH CIRCA 1970

Dial: blue

Caliber: cal. 15 manual winding movement, 17 jewels

Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back

Case number:  284735

Size: diameter 45.5 mm 

Signed: case, dial and movement

Accessories: none

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