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08/11/2025

This November, Sotheby’s will pay tribute to the phenomenal legacy of Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747–1823), the most important and influential watchmaker in the history of horology, with a dedicated auction celebrating the 250th anniversary of the foundation of Breguet in Paris in 1775.

This landmark event, the largest auction of Breguet timepieces in a quarter of a century, will feature many of the brand’s most stellar examples of Abraham-Louis Breguet’s superior mastery in watchmaking, ground-breaking imagination and innate sense of horological innovation. Curated in collaboration with Montres Breguet SA and Mr. Emmanuel Breguet, Vice President, Head of Patrimony and descendant of founder Abraham-Louis Breguet, the auction will spotlight the key chapters of the brand’s long and illustrious history, offering a mix of pocket watches, wristwatches and clocks.

The sale will take place as part of Sotheby’s Luxury Sales in Geneva, alongside Sotheby’s bi-annual flagship Important Watches live auction.

Important Watches Including the Gunter Sachs Cartier Portico Mystery Clock and the Mercedes Gleitze Rolex Oyster:

☆Live Sale 9 November 2025|11:00 CET|Geneva

Breguet Evening Auction:
☆Live Sale 9 November 2025|19:00 CET|Geneva

10/10/2025

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A historically important and previously unknown silver two-train Patek desk timepiece with perpetual calendar, moon phases, and 10-day up-down indication with wood base, Mvt. 198159, Case 292119, Made for Thomas Emery, Made in 1928 and Sold in 1933

Description

Watch Diameter: 61 mm

Width: 74 mm

Length: 106 mm

Height: 60 mm

Width overall: 120 mm

Length overall: 155 mm

Accompanied by Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming the year of manufacture in 1928 and the date of sale on 11 May 1933, with remarks on the case details and monogram, and purchase invoice from the present owner dated 19 November 1976

Auction: December 8th, 2025 - 10:00 EST

Exhibitions:

Hong Kong
Wed, 15 Oct 25 • 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM HKT

Thu, 16 Oct 25 • 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM HKT

Fri, 17 Oct 25 • 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM HKT

Sat, 18 Oct 25 • 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM HKT

Sun, 19 Oct 25 • 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM HKT

Mon, 20 Oct 25 • 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM HKT

London
Mon, 3 Nov 25 • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM GMT

Tue, 4 Nov 25 • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM GMT

Geneva
Thu, 6 Nov 25 • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM CET

Fri, 7 Nov 25 • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM CET

Sat, 8 Nov 25 • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM CET

New York
Fri, 5 Dec 25 • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

Sat, 6 Dec 25 • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

Sun, 7 Dec 25 • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST


There is no surprise that AP decided to equip their spearhead model with this complication. The Royal Oak was first intr...
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There is no surprise that AP decided to equip their spearhead model with this complication. The Royal Oak was first introduced with a perpetual calendar under the reference 5554 (later renamed 25554) in 1983 and made available the following year.

The Royal Oak Perpetual calendar has been produced in many different versions, under various references.

The Reference 25636ST is a collector’s dream, The iteration that features the favorite and the most sought-after characteristics. Faithful to the original Jumbo model, it has a 39mm diameter case. It is crafted in today's most desirable case: stainless steel. The perpetual calendar is the most coveted complication for the Royal Oak lineup.

Introduced in 1998, the Patek Philippe reference 5070 marked a pivotal moment for the brand as its first standalone chro...
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Introduced in 1998, the Patek Philippe reference 5070 marked a pivotal moment for the brand as its first standalone chronograph wristwatch since the 1960s, following the discontinuation of the legendary reference 1463. This bold return to chronograph-only timepieces was distinguished by its substantial 42 mm case and distinctive stepped bezel—an homage to the revered reference 2512, which boasted an impressive 46.2 mm diameter. The 5070 masterfully integrates a variety of design influences, from Art Deco-inspired contours to the bold, aviator-style aesthetics of its dial.

What truly sets the reference 5070 apart is its status as the last Patek Philippe chronograph to feature the esteemed Lemania 2310 workhorse before the brand transitioned to an in-house movement.

#5070 #42

Just Sold at Sotheby’s March Fine Watches auction: An honest Srvice dial Audemars Piguet Ref. 5402ST Jumbo Royal Oak 'A-...
04/04/2025

Just Sold at Sotheby’s March Fine Watches auction: An honest Srvice dial Audemars Piguet Ref. 5402ST Jumbo Royal Oak 'A-Series' | A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 1972

The reference 5402 can be divided into four distinct series, denoted by the letters A, B, C, and D. The first release in 1972 comprised a limited production of 2,000 pieces, is famously known as the ‘A-series’. These timepieces are distinguished by engraved serial numbers on the casebacks beginning with the letter A.

It's very hard to pass on these great examples of Gearld Genta’s iconic design DNA.




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Available for Private Sale. DM for details.☆ While supplies Last 😎 ☆ #5968
04/04/2025

Available for Private Sale. DM for details.

☆ While supplies Last 😎 ☆

#5968

This Neptune in Gorgeous condition received crazy attention in our March Fine Auction yesterday. Talk about condition, c...
01/04/2025

This Neptune in Gorgeous condition received crazy attention in our March Fine Auction yesterday. Talk about condition, condition, and condition 😎.

1000% better option over the recently announced integrated timepiece in Watches of Wonder 2025 🤔 this year.

Lot 58:
Reference 5085/1A-001 ‘Neptune’ | A stainless steel automatic bracelet watch with date, moon phases, and power reserve indication, Circa 2003

Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000 USD

Lot Sold: 35,560 USD

Rolex Reference 218206 Day-Date II | A platinum automatic wristwatch with day, date, and bracelet, Circa 2010Introduced ...
01/04/2025

Rolex Reference 218206 Day-Date II | A platinum automatic wristwatch with day, date, and bracelet, Circa 2010

Introduced in 2008, the Rolex Day-Date II featured an immediate and major aesthetic change that any collector can easily identify right away—its size. Measuring 41 millimeters in diameter, the automatic cal. 3156 movement, housed in a platinum case, truly embodies the class and beauty of the model line while also embracing the modern trend of increasing wristwatch diameters. Released alongside its 36-millimeter sibling, the Day-Date II offers another option for those who prefer a larger timepiece featuring the same complications.

The model line was released in four metal configurations: yellow, white, and pink gold, as well as platinum, which is seen in the present lot. The Day-Date II was in production for only seven years before being discontinued in 2015 and replaced by the slightly smaller 40 mm Day-Date, which is still available today.

Because time is money and money is time, we are pleased to offer a rare selection of unique coin watches from the leadin...
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Because time is money and money is time, we are pleased to offer a rare selection of unique coin watches from the leading horology houses.

Lot 63: Piaget Twenty Dollar Coin Liberty Head | A yellow gold coin watch, Circa 1958

Lot 64: Rolex Cellini Twenty Dollar Coin Liberty Head | A yellow gold coin watch, Circa 1976

☆ Sotheby's March Fine Sale - Closes on the 31 at 12:00PM EST ☆

Curation Note:“We felt this was a fair representation of his overall collection,” says Richard Lopez, a senior watch spe...
12/12/2024

Curation Note:

“We felt this was a fair representation of his overall collection,” says Richard Lopez, a senior watch specialist at Sotheby’s, who says that he worked with Brady to select objects for the sale. “He was willing to part with these so someone else can collect and enjoy them the way he has.”

#2024

One of the three Rare Patek 1563 Split Seconds Chronographs will be available in Sotheby's Geneva Treasures of Time Nove...
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One of the three Rare Patek 1563 Split Seconds Chronographs will be available in Sotheby's Geneva Treasures of Time November auction.

For more info and our international travel exhibition, please check the link in bio for full details.

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