Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel manual wind chronograph wristwatch, together with fitted box and original guarantee booklet 'Paul Newman,' Ref: 6263/6239, Serial No.2653***, Sold 2nd of August 1973

Watches

The Bonhams Watch department has well-respected and experienced specialists based in the United Kingdom, United States and the Far East. There are several fine watch auctions held in our global salerooms each year.
If you are considering buying or selling at auction our experts can give you confidential professional advice on all aspects of the watch market and offer a complimentary auction valuation service.
We are prominent in the auction of watches by Patek Philippe, Rolex, Vacheron Constantin, Cartier, Audemars Piguet, Heuer, IWC and other prestigious names.

Auctions

Ebel. An 18ct gold automatic perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with watch winder box 1911 BTR Perpetual Calendar Chronograph, Ref:E5288L70, Case No.A108651, No.8/20, Circa 2005

Patek Philippe. An 18ct gold manual wind wristwatch Case No.289464, Movement No.201374, Circa 1925

Cartier. An 18ct gold manual wind wristwatch Tank Américaine XL, Ref:1735 1, Case No.C55177, Movement No.9302980, Circa 2000

21 May 2013 London, Knightsbridge Auction 20746
Watches and Wristwatches

An Art Deco sapphire and diamond panel ring

9 Apr 2013 Oxford Auction 20684
Jewelry

Patek Philippe. An 18ct gold automatic calendar wristwatch Calatrava, Ref:3802/200, Case No.4037264, Movement No.3007729, Circa 2005

Bulgari. An 18ct rose gold automatic calendar chronograph wristwatch with box and papers Diagono, Ref:BB P 42 GL CH, Case No.O 009 077/199, Movement No.556873, Sold 14th November 2011

Girard-Perregaux. An 18ct gold automatic split seconds chronograph wristwatch with box and papers Ferrari chronographe a rattrapante, Ref:1509, Case No.16, Manufactured 17th May 1995

26 Feb 2013 London, Knightsbridge Auction 20745
Watches and Wristwatches

Cartier: An 18ct gold and hematite torque bangle

5 Feb 2013 Oxford Auction 20675
Jewelry

Patek Philippe. An exceptionally fine and rare 18ct gold automatic minute repeating wristwatch still sealed in its original plastic together with fitted presentation box and Certificate of Origin Ref:5079, Case No.4188329, Movement No.1904134, Made Circa 2005

George Daniels. A very fine and rare 18ct white gold automatic calendar centre seconds wristwatch, together with original box and receipts, correspondences and 2006 Retrospective Exhibition catalogue signed by Dr George Daniels Millennium, Made in 2000 and Sold November 22nd 2000

Patek Philippe. A very fine and rare 18ct gold manual wind perpetual calendar split seconds chronograph wristwatch with moon phases Certificate of Origin and fitted Patek Philippe box Ref:5004, Case No.2984901, Movement No.879513, Circa 1998

18 Dec 2012 London, New Bond Street Auction 19810
Fine Watches and Wristwatches

Patek Philippe. A rare and very fine 18K gold chronograph wristwatch with registers, perpetual calendar and moon phasesRef:2499, Case no. 691621, Movement No. 868353, circa 1955

F. P. Journe. A very fine and rare platinum tourbillon wristwatch with power reserve and remontoire displaying dead beat secondsTourbillon Souverain, Remontoire d'Egalite avec Secondes Morte, No. 360 TN, sold 2007

13 Dec 2012 New York Auction 20080
Fine Watches, Wristwatches and Clocks

A brown alligator 'Kelly' 35 handbag, Hermès,

A collection of three unmounted fancy intense colored diamonds

Bulgari gold and enamel compact**in pouch with original makeup applicator**

12 Dec 2012 New York Auction 20084
Salon Jewelry & Watches

Three initialled Louis Vuitton brown and tan monogram luggage items

Two initialled Louis Vuitton brown and tan monogram rolling suitcases

4 Dec 2012 Oxford Auction 19853
Jewelry and Designer Fashion

Leica Luxus with VF gold plus rangefinder in case

A Leica IIIc Black Swedish army with 5cm lens

A rare Leica MP with matching Leicavit MP,

23 Nov 2012 Hong Kong Auction 20819
The Leica Sale

Patek Philippe. A fine and rare PT950 platinum perpetual calendar chronograph manual wind wristwatch with moon phaseRef:3970EP, Case No.4131137, Movement No.3046291, Sold in 2001

Audemars Piguet. A very fine and rare PT950 platinum and rutilated crystal skeletonized tourbillon manual wind wristwatch Edward Piguet, Tourbillon, Ref:25924 PT, Case No.E67895, Movement No.571252, Circa 2003

F.P. Journe. A very fine and rare limited edition PT950 platinum calendar retrograde automatic wristwatch with mother-of pearl dialOcta Calendrier, 1 of 15 pieces, Case No.286-Q, Sold in 2006

23 Nov 2012 Hong Kong Auction 20368
Modern Wristwatches

Girard Perregaux. An 18ct rose gold automatic calendar chronograph wristwatch with papers Laureato Evo 3, Ref:80180.52.212.BBEA, Case No.361, Sold 22nd December 2006

Patek Philippe. An 18ct gold manual wind bracelet watch Ref:3618/1, Case No.2748067, Movement No.1321756, Circa 1973

Rolex. An 18ct gold automatic bracelet watch Day-Date, Ref:18038, Case No.958****, Movement No.169****, Circa 1987

20 Nov 2012 London, Knightsbridge Auction 19808
Watches and Wristwatches

A large gold tooled green leather jewellery box containing assorted antique jewellery

An 18ct gold open face pocket chronometer

6 Nov 2012 Oxford Auction 19849
Jewelry

15 Oct 2012 New York Auction 20058
Fine Jewelry

A collection of yellow precious metal accessories

Vacherin & Constantin: An 18ct gold and diamond dress watch

9 Oct 2012 Oxford Auction 19846
Jewelry

Hublot. The unique Mike Tyson WBC chronograph wristwatch King Power, Ref:703.OM.0218.HR.WBC12

Hublot. The unique Lennox Lewis WBC chronograph wristwatch King Power, Ref:703.OM.0218.HR.WBC12

29 Sep 2012 Las Vegas Auction 20968
Hublot for the benefit of WBC boxing pension fund

A ruby, sapphire and diamond brooch, Oscar Heyman & Brothers

An emerald, diamond, white sapphire and enamel tassel pendant/necklace

24 Sep 2012 Los Angeles Auction 20042
Salon Jewelry

Rolex. A lady's 18ct gold automatic calendar bracelet watch with box and papers Ref:69138, Case No.W677***, Movement No.3292***, Sold 6th September 1996

Daniel Roth. An 18ct white gold automatic perpetual calendar wristwatch Ref:118.X.60, Case No.62, Recent

Rolex. An 18ct gold automatic calendar bracelet watch Day-Date, Ref:18238, Case No.E871***, Movement No.5769***, Circa 1990

11 Sep 2012 London, Knightsbridge Auction 19807
Watches and Wristwatches

A set of eight yellow precious metal bangles (8)

Four gem set rings Comprising a five stone emerald ring, a large step-cut amethyst cocktail ring, with scrolled diamond set shoulders, a three stone diamond crossover ring, and a pale yellow topaz ring, with diamond set shoulders. (4)

11 Sep 2012 Oxford Auction 19842
Jewelry

A multi-color sapphire and diamond wide bracelet

A diamond and pink and yellow sapphire rolling bangle bracelet

17 Aug 2012 Carmel Auction 20409
Jewelry and Watches

A collection of late 19th century and later Russian jewellery (quantity)

17 Jul 2012 Oxford Auction 19836
Jewelry

A carved coral necklace together with pendant earclips, retailed by Marsh & Co.

A collection of three eternity style diamond bangle bracelets

13 Jun 2012 New York Auction 20001
Salon Jewelry

A diamond and eighteen karat gold suite, M. Gérard,

13 Jun 2012 New York Auction 20000
Fine Jewelry

Rolex. A very fine and rare stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watch 'Paul Newman' Oyster Cosmograph Daytona, Ref:6263, Serial No.3048***, 1970's (1971?)

Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watch 'Paul Newman,' Oyster Cosmograph, Ref:6265, Serial No.2921***, Circa 1971

Piaget. A very fine and rare 18ct white gold diamond set bracelet watch Polo Automatique, Ref:GOA36226, Recent

13 Jun 2012 London, New Bond Street Auction 19806
Fine Watches and Wristwatches

Rolex YG with jewels GMT II (?116758or 116748)

12 Jun 2012 New York Auction 20003
Fine Watches and Wristwatches

A small collection of coral jewellery (3)

A collection of Victorian coral jewellery

12 Jun 2012 Oxford Auction 19830
Jewelry

F.P. Journe. A very fine and rare 18ct rose gold manual wind tourbillon chronometer wristwatch with power reserve indication Tourbillon Souverain à Remontoir d'Egalité avec Seconde Morte, No.214-TN, Sold on 14th December 2007

Patek Philippe. A very fine and rare 18ct white gold perpetual calendar automatic wristwatch with retrograde date and moon phases Ref:5159G, Case No.4502806, Movement No.5534445, Sold in 2010

Patek Philippe. A very fine and rare 18ct white gold perpetual calendar automatic wristwatch with moon phases Ref:5040G-025, Case No.4355726, Movement No.3128771, Sold 13th January 2007

26 May 2012 Hong Kong Auction 20311
Modern Wristwatches

Rolex. A stainless steel manual wind bracelet watch Prince, Ref:1862, Case No.10491, 1920's

Jean-Mairet & Gillman. An 18ct gold automatic calendar wristwatch with world time and alarm Horo Mundni, Case No.13/25, Recent

Jaeger-LeCoultre. An 18ct rose gold automatic calendar wristwatch Master Control 1000 Hours, Case No.140293, Movement No.2831254, 10 July 2000

22 May 2012 London, Knightsbridge Auction 19805
Watches and Wristwatches

1962 Facel Vega Facel II Coupé, Chassis no. HK2B138

1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT Berlinetta, Chassis no. 04014

11 May 2012 Monte Carlo Auction 20438
The Monaco Sale 'Les Grandes Marques à Monaco'

A late Victorian/Edwardian moonstone fringe necklace

A mid Victorian chrysoberyl necklace with pendant

1 May 2012 Oxford Auction 19826
Jewelry

A collection of blue enamel and gem set jewellery (5)

A late 19th/early 20th century snake-link bracelet (5)

An Archaeological Revival necklace, bangle and brooch suite, in the manner of Castellani, circa 1870

3 Apr 2012 Oxford Auction 19822
Jewelry

A diamond solitaire ring together with insert ring

A pair of retro citrine earclips, French,

A diamond, synthetic gem, enamel and fourteen karat bicolor gold bangle charm bracelet

26 Mar 2012 San Francisco Auction 19975
Salon Jewelry & Watches

A collection of antique jewellery (quantity)

13 Mar 2012 Oxford Auction 19819
Jewelry

Rolex. An 18ct gold, diamaond and sapphire set bracelet watch together with fitted box and papers GMT Master, Ref 116758, Serial No. Z749498, Sold 12th December 2007

Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18ct gold manual wind wristwatch Disco-Volante, Ref:2525-1, Case No.690870, Movement No.745148, Circa 1950

Rolex. A rare 14ct gold manual wind chronograph wristwatch Ref:3666, Case No.3070492, Circa 1940

28 Feb 2012 London, Knightsbridge Auction 19804
Watches and Wristwatches

An Austrian gold mounted diamond set butterfly brooch

A pair of blue enamel and diamond cufflinks and a pair of diamond cufflinks (2)

7 Feb 2012 Oxford Auction 19815
Jewelry

Vacheron & Constantin: An open face pocket watch (6)

10 Jan 2012 Oxford Auction 19812
Jewelry

Patek Philippe. A very fine and rare platinum tourbillon chronometer wristwatch with 10-day power reserve together with fitted presentation box and Certificate of Origin10 Day Tourbillon

Patek Philippe. A very fine and very rare 18ct gold manual wind perpetual calendar wristwatch with moonphases and together with fitted box

Patek Philippe. A very fine and rare platinum and diamond set perpetual calendar wristwatch together with spare case back, Certificate of Origin and setting tool Ref:5971P, Case No.4459007, Movement No.3049366, Sold 16th December 2008

14 Dec 2011 London, New Bond Street Auction 19025
Fine Watches and Wristwatches

Patek Philippe ref. 5020 with box, cert, extra dial and strap

Rolex. A fine and rare 14K gold wrist chronograph and braceletCosmograph Daytona, Paul Newman model, Ref: 6241, Case no. 2084218, sold 1967

8 Dec 2011 New York Auction 19422
Fine Watches, Wristwatches, and Clocks including Property from a Distinguished Collection

Officine Panerai. A very fine and rare titanium manual wind tourbillon GMT limited edition wristwatch with power reserve indicator Radiomir Tourbillon GMT Titanio, Ref:PAM315, Case No.066/125, Circa 2008

Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18ct rose gold perpetual calendar chronograph manual wind bracelet watch with moon phase Ref:3970/002, Case No.2870022, Movement No.875739, Sold in 1991

Patek Philippe. A fine PT950 platinum annual calendar chronograph automatic wristwatch Ref:5960P, Case No.4525149, Movement No.5559143, Sold in 2011

Patek Philippe. A very rare and fine 18ct rose gold chronograph manual wind wristwatch Ref:533, Case No.646284, Movement No.863916, Made in 1946

27 Nov 2011 Hong Kong Auction 19628
Modern Wristwatches

Rolex. A stainless steel dual time calendar automatic bracelet watch GMT Master, Ref:6542, Case No.262831, Movement No.DN681197,

Rolex. An 18ct gold and diamond set calendar automatic bracelet watch Datejust, Ref:80318, Case No.A661614, Movement No.0276081, Sold on 21st March 2001

Breitling. An 18ct gold triple calendar chronograph automatic wristwatch Montbrillant, No.074/100, Ref:H21330, Recent

22 Nov 2011 London, Knightsbridge Auction 18989
Clocks and Watches

Patek Philippe. A fine 18ct white gold automatic calendar wristwatch together with fitted box and Extract from Archives Calatrava, Ref:5053, Case No.4230545, Movement No. 3357072, Sold March 3rd 2004

Skeleton clock by James Condliff, Liverpool

A good late 18th century mahogany longcase clock with moonphase Lamb and Webb, London

13 Sep 2011 London, Knightsbridge Auction 18919
Clocks and Watches

A 19th century micro-mosaic panel brooch (2)

13 Sep 2011 Oxford Auction 18923
Jewelry

1 Jul 2011 Chichester,Goodwood Auction 19286
Goodwood Festival of Speed, Collectors' Motor Cars, Watches and Automobilia

Patek Philippe. A very fine and rare platinum tourbillon chronometer wristwatch with 10-day power reserve still sealed in its factory plastic together with fitted presentation box and Certificate of Origin 10 Day Tourbillon, Ref:5101P, Case No.4378811, Movement No.3361281, Sold 16th December 2006

Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18ct gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, original certificate and spare back Ref: 5970, Case No.4462754, Movement No.3049582 Sold 31st October 2008

Patek Philippe. A very fine and unique minute repeating split seconds platinum wristwatch Jean Pierre Hagmann, Movement No.124526, Movement made 1902, cased in 1924 and originally sold January 31st, 1925

8 Jun 2011 London, New Bond Street Auction 18849
Fine Watches and Wristwatches

Vacheron Constantin. An unique 18ct gold diamond ruby and emerald manual wind hunter pocket watch "Mysterieuse", Circa 1988

Patek Philippe. A very fine 18ct gold manual wind perpetual calendar wristwatch with chronograph Perpetual Calendar Chronograph, Ref. 5970J, Circa 2009

Patek Philippe. A fine and extremely rare 18ct rose gold manual wind chronograph wristwatch Ref: 130, Case No. 619.110, Circa 1939

26 May 2011 Hong Kong Auction 19462
Modern Wristwatches

A large mid 19th century porcelain mounted ormolu mantel clock and associated side pieces Japy Freres

Patek Philippe. A Lady's white gold and emerald set bracelet watch Ref.3355, Case No.2671190, Movement No.995802

Zenith. An 18ct gold automatic chronograph wristwatch El Primero No. 427/500 Case No. 30.1250.400, Movement No. 85303

24 May 2011 London, Knightsbridge Auction 18836
Clocks and Watches

Omega: A gentleman's 18ct gold Constellation calendar wristwatch

A Victorian carved coral articulated bangle (4)

22 Mar 2011 Oxford Auction 18785
Jewelry

Frank Muller. A fine 18ct white gold diamond set lady's bracelet watch together with fitted box and papers

Rolex. A steel and gold automatic chronograph bracelet watch Daytona, Ref.16523, Serial number L546298, circa 1998

Rolex. An 18ct gold, diamond, sapphire and ruby set watch brooch in the form of a Geisha girl 1950's

1 Mar 2011 London, Knightsbridge Auction 18757
Clocks and Watches

Rolex. A very rare stainless steel automatic centre seconds watch with rare 3-6-9 Explorer type dial with small minute markers and pointed crown guards Ref:5512, Made in January 1962

Patek Philippe. A fine and rare rose gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with retrograde date and phases of moon together with fitted Patek Philippe wooden box Ref:5050, Case No.2980976, Movement No.1957499, circa 1994

Heuer Monaco Ref. 740303 N 1974, Serial 256016 (page 196/197) Box

15 Dec 2010 London, New Bond Street Auction 17865
The Haslinger Collection and Fine Watches and Wristwatches including the Dr George Fisher collection

Patek Philippe. An 18ct gold automatic wristwatch Calatrava, number 1121952, circa 1970

Rolex. An 18ct gold automatic bracelet watch Day-Date, reference: 18238, case number: L432101, circa 1989

Chopard. An 18ct white gold quartz diamonds set wristwatch Imperiale, reference: 4156, case number: 657782, sold 19th October 1998

23 Nov 2010 London, Knightsbridge Auction 17940
Clocks, Watches and Barometers

A 'famille-rose' enamelled gold-ground glass 'lotus' snuff bottle Imperial, palace workshops, Qianlong incised mark and of the period, 17361765

A 'famille-rose' porcelain moulded and enamelled 'double-gourd' snuff bottle Imperial kilns, Jingdezhen, Qianlong seal mark and of the period, 17361760

A rare set of eight cloisonne enamel and enameled altar symbols

23 - 24 Nov 2010 Hong Kong Auction 18592
Bloch Collection; Wine and Whisky; Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art & Paintings; Jewelry, Jadeite and Wristwatches and Writing Instruments

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Lots in future auctions

Richard Mille. A very fine and rare 18ct white gold dual time zone tourbillon manual wind wristwatch Perini Navi Cup RM015, Case No.AG WG/28, Recent

A. Lange & Söhne. A very rare and important limited edition 18ct honey gold calendar tourbillon manual wind wristwatch with power reserve Lange 1 Tourbillon Homage to F.A. Lange, Ref:722.050, Sold in August 2012

Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel manual wind chronograph wristwatch together with fitted box and original guarantee booklet Ref:6263/6239, Serial No.265****, Sold 2nd August 1973

Patek Philippe. A rare and important platinum and diamond set annual calendar automatic wristwatch with moon phases and 24-hour display Gondolo Calendario, Ref:5135P, Sold in June 2008, STILL SEALED IN ITS ORIGINAL PATEK PHILIPPE PAPER PACKAGING AND PLASTIC

Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watch with Rolex Guarantee booklet stamped for the F.I.C West Store, Falkland Islands. Daytona 'Paul Newman', Ref:6239, Serial No.166***, Sold 3rd July 1971

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