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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

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Future Past
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Patek Philippe ref. 5020 with box, cert, extra dial and strap
5070 R "Tiffany"
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. 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
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)
A 19th century micro-mosaic panel brooch (2)
A 9ct gold curb-link bracelet
A diamond single stone ring
13 Sep 2011 Oxford Auction 18923
Jewelry
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Bertone Cabrio,
1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Bertone Cabrio,
1925 Bugatti T35,
Ferrari F40
1 Jul 2011 Chichester,Goodwood Auction 19286
Goodwood Festival of Speed, Collectors' Motor Cars, Watches and Automobilia
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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
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
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
Omega: A gentleman's 18ct gold Constellation calendar wristwatch
A Victorian carved coral articulated bangle (4)
A group of jewellery
22 Mar 2011 Oxford Auction 18785
Jewelry
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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
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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
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, 1736–1765
A 'famille-rose' enamelled gold-ground glass 'lotus' snuff bottle Imperial, palace workshops, Qianlong incised mark and of the period, 1736–1765
A 'famille-rose' porcelain moulded and enamelled 'double-gourd' snuff bottle Imperial kilns, Jingdezhen, Qianlong seal mark and of the period, 1736–1760
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
A set of five 22ct gold medallions Illustrative of the Tudor dynasty, each bearing the heads of the respective monarchs, hallmarked for Birmingham, 1971, cased,
A set of five 22ct gold medallions Illustrative of the Tudor dynasty, each bearing the heads of the respective monarchs, hallmarked for Birmingham, 1971, cased,
A 9ct gold rectangular cigarette case
Gerard Genta: An 18ct yellow and white gold bracelet watch
16 Nov 2010 Oxford Auction 18162
Jewelry
1979 BMW M1 Coupé Chassis no. 4301 166
1979 BMW M1 Coupé Chassis no. 4301 166
BMW 3.0 Batmobile,
Ferrari Classiche Certified,1973 Ferrari Dino 246GTS Spyder Chassis no. 03652 Engine no. 11112
11 Oct 2010 Dubai Auction 18621
Fine Watches and Collectors' Motor Cars
A three stone diamond ring
A three stone diamond ring
An 18ct gold curb-link charm bracelet
A diamond and ruby dress ring
5 Oct 2010 Oxford Auction 18136
Jewelry
A gilt brass petit sonnerie carriage clock with moonphase, repeat and alarm Hamilton and Co, Calcutta
A gilt brass petit sonnerie carriage clock with moonphase, repeat and alarm Hamilton and Co, Calcutta
A late 19th century French ormolu mantel clock with moonphase
Patek Philippe. A fine 18ct rose gold automatic wristwatch Ellipse, Recent
14 Sep 2010 London, Knightsbridge Auction 17939
Clocks, Watches and Barometers
A collection of jewellery items
A collection of jewellery items
A large aquamarine and diamond cocktail ring
Sardinia, Charles Felix: 80 lira, 1829, soldered, suspended from a hollow curb-link chain, together with two further pendants set with Naopleon III 10 francs, a French Republic 10 franc coin mounted as a ring and another ring set with a Napolean III 5 franc coin,
27 Jul 2010 Oxford Auction 18104
Jewelry
A large charm bracelet
A large charm bracelet
A collection of gold jewellery
A broad bracelet
15 Jun 2010 Oxford Auction 18093
Jewelry
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Highlights from past auctions

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
Sold for HK$ 1,160,000 inc. premium
Patek Philippe. A fine and rare PT950 platinum perpetual calendar chronograph manual wind wristwatch with moon phaseRef:3970EP, Case No ...
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?)
Sold for £90,050 inc. premium
Rolex. A very fine and rare stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watch 'Paul Newman' Oyster Cosmograph Daytona, Ref:6263 ...
Hublot. The unique Mike Tyson WBC chronograph wristwatch King Power, Ref:703.OM.0218.HR.WBC12
Sold for US$ 120,000 inc. premium
Hublot. The unique Mike Tyson WBC chronograph wristwatch King Power, Ref:703.OM.0218.HR.WBC12
Patek Philippe. A very fine and very rare 18ct gold manual wind perpetual calendar wristwatch with moonphases and together with fitted box
Sold for £108,333 inc. premium
Patek Philippe. A very fine and very rare 18ct gold automatic perpetual calendar wristwatch with moonphases together with fitted box ...

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Breguet. A fine and rare 18ct gold open face automatic pocket watch with power reserve, made for the Designer and Illustrator, Paul Iribe, together with Breguet Extract from Archives stating the watch was sold to him for the sum of 10,800 francs No.2175, Sold 22nd December 1933
12 Jun 2013
Pocket watch made for Coco Chanel's French lover and an impressive single-owner collection spanning 350 years of horology among the highlights of £1.7 million Bonhams sale
An antique enamel decorated watch
4 Jun 2013
Made for China: Socialite's 200 year-old pocket watch on offer at Bonhams New York
Breguet. A fine and rare 18ct gold open face automatic pocket watch with power reserve, made for the Designer and Illustrator, Paul Iribe, together with Breguet Extract from Archives stating the watch was sold to him for the sum of 10,800 francs No.2175, Sold 22nd December 1933
15 May 2013
Bonhams to sell pocket watch made for Coco Chanel's French lover
Audemars Piguet. A very rare and important 18ct white gold minute repeating tourbillon manual wind wristwatchJules Audemars – Repetition Minutes Tourbillon, Globe, Ref:25858BC, Case No.F10233, Movement No.600137, Recent
13 May 2013
Bonhams Hong Kong Spring Auctions to Showcase Finely Crafted Horological Pieces from Celebrated Watchmakers
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
15 Dec 2012
Classic Pateks make the best gifts at Bonhams New York
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
30 Nov 2012
Bonhams to auction rare Patek Philippe wristwatch in bi-coastal December auction
Leica Luxus with VF gold plus rangefinder in case
7 Nov 2012
Bonhams hold first exclusive Leica camera sale in Hong Kong
Greubel Forsey. A very fine and limited 18ct white gold manual wind tourbillon wristwatch with power reserve Tourbillon 24 Secondes Incline, Case No.28, Circa 2011
7 Nov 2012
Bonhams Hong Kong offers a timely selection of horological masterpieces at 2012 Autumn auctions
Sugar Ray Leonard
3 Oct 2012
A Legendary Evening Presented By Hublot and World Boxing Council
A diamond, red stone, cultured pearl and enamel bib necklace
9 Aug 2012
For the love of vintage: Retro and signed pieces highlight fall Salon Jewelry Auction
Rolex. A very fine and rare stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watch 'Paul Newman' Oyster Cosmograph daytona, Ref: 6263, Serial No. 3048219, 1970's (1971?)
14 Jun 2012
Rolex watches achieve top prices in Bonhams £1.2 million sale
Automaton watch of cooper's yard
13 Jun 2012
Diverse success at Bonhams Fine Watches & Wristwatches auction
An Imperial portrait of Consort Chunhui Attributed to Giuseppe Castiglione, Qianlong period
28 May 2012
Bonhams Hong Kong celebrates 5th anniversary with quarter-billion Hong Kong dollar auction series, including three 'golden gavel' (100% sold) auctions
Patek Philippe. A highly rare and important 18ct gold perpetual calendar chronograph manual wind wristwatch with moon phases Ref:1518, Case No.668376, Movement No.868015, Made in 1950
23 May 2012
Bonhams showcases horological pillars of time at the Hong Kong Modern Wristwatches 2012 Spring auction
Patek 2499 yellow gold. box with setting pin, archives and instruction books
14 May 2012
Diverse luxury in the Bonhams Spring Watch Auction
1969/70 Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Spider
25 Apr 2012
Racing greats and glorious grand routiers grace the grid at Bonhams Monaco sale
1929 Bentley 4 1/2 Litre Supercharged Single-Seat Racer
14 Dec 2011
The outstanding George Daniels motor car collection to be sold at Goodwood
Patek Philippe ref. 5020 with box, cert, extra dial and strap
8 Dec 2011
World record achieved in the Fine Watches, Wristwatches and Clocks auction at Bonhams New York

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