Sotheby’s Watch Auction on May 13

An impressive range of fascinating objects, created by illustrious manufacturers including Patek Philippe, Rolex, Cartier and Breguet will be part of Sotheby’s auction of Important Watches in Geneva on 13 May 2015.

Setting the scene will be an ensemble of wonderful pocket watches: chronometrical masterpieces by Patek Philippe. The spring sale will also offer a selection of stunning vintage wristwatches with fascinating histories, alongside a group of sensational watches illustrating the most innovative complications of today. Connoisseurs of the art of timekeeping will no doubt be captivated by stunning examples from the most prestigious watchmakers, including Patek Philippe, Rolex, Breguet, Cartier and Vacheron Constantin.

Speaking ahead of the sale, Tim Bourne, Sotheby’s Worldwide Head of Watches, commented: “Our upcoming auction of Important Watches in Geneva has at its heart the most refined traditions and values of watchmaking art. The sale will present exceptional timepieces: magnificent pocket watches which rose to meet the exacting examination standards of the Geneva Observatory; a selection of superb vintage wristwatches, and the cutting-edge sophistication of modern complications.”