Released in 1963, arguably the most famous watch in the world, this year, celebrates its 60th anniversary.&nbsp; Sotheby’s is thrilled to present a selection of Daytona that reflects its lauded history, a selection ranging from the model’s conception to the present day.&nbsp;

Released in 1963, arguably the most famous watch in the world, this year, celebrates its 60th anniversary.&nbsp;

60 years of Rolex Daytona

Since reintroducing the brand in 1994 A. Lange &amp; Söhne have represented the very best of German watchmaking.&nbsp; Their watches, modern in aesthetic, also showcase, and pay tribute to, the historical standards of horology by which the Manufacture is defined.

Since reintroducing the brand in 1994 A. Lange &amp; Söhne have represented the very best of German watchmaking

A. Lange & Söhne

A Brief History of Time

There are few brands as historic, romantic and enduring as Heuer, with their post-war watches representing most desirable and collatable. As early as 1882, founder Edouard Heuer held the patent for a chronograph watch, and the brand was the first to develop the automatic chronograph movement.

Heuer: Enduring Rarity

Geneva

Senior Director | Head of Watches, EMEA

Mikael Wallhagen

Director | Senior Specialist

Pedro Reiser

Sales Director | Watches

Manon Hagie

Cataloguer

Stanley Mischol

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Sotheby’s is thrilled to present our Important Watches auction in Geneva in May, encompassing highly attractive and collectible watches from renowned makers such as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin and Cartier. It further includes both vintage and contemporary pieces from various makers as well as independent brands like F.P. Journe.

Important Watches: Part I