“They don’t just tell time, they tell history.” There’s a reason Rolex is the world's most sought after watch brand. From Padellone to Pre-Daytona and Explorer to Submariner, preview a small sampling of our vintage Rolex offerings.

From Padellone to Pre-Daytona and Explorer to Submariner, preview a small sampling of our vintage Rolex offerings.

Vintage Rolex

A fine grouping of incredibly detailed and intricate timepieces showcasing high horology.

High Complications

Gem-setting and stone dial production represent a technical mastery all its own, often taking years to perfect one's skill. Each of these timepieces puts the artform on full display.

Gem-setting and stone dial production represent a technical mastery all its own, often taking years to perfect one's skill.

From the Jeweler’s Bench

A beautiful collection of bracelet watches showcasing incredible craftsmanship and style.

Beautiful Bracelets

We are pleased to highlight a small sampling of lots with estimates below $10,000. From Panerai to Rolex, Breguet to Franck Muller, and everything in between, we are excited to offer such a wide selection of timepieces in our December Fine Watches Auction.

A small group highlighting ten timepieces with estimates below $10,000.

10 Under 10

We are thrilled to be offering 3 fresh to market rare Asprey Rolex Daytonas in excellent condition.

Asprey Daytonas

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Senior Vice President | Chairman Emeritus | International Watch Division

Daryn Schnipper

Global Head of Watches

Geoff Hess

Senior Vice President | Senior Specialist | Watches Latin America

Richard Lopez

Senior Vice President | Senior Specialist | Watches & Clocks

Jonathon Burford

Senior Vice President | Global Head of Important Collections, Watches

Leigh Safar

Vice President, Specialist, Watches & Clocks

Vincent Brasesco

Associate Specialist, Watches & Clocks

Christina Bohn

Cataloguer, Watches & Clocks

Nina Hsu

Associate Cataloguer, Watches & Clocks

Daniel Tanenbaum

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Sotheby’s is pleased to present our Fine Watches auction opening on November 27th, 2024 in conjunction with Sotheby’s Luxury Edit week in New York. This sale consists of a wide selection of thoughtfully curated vintage and modern timepieces from all of the major brands, as well as an impressive grouping of independents. Led by two early brass movement F.P. Journe’s, we offer an assortment of independent watchmakers like Urban Jugensen, H. Moser, and Christophe Claret. We also feature exceptional complications from Patek Philippe like a 3970 and 1463, as well as over 100 Rolex watches and a healthy selection of no reserve timepieces.