SUMMER WATCH AUCTIONS FROM PARIS TO MONACO
For watch collectors and enthusiasts, July will be a particularly dynamic month! In Paris and in the Principality, several auctions dedicated to collector’s watches will punctuate the beginning of summer. Focus on the 3 most exciting upcoming auctions…
MONTRES DE COLLECTION
Aguttes 02 july 2024
Under the direction of Claire Hofmann, Aguttes will hold its 4ᵉ watch sale of the year on July 2. Bringing together a sharp selection of nearly 100 pieces, this new vacation offers enthusiasts several cult timepieces. The star of the sale is a Daytona “Paul Newman” ref. 6241 sourced directly from the original owner’s family. Kept for almost a quarter of a century in a trunk, this “sleeping beauty” is adorned with the famous “exotic” dial, the most sought-after by collectors today. Among the most attractive watches, the Daytona ref. 6239 “Floating Cosmograph” and the mythical Breguet Type XX chronograph equipped with the in-flight return function promise great bids!
HORLOGERIE DE COLLECTION
Artcurial 8 july 2024
The French auction house Artcurial will be bringing collectors and enthusiasts from all over the world to the French Riviera for its eagerly awaited “Monaco Auction Week”. This year’s Horlogerie de Collection sale features a number of fascinating timepieces. From the Rolex Al Maktoum given to Moroccan political leader Ali Yata to the Cartier Tank of Prince Troubetzkoy, a daredevil driver who left his mark on car racing in the 20ᵉ century, the selection is eclectic. With a focus on complication pieces from the Patek Philippe manufacture, lovers of haute horlogerie will have the choice between iconic models such as the 5059 perpetual calendar, the Nautilus 5712GR or the highly atypical reference 5050 with its officer-style case.
LE TEMPS EST FÉMININ CÉLÈBRE PIAGET
Artcurial 9 july 2024
Since 2016, Artcurial has made women’s watchmaking one of its emblematic specialties. Under the title “Le Temps est Féminin”, twice a year, France’s leading auction house offers enthusiasts the chance to rediscover the most creative models by Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Bulgari. This year, to celebrate the 150ᵉ anniversary of the House of Piaget, Artcurial has chosen to showcase the creativity of the manufacture founded by Georges Piaget in 1874. Unique pieces, bumper watches or wristwatches, the selection is as sharp as it is wonderful. One of the sale’s star pieces is an impressive set in textured gold and lapis lazuli. Comprising a cuff watch, matching necklace and ring, this unique piece was made to order for an important Middle Eastern client. Entrusted by its original owner, this set, which can be worn like a haute couture dress, is a reminder that Yves Piaget freely drew inspiration from the world of fashion to create watches that break the codes of traditional watchmaking.
