Highlights from Christie’s “Time for Spring” Online Watch Auction

There’s something special about viewing the lots of a watch auction in person. Being able to sit with a number of timepieces that you never expected to see in the flesh — and often in immaculate condition — is a rare treat that any horological enthusiast should seek out. Earlier today, we got to sit down and take a look at a number of timepieces in Christie’s “Time for Spring” online auction. It’s currently on view inside the watch salon at Christie’s – Rockefeller Center. If you’re in New York this weekend, I encourage you to go check out the lots in person. If not, peruse a few of the highlights we saw in the slideshow below.

Lot 1: Patek Philippe “Chin” Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Ref. 5270 from 2014. Estimate: $100,000 – $120,000

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Lot 2: Patek Philippe Ref. 2526 Gubelin Signed Enamel Dial from 1954. Estimate: $24,000 – $45,000

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Lot 3: Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601 in white gold from 1968. Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000

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Lot 4: Rolex Daytona Ref. 6263 with tropical sundials from 1972. Estimate: $40,000 – $60,000

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Lot 5: Rolex Paul Newman Daytona Ref. 6239 from 1967. Estimate: $60,000 – $90,000

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Lot 6: Breguet Ref. 3450 Tourbillon from the 1990s. Estimate: $15,000 – $25,000

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Lot 9: Heuer Carrera Ref. 3147N from 1966. Estimate: $10,000 – $15,000

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Lot 26: Rolex Day-Date Ref. 218206 in platinum from 2008. Estimate: $15,000 – $25,000

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Lot 30: Patek Philippe Ref. 96 originally retailed by Gubelin from 1955. Estimate: $10,000 – $12,000

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Lot 37: Patek Philippe Calatrava “Fancy Lugs” Ref. 2459 from 1951. Estimate: $7,000 – $9,000

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Lot 40: Patek Philippe Nautilus Two Tone Ref. 3800 from 1982. Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000

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Lot 42: Patek Philippe Skeletonize Ref. 5180 from 2012. Estimate: $75,000 – $90,000

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Lot 43: Patek Philippe Time Only Black Dial Ref. 5000 from 1995. Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000

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Lot 48: Breguet Perpetual Calendar Ref. 3050 from the 1990s. Estimate: $10,000 – $15,000

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Lot 50: Breguet Ref. 3330 with day, date, and moon phase from the 1990s. Estimate: $7,000 – $9,000

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Lot 52: Breguet Type XX Ref. 3820 from 2004. Estimate: $12,000 – $18,000

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Lot 55: Audemars Piguet Millenary Ref. 15016ST from 1999. Estimate: $2,500 – $4,000

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Lot 57: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Montauk Highway” Ref. 26187ST.OO.D801CR.01 from 2009. Estimate: $10,000 – $15,000

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Lot 60: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra-Thin Perpetual Calendar Ref. 130842J from 2013. Estimate: $10,000 – $15,000

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Lot 68: Panerai Laminar Sealand Florida Panther Ref. PAM 00845 from 2012. Estimate: $10,000 – $15,000

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Lot 73: Breitling Chrono-Matic GMT Ref. 2115 from the 1970s. Estimate: $6,000 – $9,000

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Lot 74: Breitling Chronomat Ref. 0818 from the 1970s. Estimate: $4,000 – $7,000

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Lot 76: Heuer Calculator Chronograph Ref. 110.633 from 1977. Estimate: $4,000 – $6,000

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Lot 86: Enicar Sherpa Super-Divette Ref. 144-35-01 from the 1960s. Estimate: $2,000 – $4,000

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The auction ends on Tuesday, March 13. You can view the rest of the 124 lots here.