Circa-2005 Rolex Daytona in 18K rose gold with pave diamond dial and ruby hour markers, $175,000. Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions, ha.com
DALLAS — A Rolex originally offered to only the most important international dealers underscored its stature as an elite timepiece when it sold for $175,000 June 1 to lead Heritage’s Fine Watches & Timepieces Signature® Auction to $2,470,424.
Amboyna orrery and music box by Raingo, estimated at $150,000-$250,000
GENESEO, N.Y. – Cottone Auctions’ Important Timepieces & Decorative Arts auction, scheduled for Friday, March 31, will feature the collection of Dr. William Thomas of Naples, Florida, showcasing 50 of the finest examples of French and European clock masterpieces. The auction, starting promptly at noon Eastern time, features 220 lots. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Michael Wajszczuk has joined Heritage Auctions’ Beverly Hills office as a consignment director in its timepieces category.
DALLAS – Heritage Auctions has announced that Michael Wajszczuk, a leading expert in the field of timepieces, has joined its Beverly Hills office as a consignment director in the auction house’s timepieces category.
Rare and exceptional Mohawk Gasoline circular porcelain neon service station with Native American graphic and original cast-metal mounting stand. Produced in the 1930s for Mohawk Oil Co., Bakersfield, California. 9.0+ condition. Sold at Morphy’s Oct. 3-4, 2021 Automobilia & Petroliana Auction for its high-estimate price of $120,000
DENVER, Pa. – Morphy Auctions is pleased to report a year of unprecedented new-buyer interest and stellar results across all categories in 2021, with gross sales surpassing $50 million.
In December 2021, Hindman Auctions announced the appointment of April Matteini as a Specialist for Jewelry and Timepieces, based in its Palm Beach office. Image courtesy of Hindman
PALM BEACH – Hindman Auctions announces the appointment of April Matteini as a Specialist for Jewelry and Timepieces, based in its Palm Beach office. Matteini is a Graduate Gemologist (GIA) who specializes in evaluating and appraising fine antique, estate jewelry and gemstones. Matteini will provide streamlined services for Hindman jewelry clients throughout Florida. She brings to her position more than 25 years of jewelry appraisal and auction house experience, combined with exceptional customer service skills.
Breguet No. 2835 astronomical quarter-repeating watch, est. $100,000-$150,000. Image courtesy of Skinner, Inc. www.skinnerinc.com
MARLBOROUGH, Mass.— This October the Clocks, Watches & Scientific department at Skinner will feature two distinct sales: a timed online auction that closes October 20, and a live auction, Fine Horology: The Estate of David G. Newsom, on October 22. View the fully illustrated catalogs on LiveAuctioneers.
Emerald-cut diamond ring with flanking baguettes, estimated at $120,000-$180,000
MONROVIA, Calif. – John Moran’s Fine Jewelry & Timepieces sale offers connoisseurs a myriad of gemstones and pieces from prominent brands such as Cartier, Tiffany, and Breitling. The sale will take place on May 11-12 and will feature the jewelry collection of the late movie actress Vera Ralston. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
A Ulysse Nardin ‘Sonata Cathedral’ wristwatch, estimated at $18,000-$28,000
CHICAGO – On April 13, Hindman Auctions will present Important Timepieces from a Private Collector, featuring a timepiece collection from Mr. Del Pelton. An enthusiast of unique timepieces, Pelton built a collection that spans almost four centuries of watchmaking expertise from makers such as Patek Philippe, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Vacheron Constantin, F.P. Journe, and Parmigiani Fleurier, among many other respected watchmakers from Switzerland, Germany, France and England. The auction also includes an extensive pocket watch selection that boasts many advanced complications such as the Haas moon phase perpetual calendar chronograph. Bid absentee or live online through LiveAuctioneers.