Christie’s June 11 – A. Lange & Söhne, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, Omega and pocket watches

Auctions · · by Christian Bissener


A. Lange & Söhne Datograph with a black dial in its presentation box beside a spare link

Our picks for the auction at Christie’s on 11 June: A. Lange & Söhne, a vintage Audemars Piguet chronograph, two Vacheron Constantin chronographs, a fine Omega from 1936 and some pocket watches.

A. Lange & Söhne

The Datograph flyback chronograph, made in 2005 and cased in platinum. Lot 166, estimate $30,000–50,000.

The 1815 Chronograph is one of the most beautiful watches Lange has made. This one is in white gold and dates from 2000. Lot 164, estimate $15,000–20,000.

A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph in white gold with a silver dial and black strap
A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph, white gold, 2000

The Grand Lange 1 with black dial and luminous indexes, made in 2010. Lot 165, estimate $18,000–22,000.

A. Lange & Söhne Grand Lange 1 with a black dial, Roman numerals and big date on a dark blue strap
A. Lange & Söhne Grand Lange 1, 2010

Audemars Piguet chronograph, 1946

Made with the highly sought-after movement 13VZAH. In 1946 Audemars Piguet produced only 853 watches in total, and only 18 of them with the 13VZAH. Lot 234, estimate $30,000–50,000.

Audemars Piguet chronograph in gold with a cream dial and brown leather strap
Audemars Piguet chronograph, 1946

Dial and movement of the Audemars Piguet chronograph side by side
The 13VZAH movement and dial

Vacheron Constantin

Reference 6087, made in 1955. Only 36 examples were made – 26 in yellow gold, 8 in pink gold and 2 in platinum – with unusual lugs that make it a rare and beautifully designed watch. Lot 233, estimate $20,000–30,000.

Vacheron Constantin 6087 in gold seen from the side with a brown strap
Vacheron Constantin 6087, 1955

Reference 4072, made in 1940. Lot 232, estimate $12,000–18,000.

Vacheron Constantin 4072 in gold with a cream dial and sub-dial
Vacheron Constantin 4072, 1940

Omega, 1936

A steel wristwatch with an oversized case for its time, 37.5mm, and a handsome sector dial; movement 26.5 SOB T2. Lot 190, estimate $5,000–8,000.

Omega steel wristwatch with a sector dial and a dark leather strap
Omega, 1936, 37.5mm

Pocket watches

A minute repeater by Charles Frodsham, made in 1885. Lot 128, estimate $6,000–8,000.

Two gold hunter pocket watches, one open to show its movement, with a certificate of origin
Charles Frodsham minute repeater, 1885

A Patek Philippe minute repeater with perpetual calendar and moon phases, made in 1890. Lot 141, estimate $40,000–60,000.

Patek Philippe gold pocket watch with a white dial, moon phase, Roman numerals and sub-dials
Patek Philippe perpetual calendar minute repeater, 1890

An extremely rare Tiffany & Co. minute repeater with split-seconds chronograph, set with diamonds, ruby and sapphire. Lot 142, estimate $100,000–150,000.

Ornate gold Tiffany & Co. pocket watch with an engraved case and a gem-set border
Tiffany & Co. minute repeater with split-seconds chronograph

Photographs: Christie’s.