Christie’s, 9 December – Haas Neveux, Patek Philippe, Rolex and Vacheron & Constantin

Our picks for the Christie’s sale of 9 December.

Haas Neveux & Cie minute repeater

A rare minute-repeating wristwatch made in the 1930s, at the end of the existence of Haas Neveux & Cie, a casualty of the Great Depression. It has a platinum case with Breguet numerals. Lot 315, estimate US$30,000–50,000.

Patek Philippe 565 in steel, signed Tiffany & Co.

Our favourite of the sale. Lot 408, estimate US$30,000–50,000.

Patek Philippe 565 in yellow gold

Purchased by the legendary collector Henry Graves Jr. shortly before his death. Lot 294, estimate US$40,000–60,000.

Patek Philippe 1526

The legendary reference, produced from 1940 to 1952. This example is in yellow gold, made in 1949, and comes with its presentation box, pouch and outer packing. Lot 104, estimate US$60,000–80,000.

Rolex 6542

Made in 1958, with an original brown exotic dial and Bakelite bezel. The dial has nipple numerals, and the 24-hour hand carries the small arrow. Lot 115, estimate US$80,000–120,000.

Vacheron & Constantin 4178

In yellow gold, with the Vacheron presentation box. Lot 128, estimate US$15,000–20,000.

Photographs: Christie’s.