Abstract
- Bonhams’ Hong Kong Watch Public sale on Could 23 will function uncommon, racing-inspired watches
- Highlights embrace a Richard Mille UP-01 Ferrari and an Audemars Piguet Laptimer Schumacher
- Sale additionally provides uncommon Patek Philippe and Piaget stone-dial timepieces
Arising in a while within the month, Bonhams will current a Hong Kong Watches that includes a curated lineup of notable timepieces. This contains racing-inspired watches in addition to different uncommon and unconventional timekeepers from prestigious watchmakers and Maisons.
Main the sale are beautiful items from Richard Mille, Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe, alongside two vital single-owner collections. Among the many lot, an ultra-thin Richard Mille UP-01 Ferrari 2024 restricted version is spotlighted. This timepiece exemplifies Richard Mille’s dedication to pushing design and engineering boundaries, leading to a marvel of minimalist design measuring simply 1.75mm thick and weighing 2.82 grams. With solely 150 items created, this uncommon watch is taken into account a grail-level merchandise for collectors.
One other vital lot is an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Idea Laptimer Michael Schumacher from circa 2015, a solid carbon and titanium skeletonized flyback chronograph designed in honor of the legendary F1 driver. This restricted version of 20 items is in brand-new situation.
Additional highlights of the racing theme embrace a Hublot LaFerrari timepiece from round 2018. Additionally a limited-edition manufacturing, this piece includes a carbon fiber, titanium and diamond-set skeletonized vertical tourbillon. Its design attracts inspiration from the LaFerrari hypercar, that includes uncovered internal workings harking back to the automobile’s engine.
The sale additionally includes a limited-edition Richard Mille Bonbon Assortment “Sucette” circa 2019. Provided for the primary time at public sale, this timepiece is understood for its vibrant, candy-inspired design with a ceramic and pink gold case.
The Hong Kong Watches sale may even rejoice the artistry of enamel in watchmaking with Patek Philippe’s “Uncommon Handcrafts” timepieces. Notable examples embrace a uncommon limited-edition Patek Philippe Calatrava “Mount Everest” from circa 2015, a white gold wristwatch with a Cloisonné enamel dial. One other is a limited-edition Patek Philippe Calatrava “Dom Robert” from circa 2022, a white gold and diamond-set wristwatch with a Grisaille enamel dial that includes a chook motif, impressed by the tapestries of the French artist-monk. The sale additionally contains neo-vintage timepieces and Piaget watches with distinctive stone dials from two single-owner collections.
Bonhams’ Hong Kong Watches sale will happen at its Six Pacific Place public sale home on Could 23, 2025.
