{"id":28842,"date":"2016-05-09T13:52:39","date_gmt":"2016-05-09T13:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.watchpro.com\/?p=28842"},"modified":"2016-05-10T10:44:32","modified_gmt":"2016-05-10T10:44:32","slug":"in-pics-bonhams-to-auction-the-alphabet-of-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.watchpro.com\/in-pics-bonhams-to-auction-the-alphabet-of-time\/","title":{"rendered":"IN PICS: Bonhams to auction the Alphabet of Time"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bonhams is cleverly showing off the breadth of its 2,000-watch Collection of a European Nobleman with two sales that will feature an entire Alphabet of Time.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 2,000 strong collection – formerly the property of the late Jan Willem Frederik baron van Wassenaer – features watches from brands starting with every letter of the alphabet.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Alphabet of Time is part of the collection of a European Nobleman, one man\u2019s 2,000 piece collection, believed to be the largest ever offered at auction,\u201d said Jonathan Darracott, Bonhams Global Head of Watches. \u201cLooking through this assortment of watches, we realised that due to its sheer size and diversity, we were able to assemble the \u2018A to Z\u2019 of watch brands.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve secured the world\u2019s largest watch collection for auction, with many rare and beautiful pieces. The A-Z of watch brands is a delightful discovery, and the perfect way to highlight just how diverse it really is.\u201d<\/p>\n

While Arnold & Son and Zenith might be easy to work out, arriving at watch brands starting with certain letters might even leave watch aficionados scratching their heads.<\/p>\n

A Patek Philippe perpetual calendar chronograph, Ref. 5020R, is set to be the highlight of the sales in June and November with an estimate of \u00a320,000-30,000. Nicknamed the \u2018TV watch\u2019 due to its rounded square face, the watch was produced in very small numbers from the mid 1990s to 2002. Rarer still, it is believed that only a mere 25 were made in rose gold, making this example particularly unusual.<\/p>\n

Further highlights include a limited edition manual wind tourbillon wristwatch from Saint Honor\u00e9, finished in rose gold and titanium, estimated at \u00a310,000-20,000; a Rolex Daytona wristwatch, reference 116528, estimated at \u00a38,000-12,000, an Arnold & Son Double Balance Sidereal Time, reference 1DGAP.W01A, estimated at \u00a38,000-10,000, and a Romain Gauthier Prestige HM, estimated at \u00a38,000-10,000.<\/p>\n

Fine Watches & Wristwatches will take place on 22 June at Bonhams, New Bond Street, while Watches & Wristwatches takes place on 22 November\u00a0at Bonhams, Knightsbridge.<\/p>\n

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The Alphabet of Time includes:<\/p>\n

A<\/u><\/strong>rnold & Son<\/p>\n

B<\/u><\/strong>reitling<\/p>\n

C<\/u><\/strong>artier<\/p>\n

D<\/u><\/strong>aniel Roth<\/p>\n

E<\/u><\/strong>dox<\/p>\n

F<\/u><\/strong>r<\/strong>anck Muller<\/p>\n

Romain G<\/u><\/strong>authier<\/p>\n

Saint H<\/u><\/strong>onor\u00e9<\/p>\n

I<\/u><\/strong>WC<\/p>\n

J<\/u><\/strong>aeger-LeCoultre<\/p>\n

K<\/u><\/strong>orloff<\/p>\n

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  1. L<\/u><\/strong>ange & S\u00f6hne<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    M<\/u><\/strong>arc Brogsitter<\/p>\n

    N<\/u><\/strong>ienaber B\u00fcnde<\/p>\n

    O<\/u><\/strong>mega<\/p>\n

    P<\/u><\/strong>atek Philippe<\/p>\n

    Q<\/u><\/strong>uinn<\/p>\n

    R<\/u><\/strong>olex<\/strong><\/p>\n

    S<\/u><\/strong>arcar<\/p>\n

    T<\/u><\/strong>ag Heuer<\/p>\n

    U<\/u><\/strong>rban J\u00fcrgensen & S\u00f8nner<\/p>\n

    V<\/u><\/strong>outilainen<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. J.<\/strong> & T. W<\/u><\/strong>indmills<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      X<\/u><\/strong>emex<\/p>\n

      Y<\/u><\/strong>ork<\/p>\n

      Z<\/u><\/strong>enith<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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