Bonhams Features Rare Audemars Piguet and H. Moser & Cie. Timepieces in New York Watches Auction

Bonhams lists the New York Watches auction on its official calendar, with bidding scheduled to end on 8 October 2026^[1] [S1]. The sale features a highly curated selection of modern and vintage timepieces, led by an exquisite Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 'Mini Frosted Gold' (Reference: 67630BA.GG.1312BA.01) consigned from an Austin, Texas collector^[2] [S2]. This 18k yellow gold quartz bracelet watch features a champagne-toned Petite Tapisserie dial, a frosted textured and brushed finish, and a case back secured by eight screws [S2]. The piece is accompanied by the maker's presentation box, warranty card, and two spare links [S2]. It serves as a testament to Emmanuel Gueit's design legacy, proving that Audemars Piguet's bold architectural forms remain captivating even at a delicate 23mm size [S2]. Alongside this frosted gold piece, the auction presents two highly contemporary creations from H. Moser & Cie. [S3, S4]. The first is a highly exclusive and special edition stainless steel automatic tourbillon wristwatch, the Pioneer Tourbillon Miami (Reference: 3805-1202)^[3] [S3]. The second is a stainless steel automatic bracelet watch, the Streamliner Genesis 2 (Reference: 6203-1200), which features a minimalist Vantablack dial^[4] and an integrated steel bracelet that continues the Streamliner's signature fluid aesthetic [S4]. Vintage enthusiasts will also find a notable Patek Philippe Ricochet (Reference: 788/4J), an asymmetrical manual wind converted wristwatch designed by Gilbert Albert^[5] during his tenure at Patek Philippe, featuring a textured champagne dial and a geometric form that represented a departure from conventional watch design [S5].

This watch auction follows several notable online and live events on the Bonhams calendar. In October, the house presented The Sandy Lerner Cat Collection, Part I, which realized $902,472^[1] across 44 lots sold. Prior to that, September saw the Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Online sale bring in $274,086^[1] with 68 lots sold, while the Fine Jewelry: California auction in September realized $1,545,984^[1] across 175 lots sold. These specialized sales contribute to the house's broader year-to-date performance, which currently stands at $170,414,778^[1] realized, maintaining a solid sell-through rate of 83.5%^[1].

Zooming out to the wider market, the global watch category represents a highly competitive arena. Across all tracked auction houses this year, the watch category has realized $386,488,985^[1], achieving a strong average sell-through rate of 94%^[1]. Within this active sector, Phillips leads the category. For Bonhams, the New York Watches sale represents an opportunity to capture a share of this high-performing market. Across all its departments and categories, Bonhams has realized a year-to-date total of $384,548,940^[1].

The upcoming New York Watches sale is scheduled to close on 8 October 2026 [S1]. Bidders will be watching the performance of the leading lots, particularly the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 'Mini Frosted Gold' with its estimate of $50,000 to $70,000, and the H. Moser & Cie. Pioneer Tourbillon Miami, which carries an identical estimate of $50,000 to $70,000. These pieces, alongside the Streamliner Genesis 2 estimated at $40,000 to $60,000, represent the premium tier of the catalog. The vintage segment is anchored by the Patek Philippe Ricochet, carrying an estimate of $30,000 to $50,000, and a Rolex Daytona automatic chronograph bracelet watch, also estimated at $30,000 to $50,000. Other notable lots include a Rolex Day-Date with a later onyx dial, estimated at $25,000 to $35,000, a Boucheron Reflet Solis estimated at $20,000 to $25,000, and an Audemars Piguet Quantieme Perpetual in platinum, estimated at $15,000 to $25,000.