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New world record for Cartier Watches. It sold for $26.5 million HKD / $3.4 million USD at @sothebyswatches #cartier
Image: Courtesy of sotheby’s by @pine_watch

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23 days ago

Just five iterations of the Cartier Cheich have ever been made by the maison, with this fifth example commissioned in 2010 for renowned collector Giorgio Seragnoli—the only one in white gold to ever exist.

Sotheby’s Carl Chen explains why it remains one of Cartier’s most elusive creations.

Register to bid at the link in bio ahead of #SothebysHongKong’s Important Watches live auction on 18–19 September, presented in partnership with @LuxuryGroup.Official. by @pine_watch

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What does rarity really mean? In this one-minute masterclass brought to you by Luxury Group by Marriott International, Sotheby’s Carl Chen explores the nuances of what makes a watch truly stand apart from the rest. Watch to find out the three key factors every collector should know.

Luxury Week at #SothebysHongKong kicks off on 11 September, presented in partnership with @LuxuryGroup.Official. Register to bid and learn about masterclasses at the link in our bio.

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@toranomonedition by @pine_watch

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Only four days remain until the Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Edit: Materiality capsule offering comes to a close. Ahead of the online sale, Sotheby’s Carl Chen takes us behind the scenes at #SothebysHongKong for an exclusive look at three exceptional timepieces that embody the collection’s celebration of rare and precious materials.

Bid now on this and more in the Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Edit until 10 July. Link in bio. by @pine_watch

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3 months ago

Unfortunately I love it here
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(Always and forever grateful to my mentors and friends)

#watch #watchcommunity #watchnerd #rolex #vintagerolex taken in Genève, Switzerland by @pine_watch

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5 months ago

Two of the most iconic Cartier Crash watches ever created are now on view at the #SothebysHongKong Maison. Go behind the scenes with Sotheby’s Carl Chen for an exclusive look at these rare editions from London and Paris and the intricate details that set them apart.

Sotheby's Hong Kong
Important Watches Auction
24 April
12:00 HKT

Luxury Week is presented by @stancharthk. by @pine_watch

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6 months ago

Come with 𝑹𝒆𝒅 𝑩𝒐𝒙 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝑪𝒍𝒖𝒃 @redbox.collectors.club to preview an incredibly rare and exquisite selection from over 80 vintage timepieces from Cartier Paris, London, and New York — the largest ever vintage Cartier collection ever auctioned — presented by 𝑺𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒚’𝒔 𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒔 at “𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒓: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑽𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝑮𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑨𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒅” ✨

Here are some of our favourites: 👀
► Lot 2278 Oval with Audemars Piguet skeletonised movement c1973
► Lot 2291 Gübelin Double-Signed Étrier c1929
► Lot 2301 Tonneau Émail ‘Lapis Lazuli’ c1968
► Lot 2356 Ronde with Arabic 13-24 numerals c1969-70
► Lot 2360 Paris Crash c1991
► Lot 2361 London Crash c1987
► Lot 2380 Tank Normale Émail Bleu c1961
► Lot 2385 Tank Normale with Red Numerals c1967-68
► Lot 2388 Tank J.J.C. Allongée c1992
► Lot 2396 Decagonal c1965-66
► Lot 2406 Jerry Lewis Bubble c1955-56
► Lot 2408 Asymétrique with Blue Enamel c1973-74

First sale takes place at 𝑺𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒚’𝒔 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒔 in Hong Kong on 24 April 2026 🇭🇰

Thank you so much 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒍 for hosting us, the thoughtful hospitality, and so generously sharing your knowledge! 🌟 @pine_watch @sothebyswatches

#Sothebys #SothebysHongKong #SothebysWatches #WatchAuction #VintageWatch taken in Sotheby's Hong Kong Auction by @pine_watch

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6 months ago

Cocktails and Cartier with @Redbox.Collectors.club! 🥂

Spent the evening at Sotheby’s Maison HK hosted by Carl @pine_watch from @sothebyswatches exploring “The Shapes of Cartier.” 80+ watches, endless rarities, and pure vintage perfection.

If you’re in HK, don’t miss this. It’s THE most significant Cartier auctions to date. 🏎️💨

🗓️ April 15–24
📍 Sotheby’s Maison taken in Sotheby's Hong Kong Gallery by @pine_watch

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6 months ago

CATALOGUE ONLINE NOW

We are so so excited to host the auction debut of the Cherry John Player Special, only at Sotheby’s Important Watches taking place April 24th.

(The standard JPS shown here is not part of the sale)

#rolex #vintagerolex #rolexdaytona #rolexpaulnewman #sothebys by @pine_watch

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6 months ago

CATALOGUE OUT NOW

Please get in touch if you would like a PDF copy! #vintagecartier #sothebys #vintagewatch #sothebyswatches #cartier by @pine_watch

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6 months ago

BANGKOK EXHIBITION NOW

If you are in Bangkok, please drop me a DM, we would love to show you highlights from our Hong Kong Important Watches sale taking place on April 24th

#watchnerd #vintagewatch #watch #patekphilippe #sothebys taken in Bangkok, Thailand by @pine_watch

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6 months ago

CATALOGUE ONLINE NOW

Sotheby’s Hong Kong Fine Watches:
~300 lots
Bidding 5-12 March
Preview 5-12 March
Sotheby’s Maison, Landmark Chater, Central HK

#sothebys #watch #watchnerd #auction #sothebyswatches taken in Chater House by @pine_watch

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7 months ago