There are less than 48 hours to go until the end of our current online auction: the Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2023. Don't miss out on your chance to discover and bid on more than 130 exclusive wristwatches featured in the sale. A few of our specialists put together a short article highlighting their favorite lots from the catalog. The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2023, Online Auction concludes this Thursday, September 28, at 6:00 PM HKT– please visit the link in bio to read the latest edition of Phillips Specialist' Picks.

Highlights from the Watches Online: Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 23 auction catalog. - The present Rolex Day-Date ref. 228239 is the definition of utilitarian chic. Crafted with a white gold case and bracelet, this watch is not only durable, but also beautifully designed. The 40mm case is the perfect size for any wrist, providing a comfortable and secure fit. One of the most striking features of this watch is the meteorite dial. The natural patterns and textures of the meteorite create a unique and captivating visual effect that is both sophisticated and otherworldly. The dial is further enhanced by diamond-set indexes, which add a touch of glamour and luxury to the watch. The fluted bezel of the present example complements the meteorite dial and diamond-set indexes, creating a cohesive and elegant aesthetic. Whether worn for a special occasion or as an everyday timepiece, this well-preserved watch is a true testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of the brand and is further accompanied by its original accessories. - Lot 8011 Rolex Day-Date 40 Estimate: HKD$ 240'000 - 480'000 Visit the link in bio for everything you need to know about The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2023 which ends on September 28th at 6pm HKT. #rolex #daydate40

Highlights from the Watches Online: Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 23 auction catalog. - The present watch is the Audemars Piguet Ref. 25873 Jules Audemars Tourbillon, incorporating a tourbillon and an automatic movement, as well as a power reserve and date display. Within beats the self-winding cal. 2875 and a stunning achievement of mechanical mastery. To reduce the thickness of the movement, Audemars Piguet implemented a bumper winding system rather than a rotor, shifting the placement of the crown from its typical location at 3 o’clock to the reverse of the case. In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Jules-Louis Audemars, the maison released a special reference of the Jules Audemars Tourbillon with caseback engraved ‘150 Ans Jules Audemars’. The present example in white gold is preserved in excellent overall condition for the discerning collector who seeks to acquire a rare neo-vintage masterwork that keeps time to imagination freed from constraint. - Lot 8057 Audemars Piguet, Jules Audemars Tourbillon Anniversary Edition Estimate: HKD$ 240'000 - 400'000 Visit the link in bio for everything you need to know about The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2023 which ends on September 28th at 6pm HKT

Highlights from the Watches Online: Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 23 auction catalog. - An acronym of HYdro Technology, HYT is a watch brand that made their debut with the H1 back in 2012 when founded by engineers Patrick Berdoz, Lucien Vouillamoz and Emmanuel Savioz. The H1 combines traditional art-mechanics with the revolutionary technology of a retrograde fluid hour display. A 60-minute dial sits in the middle on the top sector of the semi-skeletonized dial, with a delightful mobile small seconds wheel on the left and power reserve indication on the right, while the bottom of the dial is reserved for two reservoirs, responsible for compression and expansion. This mechanism drives the fluorescent green liquid through a curved borosilicate glass tube, indicating the hour. The present watch is numbered 003, hinting that the watch was produced very early on. Preserved in exceptional condition, and complete with full accessories, this gem is a testament to the design and engineering genius of which HYT stands for. - Lot 8065 HYT H1 model Estimate: HKD$ 80'000 - 160'000 Visit the link in bio for everything you need to know about The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2023 which ends on September 28th at 6pm HKT

Highlights from the Watches Online: Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 23 auction catalog. In 2019, German independent watchmaker Kudoke introduced the Kudoke 2, launching a voyage into dial artistry across a spectrum of colors: silver, black, anthracite, forest green and salmon. On the 39mm polished steel case, an onion crown hints at the mechanical intricacies within. Kudoke dials involve hundreds of meticulous steps, with color transitions and finishes carved entirely by hand. A rotating sky disk provides a charming accent, with hand-engraved gold and rhodium motifs sweeping around a 24-hour scale. From the polished case to engraved sky disk, each finish is executed by hand, upholding Kudoke's peerless quality. - Lot 8109 Kudoke 2, Deep Blue Estimate: HKD$ 48'000 - 95'000 Visit the link in bio for everything you need to know about The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2023 which ends on September 28th at 6pm HKT #kudokewatches

Watches might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to @chanelofficial, but it's time to stop underestimating the brand's interest in high-end watchmaking. From investments in leading independent watchmakers like F.P. Journe and Romain Gauthier to teaming up with Tudor, @watchesbylogan highlights a number of reasons to give Chanel’s watchmaking division a second look in his latest editorial – now live at the link in bio. Our ongoing Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2023, Online Auction includes a pair of interesting Chanel wristwatches, including a J12 "Cybernetic" Limited Edition (lot 8050) and a J12 Mademoiselle "La Pausa" Limited Edition (lot 8049).

Highlights from the Watches Online: Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 23 auction catalog. - The present watch is the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ref. 116509, a highly collectible chronograph from Rolex’s prestigious Daytona line. Encased in a 40mm white gold case, this Daytona exudes luxury and exclusivity. The dial features three black chronograph counters that contrast dramatically with the metallic grey canvas, made from a slab of natural meteorite. The Daytona signature is printed in red at 6 o’clock, and the white gold hour markers and hands are filled with Chromalight for visibility in low light conditions. This ref. 116509 features Rolex’s manufacture cal. 4130, a column-wheel chronograph movement with vertical clutch for buttery-smooth actuation of the chronograph functions. Offered in excellent overall condition, the present example is accompanied by its original accessories. Now no longer available in Rolex’s catalogue, this white gold Daytona is a veritable grail, ready to be hunted. - Lot 8010 Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Estimate: HKD$ 320'000 - 560'000 - Visit the link in bio for everything you need to know about The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2023 which ends on September 28th, at 6pm HKT

Highlights from the Watches Online: Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 23 auction catalog. - Originally launched in 2009 in various precious metals, including pink gold, yellow gold, white gold, and limited edition platinum, the Zeitwerk has become an iconic timepiece for Lange, alongside models like the Lange 1 and Datograph. The introduction of the digital jumping hours and minutes display builds upon a 19th century patent by Josef Pallweber. The bold “time bridge” framing the hour and minute apertures is crafted from solid German silver. The dial is a masterclass in balance, with the semicircular power reserve display at 12 o’clock counterpoised by the subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o’clock. This well-preserved example in 18K pink gold offers an opportunity to acquire a landmark A. Lange & Söhne reference that shaped their modern collection. - Lot 8008 A Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk Estimate: HKD$ 160'000 - 280'000 - Visit the link in bio for everything you need to know about The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2023 which ends on September 28th at 6pm HKT.

Highlights from the Watches Online: Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 23 auction catalog. - The present watch is a rare and exclusive F.P. Journe Octa Automatique Réserve from the exclusive Boutique Collection. This timepiece, introduced as part of the pioneering Octa collection in 2001, boasts the improved caliber 1300.3 with a variable inertia balance wheel for optimal stability. Its uni-directional 22K pink gold rotor optimizes winding from the slightest wrist motion. This rare Octa Automatique Réserve, in production between 2009 and 2018, stands out with its striking pink gold case and black dial, distinguishing it from strandard Octa Automatique Réserve watches. It's possibly the first of its kind to appear at auction, presented in excellent condition with its original guarantee and accessories. - Lot 8005 F.P. Journe Octa Automatique Réserve, Boutique Edition Estimate: HKD$ 350'000 - 650'000 - Visit the link in bio for everything you need to know about The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2023 which ends on September 28th at 6pm HKT

Highlights from the Watches Online: Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 23 auction catalog. - The present watch, the Royal Oak Offshore T3, was born in 2003 from a collaboration between Audemars Piguet and Arnold Schwarzenegger to celebrate his role in Terminator 3. The Royal Oak Offshore T3 embodied the masculine and muscular physique of the Terminator cyborg, with its imposing 48.5 mm case in titanium. The bezel features anodized aluminum inserts in gunmetal gray and the watch is fitted with a rugged “Kevlar” strap, reinforcing its tough and utilitarian image. At the same time, the watch retained the exquisite finishing and detail that Audemars Piguet is known for, including its signature Tapisserie guilloche dial. Presented in attractive overall condition and limited to 1,000 pieces, the present watch was an instant hit and helped propel the success of the maison’s Offshore line, making it an enduring icon for collectors. - Lot 8074 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore T3 Estimate: HKD$ 120'000 - 220'000 Visit the link in bio for everything you need to know about The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2023 which ends on September 28th at 6pm HKT #audemarspiguet #royaloakoffshore

Highlights from the Watches Online: Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 23 auction catalog. Arguably one of the most unique and exceptional timepieces produced between 1994-2004, the Vacheron Constantin ref. 43050 is an unusual model designed to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the death of renowned mathematician Gerardus Mercator. This particular 1995 "Mercator" example has a 22K yellow gold dial entirely hand-chased and enameled, depicting the outlines of Mercator's famous 1587 world map. Preserved in exceptional condition and directly from its original owner, this timepiece represents a rare opportunity to acquire a mechanical wonder that captures both the artistry and history of the Renaissance era. - Lot 8054 Vacheron Constantin Mercator, Ref. 43050 Estimate: HKD$ 120'000 - 250'000 Visit the link in bio for everything you need to know about The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2023 which ends on September 28th, at 6pm HKT.

We are live! Bidding has officially opened on the Phillips Watches online auction: the Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2023, and the entire catalog is now available to discover on our website. The pictured watch is a modern-day homage to the legendary Cartier Pasha, inspired by a 1930s wristwatch commissioned by the Pasha of Marrakesh, Thami El Glaoui. Decades after its original creation, the Pasha was revitalized in the 1980s during the quartz crisis, maintaining its masculine appeal and iconic elegance through a design collaboration with the renowned Gerald Genta. With an eye-catching green guilloché dial marked by Arabian numerals, the present limited edition of just 200 pieces, powered by an automatic movement, was created exclusively for the Middle Eastern market. The present Pasha is preserved in exceptional condition and comes with its full set of accessories. - Lot 8067 Cartier Pasha Estimate: HKD$ 50'000 - 100'000 #cartier #cartierpasha Visit the link in bio for everything you need to know about The Hong Kong Sessions, Fall 2023. which ends on September 28th at 6pm HKT.