CHICAGO, ILL.- On October 12, Hindman will offer 134 watches from well-known makers like Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, Richard Mille, and Rolex in its Watches auction. With a broad array of styles, eras, and price points, the sale is sure to appeal to all watch enthusiasts, from first-time buyers to serious collectors and everyone in between.

Race Time: The RM005 Felipe Massa Limited Edition

The memorable collaboration between Richard Mille and Felipe Massa began as a friendly challenge between two friends. Felipe wanted a watch that could resist the high G Forces in Formula 1, while being easy to wear. The RM005 Felipe Massa Limited Edition was developed to withstand the violent accelerations and vibrations of an F1 Grand Prix, while combining the exquisite and iconic characteristic of Richard Mille watches. The watch offered in the auction (lot 59; estimate $70,000 – 90,000) features a skeletonized automatic winding movement and a date indicator.

A Classic Tribute: The Jules Audemars Ref. 25909

Audemars Piguet launched the Jules Audemars collection in the 1990s to pay tribute to the co-founder of the brand - Jules Louis Audemars. The Jules Audemars Ref. 25909 (lot 37; estimate: $40,000 – 60,000) combines two of watchmaking’s most celebrated complications, the chronograph, and the tourbillon. These timeless elements, combined with the engine-turned dial and the spectacular tourbillon carriage - makes this watch a classic, representing the foundation of precision watchmaking.

Pure Elegance: The Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 96




The Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 96 was first introduced in 1932, representing the first numbered reference from Patek Philippe. The Ref. 96 saw an outstanding production life, spanning from 1932 to 1973, and is today considered to be one of the purest forms of elegance in a dress watch. The watch offered in this sale (lot 63; estimate: $8,000 - 12,000) is a flawlessly preserved example that has changed hands just once since its original purchase in 1945.

A Life Saver: The Rare Breitling, Ref. J56321 Limited Edition 'Emergency' Chronograph Wristwatch

Breitling is renowned for crafting some of the most robust watches, including watches designed to save lives. In 1995, Breitling launched an Emergency feature designed specifically built for pilots, aircrew, and anyone else who might suddenly be in an emergency situation. The Ref. J56321 18k White Gold and Diamond watch offered in the auction (lot 44; estimate: $18,000 – 22,000) is a limited edition produced at only 25 pieces and juxtaposes the luxurious elements of watchmaking with the iconic features that has turned Breitling into one of the most sought-after brands.

In Search of Perfection: The Jules Audemars Equation of Time Ref. 25934

Introduced in the mid-2000s, The Jules Audemars Equation of Time Ref. 25934 is a testament to Audemars Piguet’s search for perfection. It features the complex Equation of Time complication, combining the sunrise/sunset indicators with the perpetual calendar. The version available in the auction (lot 38; estimate: $18,000 – 22,000) is a “Phoenix” edition, in which the sunset and sunrise displays are programmed to that specific region.

The Auction

Hindman’s Watches auction will be held Wednesday, October 12 at its Chicago saleroom with previews available Thursday, October 6 through Tuesday, October 11. Bidding will be available via absentee bid, in-person, over the phone, and live online through Hindman’s Digital Bid Room - https://bid.hindmanauctions.com/. Additional information on the auction can be found at https://hindmanauctions.com/auctions/1085-watches.

Hindman is one of the nation’s leading fine art auction houses connecting cities nationwide to the global art market and providing expertise across all categories, sales channels, and price points. Hindman will celebrate its 40th anniversary this October. Since its founding, Hindman has come to operate more salerooms in the United States than any other auction house and conducts over 140 auctions a year in categories such as fine art, jewelry and watches, modern design, books and manuscripts, couture, furniture and decorative arts, Asian art, Western art, antiquities, and more. Hindman was formed through the acquisition of two premier auction houses, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers (est.1982) and Cowan’s Auctions (est. 1995). Headquartered in Chicago, Hindman is home to over 160 employees, with additional offices in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Milwaukee, Naples, Palm Beach, San Diego, Scottsdale, St. Louis, and Washington D.C. Visit HindmanAuctions.com for more information.