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Bonhams London Fine Watches Sale Features Rare Patek Philippe Minute Repeater

market-auction · 2026-05-22

Bonhams will conduct a Fine Watches auction on June 11, 2026, in London, showcasing 60 prestigious timepieces from esteemed brands such as Rolex, Audemars Piguet, and Vacheron Constantin. A standout item is the Patek Philippe reference 7000R-001, an 18K rose gold automatic minute repeater wristwatch from approximately 2017, valued between £150,000 and £250,000. This piece is particularly significant as it represents Patek Philippe's innovative mid-sized minute repeater aimed at a smaller wrist, while ensuring exceptional sound fidelity and mechanical accuracy. Further details on an F.P. Journe watch in the auction have yet to be revealed.

Key facts

  • Bonhams London Fine Watches sale on 11 June 2026
  • 60 lots of rare and collectible timepieces
  • Brands include Rolex, Patek Philippe, F.P. Journe, Cartier, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, Breitling, A. Lange & Söhne, IWC
  • Leading lot: Patek Philippe reference 7000R-001, 18K rose gold automatic minute repeating wristwatch, circa 2017
  • Estimate for Patek Philippe: £150,000–250,000
  • Reference 7000 is Patek Philippe's first contemporary mid-size minute repeater
  • Designed for smaller case without compromising acoustic quality or mechanical integrity
  • Another notable lot is an F.P. Journe timepiece

Entities

Institutions

  • Bonhams
  • Rolex
  • Patek Philippe
  • F.P. Journe
  • Cartier
  • Audemars Piguet
  • Vacheron Constantin
  • Breitling
  • A. Lange & Söhne
  • IWC

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom

Sources