Watches and Pocket Watches

The wristwatches auctions, organised in two different monographic sales every year, are linked to a sector of great interest to Cambi Auction House. And it is no coincidence that the sales of collectible and luxury wristwatches have given us great satisfaction in the past years. The watch sector is one that has seen a growing and marked increase for over a decade.

Created to meet the needs and requests of the numerous collectors of rare, vintage and collectible luxury watches, the Department that organises the auctions of wrist and pocket watches manages to win over fans of this sector who thus transform their passion for watches into a real and important investment. It is precisely on the basis of these highly profitable investments that a new figure is born - the collector investor, or rather the highly experienced collector. The passion for watches is therefore intertwined with the strong competence and knowledge of watches accumulated over the years, which allows investors who are passionate about luxury watches to increase their earnings in a truly exceptional way. Undisputed icons of style and concentrates of elegance and distinction, luxury watches thrill and very often represent objects of men's desire.

Our watches sales manage to fulfil the dream of owning a particular collectible watch that sometimes lasts for years, a tangible reality.
The pocket watch has created a rather niche market suited to a more classical type of watch lovers and collectionists that wish to own an object that has become a rarity, often relegated to formal occasions.

The catalogues of luxury watch auctions are variegated selections of rare and exceptional pieces, rich in men's and women's watches that bear the signature of prestigious brands, but also include affordable pieces. The latter are, in fact, perfect objects for those who do not wish to invest large sums of money to start their own watch collection or, why not, buy the watch they have dreamt of for a long time. The great attention to the selection of watches included in the catalogues makes each watch auction organised by Cambi Auction House a real event for the sector, awaited by collectors, enthusiasts and investors of collectible chronographs.

Certainly, some brands are more sought after and appreciated by collectors, especially names as Rolex, Vacheron & Constantin, Patek Philippe, Omega, Jaeger leCoultre, Baume & Mercier, Zenith, Chopard, Bulgari, Cartier, Audemars Piguet, Panerai, Longines, Omega, Heuer , IWC and many others.
Over the last few years, Cambi has recorded numerous and important sales in the watch auction sector, including the very refined Patek Philippe in platinum embellished with diamonds, never worn and still sealed, sold at the end of 2019 for € 143,850, the rare example Rolex Oyster Superlative Chronometer from 1986 ref. 6265/8 Daytona in 18k gold with CRS caseback, sold for € 93,850, and again the Patek Philippe with rose gold case and printed leather strap Ref 5970 R - 001 sold for € 95,000.

From the watch auctions organised in recent years by Cambi Casa d’Aste there are also some important sales of pocket watches such as an Audemars Piguet in 18K rose gold sold in 2015 for € 106,350.

Do you own vintage watches and want to know their value for a possible sale? The valuation of watches in your possession is quick and easy with Cambi Auction House. Our watches sales are, indeed, unique occasions to meet a highly profiled and specific request on vintage, rare and collectible watches. The experts of our Pocket and Wristwatches Department are available to those who wish to sell luxury watches or exceptional chronographs in their possession. The lots that we put up for auction always originate from private collections and are selected following specific criteria. The valuation is always free and without obligation for the objects in your possession. To get a first valuation, you can contact our experts directly from our website by filling out the valuation form.
Department Auctions
Top Lots

The Best Awards

Hypacrosaurus sp.
€ 298.100,00
Amount including auction fees

NAPOLI. FERDINANDO II D'ARAGONA, 1495-1496. Coronato o Carlino.
€ 40.000,00
Amount including auction fees

REGNO D'ITALIA. UMBERTO I, 1878-1900. Medaglia in oro per l'Incoronazi [..]
€ 38.750,00
Amount including auction fees

MODENA. ALFONSO I D'ESTE, 1505-1534. Testone (o Doppio Giulio).
€ 37.500,00
Amount including auction fees

MANTOVA. FEDERICO II GONZAGA, 1519-1540. Testone.
€ 31.250,00
Amount including auction fees

TORINO. FRANCESCO I D'ANGOULEME, 1515-1547. Testone.
€ 27.500,00
Amount including auction fees

MODENA. ERCOLE I D'ESTE, 1471-1505. Mezzo Testone.
€ 23.750,00
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REGNO D'ITALIA. VITTORIO EMANUELE II DI SAVOIA, 1861-1878. 100 Lire 18 [..]
€ 22.500,00
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REGNO UNITO. GEORGE IV, 1820-1830. Medaglia in oro per l'Incoronazione [..]
€ 22.500,00
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FERRARA. ERCOLE II D'ESTE, 1534-1559. Testone 1534.
€ 22.500,00
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FERRARA. ALFONSO II D'ESTE, 1559-1597. Testone 1596.
€ 21.250,00
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ASTI. LUDOVICO DUCA D'ORLEANS E SIGNORE DI ASTI, 1465-1498. Testone.
€ 20.000,00
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GENOVA. DOGI A VITA E DOMINAZIONI STRANIERE, 1339-1528. PAOLO DI CAMPO [..]
€ 18.750,00
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NAPOLI. FERDINANDO IL CATTOLICO, 1504-1516. Ducato.
€ 18.750,00
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Coppia di doppieri. Argento fuso, sbalzato e cesellato. Genova terzo q [..]
€ 18.850,00
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Coppia di doppieri. Argento fuso, sbalzato e cesellato. Genova terzo q [..]
€ 18.850,00
Amount including auction fees

FERRARA. ALFONSO II D'ESTE, 1559-1597. Testone 1565.
€ 18.750,00
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ROVEREDO. GIAN FRANCESCO TRIVULZIO, 1526-1549. Testone.
€ 18.750,00
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STATO PONTIFICIO. ADRIANO VI (ADRIANO FLORENSZ), 1522-1523. Giulio. Pa [..]
€ 18.750,00
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REGNO D'ITALIA. VITTORIO EMANUELE III DI SAVOIA, 1900-1946. 100 Lire 1 [..]
€ 16.250,00
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VENEZIA, NICOLÒ TRON, 1471-1474. Lira da 20 Soldi (I tipo senza ramo d [..]
€ 15.000,00
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REGNO UNITO. GEORGE V, 1910-1936. 5 Pounds 1911. Londra (Proof).
€ 14.375,00
Amount including auction fees

FERRARA. ERCOLE I D'ESTE, 1471-1505. Testone (o Quarto).
€ 13.750,00
Amount including auction fees

BULGARIA. FERDINAND I, 1887-1918. 100 Leva 1894. Kremnitz.
€ 12.500,00
Amount including auction fees

Importante caffettiera. Argento fuso, sbalzato e cesellato. Roma terzo [..]
€ 12.600,00
Amount including auction fees

FERRARA. ALFONSO I D'ESTE, 1505-1534. Testone.
€ 11.875,00
Amount including auction fees

Figura di Buddha Sakyamuni in bronzo dorato con tracce policromia, Cin [..]
€ 10.100,00
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FERRARA. ALFONSO I D'ESTE, 1505-1534. Mezza Lira.
€ 10.000,00
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MILANO. FRANCESCO I SFORZA, 1450-1466. Grosso o Grossone da 5 Soldi (c [..]
€ 10.000,00
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MILANO. LUDOVICO XII D'ORLEANS, 1500-1512. Grosso da 18 Soldi.
€ 10.000,00
Amount including auction fees

Cy Twombly

Senza titolo
€ 9.850,00
Amount including auction fees

Giovanni Frangi

Ale a Ponza
€ 9.475,00
Amount including auction fees

MILANO. GIAN GALEAZZO MARIA SFORZA - REGGENZA DI BONA DI SAVOIA, 1476- [..]
€ 9.375,00
Amount including auction fees

REGNO D’ITALIA. VITTORIO EMANUELE III DI SAVOIA, 1900-1946. 100 Lire 1 [..]
€ 9.000,00
Amount including auction fees

Adolfo Wildt

L'ombra
€ 8.850,00
Amount including auction fees

REGNO D’ITALIA. VITTORIO EMANUELE III DI SAVOIA, 1900-1946. 100 Lire 1 [..]
€ 8.750,00
Amount including auction fees

FIRENZE. COSIMO I DE' MEDICI, 1537-1574. Testone 1567.
€ 8.750,00
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NAPOLI. FERDINANDO D'ARAGONA "IL CATTOLICO" ED ELISABETTA DI CASTIGLIA [..]
€ 8.750,00
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STATO PONTIFICIO. GIULIO II (GIULIANO DELLA ROVERE), 1503-1513. Giulio [..]
€ 8.500,00
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MILANO. GIAN GALEAZZO MARIA SFORZA. REGGENZA DI LUDOVICO MARIA SFORZA, [..]
€ 8.125,00
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AUSTRIA. FRANZ JOSEPH, 1848-1916. 100 Corona 1908.
€ 8.125,00
Amount including auction fees

STATI VARI. Lotto di circa 800 monete.
€ 8.125,00
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REGNO D'ITALIA. VITTORIO EMANUELE III DI SAVOIA, 1900-1946. 5 Lire 191 [..]
€ 8.125,00
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CLEMENTE XI (GIOVANNI FRANCESCO ALBANI), 1700-1721. Testone 1703. Roma [..]
€ 8.125,00
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GENOVA. DOGI A VITA E DOMINAZIONI STRANIERE, 1339-1528. PROSPERO ADORN [..]
€ 7.750,00
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Coppia di stagnoni di farmacia Savona, Fabbrica di Domenico Lorenzo [..]
€ 7.900,00
Amount including auction fees

FIRENZE. ALESSANDRO DE' MEDICI, 1532-1537. Testone.
€ 7.250,00
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REGNO D'ITALIA. VITTORIO EMANUELE III DI SAVOIA, 1900-1946. 100 Lire 1 [..]
€ 6.875,00
Amount including auction fees

NAPOLI. CARLO I D'ANGIÒ, 1266-1285. Saluto d'oro.
€ 6.875,00
Amount including auction fees

SIENA. COSIMO I DE' MEDICI, 1557-1569. Testone.
€ 6.875,00
Amount including auction fees
Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:30:50 +0000
The Miamina armchair by Salvati and Tresoldi for Saporiti Italia
From October 7 to 22, 2023, on the occasion of the “ART COLORS DESIGN / Salvati e Tresoldi x Saporiti Italia” exhibition in the spaces of the ADI Design Museum in Milan, [..]
Tue, 18 Jul 2023 09:42:59 +0000
Jane Birkin: style icon and international muse
Actress, singer, director and true style icon, Jane Birkin has inspired millions of people around the world, leaving an indelible mark on culture thanks to her timeless [..]
Sun, 02 Jul 2023 18:41:21 +0000
Medardo Rosso’s Head of a Child
On Wednesday, July 5 - 4 p.m. - the spaces of the Milan headquarters of Cambi Auction House will host the Live Auction Modern and Contemporary Art, one of the most prestigious [..]
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Barbara Galbiati

Milan Assistant