Four Watches We'd Love To See At Auction In 2026
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[Written by Borna Bosnjak]
The pioneering past of Patek Philippe, and five of its important technical firsts
- Four Watches We'd Love To See At Auction In 2026
London Calling: Handling The Ultimate Version of Cartier’s Maxi Oval
[2]London Calling: Handling The Ultimate Version of Cartier’s Maxi Oval
Deep Dive: The Patek Philippe Ref. 3450
[3]Deep Dive: The Patek Philippe Ref. 3450
5070 vs. 5170: Comparing Two of Patek's Important Contemporary Chronographs
[4]5070 vs. 5170: Comparing Two of Patek's Important Contemporary Chronographs
What Flavour of Watch Guy Are You?
[5]What Flavour of Watch Guy Are You?
The Art of Subtlety: Patek Philippe and Hard Enamelled Dials
[6]The Art of Subtlety: Patek Philippe and Hard Enamelled Dials
IN TRANSIT: Unekual's Guide to Tokyo
[7]IN TRANSIT: Unekual's Guide to Tokyo
Patek's Movement Manufacturing Mastery, From Complicated To Deceptively Simple
[8]Patek's Movement Manufacturing Mastery, From Complicated To Deceptively Simple
While My Watch Gently Ticks: A Deep Dive Into John Lennon’s Personal 2499
[9]While My Watch Gently Ticks: A Deep Dive Into John Lennon’s Personal 2499
12 UNEKUAL Approved Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas
[10]12 UNEKUAL Approved Last-Minute Christmas Gift Ideas
Patek Philippe and Lémania: Name A Better Love Story
[11]Patek Philippe and Lémania: Name A Better Love Story
Superfluous, But Not Pointless: Why Minute Repeaters Are my Favourite Complication
[12]Superfluous, But Not Pointless: Why Minute Repeaters Are my Favourite Complication
Comparing 4 Classic Patek Philippe Chronographs From The Mid-Century
[13]Comparing 4 Classic Patek Philippe Chronographs From The Mid-Century
Deep Dive: The Patek Philippe Ref. 2499 'Third Series'
[14]Deep Dive: The Patek Philippe Ref. 2499 'Third Series'
In Transit: UNEKUAL’s Guide To Singapore
[15]In Transit: UNEKUAL’s Guide To Singapore
Sound & Vision - The Patek Philippe Ref. 3974
[16]Sound & Vision - The Patek Philippe Ref. 3974
HAC: The High-Belting Saddle Bag That Birthed Hermès’ Legendary Birkin
[17]HAC: The High-Belting Saddle Bag That Birthed Hermès’ Legendary Birkin
The Ref. 1526 — Still Iconic, Still Underrated
[18]The Ref. 1526 — Still Iconic, Still Underrated
- The Hall(mark) of Fame: Understanding The Importance of Case Stamps
The Hall(mark) of Fame: Understanding The Importance of Case Stamps
[19] - 4 of the most desirable vintage Patek Philippe watches of all time
4 of the most desirable vintage Patek Philippe watches of all time
[20] - The Aquanaut ref. 5065 - Birth of a Modern Classic
The Aquanaut ref. 5065 - Birth of a Modern Classic
[21] - Disco Volante - The Patek Philippe ref. 2552
Disco Volante - The Patek Philippe ref. 2552
[22] - Patek Philippe 3448R Freccero “Padellone” - Collector’s One & Only Ultimate Jewel
Patek Philippe 3448R Freccero “Padellone” - Collector’s One & Only Ultimate Jewel
[23] - Shop Talk: A Bit More On The Charles Simon x UNEKUAL Watch Roll
Shop Talk: A Bit More On The Charles Simon x UNEKUAL Watch Roll
[24] - ‘Killing Them Softly’: Vintage Watches & The Stealth Wealth Aesthetic
‘Killing Them Softly’: Vintage Watches & The Stealth Wealth Aesthetic
[25] - A Brief Critique of Archival Extracts: History, Usage, and Why You Shouldn't Trust Them Blindly
A Brief Critique of Archival Extracts: History, Usage, and Why You Shouldn't Trust Them Blindly
[26] - Auction Highlights - Monaco Legend Group Spring 2025
Auction Highlights - Monaco Legend Group Spring 2025
[27] - The First Series Nautilus - 3700 Dash Dial
The First Series Nautilus - 3700 Dash Dial
[28] - [VIDEO] - The 1518 in Steel with Andrea Parmegiani
[VIDEO] - The 1518 in Steel with Andrea Parmegiani
[29] - LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR WATCH LOVERS !
LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR WATCH LOVERS !
[30] - DIVING INTO THE BIVER DESIGN PROCESS - A PASSION FOR PATEK.
DIVING INTO THE BIVER DESIGN PROCESS - A PASSION FOR PATEK.
[31] - APPROACHING THE AUCTION WORLD: A BEGINNERS’ GUIDE
APPROACHING THE AUCTION WORLD: A BEGINNERS’ GUIDE
[32] - COLLECTING THE PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 5004
COLLECTING THE PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 5004
[33] - WOW.. DOUBLE RAINBOW !
WOW.. DOUBLE RAINBOW !
[34] - PATEK PHILIPPE & GILBERT ALBERT - ART ON THE WRIST
PATEK PHILIPPE & GILBERT ALBERT - ART ON THE WRIST
[35] - COLLECTING THE PATEK PHILIPPE NAUTILUS JUMBO REF. 3700
COLLECTING THE PATEK PHILIPPE NAUTILUS JUMBO REF. 3700
[36] - Old World Craft, New World Taste: How Latin America Shaped The Watchmaking of Patek Philippe
Old World Craft, New World Taste: How Latin America Shaped The Watchmaking of Patek Philippe
[37] - PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3448 - A MINI COLLECTOR’S GUIDE
PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3448 - A MINI COLLECTOR’S GUIDE
[38] - A Pocket History of the Patek Philippe Worldtimer
A Pocket History of the Patek Philippe Worldtimer
[39] - TWO VERY SPECIAL WORLD TIME WATCHES
TWO VERY SPECIAL WORLD TIME WATCHES
[40] - THEY SAY OLD IS GOLD BUT IS IT ALWAYS ?
THEY SAY OLD IS GOLD BUT IS IT ALWAYS ?
[41] - DEEP DIVE : THE PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 2523
DEEP DIVE : THE PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 2523
[42] - ZEITWERKS & SHAWARMA W/ DUBAI WATCH CLUB’S ADEL AL RAHMANI
ZEITWERKS & SHAWARMA W/ DUBAI WATCH CLUB’S ADEL AL RAHMANI
[43] - WATCH CLUBS & HAWKER STALLS WITH TOM CHNG
WATCH CLUBS & HAWKER STALLS WITH TOM CHNG
[44] - AUCTION PREVIEW : PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 2499R SECOND SERIES
AUCTION PREVIEW : PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 2499R SECOND SERIES
[45] - AUCTION PREVIEW : PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 2577R
AUCTION PREVIEW : PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 2577R
[46] - AUCTION PREVIEW : PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 2526J BLACK DIAL
AUCTION PREVIEW : PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 2526J BLACK DIAL
[47] - AUCTION PREVIEW : PATEK “GILBERT ALBERT” REF. 3424G
AUCTION PREVIEW : PATEK “GILBERT ALBERT” REF. 3424G
[48] - AUCTION PREVIEW : PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3448G
AUCTION PREVIEW : PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3448G
[49] - AUCTION PREVIEW : PATEK REF. 3940 LIMITED EDITION FOR BEYER
AUCTION PREVIEW : PATEK REF. 3940 LIMITED EDITION FOR BEYER
[50] - AUCTION PREVIEW : REF 1579J BREGUET NUMERALS
AUCTION PREVIEW : REF 1579J BREGUET NUMERALS
[51] - THE FERRARI 288 GTO: THE RACER THAT NEVER RACED
THE FERRARI 288 GTO: THE RACER THAT NEVER RACED
[52] - COLLECTING THE PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3940
COLLECTING THE PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3940
[53] - THE CHARMING DISCOMFORT OF A SPORTS CAR
THE CHARMING DISCOMFORT OF A SPORTS CAR
[54] - THE WHITE NAUTILUS - PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3700A
THE WHITE NAUTILUS - PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3700A
[55] - HORSE POWER - FERRARI, THE ORIGINAL ROAD RACER 250GTO
HORSE POWER - FERRARI, THE ORIGINAL ROAD RACER 250GTO
[56] - THE WHITE NAUTILUS - PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3800A
THE WHITE NAUTILUS - PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3800A
[57] - LIFESTYLE : THE CURIOUS CASE OF CASHMERE
LIFESTYLE : THE CURIOUS CASE OF CASHMERE
[58] - QUICK TAKE : COLLECTING THE PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3970
QUICK TAKE : COLLECTING THE PATEK PHILIPPE REF. 3970
[59] - HORSE POWER - FERRARI, IL CAVALLINO RAMPANTE
HORSE POWER - FERRARI, IL CAVALLINO RAMPANTE
[60] - TECH : IS THE APPLE WATCH THE NEW SWATCH ?
TECH : IS THE APPLE WATCH THE NEW SWATCH ?
[61] - BOARDROOM FASHION WITH ETIENNE MALEC
BOARDROOM FASHION WITH ETIENNE MALEC
[62] - ROLEX - THE LEGEND, A 6263 LEMON DAYTONA
ROLEX - THE LEGEND, A 6263 LEMON DAYTONA
[63] - IT CAME, IT SAW, IT CONQUERED: THE NISSAN PATROL
IT CAME, IT SAW, IT CONQUERED: THE NISSAN PATROL
[64] - PHILIPPE DUFOUR : WHEN SIMPLICITY WINS
PHILIPPE DUFOUR : WHEN SIMPLICITY WINS
[65] - CLASSICS : THE WHITE SNEAKER KEEP ‘EM FRESH
CLASSICS : THE WHITE SNEAKER KEEP ‘EM FRESH
[66] - REF. 3974 - SPECIAL ORDER OR REGULAR PRODUCTION ?
REF. 3974 - SPECIAL ORDER OR REGULAR PRODUCTION ?
[67] - THE TOUGHEST LETTER IN THE WORLD: THIS IS G
THE TOUGHEST LETTER IN THE WORLD: THIS IS G
[68] - The Patek Philippe Ref. 5970 — Patek's Perpetual Chrono 'Turning Point'
The Patek Philippe Ref. 5970 — Patek's Perpetual Chrono 'Turning Point'
[69] - PATEK PHILIPPE 3970 1ST SERIES OR 2499 5TH SERIES ?
PATEK PHILIPPE 3970 1ST SERIES OR 2499 5TH SERIES ?
[70] - PATEK PHILIPPE 5231J
PATEK PHILIPPE 5231J
[71] - FP JOURNE CHRONOMÈTRE À RESONANCE BRASS
FP JOURNE CHRONOMÈTRE À RESONANCE BRASS
[72] - ROLEX GMT 126715CHNR
ROLEX GMT 126715CHNR
[73] - AUDEMARS PIGUET ROYAL OAK 15202BC
AUDEMARS PIGUET ROYAL OAK 15202BC
[74] - FP JOURNE TOURBILLON SOUVERAIN RUTHENIUM
FP JOURNE TOURBILLON SOUVERAIN RUTHENIUM
[75] - VIDEO : MODERN CLASSICS ≠ THE ROLEX SKYDWELLER
VIDEO : MODERN CLASSICS ≠ THE ROLEX SKYDWELLER
[76] - BALTIC BICOMPAX PERPÉTUEL EDITION
BALTIC BICOMPAX PERPÉTUEL EDITION
[77] - PATEK PHILIPPE NAUTILUS 3800J BEYER
PATEK PHILIPPE NAUTILUS 3800J BEYER
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