(Press Release)

, the curated live sale will feature a selection of rare and collectible timepieces, bringing together coveted names in the world of horology including Rolex, Patek Philippe, F.P. Journe, Cartier, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin, Jaeger-Le Coultre, Breitling, Breguet and IWC. Leading the sale is a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 'Paul Newman', reference 6239, circa 1968 .

First appearing in the early 1960s, this 'exotic' dial manufactured by Singer was renamed the 'Paul Newman' by collectors after the American actor wore the watch in promotional posters for the film 'Winning' and throughout his private life. By sinking the subsidiary dials and outer scale within the opaque black dial background, the dial achieves an unusual three-dimensional look. The fine and rare stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watch with exotic 'Paul Newman' dial is offered with an estimate of €120,000-180,000.

Another notable lot is a Vacheron Constantin, Mercator, reference 43050/000P-9031, circa 2003 . Inspired by the celebrated "Bras en l'Air" pocket watches of the 1930s, the Mercator remains one of the most distinctive retrograde display wristwatches ever produced by Vacheron Constantin. Introduced in 1994 as a tribute to the Flemish cartographer Gérard Mercator, the model combines a sophisticated bi-retrograde display for the hours and minutes with richly decorated cartographic dials.

The rare limited-edition, platinum automatic wristwatch with retrograde marine divider hands and cloisonné enamel dial depicting a map of America, is offered with an estimate of €80,000-120,000. Alexandre de Lamberterie, Bonhams Watches Specialist and Head of Sale in Paris said: "We are thrilled to present such a significant selection of extraordinarily rare and highly sought-after watches in the forthcoming Paris Fine Watches sale.

Highlights include a 1968 Rolex Daytona 'Paul Newman' with exotic dial and a 2003 Vacheron Constantin Mercator.

Celebrated for its technical sophistication and artistic craftsmanship, the Mercator stands as one of the great neo-vintage icons of modern watchmaking. The collection brings together timepieces of exceptional rarity and historical significance, ranging from professionally engineered tool watches distinguished by technical refinement to enduring and highly distinctive designs, all of which are sure to appeal to horology collectors across the globe." Other notable sale highlights include: • A Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 'Big Red', reference 6265, circa 1985 .

The fine and rare stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watch is offered with an estimate of €50,000-70,000. • A Rolex, Submariner COMEX, reference 16610, circa 1996 . It is estimated that only a few hundred examples of the COMEX-branded reference 16610 watches were produced between 1986-1997, making them significantly rarer than standard production models. The reference 16610 is also the last Submariner to feature the COMEX logo on the dial, marking the end of a long-standing collaboration between Rolex and the diving company.

The fine and rare stainless-steel automatic calendar bracelet watch, belonged to a former diver and CEO of 'COMEX' and is offered with an estimate of €60,000-120,000. • A F.P. Journe, Chronomètre Souverain, Circa 2005. Introduced in 2005, the Chronomètre Souverain is a time-only creation with power reserve indicator, conceived with a focus on precision, balance, and mechanical purity.

Its asymmetrical dial conceals a movement inspired by traditional marine chronometers, reflecting the historical pursuit of extreme accuracy in navigation during the 18th century. The rare platinum manual wind wristwatch with power reserve indication is offered with an estimate of €50,000-80,000. • A Patek Philippe limited-edition 150th anniversary 1839-1989, reference 3969, circa 1990. Created in 1989 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Patek Philippe, reference 3969 stands as one of the manufacture's most unconventional commemorative creations, inspired by the tonneau-shaped jump hour wristwatches of the late 1920s.

Produced in limited numbers, the watch combines a highly traditional aesthetic with a playful and unusual display, reflecting Patek Philippe's ability to blend heritage with technical refinement. The platinum manual wind wristwatch with jumping hours dial is offered with an estimate of €30,000-60,000. • A Cartier, Tank Cintrée, reference 2718, circa 2004. In 2004, the Cartier Paris Collection Privée revived the iconic Cintrée design in a limited-edition series.

The dial drew inspiration from a 1929 Cartier London Tank Cintrée once owned by Fred Astaire, notably featuring radium Arabic numerals. The rare 18K gold manual wind wristwatch is offered with an estimate of €30,000-50,000.