{"id":55083,"date":"2026-05-07T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T05:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=55083"},"modified":"2026-05-07T12:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T05:30:00","slug":"rare-watches-spark-frenzied-interest-in-futuregrails-may-auction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=55083","title":{"rendered":"Rare Watches Spark Frenzied Interest in FutureGrail’s May Auction"},"content":{"rendered":"

ABU DHABI, UAE, GENEVA and SINGAPORE<\/span>, May 7, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — The world’s watch collecting community is poised for a special sale this week, as once-in-a-lifetime timepieces go up for auction with FutureGrail. The renowned auction house is anticipating a bidding frenzy for extremely rare vintage timepieces. The sale features ‘one-of-one’ Patek Philippe references, exquisite pendant watches from Vacheron Constantin, rare Audemars Piguet pocket watches and sought-after Rolex models.<\/p>\n

Lot 23 \u2014 Patek Philippe Ref. 2549\/1J - 1954 Patek Philippe Ref. 2549\/1J \"Turtle Lugs\" in 18-carat yellow gold with silver guilloch\u00e9 tropical dial, one of only eight known examples<\/a>
Lot 23 \u2014 Patek Philippe Ref. 2549\/1J – 1954 Patek Philippe Ref. 2549\/1J “Turtle Lugs” in 18-carat yellow gold with silver guilloch\u00e9 tropical dial, one of only eight known examples<\/span> <\/div>\n

Rolex by George\u00a0Daniels<\/u><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Enthusiasts will be drawn to Lot 33, a special Oyster Perpetual ‘Datejust’ reference by George Daniels, the famed English horologist who is widely regarded as one of the greatest watchmakers of all time.<\/p>\n

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Lot 33 \u2014 Rolex Datejust with George Daniels co-axial escapement – Rolex Datejust Ref. 16220 co-axial escapement by George Daniels, circa 1988<\/span> <\/div>\n

Ultra-rare\u00a0Audemars Piguet pocket watch<\/u><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

One stunning item is a ‘Triple Complication’ Art Deco pocket watch, made by Audemars Piguet for retailer E. G\u00fcbelin in 1911. There are only ten known examples, with the only other 18-carat white gold reference last appearing at auction in 1990. Bids could go higher than the conservative range of $200,000 – $400,000.<\/p>\n

Unique, exquisite Patek Philippe timepieces<\/u><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Potentially the biggest draw is an extremely rare 1954 Patek Philippe ‘Turtle Lugs’ (Ref. 2549\/1J), with silver guilloch\u00e9 (decoratively engraved) dial with ‘tropical’ patina. This is one of only eight known examples, with a beautiful case manufactured by Markowski. Its ‘Turtle Lugs’ refers to curved extensions that resemble flippers. It represents a true ‘Grail’ for collectors.<\/p>\n

Other Patek Philippe highlights: <\/b><\/p>\n