This auction catalog for Sotheby's October 26, 1999 auction of Important Watches, Wristwatches and Clocks included 361 lots which brought $2.2 million. Many pieces were from the estate of horologist and collector Abe Secofsky. The auction featured:
A rare pink gold world time wristwatch, Patek Philippe & Co., Geneve, no. 9292579, circa 1945, ref. 1415;
A gilt-bronze and marble revolving chapter ring mantel clock, "L'oubli du Temps," French, circa 1810
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A gold self-winding chronograph wristwatch with registers, date and bracelet, Breguet, "Marine," circa 1995;
A rare gold minute repeating octagonal skeleton wristwatch with perpetual calendar, moon phases and bracelet, Gerald Genta, Geneve, circa 1993: and
A rare gold chronograph wristwatch with calendar and registers, Rolex Oyster Chronograph, "Anti-magnetic," circa 1950, ref. 6036.
The index of makers includes, but is not limited to, Piguet Audemars, John Bennett, Blancpain, Breguet, Breitling, Achille Brocot, Cartier, Corum, Courvoisier, Daniel Roth, George Falcomer, Ganthony, Gerald Genta, Golay Fils and Stahl, International Watch Co., E.H. Jaccard; Juvet, Lange & Sohne, Leroy, Longines, Moser, Movado, Frank Muller,Ulysse Nardin, Henry Neve, Omega, Philippe Patek, Piaget, Ranch, rolex, Sandoz, Tissot, Vacheron & Constantin, Waldan International, Robert Watshaw and West End Watch Co.