Sotheby’s LA Preview: The Year’s First Watch Trends

Before the gavels fall in New York, Sotheby’s is bringing a traveling exhibition of Important Watches to their Century City location this January. For the local collector, this is a mandatory calendar entry.

The Lots

Rumors circulate regarding a rare reference Patek Philippe Nautilus and several pre-Daytona Rolex chronographs. Inspecting these pieces in person allows for verification of provenance and condition—factors that heavily influence future loan-to-value ratios should you ever use the timepiece as collateral.

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Event Details:
Location: Sotheby’s Los Angeles
Dates: January 14-16, 2026
Access: By Appointment Only