www.worldwatchweb.com- Sotheby’s autumn sale of Important Watches will be staged at the Hôtel Beau-Rivage in Geneva on Sunday 14 November 2010.

Bringing together an impressive range of timepieces charting the evolution of watchmaking from the 1620 to the present day, the auction will be spearheaded by an exceptional selection of very rare enamel timepieces, made for the Chinese and Turkish markets during the 18th and 19th centuries. Featuring 244 lots estimated in excess of CHF 5.5 million, the sale will also feature blue chip vintage and modern wristwatches, along with historic pocket watches, set to generate excitement among collectors from all corners of the globe.

• A rare gold, enamel, jewel and pearl-set automaton caterpillar, probably by Henri Maillardet (est. CHF350,000-450,000)

• A rare gold, enamel and pearl-set musical knife (est. CHF125,000-175,000)

• A rare gold, enamel, diamond and pearl-set musical lorgnette watch, probably by Piguet and Meylan, (est. CHF150,000- 200,000)