Mondani Web is extremely happy to present “May Jewels & Watches” Auction by Fortuna on 19 May, the auction will take place at Fortuna’s Show Room (New York City, NY).

Socrates once said, “The secret to change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” Build your new look with May’s amazing Jewelry and Watch Collection. This auction combines the ancient and the modern in the form of an Egyptian-inspired timepiece, a vibrant green emerald ring, and many more treasures.

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In this article, we show you the top lots to give you a preview of some of the best for sale.

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LOT 1001

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 14790BA in 18K Yellow Gold, Original black textured “tapissirie” dial with applied luminous hour markers. Date aperture at the “3” hour marker. Factory integrated bracelet in 18K gold. An Automatic with date wristwatch. Dial is in excellent condition. Case is excellent, with sharp lines and excellent brushing. Case shows minor scratches. Bracelet is tight with minimal stretch for the age. Movement is running at time of cataloging.

LOT 1022

Rolex Explorer Ref. 1016, circa  1967, in Stainless Steel. Matte black dial with luminous hour markers, aftermarket brown leather strap with steel buckle. Dial is in excellent condition with slight custard patina to the hour markers. Case is excellent, with sharp edges. Case has minor scratches. Movement is running at time of cataloging. Overall, the present example is in excellent condition.

LOT 1036

Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601, circa 1977, in 18K Yellow Gold.  Tiger eye stone dial. Date aperture at the “3” hour marker.  Automatic with date wristwatch. Dial is in good condition with minor hairline cracking from age. Case is good, with signs of polishing, but is overall thick in the lugs. Bracelet shows moderate stretch. Movement is running at time of cataloging. Overall, the present example is in good condition.

LOT 1038

Piaget Ref. 9150N38, in 18K Yellow Gold, Lapis lazuli dial. Integrated original mesh bracelet in 18K gold. Manual wind. Dial is in excellent condition, with no cracks. Case is very good. Two of the mesh loops on the bracelet is slightly loose, but but could easily be repaired. Missing one screw on case back. Movement is running at time of cataloging. Overall, the present example is in very good condition.

LOT 1042

Rolex Submariner Ref. 16613, circa 1998, in Stainless steel and 18K yellow Gold. Sunburst blue dial with applied luminous-filled hour markers. Original Rolex Oyster bracelet in steel and 18K gold. Dial is in excellent condition. Case is very good, with scratches and signs of polishing. Bracelet shows minor stretch. The bottom end link is missing it’s gold center. Movement is running at time of cataloging. Overall the present example is in excellent condition.