London - Bonhams presents the anticipated Bond Street Fine Watches sale on 12 December. The 57-lot live sale features a plethora of timepieces showcasing notable designs from desirable names including Rolex, Richard Mille, Jaeger LeCoultre, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Breguet, F.P. Journe, Audemars Piguet, Piaget and Omega.

Penelope Andrews, Bonhams Head of Watches, London, said: "We are delighted to present the final Fine Watches sale of the year. The sale offers a curated selection of timepieces ranging in eras and designs including a selection of diamond encrusted watches perfect for the holiday season to rarer designs such as the Omega Speedmaster Professional Racing Dial from 1969 and the 1970's Rolex Texan Beta 21, reference 5100. A collection of timepieces that will appeal to watch enthusiasts all over the world, who will appreciate the horological craftsmanship and mastery they represent, we are thrilled to bring them to auction."

Leading the sale is a unique Richard Mille, Perini Navi Cup, reference RM015 AH RG, circa 2011. The RM015 was specially selected as the official timekeeper of the Perini Navi Cup, one of the most prestigious regattas in the world. Inspired by the famed sailing vessels created by the Italian yacht builders Perini Navi of Viareggio, the RM015 draws inspiration from the visual elements and nautical details found on one of Perini Navi's most exceptional creations – the Maltese Falcon. The decks, hull shape, windlass, pulleys, screws and various marine details of the ship are echoed in the watch's case outline, shape of the crown, tourbillon, winding barrel bridges and titanium screws of the case.

Richard Mille is known for their cutting-edge use of materials and complications and the current example embodies this perfectly. The 18K rose gold diamond set tourbillion wristwatch with a skeletonised dial, dual time zone indicator, function selector, 75-hour power-reserve and torque indicators, is offered with an estimate of £220,000-320,000.

Another notable lot is a F.P. Journe, Chronomètre à Résonance, circa 2021. Inspired by the great watch makers of the 18th century, Francois-Paul Journe invented a watch movement based on the physical principle of resonance: a phenomenon simultaneously scientific and poetic. Every object has a natural frequency at which it vibrates when force is periodically applied. If this happens to two objects which have a naturally corresponding frequency, it magnifies and stabilises the vibration of both objects. The double balance system employed in the Chronomètre à Résonance uses exactly this phenomenon to create a watch movement which even 20 years after its inception is unparalleled in its accuracy in timekeeping. The platinum manual wind dualtime wristwatch with dual escapements, power reserve and hack feature for seconds, is offered with an estimate of £100,000-150,000.

Another highlight is an Omega Speedmaster Professional 'Racing Dial', reference 145.012, circa 1969. Despite being known as the Moon Watch today, the Speedmaster was initially Omega's take on a chronograph wristwatch to use by racing drivers, originally released in 1957. The current lot features a 'Racing Dial', recognisable by the 'alternating' minute track to the outside. Unlike most minute tracks, this iteration is split into intervals that protrude in and out from the dial edge. The 145.012 Red Racing Dial Speedmaster is one of the rarest Omega watches ever produced. There are two types, one with 'Professional' to the dial and one without, referred to as 'Pre-Professional.' This example is 'Professional' and recent estimates put the total production numbers for this iteration at just 5-10. The rare and important stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watch is offered with an estimate of £40,000-60,000.

Other notable lots include:

• A F.P. Journe, Octa Réserve de Marche, Limited Edition No.34/99-AN, circa 2022. The fine and rare limited edition platinum automatic calendar wristwatch with power reserve is offered with an estimate of £80,000-120,000.

• A very rare Rolex 'Texan' Beta 21, reference 5100 2, No.802, circa 1970, white gold quartz calendar bracelet watch with sunburst silvered dial. The Beta-21 was developed by the Centre Electronique Horloger formed by Omega together with 20 other Swiss watch companies in 1969. The Beta-21 movement was accurate to 5 seconds per month, which was superior to any other automatic and manual wind watch at the time. In 1970 Rolex released the reference 5100, housing the Beta-21 in a 40mm solid gold case. It is rumoured that only 1000 pieces were made, with 900 in yellow gold and 100 in white gold, this very limited run makes the current example a very rare opportunity to be a part of the 'Rolex Quartz club'. Offered with an estimate of £40,000-60,000.

Other sale highlights include diamond encrusted timepieces perfect for the holiday season:

• A Cartier Crash, reference 2463, circa 2001. The rare and unusual 18K rose gold manual wind wristwatch with diamond set case, silvered dial and grey satin Cartier strap, is offered with an estimate of £40,000-60,000.

• A Jaeger-LeCoultre, Rendez-Vous Celestial, reference: 348.3.580/342.3.33.S, No.01/18, circa 2017. Taking inspiration from the Aurora Borealis, the limited-edition lady's 18K white gold diamond and blue and pink baguette-cut sapphires set automatic astronomical wristwatch, features a vibrant enamel dial with numerals in a crescent above a hand painted lapis lazuli plate that bears a celestial chart. The watch is offered with an estimate of £20,000-30,000.

• A Rolex Day-Date II, reference 218349, circa 2008. The 18K white gold diamond set automatic calendar bracelet watch with black dial and applied diamond set hour markers, is offered with an estimate of £20,000-30,000.

• A Breguet. Reine De Naples, reference 8928, circa 2007. The Reine de Naples was first launched in 2002 and pays homage to one of the horological achievements Abraham-Louis Breguet puts his name to - that of the first ever wristwatch. First commissioned in 1810, Breguet completed and delivered his wristwatch to his esteemed client the Queen of Naples, Caroline Murat, often known as Caroline Bonaparte, the sister to Napoleon. The 18K white gold diamond set wristwatch with mother of pearl dial, is offered with an estimate of £10,000-15,000.

Other sale highlights include:

• A F.P. Journe, Octa Divine, circa 2024. The rare platinum automatic calendar wristwatch with power reserve and moon phase, is offered with an estimate of £40,000-60,000.

• A very rare Patek Philippe, reference 5230G-032. The 18K white gold automatic wristwatch with world time and 24-hour indication was one of 50 produced to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the partnership with the oldest luxury retailer still operating in Taiwan - King's Sign Watch Company. The watch features Taipei as a primary location in red and the centre of the dial is crafted in striking turquoise blue guilloché. Offered with an estimate of £40,000-60,000.

• A De Bethune, model DBS-W, No.059, circa 2007. De Bethune was founded in 2002 by David Zanetta and Denis Flageollet after working at Techniques Horlogères Appliquées. The pair decided to name their brand after Chevalier De Bethune, a French nobleman who was credited with inventing an escapement for pocket watches in the 1700's. The watch on offer is an unusual 18K white gold manual wind skeletonised wristwatch with striking spherical 3D moon phase, an iconic complication for the brand. Offered with an estimate of £20,000-30,000.