Entirely fresh to the market, the rarity and exceptional preservation of this 14k yellow gold example of the iconic John Player Special cannot be overstated. Offered in Sotheby’s upcoming Important Watches sale from the family of the original owner, the piece was a surprise discovery when settling a family estate. Hidden in a small pouch within a bank’s safety deposit box, the watch was forgotten and laid untouched for nearly 50 years. The short period of wear and tempered, dark storage has certainly allowed the watch to pass time with imperceptible age to the dial, as it remains almost as if just born from the factory. Discover this and more highlights from the 7 December Important Watches sale at #SothebysNewYork, presented in partnership with @genesishousenyc, in our link in bio. #SothebysWatches #Rolex #JohnPlayerSpecial