# @sothebyswatches on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/B064PkPHff5
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/12830659-sothebyswatches-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2019-08-08T22:36:09.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Sotheby's Watches (@sothebyswatches) — https://gondola.cc/sothebyswatches

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This month, we’ve partnered with bobswatches to auction a curated group of 18 driving wristwatches, inspired by some of the incredible cars that rmsothebys will offer in their must-see #Monterey sales. 
The perfectly-paired patekphilippe Nautilus 3710/1A and McLaren F1 ‘LM Spec’ have both shaped the modern landscape of their respective fields. Launched in 1976 with only simple time and date dials, the Nautilus sports watch was updated in 1998 when Patek Philippe presented the reference with a power reserve indicator, which acts similarly to a gas gauge to tell the wearer how much “fuel” is left in the watch. Phased out in 2005, this piece a rare example from a limited production run. 
The present McLaren F1 serial no. 018 is exceedingly rare as it is one of only two F1 road car examples modified by the McLaren factory to LM specifications. The F1 was developed as a road car, however fans of the brand eventually persuaded the automaker to make versions built to racing specs. The F1 GTR soon joined the lineup, and went on to win the 1995 Le Mans. That victory spurred a limited batch of commemorative road-capable cars dubbed the F1 LM, including the present ‘LM Spec’. ‘Watches Online: The Driver’s Collection’ is open for bidding from 14–20 August, with the full sale on view at Monterey from 15–17 August. #SothebysWatches #BobsWatches #RMSothebys #PatekPhilippe #Patekaholic #Nautilus #Watch #Wristwatch #McLaren #F1

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nautilus, mclaren, wristwatch, sothebyswatches, bobswatches, rmsothebys, patekphilippe, monterey, patekaholic, f1, watch

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