Successful bidders will also have an NFT replica of each physical artwork.
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Gérald Genta, the famed watch designer, will have his private vault to be opened for the first time since his death ten years ago. Some of the items in his vault will be put up for auction, along with a surprise. Sotheby?s has announced it will offer 100 original drawings from Genta in spring 2022 with NFT replicas of each physical artwork. 

Select drawings and watercolours will feature never-before-seen archive material and multimedia biographical content. There is even a chance to bid on Genta’s iconic 1970 sketch for the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and his original design for the Patek Philippe Nautilus.
The works will be presented in a three-part sale, titled “Gérald Genta: Icon of Time” and will take place in three cities: Geneva, Hong Kong, and New York from February through April next year.

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Following the series, avid watch collectors can battle it out for the designer?s personal Royal Oak from Audemars Piguet. Made from yellow gold and stainless steel, the unique timepiece will be included in Sotheby?s Biannual Auction in Geneva. The sale takes place in May 2022 and will coincide with the model?s 50th anniversary of its release. Also up for auction a...