A Monsieur E. Hoesch originally purchased this 18-karat pink gold Patek Philippe pocket watch on Nov. 27, 1894. It is part of Antiquorum’s Nov. 13 auction in Geneva.

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Geneva--A Patek Philippe pocket watch originally sold in 1894 and just recently discovered is among the highlights of Antiquorum’s upcoming auction here.

The full 24-hour repeating, quarter and special-type five-minute repeating 24-hours in one revolution pocket watch was originally sold to Monsieur E. Hoesch of Naples, Italy, for 3,750 Swiss francs.

This 18-karat pink gold pocket watch has a perpetual calendar, chronograph, moon phases and lunar calendar and will be accompanied by the original certificate of origin and sales receipt. It is expected to sell for $220,500 to $333,825.

Another highlight of the sale is a Patek Philippe ref. 1518 1st series 18-karat yellow gold watch. Made in 1948, it is a rare timepiece featuring perpetual calendar, moon phases, square button chronograph, register and tachometer. It is expected to garner $220,500 to $333,825.

Rounding out the top three lots is a Patek Philippe ref. 5959, a rare platinum and diamond wristwatch with coaxial round button split-second chronograph and register. It is also is predicted to sell for $220,500 to $333,825.

Other brands featured in the sale include A. Lange & Söhne and Rolex.

The Rolex ref. 6284 “Two Americas” watch (below) with cloisonné dial by Marguerite Koch was made in 1950, with only six produced.

Still in the possession of its original owner, this 18-karat gold watch is self-winding and water resistant and features a map of North and South America. It is expected to garner between $88,233 and $154,407.

Antiquorum’s Geneva “Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces” auction is scheduled for Nov. 13 at The Mandarin Oriental. More than 603 timepieces are included in the sale.

Previews are scheduled for Nov. 11 and Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Antiquorum showroom in Geneva, and Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the showroom.