London - New Bond Street sees a Cartier 'Pebble' or 'Baseball' as it's referred to in the USA, headline the Bonhams Fine Watches sale on 14 December. The distinctive design officially came to market in 1972, five years after the Crash made its debut in 1967. The 'Pebble' has recently seen a resurgence among horologists with a limited-edition 50th anniversary reissue, Bonhams has on offer the original timepiece.

The rare 18K gold Cartier 'Pebble' wristwatch offered is from the original owner, and was designed in the Cartier London workshop, circa 1972 making it an early model. This is a fine example of the wristwatches the London workshops began producing in the swinging Sixties. The 35mm design on offer showcases pure lines, precise shapes and proportions that are distinctly Cartier resulting in a simple design featuring a juxtaposition of a square with softened edges within a circle.

The 18k gold 'Pebble' manual wind wristwatch, features a cream diamond form dial, and black Roman numerals within a polished round case. It is believed that under ten examples of this size and colourway were produced making the 'Pebble' on offer a rare and collectable item. Offered with an estimate of £150,000 – 200,000.

Jonathan Darracott, Bonhams Global Head of Watches, said: "The Cartier 'Pebble' is a unique timepiece to come to auction in such a significant anniversary year. We are delighted to offer this alongside other exceptional items including the single owner collection of Heuers showing the design evolution over the years from the 1960's through to the eighties. We look forward to welcoming clients to view the exceptional horological selection."

Other sale highlights include a collection of 42 Heuer wristwatches from one private owner ranging in designs across the decades from 1960 to 1980. Stand out pieces include:

• A Heuer, Autavia 'Big Sub' stainless steel manual wind chronograph wristwatch, circa 1960, signed Ed Heuer with a black dial and luminous baton hour markers. Offered with an estimate of £50,000 – 80,000.

• A Heuer, Monaco 'Steve McQueen' Valjoux 72, stainless steel automatic calendar chronograph square bracelet watch, circa 1970. The Monaco model was worn by Steve McQueen in the famous racing film 'Le Mans'. The watch is offered with an estimate of £10,000- 15,000.

• A Heuer, Autavia 'Jo Siffert' stainless steel automatic calendar chronograph wristwatch, circa 1974. This watch is so far, the only known survivor to feature the rare white 'Albino hands.' Offered with an estimate of £8,000- 12,000.

Other notable sale lots include:

• A rare Rolex Cosmograph Daytona featuring a Paul Newman dial. Stainless steel manual wind watch, circa 1970. Offered with an estimate of £100,000-150,000.

• A Rolex, 18K white gold Daytona Beach Yellow 116519, accompanied by outer box, papers, spare black strap, and notepad. Offered with an estimate of £40,000 - 60,000.

• A significant and rare military Omega Seamaster 300, stainless steel automatic wristwatch issued to the Royal Navy, circa 1968. The watch will be offered with an estimate of £40,000 – 60,000.

• A striking and distinctive Vacheron Constantin 222, crafted from stainless-steel, the automatic bracelet watch features a tonneau shape and understated scalloped bezel ring circling the case. The watch also features a small Maltese cross referencing Vacheron Constantin's signature symbol. Circa 1970s, the watch is offered with an estimate of £40,000 – 60,000.