Anthony Bourdain’s personal items up for auction – including Rolex and Patek Philippe watches, and Kitchen Confidential notes

Oct 23 , 2019

A collection of early writings by Anthony Bourdain, including original pitch for the book Kitchen Confidential. His belongings are up for auction until October 30, 2019.

More than 200 items from the chef’s personal collection are currently up for auction, including prized possessions, watches, handwritten notes from his book and more

Weird, wild and unusual lots from the online sale of Anthony Bourdain’s possessions are currently being held on the auction site iGavel Auctions. From now until October 30, 2019, fans of the celebrity chef and television personality will be able to get their hands on a piece of Bourdain history.

The Bourdain family will donate 40 per cent of the hammer price to the Anthony Bourdain Legacy Scholarship at The Culinary Institute of America.

Items range from art and knick-knacks from his travels to vintage Rolex and Patek Philippe watches. Here are some of the 200-plus items gathering the most momentum and the highest bids.

A vintage Rolex rose gold watch, circa 1930

A vintage Rolex may have been previously owned by Bourdain’s father.

Bourdain may have inherited this watch from his father, the caseback is engraved with the words “Presented to H. D. Bobbett by colleagues at the Sun Offices Brimingham 25-4-30”.

A Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date in stainless steel is a well-loved timepiece.

This timepiece, featuring a stainless steel watch with a blue dial, is not dated and is a well-loved timepiece with plenty of character from frequent wear.