Catawiki's highly anticipated No Reserve Day is back on February 10 and 11, 2025, offering a unique opportunity to bid on a diverse array of items—from art and design to wristwatches, accessories, jewelry, and classic cars—all without a reserve price. Below, we highlight some of the standout pieces available.
One of the no-reserve auctions is dedicated exclusively to Louis Vuitton bags. Alongside models such as the Alma, Neverfull, Ellipse, and Saint-Cloud, the Keepall travel bag will be available in various sizes. The Weekender is one of the French brand’s classic pieces of luggage, first introduced in 1930—an era when a sporty lifestyle was becoming increasingly popular and there was a growing demand for practical yet elegant bags for travelling by car. The 45 cm version featured here is the smallest in the Keepall range, making it ideal for carrying all the essentials for an overnight stay.
Catawiki is also hosting a dedicated auction for coveted Rolex watches on No Reserve Day. In 1953, Rolex introduced the Submariner, the first diver’s watch on the market to be water-resistant to a depth of 100 metres. To mark the model’s 50th anniversary, Rolex launched the reference 16610LV in 2003, featuring a bezel in the brand’s signature green (indicated by the letters ‘LV’—short for lunette verte—in the reference number). However, as with the GMT Master watches before it, Rolex enthusiasts quickly came up with a nickname for the new model: Kermit, after the famous frog from The Muppet Show.
Anyone searching for furniture by the renowned design duo Charles and Ray Eames will frequently encounter three-letter abbreviations. These acronyms denote the key features of each model. In this instance, which is represented by four examples in the ‘Designer Furniture and Objects Auction’, the abbreviation ‘DAR’ stands for ‘Dining height Arm Chair on Rod base’—a dining chair with armrests and a rod base. The distinctive frame design also earned it the nickname ‘Eiffel Chair’.
This decorative moon flask from late Qing dynasty China is among the pieces featured in the ‘Chinese Art and Antiques Auction’. Made of porcelain, it is decorated in blue and white, with the front and back depicting two dragons chasing a flaming pearl across the sky. Dragons are deeply embedded in China’s long history and hold immense cultural significance, making them a recurring motif in Chinese art. The image of a dragon—or multiple dragons—pursuing a flaming pearl dates back to the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD), with the pearl symbolising wisdom.
This Ferrari Dino 208 GT4, finished in the rare ‘Auteil Silver Metallic’, is up for bidding in the ‘Classic Car Auction’. The first Dino was unveiled to the public in 1957 as a racing car, named after Enzo Ferrari’s son Alfredo—nicknamed ‘Dino’—who had passed away the previous year at just 24 due to muscular dystrophy. From 1967, series production models of the Dino were introduced for road use. The Dino 208 GT4 was the final variant, with only 840 units built between 1975 and 1980.
With Valentine's Day approaching, this piece from the ‘Brand Jewelry Auction’ is particularly worth mentioning: the Cartier Love Bracelet, a modern symbol of love that can often be seen adorning the wrists of celebrities. Designed in 1969 by jewelry designer Aldo Cipullo, it became an instant success at the start of his career at Cartier and remains highly sought after today. Cipullo drew inspiration from medieval chastity belts, which were traditionally associated with purity and fidelity.
All lots and further information on No Reserve Day can be found here
