Known as much for his flair as for his felonies, Al Capone lived extravagantly during the 1920s, dressing the part of a kingpin with a wardrobe full of bespoke tailoring and timepieces that reflected his appetite for the extraordinary.

One such item is a customized Patek Philippe pocket watch formerly owned by Capone, which is slated for sale during Sotheby’s Important Watches Auction on June 10 in New York City. The timepiece is estimated to fetch between $80,000 and $160,000 USD.

Originally delivered with a standard case, Capone later dramatically upgraded the watch himself. According to a statement from Sotheby’s, unimpressed by what he considered a “plain” design, he commissioned a new housing in solid platinum.

The dial, meanwhile, retains its original “open face” layout with stunning Breguet numerals and Patek Philippe’s distinctive early 20th-century “long signature”. The dial has aged over time, and notably, the minute hand is missing.

The case back features 90 single-cut diamonds meticulously set to form Capone’s initials, “AC”.

Capone purchased the watch circa 1919, but it remained in his family until 2021.

Sotheby’s Important Watches Auction will feature 114 lots, including a rare Patek Philippe pink gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch retailed by Italian jeweler Gobbi-Milano. It is estimated to sell for $3 million to $5 million USD.