ELA International

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Reading Time: 3 minutesELA International (European Leukodystrophies Association) is pleased to announce the auction of Zinedine Zidane’s first personal watch, a Cartier Pasha model, during the Rare Watches auction organised by Christie’s on November 9, 2026, in Geneva. The sale will also host the charitable Watches For ELA auction, bringing together around twentyContinue Reading

Phillips to offer ultra rare pre-production F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance at The Geneva Watch Auction: XXIV

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Reading Time: 4 minutesThis November, Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo will offer one of the earliest and most historically important F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance wristwatches ever to appear at auction. Bearing the serial number 022/99R, this 38mm platinum Résonance with shiny pink gold dial occupies a singular place in theContinue Reading

Saleroom

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Reading Time: 7 minutesGENEVA/ HONG KONG/ NEW YORK— 29 JUNE 2026 — Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo is proud to conclude the first half of 2026 with the strongest performance in the history of watch auctions, achieving a combined total exceeding $235 million across its Geneva, Hong Kong, and New YorkContinue Reading

Patek Philippe Ref. 2499

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Reading Time: 3 minutesPhillips in Association with Bacs & Russo staged The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XXII late May 2026, attracting international collectors and setting new performance benchmarks. Over two days, Phillips achieved HK$403,792,890 (US$51,523,973), marking the highest sale total for watches in Asia and realising a 90% year-on-year growth. A total ofContinue Reading

F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain, “Chine 2010 38”

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Reading Time: 7 minutesFollowing the announcement of the only known Patek Philippe Ref. 2499 First Series in pink gold with Vichet case and British hallmarks, set to lead The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XXII, Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo, is pleased to unveil further highlights from the sale. Among the remarkable timepieces on offerContinue Reading