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

LOT 91 | BREGUET Tourbillon Pocket Chronometer Estimate: CHF 70,000 – 140,000

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Reading Time: 7 minutesIn the history of timekeeping, few pursuits have proven as enduring, or as consequential, as the quest for precision. Long before wristwatches became objects of daily wear, the ability to measure time accurately was a scientific and geopolitical necessity, shaping navigation, astronomy, and ultimately the balance of power at sea.Continue Reading

Ref. 2523, 18k Yellow Gold, Polychrome Cloisonné Enamel ‘South America’ dial. 1953

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Reading Time: 10 minutesGENEVA – 26 MARCH 2026 – Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo is delighted to present highlights of the Geneva Watch Auction: XXIII, set to take place on 9 and 10 May 2026. Phillips’ first live watch auction of the year will present more than 200 rare and collectibleContinue Reading