Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo

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Reading Time: 4 minutesGENEVA – 11 May 2025 – Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo achieved a remarkable total of CHF 43.4 million at The Geneva Watch Auction: XXI, underscoring strong market confidence and reaffirming its global leadership position. A tightly curated sale, combined with sustained global demand, drove exceptional results –Continue Reading

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Reading Time: 7 minutesThe New York Watch Auction: XI, hosted by Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo, realized $30.3 million, selling 100% by lot and 100% by value. The sale marks four consecutive years of 100%-sold “white glove” sales for the category at Phillips New York – an industry first. Collectors fromContinue Reading

F.P.Journe Titalyt

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Reading Time: 4 minutesOn 2 March in Miami, Phillips and F.P.Journe offered for sale a one-of-a-kind élégante 48 mm Titalyt®, which sold after 10 minutes of spirited bidding for a staggering $420,000, setting a new record for a non-diamond-set quartz watch and any élégante. 100% of the final sale price will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation,Continue Reading

Tash Perrin, Deputy Chairman, Christie’s Americas selling A Pair of Silver Leather Tall Platform Boots for $94,500

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Reading Time: 3 minutesNEW YORK  – On the evening of 21 February, Christie’s highly anticipated auction of The Collection of Sir Elton John: Goodbye Peachtree Road began with Opening Night, a sale honoring Elton John and his discerning eye for collecting. Elton John carefully curated a diverse array of items across various categories, and tonight paid homage to theContinue Reading

Christies Watches Geneva achieves CHF55 million

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Reading Time: 3 minutesGeneva – Christie’s autumn Luxury Week totalled CHF125,367,440 | US$139,901,892 | €130,355,457 and was highlighted by the Bleu Royal which sold for CHF39,505,00 | US$44,009,645 becoming the most expensive jewel sold at auction in 2023. The bidding took 7 minutes, after which the diamond entered another private collection, for the firstContinue Reading

Roger Smith’s Pocket Watch Number Two Achieves $4.9 Million

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Reading Time: 6 minutesRoger Smith’s Pocket Watch Number Two Achieves $4.9 Million, Breaking the World Record for Any British Timepiece Multiple World Records were Achieved for Models by Patek Philippe, Rolex, Zenith, Cartier, and Independent Makers, Including Halter Barnes New York, 10-11 June 2023: Sale Total: $26,358,555 / CHF23,803,871 / HKD206,621,766Lots Sold: 135Continue Reading

Christie's achieves a superb close to CHF14 million for the F.P. Journe salE

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Reading Time: 4 minutesGeneva – The first ever dedicated auction for a living independent watchmaker, The Art of F.P. Journe, was 100% sold at Christie’s Geneva on May 12, realising CHF13,665,300 / US$15,314,702 or approximately CHF350,000 per watch. Clients from 20 countries across 4 continents participated in the sale. EMEA represented 52% of buying,Continue Reading

Important Watches of Exceptional Provenance, Featuring The Kairos Collection Part III

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Reading Time: 3 minutesNew York – Important Watches of Exceptional Provenance, Featuring The Kairos Collection Part III, presented across two evening sales on 8-9 June, totalled $21,743,070, setting a new record for the highest total ever for a watches auction at Christie’s New York. The auction was sold 97% by lot, 141% hammer aboveContinue Reading