Legends of modern watchmaking: left, a Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711/111P-001 sporting a bezel set with 32 baguette-cut blue sapphires; right, a stunning and rare Rolex Daytona Ref. 6265.Legends of modern watchmaking: left, a Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 5711/111P-001 sporting a bezel set with 32 baguette-cut blue sapphires; right, a stunning and rare Rolex Daytona Ref. 6265.

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Reading Time: 4 minutesLegends of modern watchmakingWatches Online: The Dubai Edit | 24 April – 4 May 2023Total number of lots: 138Low estimate: US$ 9.412 million Dubai, 13 April 2023 – Christie’s Middle East opens its Spring 2023 auction season with an offering of contemporary and vintage timepieces carefully curated to capture the breadth of modern watchmakingContinue Reading

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Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Patek Philippe ‘Sky Moon Tourbillon’ achieved US$ 5.8 million / HK $45.4 millionChristie’s Hong Kong Top Of The Time Watches OnlineTotalled HK$65,811,600 / US$8,420,55593% Sold by Lot | 131% Hammer Above Low Estimate Alexandre Bigler, Vice-President, Head of Watches, Christie’s Asia Pacific, commented: “The outstanding results established for Watches Online: Top of theContinue Reading

Six highlights from The Art of J.P. Journe Live auction – Clockwise (fltr): platinum Tourbillon Souverain with jade dial | platinum Chronomètre à Résonance | Centigraphe Souverain with Ferrari red dial | platinum Octa Calendrier with mother-of-pearl dial | Chronomètre Souverain Dubai edition | titanium Octa ‘LineSport’

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Reading Time: 4 minutesA unique moment in horology history, never has such an array of F.P. Journe timepieces been brought together in one auction to celebrate a single independent watchmaker. Amongst the emblematic references offered at The Art of F.P. Journe auction are a platinum Tourbillon Souverain with a superb jade dial; a superb example of the ‘Pré-Souscription’ platinum Chronomètre à Résonance; the iconic Centigraphe Souverain withContinue Reading

Christie’s Geneva

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Reading Time: 6 minutes20 February 2023 – The bar has been set high for 2023, with 2022 an exception year for watches at Christie’s. While the sustained demand for vintage Rolex and Patek Philippe timepieces was reaffirmed, Christie’s private sales rose by 73% year on year, as Christie’s continued to strengthen its position as the referenceContinue Reading

Christie’s New York Important Watches

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Reading Time: 2 minutesChristie’s New York Important Watches totaled $6,768,720; the auction was sold 91% hammer above low estimate and 81% by lot, attracting global participation. The sale celebrated fine vintage and modern horological masterpieces from the world’s most reputable and desirable brands, attracted new generation bidders including Millennials and Gen Z from aContinue Reading

Left: Patek Philippe Ref. 5073P-001. Center, from left to right - a glimpse of The Triazza Collection, Part I - Esmond Bradley Martin Ref. 605 HU cloisonné dial ‘North America’ from 1950; Geneva Observatory 1st Prize tourbillon; Patek Philippe Ref. 5004J-017; Patek Philippe Ref. 1415 Heures Universelles. Right: F.P. Journe 30-year anniversary tourbillon model, limited edition of 99 pieces.

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Reading Time: 6 minutesOn 27 November, Christie’s Hong Kong will be holding a live auction event that will feature The Triazza Collection, Part I, which comprises some of the rarest and most magnificent timepieces from Patek Philippe. The auction offers a total of over 200 watches, with a selection of highly desirable timekeepers,Continue Reading

Left: Patek Philippe Ref. 5073P-001. Center, from left to right - a glimpse of The Triazza Collection, Part I - Esmond Bradley Martin Ref. 605 HU cloisonné dial ‘North America’ from 1950; Geneva Observatory 1st Prize tourbillon; Patek Philippe Ref. 5004J-017; Patek Philippe Ref. 1415 Heures Universelles. Right: F.P. Journe 30-year anniversary tourbillon model, limited edition of 99 pieces.

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Reading Time: 6 minutesCHRISTIE’S HONG KONG IMPORTANT WATCHESFEATURES MANY A COLLECTOR’S DREAM:THE TRIAZZA COLLECTION, PART I Rarity, condition, beauty and provenance characterize this incredible Patek Philippe grouping IMPORTANT WATCHES FEATURING THE TRIAZZA COLLECTION, PART ILive Auction – Various Owners | 27 November 2022 | Over 200 lots Total low estimate: HK$ 114 millionContinue Reading

Christie’s Geneva, online: Spotlight on independent watchmakers

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Reading Time: 5 minutesThe online auction “Watches Online: The Geneva Edit” will offer a curated selection of remarkable and eye-catching timepieces. Open for bidding from 1 through 15 November, it will comprise esteemed pieces by Rolex, Cartier, Breguet, Vacheron Constantin, Zenith, and especially Audemars Piguet and Richard Mille. But most of all, collectors will be delighted to discoverContinue Reading