Christie's · New York · 2026-06-12
Christie's Important Watches Sale in New York Features Rare Patek Philippe and AP
Christie's Important Watches auction in New York showcased a diverse selection of vintage and modern timepieces, with a rare Patek Philippe Ref. 3448G 'Red Dot' leading the results. The sale reflected steady demand for mid-century complications and unique historical designs.
Notable performance was seen in the vintage Audemars Piguet segment, where a 1928 Jumping Hour model far exceeded its initial estimates. Modern high-performance pieces from Richard Mille also performed well, indicating a balanced interest across different eras of watchmaking.
Top results
| Lot | Reference | Estimate | Hammer (incl. premium) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar 'Red Dot' Ref. 3448G · white gold | 3448G | $800,000–$1,600,000 | $2,759,000 |
| Audemars Piguet Jumping Hour (circa 1928) · white gold | — | $30,000–$50,000 | $1,016,000 |
| Richard Mille RM022 'Red' Aerodyne Dual Time Zone · carbon TPT | RM022 | $500,000–$1,000,000 | $762,000 |
| Patek Philippe Wristwatch with Concave Bezel · stainless steel | — | $15,000–$25,000 | $304,800 |
Auto-compiled by the MostExpensiveWatches Auction Desk from grounded public sources on 2026-07-03; hammer figures are traced to auction-house and press sources and are subject to editorial confirmation. See the full auction records database and the methodology.