Auction calendar
Upcoming watch auctions · 2026
21 scheduled ultra-luxury watch auctions at Phillips, Christie's, Sotheby's, Antiquorum and Bonhams. Click any sale to register at the auction house.
Sotheby's — Important Watches Hong Kong
Hong Kong, HK
Sotheby's HK summer watch sale.
Highlight lots: Patek Aquanaut variants · AP Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon · RM 56-02 sapphire
Antiquorum — Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, US
A mid-summer sale in New York City featuring a diverse range of timepieces from major Swiss manufactures. The auction often includes pieces with American provenance and modern independent watchmaking.
Highlight lots: Rolex professional series watches including GMT-Master and Sea-Dweller · Patek Philippe Calatrava and Nautilus models · Modern independent brands such as F.P. Journe and Richard Mille · Vintage steel chronographs from Heuer and Breitling
Sotheby's — Watches
Geneva, CH
A mid-summer sale in the horological capital focusing on Swiss craftsmanship and rare complications.
Highlight lots: Vacheron Constantin · Patek Philippe complications · Independent watchmakers
Christie's — Watches Online: Hong Kong Edit
Hong Kong, HK
An extensive online auction catering to the Asian market, featuring a mix of contemporary masterpieces and vintage icons. The sale typically includes a wide range of independent brands and established luxury names.
Highlight lots: Contemporary Patek Philippe complications · Limited edition Richard Mille models · Vintage Rolex with Asian market provenance · Independent watchmaking from F.P. Journe
Christie's — Watches Online: The Dubai Edit
Dubai, AE
A curated Middle Eastern horology sale offering the finest timepieces in the secondary market. The auction features rare references and unique pieces with significant ties to the region.
Highlight lots: Patek Philippe Ref. 3843/1 with 13.43 carat diamond crystal · Richard Mille RM17-01 skeletonised tourbillon · Vintage Rolex Day-Date models with 'Arabic dials'
Sotheby's — Fine Watches
Paris, FR
A specialized auction in Paris showcasing rare vintage models and contemporary creations from legendary watchmakers.
Highlight lots: Patek Philippe Nautilus · Rolex GMT-Master II · Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore
Phillips — The New York Watch Auction (Autumn)
New York, US
The prestigious autumn sale in North America, known for setting world records for rare Rolex and Patek Philippe references.
Highlight lots: Rare Rolex 'Paul Newman' Daytona variations · Important Patek Philippe perpetual calendar chronographs · Contemporary independent horology
Antiquorum — Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, CH
The flagship autumn sale in Geneva, coinciding with the major international auction week. This two-day event typically features the house's most significant consignments, including museum-grade pocket watches.
Highlight lots: High-complication Patek Philippe wristwatches and minute repeaters · Rare vintage Rolex Daytonas and 'Paul Newman' dial references · Enamel pocket watches and clocks with historical significance · Early 20th-century Cartier mystery clocks and jewelry watches
Phillips — The Geneva Watch Auction: XXIV
Geneva, CH
A cornerstone of the Geneva Watch Auction Week, featuring high-complication timepieces and historically significant provenance.
Highlight lots: Patek Philippe high-complication wristwatches · Vintage Rolex sports watches with rare dial configurations · Independent artisan timepieces from F.P. Journe and Akrivia
Phillips — Geneva Watch Auction: XXIV
Geneva, CH
Phillips' fall Geneva sale — typically includes the Only Watch charity auction with one-off pieces from every major brand.
Highlight lots: Annual marquee Patek complication piece TBD · Only Watch 2026 charity sale
Christie's — Rare Watches
Geneva, CH
A premier live auction in Geneva featuring the 'Watches For ELA' charity section. The sale brings together timepieces of the utmost rarity, including unique prototypes and historically significant models from top-tier manufactures.
Highlight lots: Watches For ELA charity lots from brands like Bovet and Artya · Rare Patek Philippe perpetual calendar chronographs · Historically significant Rolex Submariner and Daytona models · Independent masterpieces from Philippe Dufour and F.P. Journe
Sotheby's — Important Watches
Geneva, CH
A major live auction in Geneva featuring top-tier collector pieces, including rare Swiss complications and historically significant watches.
Highlight lots: Rare Patek Philippe perpetual calendars · Vintage Rolex 'Paul Newman' Daytonas · Independent watchmaking from F.P. Journe
Sotheby's — Watches Online: The Geneva Edit
Geneva, CH
An online-only sale running alongside the Geneva live auctions, offering a broad selection of collectible watches from renowned makers.
Highlight lots: Rolex Submariner and Sea-Dweller models · Patek Philippe Calatrava · Audemars Piguet dress watches
Sotheby's — Fine Watches
New York, US
A late-year online auction in New York featuring a variety of luxury timepieces across different price points and styles.
Highlight lots: Modern Rolex sports models · Vintage Cartier shaped watches · Contemporary independent timepieces
Christie's — Watches Online: The New York Edit
New York, US
The winter edition of the New York online sale, offering a broad selection of luxury timepieces suitable for holiday season collectors. Expect a strong showing of iconic models from the most sought-after brands.
Highlight lots: Rolex GMT-Master and Submariner references · Patek Philippe Nautilus and Aquanaut models · Cartier Tank and Santos collections · Audemars Piguet contemporary complications
Christie's — Important Watches
Hong Kong, HK
The Autumn flagship sale in Hong Kong, featuring the second part of the 'Kronos: Titans of Time' collection. This auction is known for its high average lot value and competitive bidding from global collectors.
Highlight lots: Kronos: Titans of Time Collection Part 2 · Vintage pink gold Patek Philippe Ref. 1518 · Philippe Dufour Simplicity in 18k pink gold · Patek Philippe World Time Minute Repeating Ref. 5531R
Antiquorum — Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, HK
The final major sale of the year in Hong Kong, targeting the Asian collector market. The catalog usually highlights modern complications, limited editions, and highly sought-after sports references.
Highlight lots: Patek Philippe Nautilus and Aquanaut modern references · Rolex 'Stella' and exotic stone dial Day-Date models · Audemars Piguet Royal Oak limited editions and Concept models · Contemporary Cartier collections and limited production pieces
Phillips — Hong Kong Watch Auction: XXI
Hong Kong, HK
Phillips' fall HK sale — closes the auction year.
Highlight lots: RM Nadal prototype variants · Patek Nautilus 5711 final examples · Asian-market sport refs
Sotheby's — Important Watches
New York, US
The final flagship watch auction of the year at Sotheby's New York, featuring exceptional lots and significant private collections.
Highlight lots: Rare Patek Philippe complications · Vintage Rolex Daytonas · High-jewelry and gem-set timepieces
Christie's — Important Watches New York
New York, US
Christie's year-end NY watch sale.
Highlight lots: Annual year-end vintage Daytona session · Patek perpetual calendar selection
Christie's — Important Watches
New York, US
A major year-end live auction in New York featuring ultra-rare modern complications and historically significant vintage pieces. The sale highlights the intersection of technical innovation and artisanal craftsmanship.
Highlight lots: Richard Mille RM UP-01 Ferrari, the thinnest watch ever made in series · Patek Philippe Ref. 1252 'Chameleon' from 1940 · Cartier London 'Crash' dating to 1986 · F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain with rhodium-plated brass movement