Christie's · Geneva · 2026-05-12
Christie's Geneva Rare Watches Sale Achieves Strong Results
The Rare Watches auction held by Christie's in Geneva demonstrated a robust market for high-end horology. The sale featured a mix of independent watchmaking excellence and classic vintage complications from established houses.
Top lots included a significant F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain and a rare Audemars Piguet chronograph. The results underscored the continued demand for pieces with exceptional provenance and rarity.
Top results
| Lot | Reference | Estimate | Hammer (incl. premium) |
|---|---|---|---|
| F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain "Reference T" · Platinum | Reference T | $650,000–$1,300,000 | $3,121,920 |
| Audemars Piguet "Coussin Tortue" Single-Button Chronograph · 18K Gold | N/A | $250,000–$511,248 | $2,700,000 |
| Cartier Crash London (1990) · 18K Gold | N/A | $650,000–$1,300,000 | $2,028,800 |
| Patek Philippe Nautilus "Tiffany & Co. 170th Anniversary" Ref. 5711/1A-018 · Stainless Steel | 5711/1A-018 | $1,000,000–$1,800,000 | $1,600,000 |
| Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Ref. 3448 · 18K White Gold | 3448 | $800,000–$1,200,000 | $1,300,000 |
Auto-compiled by the MostExpensiveWatches Auction Desk from grounded public sources on 2026-06-25; 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.