The « Le temps est féminin »auction, organized by Artcurial in Monte Carlo on January 18, 2022, featured an exclusive selection of 73 pieces from the best watch brands chosen for their condition, rarity and quality. The total sale, including fees, was $386,102 USD, representing 86% of the lots presented.
BEST RÉSULTS
Lot 422 : PIAGET Tanagra, ref. 16054M 403D, No. 592637. 18k (750) yellow gold, diamond and ruby ladies’ wristwatch. Sold for $26,700 USD.
Lot 466 : ROBERTO LEGNAZZI. Ladies’ 18k (750) white gold and diamond bracelet watch with 5 time zones. Sold for $22,992 USD.
BEST PERFORMANCE
Lot 423 : CARTIER Vendôme Trinity, No. 810030983 3 gold 18k (750) bracelet watch. 342% change between the low estimate and the final result ($5,043 USD).
Lot 412 : VACHERON CONSTANTIN No. 674682 / 520843P. Ladies’ 18k (750) white gold and diamond bracelet watch. 316% variation between the low estimate and the final result ($7,120 USD).
Lot 417 : CARTIER Tank Américaine, ref. 1725, No. CC274897. 18k (750) yellow gold wristwatch with date. 268% variation between the low estimate and the final result ($8,415 USD)
BREAKDOWN BY BRAND
Cartier
Occupying the top spot in the sale’s top price ranking. Cartier realized the highest figure of the sale at $98,756 USD
Patek Philippe
Occupying the second place of the best prices of the sale. Patek Philippe realized a figure of $54,294 USD
Piaget
With a watch that reached the price of $26,702 USD, it is the third best performing brand in this sale with a result of $34,712 USD.
These three brands accounted for total proceeds of $187,762 USD, or 49% of the total sale.
AVERAGE PRICE PER LOT
Given the number of lots, 73 in total, including 19 unsold lots, the average price of a lot was $7,150 USD.
CONCLUSION
This sale once again demonstrated the dynamism of the auction market, with the following brands in the top three: Cartier, Patek Philippe and Piaget
GEOFFROY ADER
