The “Fine Watches” auction organized by Sotheby’s in Hong Kong on September 18, 2025, presented an exclusive selection of 279 pieces from the best watch brands chosen for their condition, rarity and quality. Total sales, fees included: $510,092 USD, representing 100% of the lots presented.
BEST RESULTS
Lot 8601: Rolex – Cosmograph Daytona | A brand new platinum chronograph wristwatch with Arabic dial and bracelet Vendu pour 163322$ USD
Lot 8629: Patek Philippe – Nautilus | A stainless steel annual calendar bracelet watch with moon phases and 24 hours indication Vendu pour 138824$ USD
Lot 8610: Patek Philippe – Nautilus | A stainless steel bracelet watch with date, moon phases and power reserve indication, in double factory seal Vendu pour 138824$ USD
BEST PERFORMANCES
Lot 8880: Seiko Vers 2015 – Prospex Marinemaster | A limited edition stainless steel and titanium wristwatch with date and bracelet, Made to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Seiko diver watches 662% de variation entre l’estimation base et le résultat final (4900$ USD)
Lot 8785: Chopard Vers 2000 – Happy Sport | A white gold and diamond-set wristwatch with date and mother-of-pearl dial. 281% de variation entre l’estimation base et le résultat final (9799$ USD)
Lot 8892: Cartier Vers 1985 – Santos | A stainless steel bracelet watch with date. 256% de variation entre l’estimation base et le résultat final (4573$ USD)
BREAKDOWN BY BRAND
Patek Philippe
Occupying the first place in the ranking of best selling prices, Patek Philippe achieved the best sales figure of $2,060,146 USD
Rolex
Occupying second place in the ranking of best prices, Rolex achieved the figure of $1,029,907 USD
A. Lange & Söhne
With a watch that reached the price of 68,595 USD, A. Lange & Söhne is the third best-performing Vette brand with a result of 308,679 USD.
These three brands represent a total product of $3,398,732 USD, or 67% of the total sales.
AVERAGE PRICE PER LOT
Given the number of batches, 279 in total, including 0 unsold lots, the average price of a batch was $18,287 USD.
CONCLUSION
This sale once again demonstrated the dynamism of the auction market, we can note the presence in the top three brands: Rolex, Patek Philippe and A. Lange & Söhne
