The “Only Watch” auction organized by CHRISTIES in Geneva on May 10, 2024, featured an exclusive selection of 47 pieces from the finest watch brands, chosen for their condition, rarity and quality. Total sale, including fees: 31220560 USD, i.e. 100% of the lots presented.
BEST RESULTS
Lot 32: PATEK PHILIPPE – Grande and Petite Sonnerie, Minute Repeater. Rare Handcrafts. Ref. 6301A-010. sold for 17320240$ USD
Lot 38: RICHARD MILLE – Case: Talisman Origine, Ref: RM S14. sold for 2625616$ USD
Lot 37: REXHEP REXHEPI – Antimagnetic Chronometer, Ref: RRCA Sold for 2316720$ USD
BEST PERFORMANCES
Lot 37: REXHEP REXHEPI – Antimagnetic Chronometer, Ref: RRCA. 2000% variation between base estimate and final result ($2316720 USD)
Lot 32: PATEK PHILIPPE Grande and Petite Sonnerie, Minute Repeater. Rare Handcrafts. Ref. 6301A-010. 947% variation between base estimate and final result (17320240$ USD)
Lot 13: F.P. JOURNE Stealth Chronometer Blue, Ref: CFB. 900% variation between the base estimate and the final result ($2206400 USD).
BREAKDOWN BY BRAND
PATEK PHILIPPE
PATEK PHILIPPE took first place in the best price ranking, with the highest sales figure at 17320240 USD.
RICHARD MILLE
RICHARD MILLE, in second place for best price, achieved a figure of $2625616 USD.
REXHEP REXHEPI
With a watch that fetched $2316720 USD, REXHEP REXHEPI was the third best performing brand in the sale, with a result of $2316720 USD.
These three brands accounted for total proceeds of 22262576 USD, or 71% of total sales.
AVERAGE PRICE PER LOT
Given the number of lots, 47 in all, including 0 unsold lots, the average price per lot was $664,267 USD.
CONCLUSION
This sale once again demonstrated the dynamism of the auction market, with the following brands in the top three: PATEK PHILIPPE, RICHARD MILLE and REXHEP REXHEPI
GEOFFROY ADER
