The Clock Collection” auction, organized by Artcurial in Paris on September 15, 2023, featured an exclusive selection of 83 timepieces from the finest watch brands, chosen for their condition, rarity and quality. Total sale, including fees: $157,546 USD, representing 75% of the lots presented.
BEST RESULTS
Lot 74: JAEGER LECOULTRE, “World Time” model, table clock in the shape of a luminous globe with universal hours and digital display of day and night time. Sold for $11,162 USD.
Lot 3: HERMÈS, “Dupré Lafon” model Table clock entirely sheathed in brown leather. Sold for $3,411 USD.
BEST PERFORMANCES
Lot 38: LECOULTRE, “Art Déco” model, chromed metal table clock with geometric decoration. 909% variation between low estimate and final result ($5,581 USD).
Lot 79: LECOULTRE resold by ASPREY, “Luxhora” model, double-sided chromed metal table clock with lamp. 707% variation between low estimate and final result ($3,348 USD).
Lot 76: LONGINES, “Service Hydrographique de la Marine”, no. 5789255, On-board chronometer in original wooden case made for the navy’s hydrographic service. 707% variation between the low estimate and the final result ($4,464 USD).
BREAKDOWN BY BRAND
JAEGER LECOULTRE
Occupying first place in the sale’s best price ranking. JAEGER LECOULTRE (including Jaeger-only and LECOULTRE-only pieces) achieved the sale’s top figure of $93,275 USD.
HERMÈS
Occupying second place in the sale’s top-price ranking. HERMÈS realized $38,271 USD.
LONGINES
With a watch that fetched $4,464 USD, it was the third best performing brand in the sale, with a result of $4,464 USD.
These three brands accounted for total proceeds of $136,461 USD, or 87% of the total sale.
AVERAGE PRICE PER LOT
Given the number of lots, 97 in all, including 14 unsold lots, the average price per lot was $2,541 USD.
CONCLUSION
This sale once again demonstrated the dynamism of the auction market, with the following brands in the top three: Jaeger Lecoultre, Hermès and Longines.
GEOFFROY ADER
