The “Fine Watches” auction, held by Sotheby’s in Geneva on May 13, 2026, featured an exclusive selection of 162 timepieces from the world’s leading watchmakers, chosen for their condition, rarity, and quality. Total sale, including buyer’s premium: $4,972,239 USD, with 100% of the lots sold.
BEST RESULTS
Lot 201: AUDEMARS PIGUET – A limited-edition platinum skeletonized tourbillon wristwatch with power reserve indication and bracelet sold for $262,042 USD
Lot 220: AUDEMARS PIGUET – A platinum skeletonized jumping hour minute repeating wristwatch sold for $163,776 USD
Lot 204: AUDEMARS PIGUET – A stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet sold for $147,398 USD
BEST PERFORMANCES
Lot 382: PATEK PHILIPPE Circa 0 – A yellow gold dial – 2,460% increase over the low estimate ($32,755 USD)
Lot 320: AUDEMARS PIGUET Circa 1980 – Retailed by Bulgari: A yellow gold wristwatch – 796% increase over the low estimate ($22,929 USD)
Lot 350: LONGINES Circa 1940 – A yellow gold wristwatch with triple stepped lugs – 540% increase over the low estimate ($16,378 USD)
BREAKDOWN BY BRAND
PATEK PHILIPPE
Ranking first among the highest-selling brands of the auction, PATEK PHILIPPE achieved the highest total sales, reaching $202,263 USD.
AUDEMARS PIGUET
Ranking second among the highest-selling brands of the auction, AUDEMARS PIGUET generated total sales of $263,679 USD.
PATEK PHILIPPE
With a watch that sold for $62,235 USD, PATEK PHILIPPE ranked as the third best-performing brand of the auction, generating total sales of $180,154 USD.
Together, these three brands generated total sales of $2,112,874 USD, representing 42% of the total auction sales.
AVERAGE PRICE PER LOT
Based on a total of 162 lots, with no unsold lots, the average price per lot was $30,693 USD.
CONCLUSION
This auction once again demonstrated the strength of the auction market. The top three best-performing brands were CHANEL, CARTIER, EUROPEAN WATCH & CLOCK CO., and MB&F.
