The Important Watches auction organized by Sotheby’s featured an exclusive selection of 271 pieces from the best watch brands chosen for their condition, rarity and quality. Total sale fees included : 15 994 784 $ USD, selling more than 75% of the lots presented.
BEST RESULTS
Lot 912 : Patek Philippe ref. 5033, platinum automatic annual calendar minute repeating wristwatch, sold for 300 000 $ USD.
Lot 970 : Rolex ref. 5976/1G, Nautilus 40th anniversary model, limited edition, 18 k white gold automatic flyback chronograph wristwatch with date and bracelet made to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Nautilus, sold for 287 500 $ USD.
BEST PERFORMANCES
Lot 1068 : Rolex ref. 5513/5517, Military Submariner model, stainless steel automatic center seconds wristwatch made for the british military, or 556% variation between the low estimate and the final result (262 500 $ USD).
Lot 878 : Rolex ref. 1680, Submariner model, retailed by Tiffany & Co., 18k yellow gold automatic center seconds wristwatch with date and bracelet, or 233% variation between the low estimate and the final result (100 000 $ USD).
Lot 828 : Audemars Piguet, 18k yellow gold skeletonized watch, manual movement, or 200% variation between the low estimate and the final result (15 000 $ USD).
Lot 819 : Patek Philippe ref. 5980/1A-019, Nautilus model, stainless steel chronograph bracelet watch with date, sold in 2013, or 200% variation between the low estimate and the final result (75 000 $ USD).
BREAKDOWN BY BRANDS
Patek Philippe
On the top step of the podium, with a watch at 300 000 $ USD, average per lot 61 598 $ USD. A result based on the highest bid of the sale with lot 912.
Rolex
On the second step of the podium, with a watch above 250 000 $ USD, average per lot 34 769 $ USD.
Audemars Piguet
On the third step of the podium, with a watch passing the 100 000 $ USD mark, average per lot 27 433 $ USD.
These three brands represent total proceeds of 7 285 125 $ USD, or nearly 90% of total sales.
BREAKDOWN BY BRANDS
Patek Philippe
On the top step of the podium, with a watch at 300 000 $ USD, average per lot 61 598 $ USD. A result based on the highest bid of the sale with lot 912.
Rolex
On the second step of the podium, with a watch above 250 000 $ USD, average per lot 34 769 $ USD.
Audemars Piguet
On the third step of the podium, with a watch passing the 100 000 $ USD mark, average per lot 27 433 $ USD.
These three brands represent total proceeds of 7 285 125 $ USD, or nearly 90% of total sales.
