The “Fine Watches” auction organized by Sotheby’s in New York on June 17, 2025, featured an exclusive selection of 209 pieces from the finest watchmaking brands, chosen for their condition, rarity, and quality. Total sales, including fees: $4,160,901 USD, representing 100% of the lots offered.
BEST RESULTS
Lot 205: Patek Philippe – Yellow gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phases. Sold for $571,500 USD.
Lot 262: Asprey – Unique white gold automatic chronograph wristwatch set with amethysts, with bracelet. Sold for $330,200 USD.
Lot 249: Patek Philippe – Stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet. Sold for $203,200 USD.
BEST PERFORMANCES
Lot 416: Rolex Circa 1940 – Stainless steel wristwatch with a two-tone tropical dial. 535% difference between the low estimate and the final result ($12,700 USD).
Lot 201: F.P. Journe | BAIT Circa 2022 – Kokies Vinyl Toy Collectives featuring François-Paul Journe. 535% difference between the low estimate and the final result ($12,700 USD).
Lot 277: Rolex Circa 1982 – Stainless steel and white gold automatic wristwatch with date and bracelet. 366% difference between the low estimate and the final result ($27,940 USD).
BREAKDOWN BY BRAND
Patek Philippe
Occupying the top position in the ranking of the highest sale prices, Patek Philippe achieved the strongest result of the auction with a total of $1,334,008 USD.
Rolex
Ranked second among the top-performing brands, Rolex generated a total of $737,743 USD.
Asprey
With a watch reaching $330,200 USD, Asprey ranks as the third best-performing brand in this sale, with a total result of $330,200 USD.
Together, these three brands represent a combined total of $2,401,951 USD, accounting for 58% of the overall auction sales.
AVERAGE PRICE PER LOT
Given the total number of lots (209), with 0 unsold lots, the average price per lot was $19,909 USD.
CONCLUSION
