Upcoming Watch Auctions
Find main upcoming watch auctions around the world. Browse Online and Live auctions for luxury watches...
Find main upcoming watch auctions around the world. Browse Online and Live auctions for luxury watches...
3 October 2024 Hong Kong
11 SEP 12PM – 24 SEP 12PM HKT
5 - 12 September 2024
21 AUGUST - 4 SEPTEMBER
22 - 27 JUNE
19 JUNE 2024
18 JUNE 2024 | Paris
12 June | Copenhagen
8 - 9 June 2024 New York
5 - 12 JUNE | 2024
5 JUNE 2024 | 9:00 AM EDT | NEW YORK
30 MAY – 14 JUN
30 May - 11 Jun 2024 New York
Sotheby’s is pleased to present our Fine Watches auction opening on May 30th, 2024 in conjunction with Sotheby’s Luxury Edit week in New York. This sale consists of a wide selection of thoughtfully curated vintage and modern timepieces from all of the major brands, as well as an impressive grouping of vintage collectibles.
28 MAY 2024
26 MAY 1PM HKT
25 MAY - 4 JUNE
24 - 25 May 2024
18.05.2024 / 110TH AUCTION
16 - 24 MAY
16 May 2024 London
Sotheby’s Watches is pleased to present our London Fine Watches sale. We will be offering a number of vintage, sought after 'neo-vintage' and exclusive modern timepieces from a selection of renowned brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet, at a range of estimates which will be accessible to both the new and seasoned collector.
13 MAY 2PM CEST
Following the success of the Geneva 2023 November Watches auctions, with a combined total of 55’500’000 CHF and respective sell through rates of 100% and 90%, Christie’s is proud to present the May Rare Watches auction.
7 MAY 2PM – 21 MAY 2PM CEST
Watches Online: The Geneva Edit will offer a curated selection of remarkable and eye-catching timepieces.
The sale will be live for bidding from 7-21 May 2024, and will comprise esteemed pieces by Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and many more.
1 - 15 May 2024 Geneva
11 - 12 May 2024
12 May 2024 Geneva
Our watch auctions at Sotheby's feature collectible watches from renowned makers such as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin and Cartier. Our Geneva Important Watches auction is world renowned for both vintage and contemporary pieces from various makers as well as independent brands.
10 MAY 2PM CEST
4 - 14 MAY
24 April Stockholm
23 - 30 APRIL
19 – 26 APRIL 2024 Paris
16 APR 10AM – 30 APR 3PM GST
8 April 2024 Hong Kong
7 April 2024 / Hong Kong
27 MAR – 9 APR
24 MARCH - 2 APRIL
14 - 28 March 2024•10:00 CEST / Paris
Sotheby's Paris is thrilled to present our forthcoming Fine Watches auction in Paris. This new edition will offer a wide selection of exceptional and rare quality pieces, from carefully curated vintage watches, to remarkable modern timepieces. The sale will once again feature exemplary watchmakers that have made history, including Patek Philippe, Rolex and Audemars Piguet.
19 - 26 March 2024
16 - 22 MARCH
13 March 2024
9 - 15 MARCH
6 MARCH 2024
1 – 14 MARCH 2024
5 - 12 March 2024
9 MARCH 2024
Well known for its passionate car culture and following the recent announcement of RM Sotheby’s expansion into the EMEA region, we are delighted to present our first-ever auction in Dubai.
29 February - 12 March 2024 New York
12–24 FEBRUARY 2024 | GENEVA
7-19 FEBRUARY
7 FEBRUARY 2024 | STARTING AT 14:00 CET
ENDING FROM 7 FEBRUARY 2024, 12:00 GMT
12 February 2024 Geneva
Sotheby’s is proud to present MoonSwatch Moonshine Gold charity auction in collaboration with OMEGA, offering 11 suitcases of unique OMEGA x Swatch “Mission to Moonshine Gold” timepieces to the market for the first time.
25 JANUARY–1 FEBRUARY 2024 | 10:00 AM HKT | HONG KONG
14-30 JANUARY 15:00 CET
13 December | London, New Bond Street
29 NOVEMBER–12 DECEMBER 2023 | 10:00 AM EST | NEW YORK
11 December | Copenhagen, Bruun Rasmussen
9 - 22DEC, 14:00 CET, Zürich
9 - 10 December 2023
9 DEC, 14:00, Zürich
Dec 07, 2023, Geneva
7 DECEMBER 2023 | 10:00 AM EST | NEW YORK
5 DEC 10AM EST | LIVE AUCTION 22078
Christie’s New York is proud to present the Important Watches December auction showcasing an exceptional curation of the most sought-after timepieces from the world’s most reputable brands. Featuring fine vintage and modern horological masterpieces from Patek Philippe, Rolex, F.P. Journe, Richard Mille, Audemars Piguet and more, lots have been carefully selected with an aim at pleasing the most astute collectors.
1 – 12 December
The sale will be live for bidding from 1-12 December 2023, and will comprise esteemed pieces by Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Gerald Genta, and many more.
1 – 12 December | Paris, Avenue Hoche
26 NOV 6PM HKT | LIVE AUCTION 23129
It is indeed a great honour for Christie’s to have been chosen by Philippe Dufour, one of the world’s most respected and skilled independent watchmakers, to unveil and present here at auction a quite spectacular unique wristwatch of spellbinding beauty. It has been created as a one-of-a-kind piece exclusively for the purpose of raising funds for the Philippe and Elisabeth Dufour Foundation, a not-for-profit philanthropic foundation established by Mr and Mrs Dufour in 2023 to help address some of the world’s most pressing humanitarian needs.
26 NOV 1PM HKT | LIVE AUCTION 22129
26 NOV 6:30PM HKT | LIVE AUCTION 23076
The Oak Collection is an acronym of ‘One of a Kind’, and a significant number of the watches to be offered here are indeed ‘one of a kind’. This auction provides collectors, and those individuals for whom only the most exclusive artworks and objects are considered, the singular opportunity to possess watches that will not be seen on any other wrist.
25 November – 5 December | Online, New York
25-26 November, 2023, Hong Kong
24 November – 5 December | Online, London
24-25 November | 2023 | Hong Kong
18.11.2023 | 12 PM | 109TH AUCTION
15 November 2023
Passion for Time - An Important Private Collection of Watches and Timepieces Online
7 NOV 2PM – 21 NOV 2PM CET | ONLINE AUCTION 22975
Christie’s is delighted to announce Passion for Time, An Important Private Collection of Watches and Timepieces, the greatest Private Single Owner Collection to appear to market in recent history, assembled over a forty year period.
6 NOV 3PM CET | LIVE AUCTION 21989
5 November 2023 | 10:30 Geneva
Sotheby’s is thrilled to present our Important Watches auction in Geneva in November, encompassing highly attractive and collectible watches from renowned makers such as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin and Cartier. It further includes both vintage and contemporary pieces from various makers as well as independent brands like F.P. Journe.
4 NOV, 15:00 CET - 16 NOV, 15:00 CET
4-5 November, 2023, Geneva
3 - 4 November 2023 | Geneva Auction
28 October 2023 | 10:00 Geneva
Sotheby’s is thrilled to present our Important Watches: Part II auction in Geneva this November, encompassing highly attractive and collectible watches from renowned makers such as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin and Cartier. It further includes both vintage and contemporary pieces from various makers as well as independent brands.
18 OCTOBER 2023 | STARTING AT 14:00 CEST
12 OCTOBER 2023 | STARTING AT 12:00 EDT
11 October 2023
Timed Auction, Zürich
7–17 OCTOBER 2023 | 10:00 AM HKT | HONG KONG
5-19 October
Christie’s Dubai will once again begin the Autumn/Winter season with a curated selection of modern and vintage timepieces from the most sought-after brands.
7 October 2023•10:00 HKT Hong Kong
22 SEP - 3 OCT, 15:00 CET, Zürich
21-28 September 2023
19 SEPTEMBER 2023 | STARTING AT 19:00 CEST
15 -29 September 2023•10:00 Paris
Sotheby’s Paris is thrilled to present our Fine Watches auction taking place in Paris in September 2023. Our sale will offer a broad range of carefully curated vintage and modern timepieces from renowned makers such as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Audemars Piguet, and many more.
13 September 2023
13 SEP 12PM – 28 SEP 5PM HKT | ONLINE AUCTION 22128
Christie’s Hong Kong is highly honoured and immensely proud to present the second online selection of the exceptional ‘The Ultimate Collection’ of superb world-class modern wristwatch rarities.
13 SEPTEMBER 2023 | STARTING AT 13:00 BST
11 September 2023•10:00 BST London
Sotheby’s Watches is pleased to present our London Fine Watches sale, open online for bidding from 11 September - 21 September. We will be offering a number of vintage, sought after 'neo-vintage' and exclusive modern timepieces from a selection of renowned brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet, at a range of estimates which will be accessible to both the new and seasoned collector.
8 - 15 September 2023
5 SEP, 15:00 CET
15 SEP, 15:00 CET
1–13 SEPTEMBER 2023 | 12:00 PM EDT | NEW YORK
Sotheby’s New York is thrilled to present our Fine Watches auction taking place in September 2023. Our sale will offer a broad range of carefully curated vintage and modern timepieces from renowned makers such as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Audemars Piguet, and many more.
29 AUG, 13:00, Geneva
23 August 2023
Timed Auction, Zürich
July 25th Monaco
14 JULY–15 SEPTEMBER 2023 | MONACO
Sotheby's Monaco is pleased to present an exclusive selling exhibition of Watches including pieces by Audemars Piguet, Rolex, Patek Philippe.
13-21 July 2023 Hong Kong
6 July 2023 - 11 July 2023 • New York
5 -14 July 2023•10:00 Hong Kong
3 JULY - 16 JULY 2023
21 JUNE 2023
12 JUNE - 25 JUNE 2023 Zürich
31 MAY–15 JUNE 2023 | 10:00 AM EDT | NEW YORK
Jun 13, 2023
New York Auction 10 - 11 June 2023
9 JUNE 2023 | 10:00 AM EDT | NEW YORK
Sotheby’s New York is proud to present our Important Watches sale taking place on Friday 9 June 2023. We are thrilled to include two iconic Rolex Daytona wrist watches owned and worn by Paul Newman, the legendary movie star and race car driver.
6 JUNE 10:00 AM EDT | LIVE AUCTION 22034
Christie’s New York is proud to present the Important Watches June auction, showcasing an exceptional curation of the most sought-after timepieces from the world’s most reputable brands. Featuring fine vintage and modern horological masterpieces from Patek Philippe, Rolex, F.P. Journe, Richard Mille, Audemars Piguet and more, lots have been carefully selected with an aim at pleasing the most astute collector.
18 MAY 02:00 PM - 30 MAY 02:00 PM CEST | ONLINE AUCTION 21982
26 MAY - 11 JUNE 2023
26 MAY 01:00 PM - 28 MAY 07:00 PM HKT | LIVE AUCTION 21019
Christie’s Hong Kong will offer a curated selection of extraordinary watches, highlighted by the exceptional Patek Philippe ref. 2523J with enamel dial depicting the North American map and a unique Patek Philippe ref. 5002R with black dial and diamond-set indexes. Curated by a team of passionate specialists, the Hong Kong sale will offer wristwatches of the utmost rarity and desirability, including icons of Rolex, Patek Philippe, F.P. Journe, Cartier and many more.
26 MAY 06:00 PM HKT | LIVE AUCTION 22608
Christie’s Hong Kong is highly honoured to present this spectacular private collection of phenomenal world-class modern and golden age vintage wristwatches. Each and every watch in the collection is not only a star piece but is also preserved in absolutely pristine condition, some even remaining factory ‘Double-Sealed’ until the present day.
24 - 25 May 2023
23 May 2023
21 – 31 MAY 2023 | STARTING AT 13:00 EDT
108 Auction May 20, 2023 — Mannheim
1–15 MAY 2023 | 10:30 AM CEST | GENEVA
14 MAY 2023 GENEVA
Sotheby’s proudly presents a stunning collection of rare pocket watches assembled over the course of 45 years, including a diverse array of pieces spanning from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Comprising almost 100 watches of supreme craftsmanship, originally made for different markets, from China to the Ottoman Empire, the collection is led by a rare Breguet watch thought to have been made for the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire.
14 MAY 2023 | 10:30 AM CEST | GENEVA
Sotheby’s is thrilled to present our Important Watches: Part II auction in Geneva this May, encompassing highly attractive and collectible watches from renowned makers such as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin and Cartier. It further includes both vintage and contemporary pieces from various makers as well as independent brands.
May 13-14, 2023 Geneva
13 MAY 11:00 AM CEST | LIVE AUCTION 21981
Following the success of the Geneva 2022 November Watches auctions, with a combined total of 55’548’348 CHF and respective sell through rates of 100% and 99.11%, Christie’s is proud to present the May Rare Watches auction. Curated by an international team of passionate specialists, the Geneva sale will offer wristwatches of the upmost rarity and desirability, including icons of Rolex, Patek Philippe, F.P. Journe, Cartier and many more.
12 MAY 12:00 PM CEST | LIVE AUCTION 22484
A unique moment in horology history, never has such a wide-ranging array of F.P. Journe timepieces been brought together in one auction to celebrate a single independent watchmaker. The Art of F.P. Journe live auction on 12 May in Geneva presents an absolutely unique opportunity to acquire a timepiece by one of the most important independent watchmakers of today.
13 - 14 May 2023
11 MAY 2023 | STARTING AT 13:00 BST
11 MAY, 14:00
9 MAY 02:00 PM - 23 MAY 02:00 PM CEST | ONLINE AUCTION 21982
Watches Online: The Geneva Edit will offer a curated selection of remarkable and eye-catching timepieces. The sale will be live for bidding from 9–23 May 2023, and will comprise esteemed pieces by Rolex, Cartier, Patek Philippe, and many more.
1–15 MAY 2023 GENEVA
Sotheby’s is thrilled to present our Important Watches: Part II auction in Geneva this May, encompassing highly attractive and collectible watches from renowned makers such as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin and Cartier. It further includes both vintage and contemporary pieces from various makers as well as independent brands.
24 APRIL 12:00 PM - 4 MAY 04:00 PM GST | ONLINE AUCTION 21993
Christie’s Middle East is pleased to kick-off the spring-summer season with a curated selection of modern and vintage timepieces from the most sought-after brands.
19 April 2023
6–14 APRIL 2023 | 10:00 AM HKT | HONG KONG
5 APRIL 2023 | HONG KONG
29 March 2023
28 March - 4 April 2023
21 MAR 2023 - 4 APR 2023
17 – 26 March | Sweden
10 MARCH 12:00 PM - 20 MARCH 05:00 PM HKT | ONLINE AUCTION 21464
Christie’s Hong Kong is proud to present the inaugural international watch auction of the 2023 season. This meticulously curated online sale offers timepieces by the world’s most illustrious watchmaking brands including Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Rolex and Cartier. This auction showcases some truly world-class complicated modern wristwatch models of the very highest caliber. We are delighted to be able to offer to international clients and collectors not only both of these superb Patek Philippe Grande Complication models but also a fantastic selection of exquisite rarities from the other great manufacturers of the watchmaker’s art.
9 - 16 March 2023
8 March 2023•10:00 CET Paris
The previous edition of the Sotheby’s Paris Fine Watches auction achieved record prices, demonstrating our leading position in the field. Recently, The “Cheich”, one of the rarest and most famous Cartier watches ever made, sold for more than 1 million Euros. Sotheby’s is delighted to announce our next Paris auction will take place in March. Providing the opportunity to our international clientele to offer and to acquire some most attractive and collectible vintage and modern watches signed by celebrated makers such as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Audemars Piguet or Cartier to name but a few.
8 – 9 March | Denmark
March 8, 2023 Hong Kong
8 March | Denmark
7 March 2023•12:00 EST New York
Sotheby’s is pleased to present our Fine Watches auction in conjunction with Sotheby’s Luxury Edit week in New York. For consignment opportunities and complimentary valuations, please email [email protected].
22 FEBRUARY 2023 | STARTING AT 13:00 GMT
6 FEB 2023 - 20 FEB 2023
2 FEBRUARY 2023 | STARTING AT 10:00 CET
26 January - 02 February 2023•10:00 HKT Hong Kong
Following a fruitful 2022, Sotheby’s is proud to present a nicely curated online auction full of wonderful masterpieces. Leading the sale is a magnificent Patek Philippe reference 5961 encased in the most noble metal platinum, lavishly embellished with 66 dazzling baguette-cut diamonds totaling 4.68 carats. Continuing with Patek Philippe complications we have the reference 5131 with a perfect cloisonné enamel dial in single factory seal, showcasing the ingenious craftsmanship the manufacturer has to offer.
25 January - 08 February 2023•14:00 GMT London
Sotheby’s Watches is pleased to present our London Fine Watches sale, open online for bidding from 25 January - 8 February. We will be offering a number of Vintage, sought after “neo-vintage” and exclusive modern timepieces from a selection of renowned brands such as Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Rolex, Richard Mille and Breguet, at a range of estimates which will be accessible to both the new and seasoned collector.
7-18th January 2022
Online Auction 13-20 January 2023
4 January 2023
14 December 2022•10:00 EST New York
14 DECEMBER 2022 | STARTING AT 14:00 GMT
New York Auction 10 - 11 December 2022
Live Auction: 9 December 2022•10:15 EST New York
Sotheby’s New York is proud to present our Important Watches sale taking place on Friday 9 December 2022. Our finely curated sale celebrates a wide variety of vintage and modern timepieces and various makers, including but not limited to Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Cartier, and F.P. Journe.
8 DECEMBER 2022 | LIVE AUCTION 20960
Dec 08, 2022
7 DECEMBER 2022 | STARTING AT 19:00 CET
Bonhams is hosting this sale on behalf of Bruun Rasmussen.
While your bidding takes place via Bonhams.com, if successful, payment and shipment of your lot will need to be organised directly with Bruun Rasmussen in Copenhagen. Please see Bruun Rasmussen Conditions of Purchase for the sale which can be found at the bottom of this page for more information.
03 DEC, 14:00 (CET)
Online Auction 30 November - 6 December 2022
28 - 29 November 2022 (Online Registration ends 27 Nov, 2pm HKT)
27 NOVEMBER 01:00 PM HKT | LIVE AUCTION 21089
This 27th November, Christie’s Watches will present their highly anticipated Auction “Important Watches featuring The Triazza Collection Part I”.
The Auction offers 218 watches, with an exhilarating selection of highly collectible watches, featuring popular modern and vintage timepieces including an array of sealed Patek Philippe watches, a rare selection of Cartier models and a most wanted selection of timepieces retailed by Tiffany & Co.
27 NOVEMBER 07:00 PM HKT | LIVE AUCTION 21655
Hong Kong,November 25-26, 2022
24 NOV 12PM - 7 DEC 5PM HKT | ONLINE 21206
107TH AUCTION
107TH AUCTION 19.11.2022
16 November 2022
15 Nov 2022 London, Knightsbridge
Live Auction: 9 November 2022•10:00 CET Geneva
Sotheby’s is thrilled to present our Important Watches auction in November, encompassing highly attractive and collectible watches from renowned makers such as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Vacheron Constantin and Cartier. It further includes both vintage and contemporary pieces from various makers as well as independent brands like F.P. Journe.
7 NOVEMBER 02:00 PM CET | LIVE AUCTION 20940
Rare Watches will be a finely curated sale, offering a selection of the most coveted timepieces by Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and others.
Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
NOVEMBER 6, 2022
ENDING FROM 4-16 NOVEMBER 2022, 12:00 GMT
1 NOVEMBER 02:00 PM CET - 15 NOVEMBER 12:00 PM CET | ONLINE AUCTION 20941
Watches Online: The Geneva Edit will offer a curated selection of remarkable and eye-catching timepieces. The sale will be live for bidding from 1st through 15th November 2022 (dates subject to change), and will comprise esteemed pieces by Rolex, Cartier, Breguet, Vacheron Constantin, Zenith, and many more.
29 October 2022, 14:00 CET
12 OCTOBER 12:00 PM - 26 OCTOBER 04:00 PM GST | ONLINE AUCTION 21097
5 OCTOBER 2022 | 10:00 AM HKT | HONG KONG
As we land on the golden autumn season, Sotheby’s Hong Kong is delighted to present an exceptional curation of horological masterpieces. Leading the sale is a colossal Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon with 12 staggering complications, alongside a selection of extraordinary Patek Philippe minute repeaters that convey the most phenomenal auditory experience. The auction also features a grand variety of significant modern dress watches from Patek Philippe and A. Lange & Söhne, to luxury sports watches such as the Rolex Beach Daytona in all four colours and Nautiluses retailed by Tiffany & Co..
30 September 2022•10:00 HKT Hong Kong
Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces & Jewelry Hong Kong
September 28, 2022
17-27 September 2022, 14:00 CET
Online Auction 21 - 28 September 2022
17-27 September 2022, 14:00 CET
16 September 2022 • 10:00 CEST• Paris
Sotheby’s next Fine Watches auction in Paris will take place from 15-30 September. This sale will include both contemporary and vintage watches from renowned makers, such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Cartier and Breguet.
Live Auction: 15 September 2022 • 10:00 AM EDT • New York
14 SEPTEMBER 12:00 PM - 27 SEPTEMBER 05:00 PM HKT | ONLINE AUCTION 20947
14 September 2022
13 Sep 2022 London, Knightsbridge
Online Auction: 6–14 September 2022 • 12:00 PM EDT • New York
Every industry needs an innovator – someone who pushes ideas and design beyond the usual conservative constraints. Gérald Genta is synonymous with some of the most iconic and enduring watch designs of the 20th century.
Online Auction 12 - 16 September 2022
7–10 SEPTEMBER 2022 | ST. MORITZ
Sotheby's Switzerland is pleased to present a selling exhibition of Watches, Jewels, Handbags and race inspired streetwear. The exhibition will also include a unique Cartier Cheich watch, a highlight lot from our upcoming Paris Fine Watches auction (16 - 30 September). Our selling exhibition is held alongside the RM Sotheby’s annual St Moritz sale (9 September), in association with the Internationale St. Moritzer Automobilwochen.
3 SEP, 14.00 (CET) - 17 SEP, 14.00 (CET)
1 September 2022•12:00 BST•London
September, the Fine Watches sale will include both contemporary and vintage watches from renowned makers, such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Cartier and Breguet.
23 AUGUST – 2 SEPTEMBER 2022
20 AUG, 14.00 (CET) - 30 AUG, 14.00 (CET)
Live Auction: 26 July 2022•14:00 EDT•New York
Jacob & Co., Bucherer BLUE, and Sotheby’s, are reaching for the stars. Named the Jacob & Co. Astronomia Bucherer BLUE, the unique watch, a marvel of Swiss craftsmanship and the decorative arts, was the first triple axis tourbillon ever to leave the earth’s atmosphere, shuttled on the first private, all-commercial mission into the cosmos.
Online Auction 21-27 July 2022 (Registration ends 6pm HKT 26 July)
21 July 2022•10:00 HKT•Hong Kong
Effective February 28, Sotheby's has updated its terms and conditions for all categories globally excluding Wine. Please refer to the Conditions of Business or Conditions of Sale, as appropriate, located on the relevant sale page.
23 July 2022, 14:00 CET - 3 August 2022, 14:00 CET
Monaco | July 19, 2022
ENDING FROM 14 JULY 2022, 12:00 EDT
Online Auction 6 - 13 July 2022
Phillips is honored to partner for the second year in a row with the Horological Society of New York to present an online charity auction featuring several exceptional timepieces. All proceeds from this sale will benefit HSNY’s ongoing charity initiatives.
Forte Dei Marmi | June 24, 2022
8–22 JUNE 2022 | 11:00 AM EDT | NEW YORK
15 JUNE 2022 | NEW YORK
8 June 2022 • 10:00 EDT• New York
Sotheby’s is pleased to present New York's installment of Gérald Genta: Icon of Time, celebrating the most famous watch designer of all time and the man behind some of the world’s most sought-after watches. “The Picasso of watchmaking” transformed the industry with his visionary designs that continue to set the gold standard today, producing designs that have become the biggest bestsellers of watchmaking history.
May 28, 2022
28 May 2022, 13:00 CET
In the past 50 years, the Gerald Genta’s creation has been through hundreds of iterations, but the iconic Genta-look, including the octagonal bezel with eight visible hexagonal screws and brand’s signature Tapisserie pattern on the dial have remained unchanged.
May 21, 2022 — Mannheim
Live Auction: 10 May 2022 • 11:00 CEST• Geneva
Sotheby’s is thrilled to present our Important Watches auction in May, highlighted by Gérald Genta's exemplary Audemars Piaget Royal Oak timepiece. The sale also includes highly attractive and collectible watches from renowned makers such as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Audemars Piguet and Cartier.
May 09, 2022
9 MAY 02:00 PM CEST | LIVE AUCTION 20934
Session 1: Lots 1-200, May 07, 2022
Session 2: Lots 201-534, May 08, 2022
A charity auction by IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN and LAUREUS Sport for Good
4 – 11 MAY 2022
3 MAY 02:00 PM CEST - 17 MAY 11:00 AM CEST | ONLINE AUCTION 20935
Watches Online: The Geneva Edit offers a curated selection of remarkable and eye-catching timepieces. Headlining the sale is a Richard Mille RM11-03, and highlights include an Audemars Piguet 5402ST with tropical dial and a Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1R
The Joker watch, which spawned the Wristmons collection, was created by Konstantin Chaykin in 2017. The original limited edition of 99 pieces immediately sold out during the Baselworld exhibition, where the watch was presented to the public, and caused a sensation. Therefore, the unique piece created by Konstantin Chaykin combines the colour-scheme of an NFT artwork featuring the Joker’s car drifting through a late-night Gotham City, created for Ineichen Auctioneers’ April 2022 timed auction, with the Joker’s original dial design from the Wristmons collection, which has become the signature of the watchmaker.
Jewellery (Lots 501 - 638), Watches & Pens (Lots 639 - 725) and Handbags (Lots 731 - 810)
20 – 28 APRIL 2022
27 April 2022 • 10:00 CEST• Geneva
Live Auction: 26 April 2022 • 14:00 HKT• Hong Kong
Live Auction: 25 April 2022 • 20:00 HKT• Hong Kong
23 April 2022, 13:00 CET
19 April 2022 • 22:00 HKT • Hong Kong
Heading into the spring season, Sotheby’s is honoured to present our Important Watches II auction to celebrate another fruitful year of haute horlogerie with an array of phenomenal pieces from watchmaking powerhouses.
19 April 2022 • 22:00 HKT• Hong Kong
14 APRIL 2022 | STARTING AT 13:00 GMT-4
6 Apr 12PM - 20 Apr 5PM (HKT) | Online 21289
16 Mar - 29 Mar 2022 | Online 21092
March 2022
Mar 09, 2022
4 March 2022 • 11:00 CET• Paris
23 – 31 MARCH 2022
21 – 28 FEBRUARY 2022
10 February 2022 • 10:00 CET • Geneva
Sotheby’s is pleased to present Geneva's installment of Gérald Genta: Icon of Time, celebrating the most famous watch designer of all time and the man behind some of the world’s most sought-after watches. The sale series will include one hundred original designs encompassing his most iconic timepieces, some never-before-seen private commissions and a selection of innovative, forward-thinking and unique watch designs.
Jan 18, 2022
Geneva,January 3, 2022
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