The sale of rare watches and important private collections by Christie’s Geneva dated 16 May 2016 scored a total of nearly CHF18.4 million (US$18.8 million). The Havas Breguet pocket watch (photo) sold for CHF3.2 million to a private Swiss Museum has become the most expensive watch sold of the season. According to the auction house, vintage watches have attracted high interest from private collectors. A Patek Philippe, reference 2499, was sold six years ago at Christie’s Geneva for CHF579,000 and achieved CHF965,000 at the Monday auction.
Sale : 1413
Lots sold : 252
Grand total (CHF) : 18,397,125
Sold by lot 以 : 93%
Lots offered : 272
Sold by value : 97%
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