Phillips, in Association with Bacs & Russo, concluded the spring season of sales in Asia with The Hong Kong Watch Auction: FOUR, achieving HK$106,925,000 / US$13,718,478 – the highest sale total for any watch auction held in Asia this season.
Over 340 collectible timepieces of the finest quality, spanning three centuries of watch making, attracted collectors from 45 countries across six continents, including 450 online bidders. Particularly strong results were achieved for vintage Patek Philippe timepieces, with four watches exceeding US$500,000, along with spirited bidding that brought noteworthy prices for vintage Rolex watches.
Amongst the highlights of the sale was Laurent Picciotto’s private collection. A renowned collector and watch industry visionary, Picciotto’s 43 Watches & Encounters sold in excess of the high estimate, illustrating the collector community’s appreciation for rare and important contemporary timepieces.
Results
Phillips Hong Kong Watch Auction: FOUR results
The Hong Kong Watch Auction: FOUR achieved HK$106,925,000 / US$13,718,478, the highest sale total for any watch auction held in Asia this season.
