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Which are the 15 most expensive watches and accessories sold at Sotheby’s Geneva auction?
Rolex Submariner, Omega Seamaster and Patek Philippe Nautilus were among 102 timepieces and lighters to go under the hammer
The Roger Dubuis La Monégasque – a limited-edition, pink-gold chronograph timepiece, from around 2011 – was sold for about US$10,000 at Sotheby's Geneva watch auction in February. Photos: Sotheby's
Sotheby’s most recent watch auction, featuring 102 vintage and modern timepieces, ended after five days of online bidding in Geneva, Switzerland, on February 25,
Mikael Wallhagen, head of Sotheby's watches department in Geneva, said: “We're very pleased with the results of the auction, which saw every lot in the Top 10 sell above pre-sale estimates, and 86 per cent of lots sold overall.”
Sotheby's offers watch auctions in various locations, including Dubai, New York and London, with its online watch auctions featuring 16th- to 21st-century timepieces, alongside other accessories.
“Those buying in our online sales may be starting out with their collection, or choosing watches which complement their existing one and which are perhaps more suited to be enjoyed day-to-day,” Wallhagen said.
Check out the 15 most expensive items sold at the Sotheby’s Geneva watch auction, counting down to the most expensive.
15. Rolex: Submariner, Ref 16613
Stainless steel and yellow-gold wristwatch with date and bracelet, circa 1991
Estimate: 8,000-12,000 Swiss francs (US$8,000-US$12,000)
Sold for: 10,000 Swiss francs
14. Omega: Seamaster Planet Ocean, Ref 23263465101001
Pink-gold chronograph wristwatch with date, circa 2013
Estimate: 4,000-6,000 Swiss francs
Sold for: 10,6250 Swiss francs
13. IWC: Antoine de Saint Exupéry, Ref 387805
Limited-edition, pink-gold chronograph wristwatch with date, circa 2013
Estimate: 6,000-8,000 Swiss francs
Sold for: 10,625 Swiss francs
12. Ulysse Nardin: Ref 446-22
Yellow-gold, split-seconds chronograph wristwatch, circa 1996
Estimate: 5,000-7,000 Swiss francs
Sold for: 11,250 Swiss francs
11. Panerai: Radiomir 3 Days, Ref Pam 00376
Limited-edition white-gold wristwatch, circa 2012
Estimate: 8,000-12,000 Swiss francs
Sold for: 11,250 Swiss francs
10. Blancpain: Fifty Fathoms, Ref 5015-3630-52
Pink-gold wristwatch with date, circa 2012
Estimate: 6,000-10,000 Swiss francs
Sold for: 12,500 Swiss francs
9. A. Lange & Söhne: Saxonia Automatik, Ref 315.033
Pink-gold wristwatch with date, circa 2009
Estimate: 8,000-12,000 Swiss francs
Sold for: 13,750 Swiss francs
8. Zenith: Pilot Doublematic, Ref 18.2400.4046
Limited-edition, pink-gold world-time chronograph wristwatch with alarm/date, circa 2014
Estimate: 5,000-7,000 Swiss francs
Sold for: 15,000 Swiss francs
7. Roger Dubuis: La Monégasque
Limited-edition, pink-gold chronograph wristwatch, circa 2011
Estimate: 10,000-15,000 Swiss francs
Sold for: 15,000 Swiss francs
6. Hublot: Big Bang Ferrari
Limited-edition, carbon-fibre semi-skeletonised flyback chronograph wristwatch with date, circa 2015
Estimate: 8,000-12,000 Swiss francs
Sold for: 15,000 Swiss francs
5. Rolex: Daytona, Ref 116519
White-gold chronograph wristwatch, circa 2000
Estimate: 8,000-12,000 Swiss francs
Sold for: 18,750 Swiss francs
4. Vacheron Constantin: Patrimony, Ref 86020
White-gold wristwatch with day and date, circa 2012
Estimate: 12,000-18,000 Swiss francs
Sold for: 20,000 Swiss francs
3. Vacheron Constantin: Quai de L'ile, Ref 85050/1
Titanium wristwatch with day, date and power reserve indication, circa 2011
Estimate: 8,000-12,000 Swiss francs
Sold for: 22,500 Swiss francs
2. Patek Philippe
Set of three gold and enamel lighters, circa 1980
Estimate: 5,000-10,000 Swiss francs
Sold for: 32,500 Swiss francs
1. Patek Philippe: Nautilus, Ref 3800/1A
Stainless-steel wristwatch with date and bracelet, made in 2003
Estimate: 20,000-30,000 Swiss francs
Sold for: US$32,493
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