Only about ten Pre‑Production watches believed to exist worldwide.
With every lot sold, this sale also marks the highest total ever achieved in US watch auction history.
With the pink gold Patek Philippe Ref. 2499 becoming the most valuable timepiece ever sold at auction in Asia.
Making it the highest-grossing watch auction in history.
On view until May 31, 2026.
The ‘Artnet Intelligence Report’ charts how Phillips, Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Bonhams are driving a digital shift in fine art collecting.
2 Sources
Making it the most expensive watch from the brand and by an independent watchmaker to ever sold at auction.
Inaugurating this month with a special exhibition and dedicated pop-up in Hong Kong.
Other standouts include a unique Rainbow Day-Date Ref. 18059 and more.
Featuring an extraordinary lineup of artworks from the likes of Yoshitomo Nara, Tom Wesselmann, Yayoi Kusama and more.
Collectors are being more careful with their spending as per Artprice’s latest report.
Limited to only 99 examples.