Important Watches Totals $9.3 Million With Global Engagement

Christie’sImportant Watchessale realized$9.3 millionwith an exceptional96% sell-through rate, reaffirming the continued strength and depth of the global watch market. Leading the auction was the Charles Frodsham Silver Grande & Petite Sonnerie Hump-Back Tourbillon Carriage Clock from theEdlis | Neeson Collection, which achieved$952,500—nearly five times its low estimate. Participation was robust across all channels, with competitive bidding in the saleroom, over the phones, and online. Global engagement remained strong, with52% of bids from the Americas,19% from Asia Pacific, and29% from EMEA, and42% of bidders and buyers new to Christie’s.

Rebecca Ross, Head of Sale, Christie’s New York, remarked:“We are thrilled with the results of our Important Watches auction. Thro…

Among the standout moments was the Patek Philippe Serpico Y Laino Black Enamel Calatrava Ref. 2526, which achieved$660,400. This exceptional example is the only known first-series reference 2526 featuring a black enamel dial with luminous indexes, retailed by Serpico Y Laino. Another highlight, thePatek Philippe “The Scout” Piece Unique—an 18k gold Lepine-style keyless lever open-face watch with Breguet numerals and a hand-engraved case—featured a miniature enamel painting by G. Menni after Charles Marion Russell. It sold for$520,700, far surpassing its$100,000low estimate.

Strong results also emerged for Cartier, including a rareGold Cushion-Shaped Wristwatchcharacterized by its distinctive “Batman” case shape and dial reminiscent of the iconic Driver’s watch. Estimated at $8,000-$12,000, it realized$76,200, nearly ten times its high estimate.

Christie’s watch offerings continue withWatches Online: The New York Edit, open for bidding through17 December.

Patek PhilippeRetailed By Serpico Y Laino. The Only Known, Historically Important, And Extremely Attractive 18k Gold Automatic Wristwatch With Black Enamel Luminious DialPrice Realized:$660,400