Christie’s Fine Watchmaking: Important Timepieces and the Independent Collection

Sale Overview

Christie’s Fine Watchmaking: Important Timepieces and the Independent Collection Online Auction will feature incredible rarities. The sale will please collectors in search for unique designs, timeless craftsmanship, and centuries of heritage. Amongst the highlights of the auction, the sale will feature an early brass movement F.P. Journe Octa in Rose Gold, the Patek Philippe Celestial Ref. 5102G, and the Rolex Ref. 8171 “Padallone”.

This sale will include fine watchmaking that spans over 130 years starting with a tandem wind Grande and Petite Sonnerie consigned by the original family as well as a Greubel Forsey Tourbillon “Invention Piece 3” limited edition of 11. Exceptional pieces from Patek Philippe, Breguet, A. Lange & Sohne, and Rolex will be featured alongside a curated collection of Independent watchmakers such as FP Journe, MB&F, Urwerk, Richard Mille, and others.

Viewing is from 3–7 December. Please use this link to schedule an appointment for the exhibition. For more information, please contact DBryant@christies.com or +1 212 636 2320.

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