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.
Christmas / Holiday Shipping Notice
To be able to ship your property in advance of the holidays, payment for property and/or shipping must be received by on Friday, 3 December for any domestic road shuttles or international airfreight shipments and Thursday, 16 December for any domestic or international courier shipments. Please note that Christie’s is not responsible for delays in international shipments due to customs and export licenses.