Christie’s: Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon Ref. 6002G-001 Becomes The Most Expensive Watch Ever Sold Online
Christie’s sets global record for the most expensive watch auctioned online. The Patek Philippe ‘Sky Moon Tourbillon’ achieved US$ 5.8 million / HK $45.4 million
Christie’s Hong Kong Top Of The Time Watches Online Totalled HK$65,811,600 / US$8,420,555. 93% Sold by Lot | 131% Hammer Above Low Estimate.
- Results highlight a strong start to the watch season for Christie's
- Hong Kong remains a major global collecting hub for watches with participation from 48 countries across 7 continents
- Online sales a key channel for millennials, who represented 40% of buyers
Alexandre Bigler, Vice-President, Head of Watches, Christie’s Asia Pacific, commented: “The outstanding results established for Watches Online: Top of the Time demonstrate the power of Christie’s online sale platform to present exceptional lots and achieve top prices, on par with our live sales. There continues to be an extremely vibrant market for watches across the world, evidenced through the avid global bidding this sale witnessed, which further cements Hong Kong’s status as an international epicenter for watch collecting. This sale lays a very strong foundation for our Spring Auctions in May at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, where we look forward to presenting more exceptional timepieces for our esteemed clients and watch enthusiasts.”
Additional Highlights:
Christie's Hong Kong Watches Online: Top of the Time, 10 MAR - 20 MAR 2023 | ONLINE 21464
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