Christie's two auctions: Legends of Time and Exceptional Season of Watches raised $34.8 million, the highest revenue for a single watch auction of this auction unit.

In the list of 10 outstanding watches in Christie's record auction, 8 watches were from the Patek Philippe brand, the other two watches were from Rolex and F.P.  Journe.

10 OUTSTANDING WATCHES IN CHRISTIE'S RECORD AUCTION

1- Patek Philippe

The standout at the auction was the Patek Philippe ref. 3448J “Senza Luna”. While many other Senza Luna watch models have been produced, the watch that appeared at this auction was the only one confirmed by Patek Philippe to be genuine intervention. Others are believed to have been modified by a third party.  This one-of-a-kind watch sold for nearly $3.76 million.

10 outstanding watches in Christie's record auction - Patek Philippe ref. 3448J “Senza Luna” / ph: Christie's 

Patek World Time watches are being sought after and in the auction, three pieces of this watch line appeared.

The first is the Patek Philippe World Time Ref. 1415 in 18k rose gold.  It is believed to be one of the only two still in existence with cloisonne enamel surface depicting the Eastern hemisphere.  This Patek Philippe Ref. 1415 watch sold for $2.28 million.

The second watch is the Patek Philippe World Time Ref. 2523/1 in yellow gold with a mesh metal bracelet, sold for $2.05 million.

The third watch is the Patek Philippe World Time Platinum Ref. 1415, an one-of-a-kind platinum watch that sold for $1.9 million.

Another super watch also named by the fans in this auction is the Patek Philippe 'Gradowski' Grande Complication which is sold for 517,694 USD.  The pocket watch was produced in 1890 for the famous collector in the world Jean de Gradowski.  At that time, it was the most complicated watch that Patek Philippe brand had ever produced.

The watch features a unique minute counter with Grande et Petite Sonnerie movement, no key needed, instantaneous perpetual calendar, central time indicator for Julian and Gregorian calendars, moon phase and chronograph sub-dial with counter 60 minutes in the center.

2- F.P. Journe

In recent years, watches from independent watch brands have appeared more frequently in prestigious auctions and one of the watch names that has got attention is F.P. Journe.  
 

10 outstanding watches in Christie's record auction - F.P. Journe, Chronomètre Souverain, Nº707-CS / ph: Christie's

In this Christie's auction, F.P. Journe, Chronomètre Souverain, Nº707-CS presents a watch crafted by watchmaker François-Paul Journe (founder of the brand F.P. Journe) for his mentor, Sir George Daniel.  This platinum watch is priced at $420,627.

3- Rolex

10 outstanding watches in Christie's record auction - Rolex Ref. 6036 “Jean Claude Killy” / ph: Christie's 

Another selling price record belongs to the Rolex Ref. 6036 “Jean Claude Killy” which is sold for 679,474 USD – 3 times the original estimated number.  Several Rolex Daytonas watch models also appeared in the auction including a Rainbow Daytona that sold for $452,982.