Hong Kong – Across 27 and 28 May 2026, the two-day Important Watches: Featuring "Kronos: Titans of Time", "The Eternity" and "The Chronicle" Collections live sale in Hong Kong realised a total of HK$279,463,190 / US$35,663,779, with 93% of lots sold and a total hammer price 129% above the low estimate. The sale total recorded a strong 40% year-on-year uplift. Three remarkable private collections were 100% sold – 'Kronos: Titans of Time – Part 1', 'The Eternity– Part 3'; and 'The Chronicle – Part 4'. Christie's top-tier offering attracted intense competition across channels from 45 countries spanning six continents, affirming the vibrant demand in the international watch auction market. New and younger buyers were a key presence, with 47% of new buyers being Millennials and younger, and almost half of all buyers transacted online.

Leading the sale was an extremely rare double-dialled Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon Ref. 5002P-001 from 'Kronos: Titans of Time', which realised HK$14,164,000 / US$1,807,543, setting a new Christie's record for this reference. Important timepieces by master watchmakers also achieved exceptional results. Highlights included F.P. Journe's exclusive platinum Chronomètre à Résonance Black Label “Parking Metre” RT, which realised HK$12,065,000 / US$1,539,679, setting a world auction record. All F.P. Journe timepieces were 100% sold. In addition, the extremely rare and important 18k white gold semi-skeletonised tourbillon wristwatch “Le Garde Temps, Naissance d'une Montre” by Greubel Forsey, Philippe Dufour and Michel Boulanger realised HK$11,938,000 / US$1,523,471, the highest price achieved for this model at Christie's.

Overall, six world auction records were set across the sale, with each lot significantly exceeding its low estimate:
- Lot 2354 – Record for a F.P. Journe Black Label “Parking Metre”: HK$12,065,000 / US$1,539,679 
- Lot 2489 – Record for a Patek Philippe Ref. 5951/500P: HK$6,985,000 / US$891,393
- Lot 2487 – Record for a Patek Philippe Ref. 5004G-013: HK$3,810,000 / US$486,214
- Lot 2351 – Record for a F.P. Journe Octa Divine 36mm Pink Gold Movement: HK$3,302,000 / US$421,386
- Lot 2453 – Record for a Harry Winston & Vanney Halter Opus 3 Model: HK$3,048,000 / US$388,971
- Lot 2378 – Record for a Lange & Söhne Ref. 808.030: HK$1,333,500 / US$170,175

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In 2026, Christie's, the world-leading art and luxury business, is celebrating its 40th Anniversary in Asia. Over the last four decades, Christie's has established itself as Asia's leading house, orchestrating many of the region's most historic and record-breaking sales of exceptional objects and collections, driving region-wide expansion, and pioneering digital innovations that have redefined the way Asian collectors connect with and experience the industry. To celebrate this milestone, Christie's is presenting a year-long programme of art and luxury sales, exhibitions and events across the region.

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