Christie's Hong Kong Fall Auctions: Titans of Time
Christie's Hong Kong is holding two major watch auctions in November 2026 to celebrate its 40th anniversary in Asia. The "The Iconic 40 Watches Evening Sale" and "Important Watches: Featuring 'Kronos: Titans of Time' Part 2" will feature over 300 lots with a combined low estimate exceeding USD 42 million, representing the highest seasonal auction estimate for watches in Asia. The sales will include highly coveted timepieces from Patek Philippe, F.P. Journe, and Cartier, alongside other exceptional watches from single-owner collections.
- Combined low estimate over USD 42 million
- Over 300 lots
- Sales dates: November 25-26, 2026
The Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon Refs. 5002 and 6002 are highlighted as headliners, marking the first time these successive generations have been offered together at auction.
The Ref. 5002 Sky Moon Tourbillon, launched in 2001, was Patek Philippe's first serially produced double-faced grand complication wristwatch, its first astronomical wristwatch, and its most complicated at the time, featuring 12 complications.
While the Ref. 5002 is described as sleek and elegant, the Ref. 6002 is noted for its ornate design, showcasing hand-engraving and champlevé and cloisonné enamel work.
Other notable Patek Philippe lots include the exceptionally rare Ref. 1579 in stainless steel and pink gold examples of the Ref. 1518 (first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph) and Ref. 1526 (first serially produced perpetual calendar).
An F.P. Journe Centigraphe Souverain, circa 2012, with "Black Label" status, is featured, notable for its 1/100th of a second chronograph capability and its designation as part of an exclusive, limited platinum collection with black-lacquered dials.
Two Cartier Crash watches will be auctioned: one in 18K pink gold with a black dial, commissioned through the New Special Order (NSO) program, and another in white gold set with diamonds and sapphires.
A unique Cartier Mystery Clock from 2007, featuring an eight-day power reserve and adorned with emeralds, sapphires, and diamonds, with a diamond-set panther, is also a key lot.
Harmmond Wong, Head of Watches Department, Christie’s Asia Pacific, stated the vision was to curate something extraordinary, bringing together exceptional timepieces and legendary single-owner collections.