Christie’s “The Iconic 40” Watch Auction
Christie's is holding "The Iconic 40" watch auction in Hong Kong on November 25 to celebrate its 40th anniversary in Asia. The sale features 40 vintage and contemporary timepieces, with a significant portion dedicated to Patek Philippe, alongside notable independent watchmaking pieces.
- Auction date: November 25
- Location: Hong Kong
- Number of watches: 40
The sale includes grand complications, rare configurations, and an observatory chronometer.
23 of the 40 watches are by Patek Philippe.
Independent watchmaking is represented by F.P. Journe, including a ruby-dialled Tourbillon Souverain and a 38 mm Chronomètre à Résonance.
A highlight is a Patek Philippe tourbillon pocket watch awarded a Geneva Observatory prize in 1931, which includes its original yellow gold case with enamel dial and an antimagnetic steel competition case with sector dial.
A Patek Philippe Celestial ref. 6104/12G-010 with a white gold case and baguette-cut ruby bezel is featured, noted for its possibly unique configuration.
The auction also includes a Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon ref. 6002G-010 and an A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Tourbillon Handwerkskunst, both showcasing extensive hand engraving.
The preview exhibition runs daily from November 18-25, 2026, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.