Geneva Auction Week Report — Highlights From Antiquorum’s Geneva Auction, Phillips' Watches: Decade One (2015–2025), And The Celebration Of Breguet’s 250th Anniversary Auction At Sotheby’s
The Geneva Auction Week brought excitement to the city with significant sales at various auctions, including Antiquorum, Phillips, and Sotheby’s. Antiquorum featured a range of timepieces for every budget, highlighting a Lip "Paul Newman" sold for CHF 3,000 and a Rolex Daytona ref. 6241 fetching CHF 150,000. Meanwhile, Phillips' auction showcased high-value items, with a Patek Philippe ref. 1518 achieving CHF 12 million, underscoring the allure of rare watches. Breguet celebrated its 250th anniversary with an auction that included historical pieces and modern releases, where a clock sold for CHF 1.9 million, indicating the brand's enduring significance in horology. The auctions illustrated the diverse range of watch collectors and their interests, from vintage pieces to modern masterpieces. While the market showed strong demand for historical watches, there is a call for contemporary Breguet wristwatches to capture the attention of younger collectors. The success of the events not only reflected the vibrancy of the watch auction scene but also highlighted the ongoing evolution of watch collecting in the luxury market, where rarity and historical significance continue to drive prices.
