RAPAPORT… Christie’s is set to offer 128 Patek Philippe watches from a private collector in three sales across the globe.
The assortment, called the Kairos Collection, is the finest group of contemporary timepieces by the designer ever to come to auction, Christie’s said last week. The watches were acquired over 35 years.
The auction house will feature 30 pieces in the first part of its May 9 Geneva Magnificent Jewels sale, including a Ref. 5959R-001 Split-Seconds Chronograph and a Ref. 5074R-001 Minute Repeater Perpetual Calendar. On May 24, another 30 lots will hit the auction block in Hong Kong, and the remaining 68 timepieces will go under the hammer on June 8 at the New York Magnificent Jewels sale.
Prior to the auctions, Christie’s will display the collection in London, New York, Geneva, Dubai, Hong Kong and San Francisco.
Image: Four of the watches from the collection. (Christie’s)
Christie’s to Sell 128-Piece Patek Philippe Collection
The Bottom Line
- The Kairos Collection, amassed over 35 years, is Christie’s largest offering of contemporary Patek Philippe watches.
- The first 30 watches will be auctioned in Geneva on May 9, followed by 30 in Hong Kong on May 24 and 68 in New York on June 8.
- Christie’s will exhibit the collection in six cities including London, New York, Geneva, Dubai, Hong Kong, and San Francisco before the sales.
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