Hong Kong – Christie’s is delighted to present a carefully curated selection of 300 coveted lots in exceptional condition for its sale on 28 May 2018, with estimates up to HK$6,000,000/US$780,000. The online sale featuring a range of modern and vintage watches from the biggest names in the industry will also open from 4 May to 5 June.

Leading the live auction is ROLEX, AN 18K GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH “PAUL NEWMAN LEMON” DIAL, COSMOGRAPH, DAYTONA, PAUL NEWMAN LEMON MODEL, REF. 6264, CIRCA 1970 (estimate: HK$3,800,000 - 6,000,000/ US$490,000 - 770,000, illustrated middle). REF. 6264 was manufactured exclusively between 1969 and 1972 in very limited quanity, and is hardly seen with yellow dials. In impeccable condition, this extremely rare timepiece will undoubtedly attract intense bidding across the world.

Watch lovers yearning for designs that embody technology, innovation and contemporary flair will be lured by these two top lots in the live sale: RICHARD MILLE, A PLATINUM AND BAGUETTE-CUT DIAMOND-SET TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH TORQUE INDICATOR AND POWER RESERVE, PERINI NAVI CUP MODEL, RM014 AG PT (estimate: HK$3,600,000 - 4,800,000/ US$470,000 - 610,000, illustrated top left) and RICHARD MILLE, AN 18K PINK GOLD TONNEAU-SHAPED TOURBILLON SPLIT SECONDS CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH POWER RESERVE AND TORQUE INDICATION, REF. RM008 AE PG, NO.1 (estimate: HK$3,200,000 - 4,800,000/ US$410,000 - 610,000, illustrated top right).

Devotees of Patek Philippe will not be disappointed as this sale has garnered some of their best designs for their wrists, such as REF. 5074, REF. 5013, REF. 5078, REF. 3939, to name a few, as well as an 18K GOLD OPENFACE KEYLESS LEVER WATCH WITH ENAMEL MINIATURE DEPICTING “COUNTRY SCENE OF PATRICIAN LIFE” BY MRS. PELLARIN-LEROY AND A UNIQUE ASSOCIATED 18K GOLD, ENAMEL AND DIAMOND-SET PATEK PHILIPPE WATCH STAND, REF. 866/22, MANUFACTURED IN 1972, WATCH STAND REF. 9624 (estimate: HK$2,000,000 - 4,000,000/ US$260,000 - 500,000) (all illustrated in the next pages).

John Reardon, International Head of Watches, Christie’s, commented: “In response to the ever-growing appetite for rarest vintage and modern timepieces, as well as the surging demand for elegant and timeless haute horologes in the international watch community, our team has carefully sourced exceptionally rare and highly regarded designs by esteemed manufacturers and independent watchmakers. This sale offers a wide price range that fits every budget, presenting the best opportunity for both aspiring and experienced watch collectors worldwide to enrich their collections.”

Christie's Watches Online: 4 May - 5 Jun 2018

Christie’s presents Watches Online: Time is Now, featuring a range of modern and vintage watches from the biggest names in the industry. With varying price points, the sale offers an opportunity for new collectors to start, and seasoned collectors to continue, their collection. Highlights include a Rolex Steel & Gold Yacht Master, a Breguet 18kt Ladies’ Diamond-Set Horloger De La Marine Ref. 8401BA, an Omega 18k Pink Gold Co-Axial Seamaster, and a JLC Limited Edition Titanium Aston Martin Memovox.