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24 March 2025

PHILLIPS IN ASSOCIATION WITH BACS & RUSSO UNVEILS HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE GENEVA WATCH AUCTION: XXI

 

 

PHILLIPS IN ASSOCIATION WITH BACS & RUSSO UNVEILS HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE GENEVA WATCH AUCTION: XXI

 

Sale on 10 & 11 May to Feature the Only Known Patek Philippe Ref. 3448 in Pink Gold, a Fresh-to-Market Rolex Daytona Ref. 6264 ‘Paul Newman Lemon’ in Yellow Gold, and a Unique Universal Genève Polerouter

 

Additional Highlights Include a Rolex Triple Calendar Ref. 8171 in Pink Gold, the Konstantin Chaykin ThinKing, an F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain with a Rare Ruby Heart Dial, and a Unique Vacheron Constantin Reference 6448 Minute Repeater in Platinum

 

GENEVA – 24 MARCH 2025 – Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo is delighted to present highlights of the Geneva Watch Auction: XXI, set to take place on 10 and 11 May 2025. Phillips’ first live watch auction of the year will showcase an extraordinary selection of nearly 200 rare and collectible timepieces, spanning both vintage and contemporary horology.

 

Among the standout highlights is the only known Patek Philippe Ref. 3448 in pink gold, a newly discovered Rolex Daytona Ref. 6264 ‘Paul Newman Lemon’ in yellow gold, and a remarkable Rolex Triple Calendar Ref. 8171 in pink gold.

 

The sale will also present an exceptional Universal Genève Polerouter in white gold with a handmade bracelet, auctioned for charity, as well as a prototype of the world’s thinnest watch, the Konstantin Chaykin ThinKing. Further highlights include an F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain featuring a rare ruby heart dial and a unique Vacheron Constantin minute repeater in platinum reference 6448

 

Ahead of the auction, a curated selection of highlights will embark on an international tour, making stops in London, New York, Hong Kong, Dubai, Singapore, and Riyadh, offering collectors and enthusiasts the opportunity to preview these extraordinary timepieces. Further details and the full catalog will be released in the coming weeks.

 

Alexandre Ghotbi, Head of Watches, Continental Europe & Middle East, and Tiffany To, Head of Sale, jointly said, “At Phillips Watches, we pride ourselves on our commitment to curating the extraordinary. Our upcoming Geneva auction is no exception, as we have meticulously selected timepieces that are not only rare but also tell a unique story. We always try to aim to surprise our collectors with our selection and hope that - with the first live auction of 2025 and as we kick off our 10th anniversary year- the pieces offered in our Geneva Watch Auction XXI will be a testament to our collectors and watch community, as well as to the artistry and craftsmanship that define the world of horology.”

 

 

PATEK PHILIPPE

 

 

ROLEX

 

 

 

 

 

INDEPENDENT WATCHMAKING

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

 

GLOBAL HIGHLIGHTS TOUR

LONDON | 13 - 15 March | Phillips, 30 Berkeley Square, London W1J 6EX

NEW YORK | 26 - 28 March | Phillips, 432 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022

HONG KONG | 28 - 30 March | Phillips Perpetual, 503 Pedder Arcade, Pedder Building, 12 Pedder St, Central, Hong Kong

DUBAI | 10 - 12 April | MB&F M.A.D Gallery, First Floor, Unit FF, 290 - 269 Financial Center Rd, Downtown Dubai, Dubai UAE

SINGAPORE | 18 - 19 April | The Singapore EDITION Hotel Level LG, Studio 3 38 Cuscaden Road, S(249731)

RIYADH | 22 - 23 April |

 

Auction: 10 & 11 May 2025

Auction viewing: 7 - 11 May 2025

Location: Hotel President, 407 Quai Wilson, Geneva, Switzerland, 1201