Bonhams London Fine Watches Sale Achieves £178,200 for Rare Patek Philippe
The Facts
Bonhams presented its London Fine Watches sale on June 11, 2026, featuring 59 lots of rare and collectible timepieces. A Patek Philippe reference 7000R-001 minute-repeating wristwatch in 18K rose gold, circa 2017, led the auction at £178,200. An F.P. Journe Octa Calendrier in platinum, circa 2010, sold for £165,500, exceeding its pre-sale estimate of £100,000–150,000. Other notable results included an Audemars Piguet minute-repeating jump hour wristwatch at £152,800 (more than triple its estimate), a Rolex Milgauss reference 6541/0 at £102,000, and a Cartier Bamboo Coussin at £95,650. The sale also featured two Rolex COMEX watches from former diver Christopher Jeffers: a Submariner reference 5514 achieved £89,300, and a Sea-Dweller reference 1665 sold for £61,360, more than double its estimate.
The Signal
The strong performance of complicated and historically significant timepieces underscores sustained global demand for high-end horological craftsmanship. The F.P. Journe Octa Calendrier's result above estimate signals continued collector appetite for independent watchmakers with distinctive design. The Rolex COMEX watches, offered with original archives and diving equipment, achieved premiums that reflect the growing market for provenance-rich, tool-watch rarities. Bonhams' curated 59-lot format, focusing on quality over quantity, aligns with a broader auction-house strategy to attract serious collectors seeking exceptional condition and rarity.
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- People: Jonathan Darracott, Christopher Jeffers
- Auction Houses: Bonhams
- Locations: London
- Prices: £178,200, £165,500, £152,800, £102,000, £95,650, £89,300, £61,360
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