The Facts
On September 7, 2026, Christie's announced the appointment of Remi Guillemin as Global Head of Watches, based in Geneva. Guillemin, who previously led the Americas and EMEA watch departments, will oversee global watch auctions and private sales. The appointment comes alongside promotions of Alexandre Bigler to Senior Vice President and International Specialist and Head of Collections, and Wong Ho Ming to Vice President and Head of Department for Asia Pacific. Christie's also reported that its global watch auction sales grew 39% year-over-year in the first half of 2026, with a May Geneva sale achieving $42.2 million and a May Hong Kong sale reaching $35.7 million, up 40%.
The Signal
The appointment signals Christie's continued investment in its watch department amid strong market growth. The 39% sales increase and record prices for brands like Audemars Piguet and Cartier indicate robust demand for rare timepieces. Guillemin's track record, including a 100% sell-through rate for U.S. watch auctions and a record $3 million Richard Mille sale in New York, positions him to further expand Christie's global watch business, particularly in Asia where the Hong Kong sale set six world records.
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- People: Remi Guillemin, Kim Miller, Alexandre Bigler, 黃浩銘, 顏思紅
- Auction Houses: Christie's
- Locations: Geneva, Hong Kong, New York
- Prices: $42.2 million, $35.7 million, $3 million, $2.6 million, $2 million, $1.8 million
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