Phillips Watch Auction Season Totals $235M, Doubles Previous Year's Result
On June 29, 2026, Phillips announced that its spring watch auction season achieved a total of over $235 million across all selling locations, doubling the prior year's result and marking a record for the auction house. The season included three watches sold for over $10 million within a single month, three live auctions each exceeding $50 million, and 43 lots that sold for over $1 million. Geneva recorded the most successful single sale in watch auction history, New York achieved its highest-ever total for the Americas, and Hong Kong sold the highest-value timepiece ever in Asia.
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The results underscore Phillips' dominant position in the global watch auction market, driven by coordinated team efforts across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. For collectors, the surge in high-value lots—particularly the three eight-figure sales in one month—signals sustained demand for rare and complex timepieces at the top end, even as broader market conditions fluctuate. The doubling of the season total from the previous year suggests that Phillips has successfully captured market share from competitors, particularly at the ultra-high end where trophy watches command premium prices.
- Auction Houses: Phillips
- Locations: Geneva, New York, Hong Kong
- Prices: $235 million, $10 million, $50 million, $1 million
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