Vintage & Auctions
Everything You Need to Know for This Weekend's Geneva Auctions
The next few days will be some of the most exciting Geneva has ever seen. Here’s a rundown of what to expect.
By Josh Shanks
Contributor
I attended my first Geneva auction just last year. It was a thrilling time and one that I won’t soon forget. For the 2018 edition of Geneva auction weekend, we are sure to see some thrilling watches change hands.
Over the past months, Watchonista has been busy chronicling our favorite pieces and themes of the upcoming auctions. Here’s a rundown of what we think you should pay attention to over the next few days.
Daytona Ultimatum
Sure, there’s a certain “Unicorn” in town that has everyone abuzz, but Phillips upcoming Daytona Ultimatum sale includes 31 other lots that will likely raise some eyebrows. Aurel Bacs knows how to work a room, and hot off the heels of the sale of Paul Newman’s Paul Newman, this auction is sure to set some records. Occurring May 12th at La Reserve in Geneva.
You can read more about the Daytona Ultimatum sale in our Geneva Auction Guide, HERE
Phillips Watch Auction: Seven
Not content with the status quo, Aurel Bac is bringing another edition of Phillips' legendary watch auction. This time featuring pieces from Elvis, Robert Downey Jr, and much much, more. Occurring May 12th and 13th at La Reserve in Geneva.
We’ve covered this auction up and down, but here’s a rundown in case you missed it.
Hands-on and In-Depth with Elvis Presley’s Tiffany Stamped Omega
Iron Man’s Watch is Coming to Auction for a Good Cause
Phillips Geneva Watch Auction: Seven, our favorites
A. Lange & Söhne 1815 “Homage to Walter Lange” unique piece in Stainless Steel
Sotheby’s Important Watches Auction
Under the direction of Daryn Schnipper, Katharine Thomas, and Sam Hines, Sotheby’s has been quietly building a watch auction juggernaut. Many eyes will be on the Mandarin Oriental May 13th as Sotheby’s Important Watches Auction takes place.
You can read more about our picks from Sotheby’s Import Watches Auction HERE.
Christie’s Rare Watches Auction
Not to be outdone, Christie’s has brought a slew of exciting watches to Geneva for their May 14th auction at Four Seasons des Bergues.
Our Rhonda Riche chose the Patek Philippe ref. 5208P as her favorite of Christie’s upcoming sale.
You can read all about Christie’s Rare Watches Auction, HERE.
Happy bidding!
Geneva Watch Auction Summary:
May 12th - Phillips Daytona Ultimatum
May 12th and 13th - Phillips Geneva Watch Auction: Seven
May 13th - Sotheby’s Important Watches Auction
May 14th - Christie’s Rare Watches Auction
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