The top lot was Ultra-Flat no. 37/150 for Ferrari signed Richard Mille, RM UP-01, which fetched $1,4 million. The sale was lively, with bidders and buyers in attendance, on the phone, and online. Bidders came from all over the world, with 43% of bids coming from the Americas, 24% from Asia Pacific, and 34% from EMEA. There was strong demand for high-quality vintage watches and creations from independent watchmakers, including the day’s top two lots – both by Richard Mille – each selling for more than $1 million. The third-highest price in the sale was for a 1986 Cartier London Crash, which sold for more than double its low estimate to reach $819.000.
Another notable result came for a 18 Patek Philippe 1940k yellow and rose gold Hinged “Chameleon” bangle watch, which sold for $378.000, more than three times its high estimate.
A highlight of the sale was a group of four IWC Pilot’s Watch chronographs in white ceramic with deep blue dials, carried into space by the Polaris Dawn crew. These custom watches, offered to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, brought a combined $277.200. Lot 1 alone realized $126.000, far exceeding its high estimate of $25.000.
