Independents at Auction

A Quick Rundown of all the Independent Lots Available in the 2023 Hong Kong Auctions

A De Bethune DB28XS Stary Seas

The end of the auction season is always punctuated by auctions in Hong Kong, and New York. With the end of Dubai Watch Week, the remaining two watch industry events of the year are these auctions. Taking place on November 24-26, Phillips and Christie’s will have auctions in Hong Kong, and on December 7th Sotheby’s New York Auction will take place, and Phillips on December 9th. Let’s have a closer look at the lots on offer in Hong Kong. 

Between the two auction houses, there are 24 F.P. Journe lots, including a 38mm stainless steel set, offered individually, 8 Kari Voutilainen pieces, 7 Richard Mille’s, 5 DeBethune’s,  2 Akrivia and 1 Rexhep Rexhepi pieces, and 3 Philippe Dufour Simplicity, one being the piece unique for the Philippe & Elisabeth Dufour Foundation Charity Auction. That is a lot of pieces. And yes, I did include the Cartier Tortue Monopoussoir Collection Privée Cartier Paris (CPCP), because while Cartier is a huge producer of watches, the movement for this watch was developed by Techniques Horlogéres Appliquées (THA), where F.P. Journe, Denis Flageollet, and Vianney Halter all worked together.  

One major change that I see in these auctions, is the rather small volume of Richard Mille. Seven is still a large number, but I feel like in previous auctions this year and before we’ve seen a lot more. I also thought the number of Journe’s available was high, I think we hit peak Journe last year, and I’m not quite sure what’s happening with pricing, but I think we will see a better representation after this auction. I think the “coffin” 38mm stainless steel set will perform well, but I do hope these go to the same bidder, or at least someone makes an effort to keep the set together. I don’t like seeing the cohesive set broken up, but I do understand why you would do that (Phillips Lots 815-820). 

It’s an impressive collection of indies that are up for sale, with everything on offer from early independents to modern independents. I am most surprised by the number of  Kari Voutilainen for sale, there are multiple variations of his Vingt-8 for sale in this auction. These 8 watches represent about 10% of his annual production, which is a high number coming up for sale. Unfortunately, I think the availability of so many over the weekend may have an impact on prices achieved for each, but on the other hand some of the unique configurations could sell for over retail because people want to avoid being on this waitlist and want to enjoy the watch now (he’s reportedly sold out multiple times over).

Finally, I want to pay attention to how the Philippe Dufour Simplicity performs. With three available, I think these will be high tickets. I also am curious to see how the bidding goes for the piece unique for the Philippe & Elisabeth Dufour Foundation. Since the proceeds will be helping them launch their foundation, I hope it is a success for the brand. I can’t wait to see how all three sell over the weeknd.

Below is the listing of all the indies that are up for sale with links to the lots, enjoy them and enjoy the auctions in Hong Kong. For all my friends in the United States, have a happy Thanksgiving!

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November 24-25: Phillips The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVII

• Lot 815 - F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain, Stainless Steel Set, #27/38-T

• Lot 816 - F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance, 38mm Steel Set, #27/38-RN

• Lot 817 - F.P. Journe Octa Calandrier, 38mm Steel Set, #27/38-Q

• Lot 818 - F.P. Journe Octa Réserve de Marche, 38mm Steel Set, #27/38-A

• Lot 819 - F.P. Journe Chronomètre Sourverain, 38mm Steel Set, #27/38-CS

• Lot 820 - F.P. Journe Wooden Presentation Box  “Coffin” #27/38 for the Steel Set

• Lot 823: F.P. Journe Vagabondage II - #03/69-VII

• Lot 824: Richard Mille RM 67-02 FQ-CA TPT 

• Lot 827 - Daniel Roth Ref. 2147 Chronograph in Yellow Gold

• Lot 828 - Daniel Roth Ref. C127S

• Lot 844 - An F.P. Journe Ruthenium Octa Chronograph, #16/99-02C

• Lot 845 - De Bethune DB15RT Perpetual Calendar in Rose Gold

• Lot 846 - Daniel Roth Ref. 197.X.40 Regulateur Tourbillon with Hinged Caseback

• Lot 847 - Cartier Tortue Monopoussoir CPCP

• Lot 883 - F.P. Journe Centigraphe Souverain Platinum 

• Lot 892- Kari Voutilainen Vingt-8, White Gold case, Salmon dial

• Lot 893 - F.P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain “Dubai Boutique” Edition, #50/99

• Lot 911 - Richard Mille RM033 AL WG

• Lot 921 - F.P. Journe Octa Sport Aluminum, 012-ARS on Rubber Strap

• Lot 922- A Lange & Heyne Georg in PInk Gold

• Lot 924 - An F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance, Platinum Case, Brass Movement

• Lot 925 - An F.P. Journe Octa Automatique Réserve de Marche, Platinum

• Lot 926 - Daniel Roth Ref. 220.Y.50 Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon with Hinged Caseback

• Lot 937 - De Bethune DB25 Starry Sky

• Lot 938 - Christiaan van der Klaauw CKPT33B4 Planetarium Annual Calendar

• Lot 939 - Rexhep Rexhepi Chronomètre Contemporain Black Dial, Pink Gold

• Lot 956- Richard Mille RM007 Pink Gold and Diamonds

• Lot 962 - F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain “Chine 2010” Platinum, #550-TN

• Lot 963 - H. Moser & Cie x MB&F LM101 Red Dial #05/15

• Lot 966 - A Cartier Tortue Monopoussoir CPCP in White Gold

• Lot 968 - Daniel Roth Steel Chronograph with Date, Part of the Mark Cho Collection

• Lot 972 - F.P. Journe Vagabondage III, #38/69 VIII

• Lot 1002 - De Bethune DB27ZS8

• Lot 1003 - Urwerk UR-100 Fireleg

• Lot 1004 - F.P. Journe Octa Calendrier Ruthenium, Platinum, #43/99-04Q

• Lot 1005 - F.P. Journe Tourbillon Souverain Anniversaire Boca Raton, #4/5-TT, in Titanium with a platinum bracelet

• Lot 1010 - De Bethune DB28 Skybridge

•  Lot 1011 - Philippe Dufour White Gold Simplicity #09

Christie’s has three auctions on November 26th:

Important Watches Hong Kong 

• Lot 2208 - Franck Muller Ref. 7000R.DF Split Seconds Chronograph

• Lot 2221 - Richard Mille RM037 - White Gold and Diamond Set Watch On a Bracelet

• Lot 2221A - Richard Mille RM007 White Gold with diamond settings

• Lot 2242 - A Gerald Genta Arena Titanium Mickey Mouse 

• Lot 2243 - Gerald Genta Octo Retro 

• Lot 2244 - Gerald Genta White Gold Arena Perpetual Calendar

• Lot 2245 - Gerald Genta Arena Jump Hour Chronograph

• Lot 2246 - M.A.D. Editions M.A.D. 1 Red

• Lot 2247 - Louis Erard x Konstantin Chaykin Stainless Steel Le Régulateur 

• Lot 2248 - De Bethune DB15 Perpetual Calendar White Gold

• Lot 2251 - F.P. Journe Octa Lune Havana Dial, Platinum Case

• Lot 2252- F.P. Journe Linesport Chronographe Rattrapante Titanium

• Lot 2253 - Richard Mille RM005 White Gold

• Lot 2254 - Richard Mille RM67-01 White Gold with diamonds

• Lot 2254 A - Philippe Dufour Simplicity Pink Gold

The Philippe and Elisabeth Dufour Foundation Charity Auction

• Lot 2401 - Philippe Dufour Simplicity, 38mm, White Gold, Aventurine Dial, One of a Kind

Christie’s The OAK Collection Part I

• Lot 2578 - H. Moser & Cie. ENDEAVOUR PERPETUAL MOON CONCEPT ONLY WATCH

• Lot 2549- Cartier Tortue Collection Privée Cartier Paris (CPCP) Ref 2396 Monopusher Chronograph

• Lot 2579 - A Kari Voutilainen GMT-6 Model Made for OnlyWatch 2015 

• Lot 2580 - F.P. Journe Centigraphe Sport Aluminum CTS

• Lot 2581 - F.P. Journe Chronomètre Bleu

• Lot 2582 - F.P. Journe Chronomètre Souverain, Platinum

• Lot 2583- F.P. Journe Octa Lune, Platinum Grey Dial

• Lot 2584 - F.P. Journe Octa Reserve de Marche 

• Lot 2585 - H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Perpetual Calendar, White Gold

• Lot 2586 - Laurent Ferrier Galet Traveler - Platinum

• Lot 2587- Kari Voutilainen Titanium Vingt-8SC Sweep Seconds

• Lot 2588 - Kari Voutilainen Vingt-8 Stainless Steel Red Dial

• Lot 2589 - Kari Voutilainen Vingt-8 Platinum

• Lot 2590 - Kari Voutilainen Vingt-8 18K White Gold

• Lot 2591 - Kari Voutilainen Vingt-8 Sport Stainless Steel Onyx Dial

• Lot 2592 - Kari Voutilainen Vingt-8TAI Titanium Skeletonized Watch with Power Reserve

• Lot 2593 - Akrivia AK-06 in Stainless Steel

• Lot 2594 - Akrivia AK-01 in Titanium

• Lot 2602- Vincent Berard Luvorene 1 Pink Gold

• Lot 2603 - Vincent Berard Luvorene 2 White Gold

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