A Record 70 Years In The Making

Augustman takes a close look at the historic, record-breaking Patek Philippe Ref. 2523J "Dual Crown World Time"

- SUFFIAN HAKIM

AUCTION HOUSE CHRISTIE’S has outdone itself again as a bridge between collectors and some of the finest and rarest timepieces in the world. Their watch auctions have facilitated record purchases in recent years, satisfying the growing demand from collectors for ultra-rare watches.

This spring, they’ve held three live auctions: Important Watches – Featuring The Triazza Collection Part II, The Ultimate Collection and The Masterpiece Auction II From The Triazza Collection, amounting to total sales of a whopping US$56.9 million for the first half of 2023.