A $12.8 Million USD Masterclass: Christie's Announces the Historic "Kronos" Watch Collection
Christie's has announced the 'Kronos: Titans of Time Collection' to celebrate its 40th anniversary in Asia. This auction features 23 exceptional timepieces with a combined low estimate of over HK$100 million, making it one of the highest average lot values in watch auction history. The first five pieces will be auctioned during the Spring Hong Kong Luxury Week on May 27 and 28, 2026.
- ▪The 'Kronos: Titans of Time Collection' includes 23 horological masterpieces.
- ▪The collection carries a combined low estimate of over HK$100 million, approximately $12.8 million USD.
- ▪The auction will feature notable pieces such as the Patek Philippe 'Sky Moon Tourbillon' and the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak.
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1 of 4 Christie's 2 of 4 Christie's 3 of 4 Christie's 4 of 4 Christie's Watches 6 Mins ago 0 Views 0 CommentsComments Save Summary Christie’s is celebrating its 40th anniversary in Asia with the announcement of the “Kronos: Titans of Time Collection,” a landmark single-owner auction of 23 horological masterpieces Carrying a combined low estimate of over HK$100 million (roughly $12.8 million USD), the curation boasts one of the highest average lot values in global watch auction history The two-part sale kicks off during the Spring Hong Kong Luxury Week on May 27 and 28, 2026, where the first five highly anticipated pieces will hit the block As Christie’s prepares to celebrate its monumental 40th anniversary in Asia, the auction house is setting the stage with a sale of mythological…
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