Monaco Legend Group's fall auction emphasizes classic vintage watches, offering potential bargains alongside highly sought-after pieces. The sale contrasts with the attention currently directed toward modern independent watchmakers and high-priced auction lots.
Ten selected watches are coming up for auction over the next few months during the fall auction season, with some lots carrying starting bids of just CHF 1.
Phillips will hold its 24th Geneva Watch Auction on November 7–8, 2026. The catalogue includes a curated selection of chronographs alongside watches catering to a range of collecting interests.
A unique Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XP TimeForArt Edition 3 will be offered at the TimeForArt auction in December. The one-of-a-kind watch features a hand-engraved dial, bringing an artistic treatment to the Alpine Eagle collection.
Monaco Legend Auctions heads into its autumn 2026 season with expectations raised by strong spring auction results and numerous price records. Recent sales also included four unique Rolex Daytonas that fetched more than €40 million combined.
The Gerald Charles × Igor Mitoraj Luci di Nara will be offered at the TimeForArt benefit auction at Phillips in New York on December 5. The timepiece draws inspiration from the work of 20th-century Polish sculptor Igor Mitoraj.
Geneva-based auction house Marteau & Co. will hold its largest auction to date from October 8 to 15. Attention is focused on the prices achieved and the sale’s role in the secondary market for independent watches.
Rolex has created four one-of-a-kind Daytona watches, each representing a different season, for an auction later in September with all proceeds going to charity. Each watch uses precious metal, with the Summer version featuring an 18K Everose gold case.