Phillips Geneva Watch Auction XXIV: A 1945 Patek Philippe Ref. 1436 Leads More Than 220 Watches

Phillips The Geneva Watch Auction XXIV, 7 and 8 November 2026, Hotel President Geneva
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Phillips, in association with Bacs & Russo, has announced the highlights of The Geneva Watch Auction: XXIV. The sale will take place on 7 and 8 November 2026 at the Hotel President in Geneva and will offer no fewer than 220 watches. Phillips' spring 2026 sales in Geneva, Hong Kong and New York totalled more than US$235 million, with three watches selling for over US$10 million each.

The top lot: a steel Patek Philippe from 1945

The most valuable piece in the catalogue is a Patek Philippe Ref. 1436 split-seconds chronograph in stainless steel, made in 1945 (lot 95). Steel examples of this reference are rare, which is why this one is expected to be the most expensive watch of the sale. The estimate is CHF 2,000,000–4,000,000.

Other highlights

  • F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance "Régence", platinum, 2002 (lot 7): CHF 1,000,000–2,000,000
  • Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 6241 "John Player Special", 14k yellow gold, circa 1969 (lot 20): CHF 800,000–1,600,000
  • Rolex Ref. 6062 "Stelline", 18k yellow gold, circa 1952 (lot 129): CHF 600,000–1,200,000
  • F.P. Journe Chronomètre à Résonance Tokyo Boutique, titanium, 2007 (lot 161): CHF 400,000–800,000
  • Patek Philippe Ref. 605HU World Time "North America" with cloisonné enamel dial, 18k yellow gold, 1950 (lot 205): CHF 300,000–600,000
  • Roger Smith Series 1, unique piece in white and pink gold, 2020 (lot 32): CHF 300,000–600,000
  • Richard Miklosch flying tourbillon pocket watch, silver, circa 1985 (lot 61): CHF 300,000–600,000
  • Patek Philippe Ref. 2497 retailed by Gumbiner, 18k yellow gold, 1953 (lot 16): CHF 250,000–500,000
  • Kari Voutilainen Vingt-8 Inversé, unique piece in tantalum, 2020 (lot 216): CHF 200,000–400,000
  • Ferdinand Berthoud Marine Chronometer No. 46, brass, 1790 (lot 91): CHF 100,000–200,000

Where to see the watches before the sale

Before Geneva, the highlights are touring Phillips' saleroom and partner venues:

  • New York: 14–16 October, Phillips, 432 Park Avenue
  • Singapore: 16–17 October, The St. Regis Singapore
  • Hong Kong: 20–21 October, Phillips, Pedder Building
  • Riyadh: 20–21 October, Crown & Compass
  • London: 22–24 October, Phillips, 30 Berkeley Square
  • Geneva: 4–7 November, Hotel President

The Phillips sale opens the busy Geneva auction weekend in November. Montre24 will report on the results.

Source: Phillips press release, 15 September 2026 (phillips.com). Estimates do not include buyer's premium.