FutureGrail’s First Live Auction: 1954 Patek Philippe 2526P Leads
FutureGrail, which has run online watch auctions since 2023, will hold its first live in-person sale on 14 November 2026 in Singapore. The auction starts at 5:30 pm local time at the Artyzen Hotel, with remote and online bidding also available. Before the sale, the watches are being shown in Hong Kong, Dubai and Geneva.
A platinum Patek Philippe as the top lot
The headline lot is a 1954 Patek Philippe Ref. 2526P in platinum with an enamel dial, retailed by Serpico y Laino, the brand's historic retailer in Caracas, Venezuela. FutureGrail offers it as lot 77, with a starting bid of $500,000 and an estimate of $1–2 million.
The Ref. 2526 was Patek Philippe's first automatic wristwatch, introduced in the early 1950s, and is known for its enamel dials. Platinum examples are much rarer than those in gold, and a retailer signature adds further interest for collectors.
Other highlights
- 1941 Patek Philippe Ref. 1502J with two-tone sector "telephone" dial, one of two known — $150,000–300,000.
- 1950 Patek Philippe Ref. 1463R "Tasti Tondi" chronograph in rose gold, also retailed by Serpico y Laino — $300,000–600,000.
- 2004 F.P. Journe Octa Calendrier in platinum with brass movement and gold dial — $400,000–600,000.
- 2012 Cartier W1556213 tourbillon perpetual calendar in white gold with baguette diamonds, one of five made — $300,000–600,000.
- 1986 Urban Jürgensen Ref. 2 "No. 000" perpetual calendar in rose gold — $200,000–400,000.
- 1998 Daniel Roth Ref. C317 Papillon 10th Anniversary in platinum, No. 08/30 — $200,000–300,000.
- 1961 Patek Philippe Ref. 2597J Travel Time with jumping hour, with full set — $200,000–400,000.
Where to see the watches
The Hong Kong preview took place on 21–22 October at Delugs Maison in The Landmark, and the Dubai preview on 28–29 October at ICD Brookfield Place in DIFC. The remaining viewings are:
- Geneva: 5–8 November, 10 am – 6 pm, Beau-Rivage Genève, 13 Quai du Mont-Blanc.
- Singapore: 12–13 November, 10 am – 6 pm, and 14 November, 10 am – 3:30 pm, Artyzen Hotel.
The Geneva viewing coincides with the city's main autumn auction week, when Phillips, Christie's and Sotheby's hold their November sales. "We are delighted to showcase such fine examples of horology to global collectors," said FutureGrail CEO Ali Nael.
Sources: FutureGrail, official press release, October 2026; Arabian Business, 27 October 2026.
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