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Updated on 13 November 2026<\/strong> : Christie\u2019s exact total reached 47,824,592 francs, its record for a watch auction. According to Haute Time, Sotheby\u2019s totalled 26,317,216 francs on 8 and 9 November, and the three houses (Christie\u2019s, Sotheby\u2019s, Phillips) about 203 million dollars.<\/p>\n Every autumn, Geneva hosts the leading auctions of collectors\u2019 watches. Phillips, Sotheby\u2019s, Antiquorum and Christie\u2019s follow one another in November. These sales serve as a benchmark for watch market prices. In 2026, Christie\u2019s offered in particular watches from the private collection of former Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher.<\/p>\n The wristwatch sale by Christie\u2019s<\/strong>, held at the H\u00f4tel des Bergues in Geneva, raised nearly CHF 48 million<\/strong>. All 44 lots found buyers, according to the Italian agency Adnkronos, quoted by Watson on 10 November 2026. Bidders from 66 countries took part in the sale, which lasted more than eight hours.<\/p>\n Five F.P. Journe<\/strong> watches owned by Michael Schumacher drew particular attention. They were offered to mark 30 years since he joined Ferrari in 1996. The Tourbillon Souverain and Chronom\u00e8tre \u00e0 R\u00e9sonance models each sold for CHF 1,536,000. Historic Patek Philippe pieces were also in demand.<\/p>\nBackground<\/h3>\n
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