I feel like just yesterday we were telling you about Iconeek’s second sale, yet this tiny house of vintage and pre-owned watches is back with even more horological delights – 169 lots to be precise – which will go on sale on Sunday, June 12.
Something to satisfy all tastes
Most of the lots come from Geneva collectors. There’s something for everyone: from the most sought-after watches from Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet, to modern limited editions making their first comeback to the market, to rather rare timepieces.
Prices start at a few hundred francs and reach into the six-figure sums, making this an auction accessible to everyone, regardless of the category of watch collector.
How do they do it?
Sourcing is always one of the hardest parts of organizing an auction. Finding collectors with a) interesting pieces, and b) interesting pieces that they are willing to part with, is an art in itself. Iconeek owners Fabien and Vanessa Chicha have over 25 years of experience in the business and have built a trusted network of watch enthusiasts who know they will get the best service, attention and care. . It is also worth noting that Iconeek is the only watch auction house in Geneva that does not charge a commission, regardless of the price of the timepiece.
169 lots
After six months of hard work, this husband and wife duo, along with their small team of experts, have put together a spectacular collection of 169 timepieces accessible through their online catalog, which includes all the details.
Where to bid?
The online auction will be broadcast live on two platforms, Drouot and Invaluable, where you can bid live. If you wish to organize a telephone auction or make an auction by correspondence, you can contact Iconeek directly via their website or by telephone. For those who are in Geneva, there is also a physical opening until Friday 10, Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Seven of the best batches
If you’re not already excited for this sale, take a look at seven of the best lots to get you in the mood for the summer auction season.
Patek Philippe Nautilus Reference 3800/1A
A very nice and very attractive mid-size stainless steel automatic watch from 1990 with a petrol blue dial, center seconds, date and stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp.
LOT 80 – East. CHF 35,000 – 55,000
Patek Philippe Nautilus Reference 3800/1A © Iconeek
Omega Speedmaster Reference CK2998-3
Stunning, rare and very attractive 1961 stainless steel hand-wound tonneau-shaped chronograph wristwatch with matte black stepped dial, lollipop chronograph hand, round chronograph pushers, black tachymeter bezel and stainless steel bracelet.
LOT 86 – East. CHF 30,000 – 60,000
Omega Speedmaster Reference CK2998-3 © Iconeek
Rolex “Gilt Tropical Underline” Explorer, Reference 1016
An extremely rare and extremely delicate, antique, substantial, tonneau-shaped, stainless steel automatic chronometer wristwatch from 1963 with tropical dial, luminous numerals, center seconds, riveted stainless steel oyster bracelet.
LOT 119 – East. CHF 32,000 – 42,000
Rolex “Gilt Tropical Underline” Explorer, Reference 1016 © Iconeek
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Platinum
Limited edition of 20 pieces, circa 2019, made for Japanese retailer Yoshida. This exquisite and extremely rare, new and complete, limited edition, large and heavy, waterproof, automatic, platinum perpetual calendar wristwatch, features a two-tone gray grand tapestry dial with guilloché dial and black counters, moon phases in aventurine, leap year and week indications, platinum bracelet with double folding clasp.
LOT 163 – East. CHF 220,000 – 320,000
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Platinum © Iconeek
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronographe 42mm
Limited edition of 50 pieces, first launched in 2017.
This very fine and rare, heavy, waterproof, limited edition platinum chronograph wristwatch features a smoky slate dial, white gold hands, date, tachymeter scale and a platinum bracelet with concealed deployant clasp.
LOT 165 – East. CHF 110,000 – 210,000
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronographe 42mm © Iconeek
Hublot Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami All Black avec son NFT.
This limited edition 040/200, automatic, minty and unusual, is presented in a waterproof case in titanium and ceramic “All black” with a dial set with black diamonds with flower and petals set with black diamonds. It is fitted with a black rubber strap with Hublot’s secure deployant clasp.
LOT 166 – East. CHF 55,000 – 75,000
Hublot Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami All Black avec son NFT © Iconeek
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar, Reference 5146/1G-001
A very fine 18K white gold, waterproof, automatic, annual calendar wristwatch from 2008, with a cream colored dial, power reserve indication, center seconds, leather strap and gold folding clasp 18K white.
LOT 169 – East. CHF 40,000 – 60,000
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar, Reference 5146/1G-001 © Iconeek