Sotheby's - Fine Watches
March 28th, 2024 - Paris

Executive Summary
The Sotheby's Fine Watches auction in Paris showcased a vibrant marketplace for high-end horology, with robust sales across various prestigious brands. Rolex and Patek Philippe emerged as the auction's forerunners, with significant total sales and high average prices per lot, emphasizing the brands' enduring legacy and desirability among collectors. High-value pieces, particularly those with rare complications or historic significance, fetched premium prices, while the volume of sales was driven by models with broad collector appeal.