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Grail watches, record-setting auctions, and the most trusted names in horology — for the discerning collector.

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Grail Watch

Nautilus 5811/1G

Patek Philippe

2024

The white gold successor to the legendary 5711. New-generation Nautilus with in-house caliber 26-330 S C and updated proportions.

White gold caseCal. 26-330 S C120m water resistance40.5mm
c. $80K list · secondary materially higher
Indicative, July 2026
★★★★★
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Iconic

Cosmograph Daytona 126500LN

Rolex

2023

The benchmark chronograph. Updated ceramic bezel, caliber 4131, and 72-hour power reserve. The most iconic sports watch.

OystersteelCal. 413172hr power reserveCeramic bezel
c. $15K list · secondary materially higher
Indicative, July 2026
★★★★★
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Holy Trinity

Royal Oak 15510ST

Audemars Piguet

2022

Gerald Genta's masterpiece reimagined. The 50th-anniversary Royal Oak with updated caliber 4302 and refined case.

Stainless steelCal. 430241mmIntegrated bracelet
c. $27K list · secondary materially higher
Indicative, July 2026
★★★★★
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Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin

Vacheron Constantin

2023

A perpetual calendar in a sports watch case at just 8.1mm thick. One of the most refined complications in modern watchmaking.

41.5mmCal. 1120 QP/18.1mm thickInterchangeable straps
c. $115K list
Indicative, July 2026
★★★★★
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Moonwatch

Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional

Omega

2024

The first watch on the moon, still in production. Hesalite crystal, cal. 3861, and the most storied history in horology.

Hesalite crystalCal. 386142mmNASA heritage
c. $6,900 list
Indicative, July 2026
★★★★★
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Ultimate

Simplicity

Philippe Dufour

Perhaps the greatest hand-finished watch ever made, and made in very small numbers. The ultimate expression of independent watchmaking artistry.

Hand-finished movementVery low production37mm or 34mmIndependent maker
Six to seven figures, secondary only
Indicative, July 2026
★★★★★
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Record Setter

Important Watches Auction

Christie's Watch Department

Biannual – Geneva & New York

Christie's Geneva watch auctions consistently set world records. The definitive venue for museum-quality timepieces.

Geneva & New YorkWorld record pricesExpert authenticationPrivate sales
Lots from $5K–$30M+
★★★★★
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Authority

Editorial & Shop

Hodinkee

The world's preeminent watch publication and curated retail platform. Trusted editorial, limited editions, and authenticated pre-owned.

Leading publicationCurated retailLimited editionsPre-owned certified
$500–$500K+
★★★★
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Curated Partners

Hand-selected services that match our editorial standards.

Authenticated

HEWI

Pre-Owned Luxury Watches

Authenticated Rolex, Cartier and Patek Philippe — expertly verified timepieces, sustainable luxury you can trust.

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