Hong Kong watch auction opens May 31 with a lineup that includes a Patek Philippe black-dial minute repeater, a Tiffany double-signed Nautilus, a limited Greubel Forsey Balancier Contemporain, a Van Cleef & Arpels lovers motif timepiece, and a matte-gold Rolex Daytona once owned by Eric Clapton, Bonhams said.
Live sale: Hong Kong Watches: Rare Treasures, Timeless Legacy
Location: Bonhams Hong Kong, 10th floor, Tower 6, Pacific Place, 50 Queensway, Admiralty
Date: May 31, 2026
Details: www.bonhams.com, sale catalogue and viewing schedule are available on the site, Bonhams said.
Hong Kong watch auction highlights
Bonhams said the sale assembles watches that rarely appear on the market, drawn from private collections and single-owner consignments. The house described several lots as museum quality, with documented provenance and original boxes when available.
Key lots to watch
- Patek Philippe black-dial minute repeater: a complicated wristwatch with a rare dial configuration and a full striking mechanism, listed in the Bonhams catalogue as a highlight.
- Tiffany double-signed Nautilus: a Nautilus bearing both Patek Philippe and Tiffany signatures, a detail collectors prize for rarity and historical interest, Bonhams said.
- Greubel Forsey Balancier Contemporain, limited edition: a modern haute-horlogerie piece noted for its inclined balance architecture and artisanal finishing.
- Van Cleef & Arpels lovers motif watch: a gem-set and enamel timepiece featuring a Pont Neuf style lovers scene in the dial, offered with related provenance when available, Bonhams said.
- Rolex Daytona with matte-gold case, former Eric Clapton ownership: the sale catalogue notes prior ownership by Eric Clapton, adding provenance value to a sought-after Daytona reference.
Why collectors are watching
Specialist buyers follow provenance and rarity closely, and Bonhams said several lots carry exceptional documentation that can boost prices. Auction houses and dealers track such consignments because single-owner offerings can shift market interest quickly.
Recent years have seen record results for vintage and independent-brand watches, and Bonhams’ Hong Kong sale aims to tap that demand by presenting both historically important makers and contemporary independent watchmakers.
How to view and bid at the Hong Kong watch auction
Bonhams said public viewing will precede the live sale and that prospective bidders can register online at the Bonhams website. May 31, 2026 is the live sale date; the catalogue lists lot-by-lot condition reports and provenance notes.
Telephone and online bidding will be available, subject to Bonhams’ terms and conditions. Interested buyers should consult the sale catalogue on www.bonhams.com for estimates, buyer’s premiums, and pre-sale viewing times.
For collectors and dealers, the Hong Kong watch auction offers a concentrated opportunity to inspect rare Patek Philippe, Tiffany Nautilus, Greubel Forsey, Van Cleef & Arpels and Rolex lots in one sale, Bonhams said.
