The 15 most expensive watches and accessories sold in Sotheby's Geneva auction, ranked

Sotheby's 2019 Geneva online watch auction ended on February 25.
The top 15 most expensive lots sold include two items each from high-end Swiss manufacturers Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, and Rolex .
The two Patek Philippe items a watch and a set of gold lighters claimed the top two spots, each selling for around $32,500.

Sotheby's most recent watch auction ended after five days of online bidding for its Switzerland sector.

As Mikael Wallhagen, head of Sotheby's watches department in Geneva, told Business Insider in an email, "Were very pleased with the results of the auction, which saw every lot in the Top Ten sell above pre-sale estimates, and 86% of lots sold overall."

Sotheby's online watch auctions include 16th to 21st century timepieces alongside other accessories. Similar to other luxury broker sites, Sotheby's offers watch auctions in various locations, including auctions in Dubai, New York, and London.

"Those buying in our online sales may be starting out with their collection, or choosing watches which complement their existing one and which are perhaps more suited to be enjoyed day-to-day," said Wallhagen.

Keep reading for a look at the 15 most expensive items sold at Sotheby's Geneva watch auction, ranked from least to most expensive. Conversions from the Swiss Franc to USD are to the closest dollar.

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