Christie's November 12 and 13, 2012 auctions of jewellery, watches and wine in Geneva realised an overall total of SFr.112,100,355 / US$118,315,125 which combined with the May sales results adds up to SFr.248,345,071 / US$264,069154, the highest annual result ever achieved at Christie's Geneva.
On 12 November, the 'Important Watches' auction fetched SFr. 27,042,825 / $28,557,223 / €22,445,545, selling 96% by lot and 97% by value and setting numerous world record prices, notably a 3,779,000 swiss francs record bid (inclusive of buyer's premium) 3,990,624 USD/ 3,312,217 euros for the J.B Champion Patek Philippe, a unique platinium chronometer wristwatch without complications.
The auction of 'Magnificent Jewels' was offered on November 13 and realised SFr.80,615,930 / US$85,049,806 / €66,991,837, selling 84% by lot and 86% by value.
On November 13 and 14, the sales of 'Venerable Spirits and Fine Cigars from a Famous Private Collection' and of 'Fine and Rare Wines' achieved a combined total of SFr.4,441,600 / $4,708,096 /€3,695,411, selling 88% by lot and 94% by value.
The top lot of the Geneva season was the legendary 'Archduke Joseph Diamond' which sold for SFr. 20,355,000 / $21,474,525, setting a world record price for a colourless diamond at auction.
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