{"id":1954143,"date":"2026-05-21T06:58:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T03:58:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1954143"},"modified":"2026-05-21T06:58:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T03:58:46","slug":"a-12-8-million-usd-masterclass-christies-announces-the-historic-kronos-watch-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1954143","title":{"rendered":"A $12.8 Million USD Masterclass: Christie&#8217;s Announces the Historic &#8220;Kronos&#8221; Watch Collection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F21%2Fchristies-kronos-watch-collection-patek-philippe-audemars-piguet-royal-oak-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Watches\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time>May 21, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             1.5K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce 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data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F21%2Fchristies-kronos-watch-collection-patek-philippe-audemars-piguet-royal-oak-004.jpg?q=90&amp;w=1400&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" media=\"(min-width: 1260px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index \" aria-live=\"polite\">4 of 4<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"credit \">Christie&#8217;s<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Watches<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>May 21, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             1.5K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"4\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\">Christie\u2019s is celebrating its 40th anniversary in Asia with the announcement of the \u201cKronos: Titans of Time Collection,\u201d a landmark single-owner auction of 23 horological masterpieces<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\">Carrying a combined low estimate of over HK$100 million (roughly $12.8 million USD), the curation boasts one of the highest average lot values in global watch auction history\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\">The two-part sale kicks off during the Spring Hong Kong Luxury Week on May 27 and 28, 2026, where the first five highly anticipated pieces will hit the block\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">As Christie\u2019s prepares to celebrate its monumental 40th anniversary in Asia, the auction house is setting the stage with a sale of mythological proportions. Fittingly named after the Greek deity of time, the \u201cKronos: Titans of Time Collection\u201d is an exceptional, single-owner curation of 23 master-tier timepieces. Assembled with an uncompromising eye for rarity and provenance, the collection carries a staggering total low estimate of over HK$100 million, giving it one of the highest average lot values ever seen in the history of global watch auctions.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">For purists of high horology, the undeniable focal point of the upcoming spring sale is the Patek Philippe \u201cSky Moon Tourbillon\u201d (Ref. 5002P-001). Widely considered one of the most important modern wristwatches ever created, the double-dial platinum masterpiece features a staggering 12 complications, including a retrograde perpetual calendar, a celestial chart of the northern hemisphere, and a \u201cCathedral\u201d minute repeater. The piece is so exclusive that original buyers had to pass a rigorous in-person interview with Patek Philippe just to be placed on the waiting list. Only an estimated 40 pieces were ever produced in platinum, with a mere 17 currently known to the market.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">Equally impressive is the inclusion of the Patek Philippe Ref. 5207P. A true testament to modern horological engineering, this platinum Grand Complication took five years to develop. It houses some of the most demanding mechanisms known to watchmaking, seamlessly integrating a minute repeater, a tourbillon, and an instantaneous perpetual calendar into a highly readable, elegantly designed dial.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">Rounding out the top spring highlights is a piece that perfectly bridges the gap between high horology and high jewelry: the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ref. 26334OR. Manufactured in 2017 and made specifically for Italian retailer Dobner, this 18k pink gold automatic chronograph is entirely draped in dazzling diamonds. Elevating the design even further, the Royal Oak\u2019s signature octagonal bezel is richly set with 32 baguette-cut rubies totaling approximately 3.42 carats, making it a first-of-its-kind creation.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">By securing this monumental collection, Christie\u2019s is not only celebrating its four-decade legacy in Asia but also firmly reaffirming its position as the region\u2019s undisputed market leader for luxury watches. The first five timepieces from the \u201cKronos\u201d collection will cross the auction block on May 27 and 28, 2026, during the Spring Hong Kong Luxury Week, with the remaining 18 lots slated to be offered later this year during the Autumn sales in November.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6726154\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Tiffany &amp; Co. 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class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             1.5K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"4\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\">Christie\u2019s is celebrating its 40th anniversary in Asia with the announcement of the \u201cKronos: Titans of Time Collection,\u201d a landmark single-owner auction of 23 horological masterpieces<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\">Carrying a combined low estimate of over HK$100 million (roughly $12.8 million USD), the curation boasts one of the highest average lot values in global watch auction history\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\">The two-part sale kicks off during the Spring Hong Kong Luxury Week on May 27 and 28, 2026, where the first five highly anticipated pieces will hit the block\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">As Christie\u2019s prepares to celebrate its monumental 40th anniversary in Asia, the auction house is setting the stage with a sale of mythological proportions. Fittingly named after the Greek deity of time, the \u201cKronos: Titans of Time Collection\u201d is an exceptional, single-owner curation of 23 master-tier timepieces. Assembled with an uncompromising eye for rarity and provenance, the collection carries a staggering total low estimate of over HK$100 million, giving it one of the highest average lot values ever seen in the history of global watch auctions.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">For purists of high horology, the undeniable focal point of the upcoming spring sale is the Patek Philippe \u201cSky Moon Tourbillon\u201d (Ref. 5002P-001). Widely considered one of the most important modern wristwatches ever created, the double-dial platinum masterpiece features a staggering 12 complications, including a retrograde perpetual calendar, a celestial chart of the northern hemisphere, and a \u201cCathedral\u201d minute repeater. The piece is so exclusive that original buyers had to pass a rigorous in-person interview with Patek Philippe just to be placed on the waiting list. Only an estimated 40 pieces were ever produced in platinum, with a mere 17 currently known to the market.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">Equally impressive is the inclusion of the Patek Philippe Ref. 5207P. A true testament to modern horological engineering, this platinum Grand Complication took five years to develop. It houses some of the most demanding mechanisms known to watchmaking, seamlessly integrating a minute repeater, a tourbillon, and an instantaneous perpetual calendar into a highly readable, elegantly designed dial.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">Rounding out the top spring highlights is a piece that perfectly bridges the gap between high horology and high jewelry: the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ref. 26334OR. Manufactured in 2017 and made specifically for Italian retailer Dobner, this 18k pink gold automatic chronograph is entirely draped in dazzling diamonds. Elevating the design even further, the Royal Oak\u2019s signature octagonal bezel is richly set with 32 baguette-cut rubies totaling approximately 3.42 carats, making it a first-of-its-kind creation.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">By securing this monumental collection, Christie\u2019s is not only celebrating its four-decade legacy in Asia but also firmly reaffirming its position as the region\u2019s undisputed market leader for luxury watches. The first five timepieces from the \u201cKronos\u201d collection will cross the auction block on May 27 and 28, 2026, during the Spring Hong Kong Luxury Week, with the remaining 18 lots slated to be offered later this year during the Autumn sales in November.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6726154\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Tiffany &amp; Co. 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                                                                                             <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time>May 21, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             1.5K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div 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class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             1.5K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"4\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\">Christie\u2019s is celebrating its 40th anniversary in Asia with the announcement of the \u201cKronos: Titans of Time Collection,\u201d a landmark single-owner auction of 23 horological masterpieces<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\">Carrying a combined low estimate of over HK$100 million (roughly $12.8 million USD), the curation boasts one of the highest average lot values in global watch auction history\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\">The two-part sale kicks off during the Spring Hong Kong Luxury Week on May 27 and 28, 2026, where the first five highly anticipated pieces will hit the block\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">As Christie\u2019s prepares to celebrate its monumental 40th anniversary in Asia, the auction house is setting the stage with a sale of mythological proportions. Fittingly named after the Greek deity of time, the \u201cKronos: Titans of Time Collection\u201d is an exceptional, single-owner curation of 23 master-tier timepieces. Assembled with an uncompromising eye for rarity and provenance, the collection carries a staggering total low estimate of over HK$100 million, giving it one of the highest average lot values ever seen in the history of global watch auctions.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">For purists of high horology, the undeniable focal point of the upcoming spring sale is the Patek Philippe \u201cSky Moon Tourbillon\u201d (Ref. 5002P-001). Widely considered one of the most important modern wristwatches ever created, the double-dial platinum masterpiece features a staggering 12 complications, including a retrograde perpetual calendar, a celestial chart of the northern hemisphere, and a \u201cCathedral\u201d minute repeater. The piece is so exclusive that original buyers had to pass a rigorous in-person interview with Patek Philippe just to be placed on the waiting list. Only an estimated 40 pieces were ever produced in platinum, with a mere 17 currently known to the market.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">Equally impressive is the inclusion of the Patek Philippe Ref. 5207P. A true testament to modern horological engineering, this platinum Grand Complication took five years to develop. It houses some of the most demanding mechanisms known to watchmaking, seamlessly integrating a minute repeater, a tourbillon, and an instantaneous perpetual calendar into a highly readable, elegantly designed dial.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">Rounding out the top spring highlights is a piece that perfectly bridges the gap between high horology and high jewelry: the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ref. 26334OR. Manufactured in 2017 and made specifically for Italian retailer Dobner, this 18k pink gold automatic chronograph is entirely draped in dazzling diamonds. Elevating the design even further, the Royal Oak\u2019s signature octagonal bezel is richly set with 32 baguette-cut rubies totaling approximately 3.42 carats, making it a first-of-its-kind creation.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">By securing this monumental collection, Christie\u2019s is not only celebrating its four-decade legacy in Asia but also firmly reaffirming its position as the region\u2019s undisputed market leader for luxury watches. The first five timepieces from the \u201cKronos\u201d collection will cross the auction block on May 27 and 28, 2026, during the Spring Hong Kong Luxury Week, with the remaining 18 lots slated to be offered later this year during the Autumn sales in November.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6726154\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Tiffany &amp; Co. 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Don\u2019t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"terms\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brand-post-body-widget\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-block d-lg-none\">\n<h6>In this Article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    Audemars PiguetChristie&#8217;sPatek PhilippeChristie&#8217;s Hong Kong\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Watches<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>May 21, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             1.5K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Watches<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>May 21, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Watches<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>May 21, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             1.5K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"4\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\">Christie\u2019s is celebrating its 40th anniversary in Asia with the announcement of the \u201cKronos: Titans of Time Collection,\u201d a landmark single-owner auction of 23 horological masterpieces<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\">Carrying a combined low estimate of over HK$100 million (roughly $12.8 million USD), the curation boasts one of the highest average lot values in global watch auction history\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\">The two-part sale kicks off during the Spring Hong Kong Luxury Week on May 27 and 28, 2026, where the first five highly anticipated pieces will hit the block\n<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">As Christie\u2019s prepares to celebrate its monumental 40th anniversary in Asia, the auction house is setting the stage with a sale of mythological proportions. Fittingly named after the Greek deity of time, the \u201cKronos: Titans of Time Collection\u201d is an exceptional, single-owner curation of 23 master-tier timepieces. Assembled with an uncompromising eye for rarity and provenance, the collection carries a staggering total low estimate of over HK$100 million, giving it one of the highest average lot values ever seen in the history of global watch auctions.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">For purists of high horology, the undeniable focal point of the upcoming spring sale is the Patek Philippe \u201cSky Moon Tourbillon\u201d (Ref. 5002P-001). Widely considered one of the most important modern wristwatches ever created, the double-dial platinum masterpiece features a staggering 12 complications, including a retrograde perpetual calendar, a celestial chart of the northern hemisphere, and a \u201cCathedral\u201d minute repeater. The piece is so exclusive that original buyers had to pass a rigorous in-person interview with Patek Philippe just to be placed on the waiting list. Only an estimated 40 pieces were ever produced in platinum, with a mere 17 currently known to the market.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">Equally impressive is the inclusion of the Patek Philippe Ref. 5207P. A true testament to modern horological engineering, this platinum Grand Complication took five years to develop. It houses some of the most demanding mechanisms known to watchmaking, seamlessly integrating a minute repeater, a tourbillon, and an instantaneous perpetual calendar into a highly readable, elegantly designed dial.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10\">Rounding out the top spring highlights is a piece that perfectly bridges the gap between high horology and high jewelry: the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Ref. 26334OR. Manufactured in 2017 and made specifically for Italian retailer Dobner, this 18k pink gold automatic chronograph is entirely draped in dazzling diamonds. Elevating the design even further, the Royal Oak\u2019s signature octagonal bezel is richly set with 32 baguette-cut rubies totaling approximately 3.42 carats, making it a first-of-its-kind creation.\n<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">By securing this monumental collection, Christie\u2019s is not only celebrating its four-decade legacy in Asia but also firmly reaffirming its position as the region\u2019s undisputed market leader for luxury watches. The first five timepieces from the \u201cKronos\u201d collection will cross the auction block on May 27 and 28, 2026, during the Spring Hong Kong Luxury Week, with the remaining 18 lots slated to be offered later this year during the Autumn sales in November.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brand-post-body-widget\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-block d-lg-none\">\n<h6>In this Article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    Audemars PiguetChristie&#8217;sPatek PhilippeChristie&#8217;s Hong Kong\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/5\/christies-kronos-watch-collection-patek-philippe-audemars-piguet-royal-oak&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F05%2F21%2Fchristies-kronos-watch-collection-patek-philippe-audemars-piguet-royal-oak-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Watches May 21, 2026 1.5K Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Text By Joyce Li Share this article In this Article 1 of 4 Christie&#8217;s 2 of 4 Christie&#8217;s 3 of 4 Christie&#8217;s 4 of 4 Christie&#8217;s Watches May 21, 2026 1.5K Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary Christie\u2019s is celebrating its 40th anniversary in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-1954143","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1954143","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1954143"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1954143\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1954143"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1954143"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1954143"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}