At Christie’s, Patek Philippe’s Sky Moon Tourbillon Sets an Online Auction Record
Christie's online auction recently reached a spectacular milestone when the Sky Moon Tourbillon watch by Patek Philippe sold for an incredible 5.3 million euros. The most expensive watch ever sold online sets a new record with this transaction. The virtual event, called Watches Online: Top of the Time, was staged by the well-known American auction company from Hong Kong. It drew buyers from 48 different nations, demonstrating the interest in watches and chronology that exists throughout the world.The Sky Moon Tourbillon, which Patek Philippe refers to as reference 6002G-001, is a masterpiece of Swiss watchmaking with 12 complexities and an uncommon style with incredible workmanship. The 44mm white gold casing of the watch is painstakingly made by hand and has spiral and relief engravi...