A grand orchestrator of music, Quincy Jones left an ineffaceable mark on global pop culture. He brilliantly arranged the tunes of our lives, working with celebrated personas like Count Basie, Ray Charles, and Frank Sinatra. Producing top-selling albums including Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ and international hits like ‘We Are The World,’ his rewarding career won him illustrious accolades, the grand mode of ‘EGOT’ - Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards. Amid his vast achievements, Jones accumulated an extraordinary collection of watches and jewelry, gifted and collected over his illustrious career. Now, a snapshot of this timeless legacy is heading to auction at Christie’s in Geneva.
It is an exciting time for watch enthusiasts as Christie’s and Sotheby’s prepare for the 2026 Geneva Spring Auctions. With an impressive array of watches surpassing 1,200 lots, spiralling interest has been generated, overshadowing previous abundance-based narratives. The shift in focus from hype-driven timepieces of the early 2020s leans towards genuinely interesting and surprising selections that are ready to make their mark.
A standout highlight at Christie’s is the two-tone 14k pink gold and steel Audemars Piguet ‘Observatory-style’ watch - definitely a heart-stopper for any collector. It is a one-of-a-kind, eye-catching piece equipped with a 13-ligne 13VZAS movement, specially configured for accuracy. Its bold numerals and equally audacious design generate dreams of owning such an early watch. Its initial estimate between CHF 50,000 to 100,000 is considered a steal compared to its perceived worth.