Iconic Pieces from Quincy Jones' Exemplary Watch Collection Set for Christie's Auction

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.

Intriguingly, a Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 3700/1JA also forms part of the collection. A classic, purchased in 1981, has remained a part of Jones’ story for over four decades. Displaying a gold and black composition, it echoes Jones’ harmonic approach. As these iconic pieces approach the auction block later this month, an opportunity presents itself to acquire not just a timepiece, but a slice of Quincy Jones’ extraordinary journey.