Christie’s watch sales for year outperforms pre-pandemic levels

Total sales achieved in 2021 at Christie’s for Watches was $205 million, through 3,213 lots, closing the year on highest note ever, outperforming pre-pandemic levels. The global watch hub network went from strength to strength, with 7 live and 13 online sales in Hong Kong, Geneva, Dubai and New York. Live sales in 2021 totalled $145,261,956 – a 292.1% increase vs 2020 at $49,730,277, and a 20.4% increase vs 2019 at $120,659,208. Online sales in 2021 totalled $59,806,073 – a 98.8% increase vs 2020 at $30,091,700, and a 602.3% increase vs 2019 at $9,928,410. Total (live + online) sales for 2021 was $205,068,029 – showing a 256.9% increase vs 2020 at $79,821,977, and a stunning +157% increase vs 2019 at $130,587,618.