Featuring an Unparalleled Luxury Selection for Collectors and Enthusiasts Worldwide
Hong Kong – This May, Christie’s is pleased to present Hong Kong Luxury Week at its Asia Pacific headquarters at The Henderson, featuring a curated selection of exceptional jewellery, iconic watches, rare handbags, and fine wines. This series of live and online auctions is designed to offer collectors and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire rare and sought-after pieces that exemplify quality and craftsmanship. Each piece has been thoughtfully selected to appeal to both seasoned collectors and those new to the world of luxury.
As demand for luxury continues to grow globally, Christie’s provides an unparalleled global platform for discovering extraordinary and rare objects with distinguished provenance. Hong Kong Luxury Week represents a unique opportunity to explore and acquire timeless pieces that stand at the intersection of artistry and refinement.
Wine | 22 – 23 May
Christie’s is honoured to present two exceptional single-owner sales: Iconic Wines from Joseph Lau Part III on 22 May and A Prodigious Private Cellar of Impeccable Provenance on 23 May. Iconic Wines from Joseph Lau Part III follows the success of Parts I and II in 2022, and offers collectors another rare chance to acquire sought-after wines from Joseph Lau’s esteemed private cellar. The distinguished collection includes stellar rarities from Henri Jayer, featuring celebrated vintages of Cros Parantoux from the 1980s to 2001, as well as remarkable offerings from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, showcasing Romanée-Conti and Montrachet from the 1990s to the 2010s. Additionally, it features exceptional bottlings of Échezeaux, La Tâche, and Richebourg, along with a curated selection of white Burgundies, including Leflaive Montrachet and rare d’Auvenay Batard-Montrachet.
Notably impressive, A Prodigious Private Cellar of Impeccable Provenance features 160 lots of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, mostly in banded original wooden cases from the 2000s to 2010s. Notable wines include Jacques-Frederic Mugnier Musigny, Domaine des Comtes Lafon Montrachet, Leflaive Premier Cru and Grand Crus, as well as large formats of Joseph Drouhin Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche (up to 9L) and Ramonet Montrachet.
Bordeaux is represented by contemporary First and Second Growths, while the Champagne selection features Dom Pérignon, Cristal Rosé, Salon, and a rare set of Salon Le Mesnil Assortment in original presentation case. International highlights include Soldera from 8 vintages, Pingus, and Screaming Eagle.
Currently, there is an online-only sale titled Fine and Rare Wines Online: Hong Kong Edition running until 24 April, with another scheduled from 13 to 26 June (dates subject to change).
Handbags & Accessories | 26 May
The Handbags & Accessories live sale this Spring, which continues its legacy of excellence, brings together an extraordinary assemblage of collectible treasures from three of the world’s most revered brands—Hermès, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton. Among the standout highlights are the debut of two exquisite Hermès custom creations: a refined two-tone alligator Kelly Doll and a rare matte pink Kelly 25, each a testament to unparalleled artistry and meticulous craftsmanship. This season’s curation also features a rich selection of iconic pieces, including the elusive Faubourg Birkin, an exceedingly rare 40cm black porosus Diamond Birkin, and limited-edition Louis Vuitton collaborations with visionary artists Takashi Murakami and Yayoi Kusama. An exquisite array of Himalaya crocodile handbags in various sizes adds an additional layer of rarity and refinement. This carefully curated collection is a celebration of heritage, innovation, and the enduring passion for collecting. Handbag enthusiasts are urged to experience this exquisite showcase—where every piece speaks to the timeless elegance and visionary spirit that defines the world of luxury handbags.
Magnificent Jewellery | 27 May
The Magnificent Jewels live auction this season features over 120 lots of exceptional and rare jewellery. Taking centre stage is The Regent Kashmir, a 35.09-carat Kashmir sapphire ring of historic significance, and The Regal Ruby, a 13.22 carat-Burmese no heat ruby which is poised to be the most valuable and largest Burmese ruby to be sold at Christie’s Hong Kong in a decade [read the press release here]. Also on offer are a 10.35 carat Colombian no oil emerald and diamond ring, as well as a pair of Colombian no oil emerald and diamond earrings weighing 7.03 and 6.92 carats.
Coloured diamonds are another highlight not to be missed in this outstanding selection of exquisite jewellery. Also in the spotlight are a superb fancy vivid purple-pink internally flawless diamond ring of 4.08 carats and a fancy deep blue internally flawless diamond ring of 3.48 carats.
Rounding out the sale are collections from some of the world’s most renowned jewellery houses, including Bulgari, Cartier, Harry Winston, Van Cleef & Arpels, and many more.
An online-only sale titled Magnificent Jewels: Online will take place from 19 May to 2 June.
Important Watches | 28 – 29 May
The Important Watches live sales this spring presents an unparalleled assemblage of horological excellence, featuring contemporary and neo-vintage grand complications, limited editions, and unique independent creations—many appearing at auction for the first time. The sale is headlined by two phenomenal timepieces: the legendary Rolex reference 6100, resplendent with its ‘dragon’ cloisonné enamel dial, meticulously conserved in the King’s Art Collection since its 1990 acquisition from Butterfield & Butterfield; and the exceedingly rare F.P.Journe Sonnerie Souveraine, with fewer than 60 examples produced between 2006-2018, representing one of modern watchmaking’s most technically sophisticated achievements.
Three distinguished private collections form the core of the auction: The Chronicle Collection, a treasure trove of significant Patek Philippe’s modern complications; Part II of The Generations Collection, continuing the success of its 100% sold Part I in May 2024 with coveted luxury sports models like the Aquanaut and Nautilus; and Stories in Time: A Collection of Exceptional Watches, the culmination of three decades devoted to amassing extraordinary independent watchmaking creations, to be presented across Christie’s international salerooms in Hong Kong, Geneva, Dubai, and New York throughout 2025.
Further highlights include enamel masterpieces starring a unique Patek Philippe pocket watch adorned by Suzanne Rohr’s artistry, contemporary marvels such as an extremely rare reference 5016P with black dial and the diamond-set Richard Mille RM004 Felipe Massa model limited to 10 pieces, a celebration of Audemars Piguet’s 150th anniversary, and an array of Cartier timepieces like the rare platinum and diamond-set ‘Crash’ models.
Concurrently, an online sale titled Watches Online: Featuring “Stories in Time: A Collection of Exceptional Watches" is on until 29 April.
Public Preview:
Bangkok | 28 – 30 Apr | Gaysorn Tower Unit L20C, 127 Ratchadamri Rd, Lumphini, Patumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Beijing | 7- 8 May | Christie’s Beijing Art Space – 1/F, Tower 1, 82 Jinbao Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Shanghai | 10 – 11 May | Christie’s Shanghai Art Space – BUND ONE, 4/F, No.1 Zhongshan Dong Yi Road, Shanghai
Geneva | 9 – 14 May | Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva, Quai des Bergues 33, 1201 Genève
Hong Kong | 22 – 28 May | Christie’s New Asia Pacific Headquarters – 6th Floor, The Henderson, 2 Murray Road, Central
*Preview dates subject to change
Online Auctions
- Fine and Rare Wines Online: Hong Kong Edition | 10 – 24 April
- Watches Online: Featuring “Stories in Time: A Collection of Exceptional Watches" | 14 – 29 April
- Magnificent Jewels: Online | 19 May – 2 June
- Fine and Rare Wines Online: Hong Kong Edition | 13 – 26 June (*sale dates subject to change)
