Wannenes Auction of Independent Watchmaking in Monaco
On July 7, 2026, Wannenes will hold Montres Rares, an auction in the Principality of Monaco dedicated to independent watchmaking. The sale features early 2000s milestones, including two first-generation Urwerk UR-102s (lot 669: €30,000–40,000, red case; lot 670: €25,000–50,000, black case) and a Harry Winston Opus V (lot 655: €40,000–60,000), created with Felix Baumgartner of Urwerk. Also offered are two De Bethune icons from the first production series: DB17 (lot 656: €60,000–90,000) and DB15 (lot 668: €60,000–90,000). The auction highlights technical innovation and design in contemporary haute horlogerie.
Key facts
- Auction date: July 7, 2026
- Location: Principality of Monaco
- Organizer: Wannenes
- Auction name: Montres Rares
- Two Urwerk UR-102 first-generation watches offered: red case (€30,000–40,000) and black case (€25,000–50,000)
- Harry Winston Opus V (€40,000–60,000) created with Felix Baumgartner
- De Bethune DB17 (€60,000–90,000) and DB15 (€60,000–90,000) from first production series
- Focus on independent watchmaking from early 2000s
Entities
Artists
- Felix Baumgartner
Institutions
- Wannenes
- Urwerk
- Harry Winston
- De Bethune
Locations
- Monaco
- Principality of Monaco
Sources
- Artslife —