Andy Warhol's Patek Philippe Calatrava Watch to Be Auctioned

A Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 570 wristwatch, formerly owned by the iconic artist Andy Warhol, is heading to auction at Christie's in New York on June 12. The watch is expected to attract significant interest from collectors and horology enthusiasts, with an estimated sale price between $200,000 and $400,000.

What makes this particular timepiece especially coveted is its "double-signed" dial. In addition to the Patek Philippe branding, the dial also bears the signature of Hausmann & Co., a historic Italian retailer. This dual signature adds a layer of rarity and historical significance to the already iconic Patek Philippe model.

The watch's provenance is linked to one of the most extensive auctions of art collections ever organized. Following Warhol's death in 1988, Sotheby's auctioned over 10,000 items from his estate, generating $25.3 million. Unexpectedly, more than 90 watches and jewelry pieces were later discovered hidden in a secret compartment of a cabinet belonging to Warhol, fetching an additional $1.6 million.