Century of Watchmaking: FutureGrail Opens Five-Night Luxury Watch Auction This Week

Singapore-based auction house FutureGrail has opened bidding for “A Century of Watchmaking: One Collector’s Journey, 1923-2026”, a five-night online luxury watch auction that traces a hundred years of horological history through 45 lots from 20 watchmaking houses. The sale, announced on 27 September, runs from 2 to 6 October 2026, with bidding opening at 9.00pm Singapore time each evening.

A five-night luxury watch auction spanning a century

The online sale takes collectors on a journey from a hand-engraved 18k gold Art Deco Omega wristwatch from around 1923, offered with its original hinged case, right through to independent watchmaking delivered this year. The lots mix vintage references from Patek Philippe, Rolex and Vacheron Constantin with modern independents including F.P. Journe, MB&F and De Bethune, and the majority of lots are offered with their original box and papers.

Standout lots: from a 1946 Calatrava to a “Root Beer” GMT-Master

The sale’s most valuable lot is the Greubel Forsey Balancier Convexe S2, one of only 88 pieces made and unworn since leaving the manufacture. According to the auction house, it is the first of its series ever to reach auction, a distinction that is expected to draw intense competition among independent-watch collectors.

FAKTA

• FutureGrail’s “A Century of Watchmaking: One Collector’s Journey, 1923-2026” runs online from 2 to 6 October 2026.
• The sale offers 45 lots from 20 watchmaking houses, across five nightly sessions opening at 9.00pm Singapore time.
• The top lot is a Greubel Forsey Balancier Convexe S2, one of 88 made and unworn — the first of its series at auction.
• Vintage highlights include a 1946 Patek Philippe Calatrava Ref. 96, a Rolex GMT-Master “Root Beer” Ref. 1675/3, a rose-gold Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso and a platinum F.P. Journe Octa Divine.
• The majority of lots are offered with their original box and papers.

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Conclusion

Whether it is the century-spanning arc from a 1923 Art Deco Omega to this year’s independent pieces, or the headline-grabbing Greubel Forsey making its auction debut, FutureGrail’s October sale gives collectors a rare, concentrated look at how luxury watchmaking evolved. With bidding closing nightly this week, results from the final sessions will show just how strong appetite remains for vintage and independent horology.

Frequently asked questions

When does the FutureGrail luxury watch auction end?

The online auction runs from 2 to 6 October 2026, with bidding opening at 9.00pm Singapore time each of the five nights.

What is the most valuable lot in the sale?

The Greubel Forsey Balancier Convexe S2, one of 88 pieces made and unworn since leaving the manufacture — the first of its series to reach auction.

Which brands are included in the sale?

The 45 lots span 20 houses, including Patek Philippe, Rolex, Vacheron Constantin, Omega and Jaeger-LeCoultre alongside independents such as F.P. Journe, MB&F and De Bethune.