Christie’s Watch Sale Features Warhol’s Patek and a ‘Gone With the Wind’ Tank

By Annie Davidson Watson | June 09, 2026

From a once-in-a-generation Patek Philippe, to a timepiece previously owned by Andy Warhol, to a Cartier Tank commemorating a Hollywood classic, provenance stands out in Christie’s Important Watches sale on June 12 in New York City.

The top lot—with a presale estimate of $800,000 to $1,600,000—is a Patek Philippe ref. 3448G “red dot” perpetual calendar, offered with two cases and an elegant white gold bracelet strap. “Red dot” refers to the leap year indication, a complication so rarely produced that this particular watch (dating to 1981) was just the fourth Patek Philippe ever made with it and is one of only two known transitional 3448s to feature it.

patek warhol — *Patek Philippe Calatrava in 18k yellow gold from Hausmann & Co., manufactured 1954, formerly owned by Andy Warhol*

Warhol’s Patek Philippe Calatrava ref. 570, manufactured in the mid ’50s, will make its first market appearance since Sotheby’s landmark 1988 sale from the artist’s estate, estimated at $200,000–$400,000.

Another watch with a pop culture connection is a 1939 Cartier Tank Normale that was a gift to producer David O. Selznick for the premiere of Gone With the Wind. Selznick received the watch (estimate $6,000–$9,000) from businessman John Hay “Jock” Whitney, who financed production of the 1939 film. It is inscribed “David Xmas 1939 Praise de Lawd Jock.”

Cartier watch — *The inscribed caseback of the 18k gold Cartier Tank wristwatch given to producer David O. Selznick by financier John Hay “Jock” Whitney to celebrate the premiere of* Gone With the Wind

In conjunction with America’s 250th anniversary, Christie’s is presenting two Patek Philippe Calatravas commissioned by President Lyndon B. Johnson through Tiffany & Co., estimated at $70,000–$140,000 and $70,000–$120,000. Each bears the words “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” (aka the golden rule) in a circle on the face.

Additional highlights of Friday’s sale include a Richard Mille RM022 “Red” Aerodyne Dual Time Zone ($500,000–$1,000,000), a Rolex Daytona Paul Newman ref. 6241 ($200,000–$400,000), and a 1970 Cartier London Baignoire Allongée ($100,000–$200,000).

Top: Patek Philippe perpetual calendar “red dot” watch ref. 3448G (photos courtesy of Christie’s Images 2026 Ltd.)

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