FutureGrail’s November Live Auction: A 1954 Patek Philippe Heads the Sale

FutureGrail hosts its first live auction in Singapore on 14 November 2026, with previews in Dubai, Geneva, Hong Kong and Singapore. Star lot: a 1954 Patek Philippe Ref.2526P.

What the Release Says

• On 14 November 2026 at 5.30pm GMT+8, FutureGrail hosts its first in-person live auction at the Artyzen Hotel, Singapore, having operated exclusively online since 2023.
• The star lot is a 1954 Patek Philippe Reference 2526P ‘Serpico y Laino’ in platinum with an enamel dial, never previously auctioned, estimated at USD 1 million to USD 2 million.
• Pre-sale previews are scheduled across Hong Kong, Dubai, Geneva and Singapore; Dubai collectors can view the lots at ICD Brookfield, DIFC on 28 and 29 October.
• Advance bids and remote live bidding are available via [email protected] and futuregrail.com.

Design & Mechanics

The unquestioned centrepiece of the sale is the 1954 Patek Philippe Reference 2526P, presented in platinum and carrying an enamel dial. Thought to be a unique example, it carries the provenance designation ‘Serpico y Laino’, linking it to the celebrated Caracas retailer whose name appears on some of the most prized mid-century Patek Philippe references. The watch has never appeared at public auction before, and FutureGrail carries it with an estimate of USD 1 million to USD 2 million.

Movement & Materials

Beyond the headline Patek Philippe, the catalogue of exceptional timepieces is broad in both era and complication. The 2004 F.P. Journe Octa Calendrier with a brass movement and gold dial, cased in platinum, carries an estimate of USD 400,000 to USD 600,000. A 2012 Cartier, reference W1556213, combines a tourbillon, perpetual calendar and single-button chronograph with baguette-cut diamond-set white gold; one of only five produced, it is estimated at USD 300,000 to USD 600,000. Other notable lots include the 1941 Patek Philippe Ref.1502J with its two-tone sector ‘Telephone’ dial, one of only two known examples, estimated at USD 150,000 to USD 300,000.

Market Position

“There is a growing interest in such rare watches, between the hubs of the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia,” said Ali Nael, FutureGrail CEO, “and it is a true privilege to present such a fantastic catalogue of exceptional timepieces to collector communities in these markets.” The November session also features an 1986 Urban Jurgensen Ref.2 perpetual calendar in rose gold with a guilloché dial (USD 200,000–400,000), and the 1950 Patek Philippe Ref.1463R ‘Tasti Tondi’ chronograph in rose gold (USD 300,000–600,000).

The preview circuit spans four cities. Hong Kong opens first at Delugs Maison, The Landmark, on 21 and 22 October. Dubai follows at ICD Brookfield, DIFC, on 28 and 29 October. Geneva viewings at Beau-Rivage Genève run from 5 to 8 November, and Singapore viewings at the Artyzen Hotel close the circuit on 12 to 14 November ahead of the live auction that evening. For advance bidding, contact [email protected] or visit FutureGrail.

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