Phillips' START/STOP/RESET: 88 Epic Stainless Steel Chronographs sale took place on May 14, 2016, in Geneva, Switzerland. (Image courtesy of Phillips)
Phillips' sets a new world record for a Rolex wristwatch sold at auction The Phillips' 88 Epic Stainless Steel Chronographs auction that took place in Geneva on May 14 certainly lived up to its lofty name. Led by the one and only rock star of the watch auction world, Aurel Bacs, the hammer came down on incredible prices to match the astonishing watches presented with 100% of the lots sold. The undisputed king of stainless steel chronographs, four of the most expensive watches sold during the event were vintage Rolex watches , including two that sold for over $2 million!

Rolex Ref. 4113 split-seconds chronograph that sold for $2,466,793 (Image courtesy of Phillips)

Rolex Ref. 6263 “Tropical Oyster Sotto” that sold for $2,036,002 (Image courtesy of Phillips)

Rolex Ref. 6239 “Doctor” that sold for $1,113,106 (Image courtesy of Phillips)

Rolex Ref. 6263 “Tropical Panda” that sold for $953,065 (Image courtesy of Phillips)
The 14 other stainless steel Rolex chronographs also commanded solid prices, with most of them reaching well beyond their high estimates, proving yet again, that there's nothing like a vintage Rolex stainless steel chronograph.
A truly exciting event for serious collectors of vintage stainless steel chronographs, and the watch world at large, it's hard to image how Phillips will top their START/STOP/RESET: 88 Epic Stainless Steel Chronograph auction in the future.vedere di piu rolex orologi e Bell & Ross