Christie's vs Watch Auctions
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Christie's
Access the world's leading art and luxury business. Browse and bid on extraordinary items across over 70 categories, including jewelry, handbags, and precious artifacts. Track your favorite items and manage your account.
- Browse auctions
- Explore works to buy
- Search upcoming and sold lots
- Follow favorite lots
- Bid in auctions
- View auction results
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The world’s leading art and luxury business at your fingertips. With the Christie’s app, you can browse and bid on extraordinary art and luxury objects in over 70 categories, including jewellery, handbags and precious artefacts. • BROWSE auctions of the finest art, collectibles and luxury brands • EXPLORE works to buy now • SEARCH upcoming and sold lots • FOLLOW your favourite lots from any auction • BID in our auctions • VIEW RESULTS from past auctions and monitor results of live auctions in real time • MANAGE your Christie’s online account and keep track of all of your purchases, bids and registered auctions Founded in 1766, Christie’s is a world-leading art and luxury business with a physical presence in 46 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific. Renowned and trusted for our expert live and online-only auctions, as well as bespoke Private Sales, Christie’s unparalleled network of specialists offers clients a full portfolio of global services.
Watch Auctions
Discover and bid on authentic luxury watches through a secure auction platform. Source from trusted dealers and enjoy expert authentication and free, seamless delivery.
- Authentic luxury watch sourcing
- Expert authentication process
- Secure escrow payment system
- Free and seamless delivery
- Auction bidding platform
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Swiss Watches Auction - the ultimate destination for watch enthusiasts and collectors. With our cutting-edge auction platform, you can indulge in the thrill of acquiring exquisite timepieces at incredible prices while enjoying a secure and transparent buying experience. Why choose Swiss Watches Auction? Here are the advantages that set us apart: 1. Trustworthy Watch Supply: We exclusively source watches from reputable and trusted watch dealers, meticulously vetted and approved by our team. Rest assured that every timepiece on our platform is authentic and of the highest quality. 2. Expert Authentication: We understand the importance of authenticity when it comes to luxury watches. That's why each watch undergoes a rigorous authentication process conducted by our team of watch experts. Bid with confidence, knowing that you're getting the real deal. 3. Secure Escrow System: Your peace of mind is our top priority. We've implemented a secure escrow system that safeguards your funds until you receive the watch and confirm your satisfaction with the purchase. Bid, win, and pay with confidence, knowing that your investment is protected. 4. Free and Seamless Delivery: We believe in delivering a seamless and hassle-free experience from start to finish. Enjoy the convenience of free shipping on all watches within our platform. Your desired timepiece will be promptly and securely delivered to your doorstep.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Watch Auctions at 100% against Christie's's 36%. Watch Auctions also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.6) and ads (none vs shown). Christie's's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Watch Auctions holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Christie's has 57 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Christie's's written reviews are positive against 100% of Watch Auctions's.
Christie's ships an update every 2 months, Watch Auctions every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Christie's | Watch Auctions |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (57 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 57 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Christie's Inc. | Swiss Watches Auction |
Customer experience
Christie's
Watch Auctions
Bugs and requests
Christie's
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login screen freezes or crashes
- Inability to view or manage tracked lots
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Unreliable connection and offline mode issues
Requested features
4 requests- Add search functionality for upcoming and past auctions
- Implement landscape mode support for iPads
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Introduce more customization options (e.g., dark mode)
Watch Auctions
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Christie's
No in-app purchases
Watch Auctions
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Christie's free?
Is Watch Auctions free?
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Do Christie's or Watch Auctions have ads?
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