REGISTRATION OPEN / CLOSE ON 20.03.26 AFTER 16h PM
The Asset Management Office (BGA), acting as the government's agent for the management and sale of seized and confiscated property, is organizing the third and final installment of its series of luxury watch auctions. Following the sale of 150 luxury watches in June 2024 and 202 watches in March 2025, the BGA will this time be selling 180 luxury watches, also confiscated in connection with money laundering cases.
The public auction will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Casino 2000 in Mondorf-les-Bains. Those wishing to participate in person must register in advance via the website www.lux-auction.com.
The sale will also be accessible online or by telephone, subject to prior registration. All practical details are available on the dedicated website.
A complete catalog of the watches for sale is available at www.saisiepenale.public.lu, along with other useful information to help you prepare for the auction. In line with previous sales, the watches can be viewed on site on March 17, 18, 19, and 20, 2026, according to a schedule defined after online registration. On the day of the sale, only photos of the watches will be presented.
To ensure a fair, transparent, and secure sale, the BGA has entrusted the organization of this event to a bailiff assisted by an auctioneer, as in previous sales.
All funds raised will be paid into the Fund for Combating Certain Forms of Crime, in line with the government's policy that “crime does not pay.”
This initiative illustrates Luxembourg's commitment to using confiscated assets to support projects and programs dedicated to fighting crime, transforming goods derived from illegal activities into resources that serve the public interest.
Those interested in the auction and wishing to obtain further information are invited to visit www.saisiepenale.public.lu
Free, confidential appraisal and valuation of your collectible watches by appointment during the exhibition.
How to participate and bid?
Private viewing of the watches
The watches will be on display in the exclusive setting of the Casino 2000 “Atrium” in Mondorf-les-Bains from March 17 to 20, 2026. Please note that no watches will be presented on the day of the sale, Saturday, March 21, 2026. This presentation is strictly private and access is reserved exclusively for those who have made an appointment in advance on the website dedicated to the sale, www.lux-auction.com.
To confirm your reservation for a private viewing (max. 15 minutes), you will be asked to provide the following information:
1. Full name
2. Full address
3. Email address and phone number
4. Copy of your ID card or passport
5. List of watches (by lot number) you wish to see.
6. Preferred time for your appointment
Appointments, lasting 15 minutes, are available at the following times:
· Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
· Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
· Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
· Friday, March 20, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This is a private viewing and, for security reasons, only the selected watches will be presented to you.
Bidding in person at the public auction
Access to the auction room at Casino 2000 “Chapito” is free of charge, but prior registration is required in order to bid.
You can register online on the auction website www.lux-auction.com or directly with a member of our team until Friday, March 20, 2026, before 4:00 p.m.
In order to validate your registration, you must provide the following information in advance:
1. First and last names
2. Full address
3. Email address and phone number
4. Copy of your ID card or passport
Once your registration has been confirmed, you will be assigned a personal QR code, which will be sent to you by email. This QR code must be presented (in digital or paper format) along with your ID in order to receive your identification badge upon arrival at the auction room. This identification badge must be presented if you wish to place a bid.
IMPORTANT: No watches will be presented on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Bidding by telephone or placing a purchase order
If you are unable to attend the auction in person, Lux-Auction offers you the option of delegating our team to bid on your behalf or reserving a telephone line to transmit your bids live to the auctioneer for the lots you are interested in.
To delegate your bids or reserve a telephone line, you are required to submit the completed bid form (available on our website www.lux-auction.com or at the end of this catalog) accompanied by a copy of your ID card or passport before Friday, March 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
Please note that your request will only be considered confirmed after receipt of written confirmation from Lux-Auction. Lux-Auction declines all responsibility for any errors, technical failures, or non-response to telephone calls. You must therefore ensure that you can be reached by telephone during the auction.
Bidding live on the internet
If you are unable to attend the auction in person, you can also bid live using the Live Lux-Auction platform on our website. You can register on the auction website homepage (www.lux-auction.com) before Friday, March 20, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. A live auction fee of 2% will be charged for any winning bids made via our Live platform.
In order to validate your registration, you must first provide the following information:
1. Full name
2. Full address
3. Email address and phone number
4. Copy of your ID card or passport
We also offer the option of bidding via the Drouot Live platform, but this option requires prior validation by Lux-Auction. A live sale fee of 3% will be charged for any winning bid made via the Drouot Live platform.
Sales fees and payment terms
A sales fee of 25% including tax of the hammer price will be added to the final amount of your purchase. A reduced buyer's fee of 7% including tax will be applied specifically to lot 181, the Aston Martin.
You can choose from the following options to pay for your purchase slip:
Bank transfer: Instructions for making the transfer will be provided on the slip.
Credit card: Credit card payments are only accepted on site when collecting the watches.
How do I collect the watch(es) I have purchased?
No watches may be collected until the full amount due has been paid. Please note that no watches can be collected after the auction on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Purchased watches can be collected after making an appointment on the homepage of our website (www.lux-auction.com). Signed watches will be stored in a safe.
No storage fees will be charged for up to two months after the date of the sale. After this period, storage fees of €10 (including tax) per calendar day will be applied. These fees must be paid before the purchased watch(es) can be collected, upon presentation of the paid receipt.
The live auction record is not contractual; winning bids are confirmed after the sale by the auctioneer.
Fees in addition to the auction price: 25% including tax.
Additional fees for the Lux-Auction platform: +2% including tax.
Additional fees for the Drouot platform: +3% including tax.
You can pay by credit card only on site, or by bank transfer. Checks and cash are not accepted.
