Watch Auction Results, Realised Prices

What watches actually sold for

52% of lots beat their high estimate and only 7% fell short of the low, across 34,636 completed sales at Bonhams from 2009 to Aug 2026.

Refreshed weekly, latest sale 11 Aug 2026.

52% above estimate 41% within 7% below

Lot	Watch	Estimate	Result	Vs estimate
69	Cartier. A lady's 18K gold quartz bracelet watch with diamond… Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€7,000–10,000	€8,960 incl. 28% premium	-10%
59	Rolex. A stainless steel and 18K gold automatic calendar brac… Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€7,000–9,000	€8,960 incl. 28% premium	0%
37	Heuer. A fine stainless steel automatic calendar chronograph … Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€7,000–10,000	€8,960 incl. 28% premium	-10%
29	Vacheron & Constantin. An 18K gold manual wind square form br… Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€3,000–4,000	€8,960 incl. 28% premium	+124%
97	Rolex. An 18K gold manual wind bracelet watch Rolex. Montre b… Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€3,000–4,000	€8,320 incl. 28% premium	+108%
54	Rolex. A stainless steel automatic bracelet watch Rolex. Mont… Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€6,000–8,000	€8,320 incl. 28% premium	+4%
105	Harry Winston. A lady's 18K white gold diamond set quartz bra… Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€5,000–7,000	€7,680 incl. 28% premium	+10%
72	Cartier. A fine lady's 18K gold quartz calendar bracelet watc… Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€6,000–8,000	€7,680 incl. 28% premium	-4%
66	Cartier. A fine lady's 18K gold quartz bracelet watch Cartier… Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€6,000–8,000	€7,680 incl. 28% premium	-4%
49	Jaeger-LeCoultre. An 18K gold manual wind rectangular and rev… Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€4,000–6,000	€7,680 incl. 28% premium	+28%
70	Cartier. A fine lady's 18K gold quartz wristwatch with diamon… Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€6,000–8,000	€7,040 incl. 28% premium	-12%
21	Rolex. A fine and rare 18K gold manual wind wristwatch retail… Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€6,000–8,000	€7,040 incl. 28% premium	-12%
71	Cartier. A lady's 18K gold quartz bracelet watch Cartier. Mon… Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€4,000–6,000	€6,400 incl. 28% premium	+7%
67	Cartier. A lady's 18K gold manual wind wristwatch Cartier. Mo… Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€5,000–8,000	€6,400 incl. 28% premium	-20%
44	Rolex. An 18K gold automatic calendar wristwatch Rolex. Montr… Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€3,000–4,000	€6,400 incl. 28% premium	+60%
58	Rolex. A stainless steel automatic bracelet watch Rolex. Mont… Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€5,000–7,000	€6,144 incl. 28% premium	-12%
46	LeCoultre. A fine Art Deco steel and 14K gold manual wind rev… Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€5,000–7,000	€5,760 incl. 28% premium	-18%
100	Audemars Piguet. A fine 18K gold (750) extra thin manual wind… Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€5,000–7,000	€5,120 incl. 28% premium	-27%
101	Breguet. A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with mother o… Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€4,000–6,000	€5,120 incl. 28% premium	-15%
65	Cartier. A fine stainless steel quartz rectangular reversible… Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€4,000–6,000	€5,120 incl. 28% premium	-15%
60	Rolex. A stainless steel and 18K gold automatic calendar brac… Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€3,000–4,000	€5,120 incl. 28% premium	+28%
32	Piaget. A fine lady's 18K white gold manual wind bracelet wat… Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€3,000–5,000	€5,120 incl. 28% premium	+2%
27	Patek Philippe. An 18K white gold manual wind bracelet watch … Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€4,000–6,000	€5,120 incl. 28% premium	-15%
7	Patek Philippe. An 18K gold open face quartz pocket wactch Pa… Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€5,000–7,000	€5,120 incl. 28% premium	-27%
1	Patek Philippe. A very fine 18K gold keyless wind open face p… Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€3,000–4,000	€4,864 incl. 28% premium	+22%
20	Audemars Piguet. An 18K gold manual wind Disco Volante wristw… Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€2,000–3,000	€4,480 incl. 28% premium	+49%
15	Patek Philippe. An 18K gold manual wind rectangular wristwatc… Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€3,000–4,000	€4,480 incl. 28% premium	+12%
26	Jaeger-LeCoultre. A very elegant and fine lady's 18K white go… Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€3,000–4,000	€3,840 incl. 28% premium	-4%
3	Ulysse Nardin. A fine silver keyless wind open face split sec… Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€3,000–4,000	€3,840 incl. 28% premium	-4%
98	Cartier. A stainless steel automatic calendar wristwatch Cart… Bonhams · 17 Jun 2026	€2,500–3,500	€3,200 incl. 28% premium	-9%

All records 34,698 Sold 34,698

Showing 121–150 of 34,698 auction records at Bonhams. Prices as reported by the auction house, in the sale's original currency.

The most expensive watches ever sold

Curated from publicly documented auction results. Realized prices, hammer plus premium, never asking prices.

01 Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime The Only One Christie's (Only Watch) · Geneva · 2019 $31,190,000

The most expensive wristwatch ever sold at auction. A one-off in steel with 20 complications, sold for charity.

Reference6300A-010 Sold2019 In our archive1 sales of this reference

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02 Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication The Supercomplication Sotheby's · Geneva · 2014 $23,980,000

Pocket watch with 24 complications, commissioned in 1925. Held the all-time record for years.

Sold2014

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03 Rolex Daytona Paul Newman's Paul Newman Phillips · New York · 2017 $17,752,500

Paul Newman's own exotic-dial Daytona, a gift from Joanne Woodward. The most expensive Rolex ever sold.

Reference6239 Sold2017 In our archive270 sales of this reference

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04 Patek Philippe 1518 in stainless steel Phillips · Geneva · 2016 $11,136,642Sold again 2025 for $17,616,885

One of only four known steel examples of the first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph.

Resold at Phillips Geneva, 8 Nov 2025, for CHF 14,190,000

Reference1518 Sold2016 In our archive57 sales of this reference Most recent sale$17,616,885 in 2025

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05 Rolex Daytona Unicorn The Unicorn Phillips · Geneva · 2018 $5,937,500

The only known white gold manual-wind Daytona. Sold for charity.

Reference6265 Sold2018 In our archive204 sales of this reference

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06 Philippe Dufour Grande et Petite Sonnerie No. 1 Phillips · Geneva · 2021 $5,192,082

The first wristwatch by the master finisher, a grande sonnerie minute repeater.

Sold2021

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07 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bao Dai The Bao Dai Phillips · Geneva · 2017 $5,060,427

Black-dial triple calendar moonphase owned by the last emperor of Vietnam.

Reference6062 Sold2017 In our archive35 sales of this reference

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08 George Daniels Space Traveller I Space Traveller Sotheby's · London · 2019 $4,561,507

Handmade pocket watch by the greatest watchmaker of the 20th century.

Sold2019

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09 Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow Tropical Broad Arrow Phillips · Geneva · 2021 $3,402,780

First-generation Speedmaster from 1957 with tropical dial, a record for Omega.

Reference2915-1 Sold2021 In our archive3 sales of this reference

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10 Rolex GMT-Master Marlon Brando's GMT Phillips · New York · 2019 $1,952,000

Worn by Brando in Apocalypse Now, bezel removed, caseback hand-engraved by Brando.

Reference1675 Sold2019 In our archive502 sales of this reference

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11 F.P. Journe Astronomic Souveraine prototype Christie's (Only Watch) · Geneva · 2019 $1,815,000

Steel prototype with 18 complications, sold for charity.

Sold2019

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12 Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon Sotheby's · Hong Kong · 2021 $1,542,500

Double-faced grand complication, one of Patek's most complicated wristwatches.

Reference5002R Sold2021 In our archive1 sales of this reference

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Marketplace $4,750

Rolex Rolex. A mid-size 18ct white gold and diamond set quartz wristwatch Cellini Cestello, Ref:6321/9, Serial No.M77****, Circa 2007 · 6321/9

Rolex. A mid-size 18ct white gold and diamond set quartz wristwatch Cellini Cestello, Ref:6321/9, Serial No.M77****, Circa 2007

$4,750

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $3,500

Cartier Cartier. An 18k gold manual wind wristwatch Tonneau, Ref:1220, No.91, Case No.A105219, Circa 1970 · 1220

Cartier. An 18k gold manual wind wristwatch Tonneau, Ref:1220, No.91, Case No.A105219, Circa 1970

$3,500

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $10,625

Mamiya RB67 SD gold

$10,625

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $1,500

A gilt metal and agate key wind open face pocket watch Circa 1765

$1,500

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $2,750

Jaeger-LeCoultre Jaeger-LeCoultre. An 18K rose gold manual wind wristwatch Master Control 1000 hours, Ref:145.2.79, No.0404, Movement No.2711121, Sold 2nd June 1999 · 145.2.79

Jaeger-LeCoultre. An 18K rose gold manual wind wristwatch Master Control 1000 hours, Ref:145.2.79, No.0404, Movement No.2711121, Sold 2nd June 1999

$2,750

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $688.00

Armand & Cie, Geneve. A 14K gold keyless wind full hunter pocket watch Case No.128815, Circa 1890

$688.00

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $7,500

Rolex Rolex. A fine 18ct white gold automatic calendar wristwatch Datejust, Ref:116139, Serial No.D14, Movement No.3 21*, Circa 2005 · 116139

Rolex. A fine 18ct white gold automatic calendar wristwatch Datejust, Ref:116139, Serial No.D14****, Movement No.3 21*****, Circa 2005

$7,500

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $875.00

Omega Omega. An 18k rose gold automatic wristwatch Constellation, Ref:2852/2853, Case No.201015, Movement No.16750117, Circa 1958 · 2852/2853

Omega. An 18k rose gold automatic wristwatch Constellation, Ref:2852/2853, Case No.201015, Movement No.16750117, Circa 1958

$875.00

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $187,500

F.P. Journe F.P. Journe. A fine and rare 18K rose gold manual wind wristwatch with power reserve indication with papersChronometre Souverain, Case No.388-CS, Sold 2 March 2007

F.P. Journe. A fine and rare 18K rose gold manual wind wristwatch with power reserve indication with papersChronometre Souverain, Case No.388-CS, Sold 2 March 2007

$187,500 Record

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $2,750

Albrecht, Berlin. A silver key wind repeating pair case pocket watch Circa 1720

$2,750

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $1,375

Frederique Constant. An 18K gold limited edition automatic calendar chronograph wristwatch Healey, Ref:FC-392HV5B9, No.48/99, Circa 2010

$1,375

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $1,250

John Rodgers, London. An 18K gold keyless wind full hunter pocket watch Case & Movement No.4282, London Hallmark for 1895

$1,250

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $3,500

Heuer Heuer. A stainless steel manual wind calendar chronograph wristwatch Silverstone, Ref:110.313, Case No.308536, Circa 1976 · 110.313

Heuer. A stainless steel manual wind calendar chronograph wristwatch Silverstone, Ref:110.313, Case No.308536, Circa 1976

$3,500

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $6,875

Rolex Rolex. A lady's 18K white gold automatic calendar bracelet watch Date, Ref:6627, Serial No.840*, Movement No.103, Circa 1962 · 6627

Rolex. A lady's 18K white gold automatic calendar bracelet watch Date, Ref:6627, Serial No.840***, Movement No.103**, Circa 1962

$6,875

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $575,000

Maîtres du Temps. A rare and highly unusual unique (1 of 1) 18K white gold manual wind concealed dual timezone moon phase wristwatch with box and papers Chapter Three Reveal, Ref:C3R.00.00.1610, Case No.MDT3072, Movement No.0168, Manufactured 2015

Maîtres du Temps. A rare and highly unusual unique (1 of 1) 18K white gold manual wind concealed dual timezone moon phase wristwatch with box and papers Chapter Three Reveal, Ref:C3R.00.00.1610, Case No.MDT3072, Movement No.0168, Manufactured 2015

$575,000 Record

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $812.00

John Forrest. An 18K gold key wind open face pocket watch Inner Cap & Movement No.97206, London Hallmark for 1892

$812.00

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $1,250

Corum Corum. A stainless steel manual wind wristwatch with jump hour Classical Heure Sautante, Ref:154.201.20, No.007/300, Case No.820698, Movement No.S42887, Sold 20th June 2006 · 154.201.20

Corum. A stainless steel manual wind wristwatch with jump hour Classical Heure Sautante, Ref:154.201.20, No.007/300, Case No.820698, Movement No.S42887, Sold 20th June 2006

$1,250

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $1,750

William Duncan, Llandudno. An 18K gold keyless wind open face pocket watch Case & Movement No.49448, London Hallmark for 1896

$1,750

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $3,125

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. A very rare and unusual manual wind Amagnetic demonstration movement set within an aluminium display case Movement No.733805, Circa 1965

Patek Philippe. A very rare and unusual manual wind Amagnetic demonstration movement set within an aluminium display case Movement No.733805, Circa 1965

$3,125

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $4,000

Rolex Rolex. An 18k gold automatic calendar bracelet watch Ref:1601, Serial No.186, Movement No.D16, Circa 1967 · 1601

Rolex. An 18k gold automatic calendar bracelet watch Ref:1601, Serial No.186****, Movement No.D16****, Circa 1967

$4,000

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $968,795

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K white gold manual wind perpetual calendar chronograph moon phase wristwatch with additional case back in factory single sealed condition with original box and full certificate Ref:5270G-001, Case No.5700249, Movement No.4599367, Sold 16 April 2013 · 5270G-001

Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K white gold manual wind perpetual calendar chronograph moon phase wristwatch with additional case back in factory single sealed condition with original box and full certificate Ref:5270G-001, Case No.5700249, Movement No.4599367, Sold 16 April 2013

$968,795 Record

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $275.00

Thomas Hitchins, Painswick. A silver key wind pair case pocket watch with enamel painted dial Movement No.2029, London Hallmark for 1822

$275.00

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $4,375

Chopard Chopard. An 18K gold manual wind chronograph wristwatch Mille Miglia Vintage, Ref:16/1889, No.016/250, Case No.1092221, Sold 10th March 2006 · 16/1889

Chopard. An 18K gold manual wind chronograph wristwatch Mille Miglia Vintage, Ref:16/1889, No.016/250, Case No.1092221, Sold 10th March 2006

$4,375

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $1,250

Breguet Courvoisier & Company. A continental gold key wind open face quarter repeating pocket watch No.4398, Circa 1820

Courvoisier & Company. A continental gold key wind open face quarter repeating pocket watch No.4398, Circa 1820

$1,250

Aug 20, 2026

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What watches actually sold for

The most expensive watches ever sold

Rolex Rolex. A mid-size 18ct white gold and diamond set quartz wristwatch Cellini Cestello, Ref:6321/9, Serial No.M77****, Circa 2007 · 6321/9

Cartier Cartier. An 18k gold manual wind wristwatch Tonneau, Ref:1220, No.91, Case No.A105219, Circa 1970 · 1220

Mamiya RB67 SD gold

A gilt metal and agate key wind open face pocket watch Circa 1765

Jaeger-LeCoultre Jaeger-LeCoultre. An 18K rose gold manual wind wristwatch Master Control 1000 hours, Ref:145.2.79, No.0404, Movement No.2711121, Sold 2nd June 1999 · 145.2.79

Armand & Cie, Geneve. A 14K gold keyless wind full hunter pocket watch Case No.128815, Circa 1890

Rolex Rolex. A fine 18ct white gold automatic calendar wristwatch Datejust, Ref:116139, Serial No.D14****, Movement No.3 21*****, Circa 2005 · 116139

Omega Omega. An 18k rose gold automatic wristwatch Constellation, Ref:2852/2853, Case No.201015, Movement No.16750117, Circa 1958 · 2852/2853

F.P. Journe F.P. Journe. A fine and rare 18K rose gold manual wind wristwatch with power reserve indication with papersChronometre Souverain, Case No.388-CS, Sold 2 March 2007

Albrecht, Berlin. A silver key wind repeating pair case pocket watch Circa 1720

Frederique Constant. An 18K gold limited edition automatic calendar chronograph wristwatch Healey, Ref:FC-392HV5B9, No.48/99, Circa 2010

John Rodgers, London. An 18K gold keyless wind full hunter pocket watch Case & Movement No.4282, London Hallmark for 1895

Heuer Heuer. A stainless steel manual wind calendar chronograph wristwatch Silverstone, Ref:110.313, Case No.308536, Circa 1976 · 110.313

Rolex Rolex. A lady's 18K white gold automatic calendar bracelet watch Date, Ref:6627, Serial No.840***, Movement No.103**, Circa 1962 · 6627

Maîtres du Temps. A rare and highly unusual unique (1 of 1) 18K white gold manual wind concealed dual timezone moon phase wristwatch with box and papers Chapter Three Reveal, Ref:C3R.00.00.1610, Case No.MDT3072, Movement No.0168, Manufactured 2015

John Forrest. An 18K gold key wind open face pocket watch Inner Cap & Movement No.97206, London Hallmark for 1892

Corum Corum. A stainless steel manual wind wristwatch with jump hour Classical Heure Sautante, Ref:154.201.20, No.007/300, Case No.820698, Movement No.S42887, Sold 20th June 2006 · 154.201.20

William Duncan, Llandudno. An 18K gold keyless wind open face pocket watch Case & Movement No.49448, London Hallmark for 1896

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. A very rare and unusual manual wind Amagnetic demonstration movement set within an aluminium display case Movement No.733805, Circa 1965

Rolex Rolex. An 18k gold automatic calendar bracelet watch Ref:1601, Serial No.186****, Movement No.D16****, Circa 1967 · 1601

Thomas Hitchins, Painswick. A silver key wind pair case pocket watch with enamel painted dial Movement No.2029, London Hallmark for 1822

Chopard Chopard. An 18K gold manual wind chronograph wristwatch Mille Miglia Vintage, Ref:16/1889, No.016/250, Case No.1092221, Sold 10th March 2006 · 16/1889

Breguet Courvoisier & Company. A continental gold key wind open face quarter repeating pocket watch No.4398, Circa 1820

Rolex Rolex. A fine 18ct white gold automatic calendar wristwatch Datejust, Ref:116139, Serial No.D14, Movement No.3 21*, Circa 2005 · 116139

Rolex Rolex. A lady's 18K white gold automatic calendar bracelet watch Date, Ref:6627, Serial No.840*, Movement No.103, Circa 1962 · 6627

Rolex Rolex. An 18k gold automatic calendar bracelet watch Ref:1601, Serial No.186, Movement No.D16, Circa 1967 · 1601