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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
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Showing 33–40 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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A gentleman's 9ct. gold centre seconds wristwatch, circa 1950, Marketplace HK$4,326

A gentleman's 9ct. gold centre seconds wristwatch, circa 1950,

A gentleman's 9ct. gold centre seconds wristwatch, circa 1950,

HK$4,326
Aug 21, 2026
A fine English silver and gold fitted deck watch of large size DENT, LONDON, NO. 31972. LONDON 1899 Marketplace HK$75,239

A fine English silver and gold fitted deck watch of large size DENT, LONDON, NO. 31972. LONDON 1899

A fine English silver and gold fitted deck watch of large size DENT, LONDON, NO. 31972. LONDON 1899

HK$75,239
Aug 21, 2026
Ship's Stern A rare French brass, silvered brass, wood and marmo nero Belgio eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer and automaton propeller CIRCA 1890 Marketplace HK$56,429

Ship's Stern A rare French brass, silvered brass, wood and marmo nero Belgio eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer and automaton propeller CIRCA 1890

Ship's Stern A rare French brass, silvered brass, wood and marmo nero Belgio eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer and automaton propeller CIRCA 1890

HK$56,429
Aug 21, 2026
A lady's 18ct. gold octagonal wristwatch, 1919, Marketplace HK$2,524

A lady's 18ct. gold octagonal wristwatch, 1919,

A lady's 18ct. gold octagonal wristwatch, 1919,

HK$2,524
Aug 21, 2026
A fine Victorian silver and nickel inlaid macassar ebony eight-day marine chronometer JOHN POOLE, NO. 1862. CIRCA 1865 Marketplace HK$47,024

A fine Victorian silver and nickel inlaid macassar ebony eight-day marine chronometer JOHN POOLE, NO. 1862. CIRCA 1865

A fine Victorian silver and nickel inlaid macassar ebony eight-day marine chronometer JOHN POOLE, NO. 1862. CIRCA 1865

HK$47,024
Aug 21, 2026
Torpedo Boat A rare French brass, silvered and gilt-brass and red marble eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer, compass and automaton propeller CIRCA 1890 Marketplace HK$61,132

Torpedo Boat A rare French brass, silvered and gilt-brass and red marble eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer, compass and automaton propeller CIRCA 1890

Torpedo Boat A rare French brass, silvered and gilt-brass and red marble eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer, compass and automaton propeller CIRCA 1890

HK$61,132
Aug 21, 2026
A gentleman's stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Explorer I automatic wristwatch, Ref: 5500, 1960's, black dial with luminous baton markers and Arabic quarters, Mercedes hands, sweep centre seconds, case with screw down winding crown and screw back with engraved initials, stainless steel Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter 33mm. · 5500 Marketplace HK$12,618

A gentleman's stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Explorer I automatic wristwatch, Ref: 5500, 1960's, black dial with luminous baton markers and Arabic quarters, Mercedes hands, sweep centre seconds, case with screw down winding crown and screw back with engraved initials, stainless steel Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter 33mm. · 5500

A gentleman's stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Explorer I automatic wristwatch, Ref: 5500, 1960's, black dial with luminous baton markers and Arabic quarters, Mercedes hands, sweep centre seconds, case with screw down winding crown and screw back with engraved initials, stainless steel Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter 33mm.

HK$12,618
Aug 21, 2026
A Victorian eight-day marine chronometer with form of Molyneux's compensation VULLIAMY, LONDON. CIRCA 1850 Marketplace HK$47,024

A Victorian eight-day marine chronometer with form of Molyneux's compensation VULLIAMY, LONDON. CIRCA 1850

A Victorian eight-day marine chronometer with form of Molyneux's compensation VULLIAMY, LONDON. CIRCA 1850

HK$47,024
Aug 21, 2026
Oarsman A French gilt and patinated bronze and rouge griotte marble eight day novelty timepiece with rocking mariner GUILMET, PARIS, RETAILED BY DIBDIN & CO., LONDON. CIRCA 1890 Marketplace HK$37,619

Oarsman A French gilt and patinated bronze and rouge griotte marble eight day novelty timepiece with rocking mariner GUILMET, PARIS, RETAILED BY DIBDIN & CO., LONDON. CIRCA 1890

Oarsman A French gilt and patinated bronze and rouge griotte marble eight day novelty timepiece with rocking mariner GUILMET, PARIS, RETAILED BY DIBDIN & CO., LONDON. CIRCA 1890

HK$37,619
Aug 21, 2026
A lady's platinum and diamond set wristwatch, circa 1930, Marketplace HK$6,756

A lady's platinum and diamond set wristwatch, circa 1930,

A lady's platinum and diamond set wristwatch, circa 1930,

HK$6,756
Aug 21, 2026
A Regency two-day small size marine chronometer POOLE, NO. 531. CIRCA 1825 Marketplace HK$28,215

A Regency two-day small size marine chronometer POOLE, NO. 531. CIRCA 1825

A Regency two-day small size marine chronometer POOLE, NO. 531. CIRCA 1825

HK$28,215
Aug 21, 2026
Sailing Boat A French brass and onyx eight day novelty compendium timepiece with barometer and compass CIRCA 1900 Marketplace HK$6,583

Sailing Boat A French brass and onyx eight day novelty compendium timepiece with barometer and compass CIRCA 1900

Sailing Boat A French brass and onyx eight day novelty compendium timepiece with barometer and compass CIRCA 1900

HK$6,583
Aug 21, 2026
A lady's 18ct. gold rectangular wristwatch, 1926, Marketplace HK$5,408

A lady's 18ct. gold rectangular wristwatch, 1926,

A lady's 18ct. gold rectangular wristwatch, 1926,

HK$5,408
Aug 21, 2026
A Regency walnut small two-day marine chronometer with 'OZ' balance JOHN ROGER ARNOLD, LONDON, NO. 371. CIRCA 1811/1812 Marketplace HK$23,512

A Regency walnut small two-day marine chronometer with 'OZ' balance JOHN ROGER ARNOLD, LONDON, NO. 371. CIRCA 1811/1812

A Regency walnut small two-day marine chronometer with 'OZ' balance JOHN ROGER ARNOLD, LONDON, NO. 371. CIRCA 1811/1812

HK$23,512
Aug 21, 2026
Lighthouse A French brass and silvered brass and marmo nero Belgio striking novelty clock with oscillating light CIRCA 1890 Marketplace HK$26,334

Lighthouse A French brass and silvered brass and marmo nero Belgio striking novelty clock with oscillating light CIRCA 1890

Lighthouse A French brass and silvered brass and marmo nero Belgio striking novelty clock with oscillating light CIRCA 1890

HK$26,334
Aug 21, 2026
A rare 18ct. white gold pocket watch with diamond set numerals, Prince Imperial type, Ref:1586, circa 1940, silvered dial signed Rolex Serpico Y Laino, Officially Certified Chronometer, diamond dot markers and baguette diamond quarters, subsidiary seconds with raised baton markers, large 17-jewel Ultra Prima movement timed to six positions, shaped case with snap on back numbered 1586/8753/947742, dial, movement and case signed, fine chain through corner of case terminating in a sprung clip, 41mm · 1586 Marketplace HK$23,434

A rare 18ct. white gold pocket watch with diamond set numerals, Prince Imperial type, Ref:1586, circa 1940, silvered dial signed Rolex Serpico Y Laino, Officially Certified Chronometer, diamond dot markers and baguette diamond quarters, subsidiary seconds with raised baton markers, large 17-jewel Ultra Prima movement timed to six positions, shaped case with snap on back numbered 1586/8753/947742, dial, movement and case signed, fine chain through corner of case terminating in a sprung clip, 41mm · 1586

A rare 18ct. white gold pocket watch with diamond set numerals, Prince Imperial type, Ref:1586, circa 1940, silvered dial signed Rolex Serpico Y Laino, Officially Certified Chronometer, diamond dot markers and baguette diamond quarters, subsidiary seconds with raised baton markers, large 17-jewel Ultra Prima movement timed to six positions, shaped case with snap on back numbered 1586/8753/947742, dial, movement and case signed, fine chain through corner of case terminating in a sprung clip, 41mm

HK$23,434
Aug 21, 2026
A good early Victorian mahogany two-day marine chronometer JOHN FLETCHER, LONDON, NO. 298. CIRCA 1840 Marketplace HK$23,512

A good early Victorian mahogany two-day marine chronometer JOHN FLETCHER, LONDON, NO. 298. CIRCA 1840

A good early Victorian mahogany two-day marine chronometer JOHN FLETCHER, LONDON, NO. 298. CIRCA 1840

HK$23,512
Aug 21, 2026
Lighthouse A French small brass and patinated brass eight day novelty timepiece with oscillating light CIRCA 1890 Marketplace HK$12,226

Lighthouse A French small brass and patinated brass eight day novelty timepiece with oscillating light CIRCA 1890

Lighthouse A French small brass and patinated brass eight day novelty timepiece with oscillating light CIRCA 1890

HK$12,226
Aug 21, 2026
A gentleman's stainless steel Precision wristwatch, Ref: 8896, circa 1960, silvered dial with baton markers and subsidiary seconds, 15-jewel movement, case with snap on back, dial, movement and case signed, diameter 34mm. · 8896 Marketplace HK$4,052

A gentleman's stainless steel Precision wristwatch, Ref: 8896, circa 1960, silvered dial with baton markers and subsidiary seconds, 15-jewel movement, case with snap on back, dial, movement and case signed, diameter 34mm. · 8896

A gentleman's stainless steel Precision wristwatch, Ref: 8896, circa 1960, silvered dial with baton markers and subsidiary seconds, 15-jewel movement, case with snap on back, dial, movement and case signed, diameter 34mm.

HK$4,052
Aug 21, 2026
An unusual Victorian brass-bound rosewood eight day marine chronometer made for the Turkish market BARRAUD, NO. 2012. CIRCA 1860 Marketplace HK$37,619

An unusual Victorian brass-bound rosewood eight day marine chronometer made for the Turkish market BARRAUD, NO. 2012. CIRCA 1860

An unusual Victorian brass-bound rosewood eight day marine chronometer made for the Turkish market BARRAUD, NO. 2012. CIRCA 1860

HK$37,619
Aug 21, 2026
Lighthouse A French brass and silvered and black slate eight day timepiece with barometer, twin thermometers and automaton light CIRCA 1890 Marketplace HK$37,619

Lighthouse A French brass and silvered and black slate eight day timepiece with barometer, twin thermometers and automaton light CIRCA 1890

Lighthouse A French brass and silvered and black slate eight day timepiece with barometer, twin thermometers and automaton light CIRCA 1890

HK$37,619
Aug 21, 2026
A gentleman's unusual large circular 18ct. gold wristwatch, Ref:4119, circa 1950, silvered dial signed Rolex Chronometre, black baton markers and gilt baton quarters, subsidiary seconds, 18-jewel chronometer movement timed to six positions and with patented superbalance, numbered E4292, circular case with unusual lugs, snap on back, diameter 38mm. · 4119 Marketplace HK$10,816

A gentleman's unusual large circular 18ct. gold wristwatch, Ref:4119, circa 1950, silvered dial signed Rolex Chronometre, black baton markers and gilt baton quarters, subsidiary seconds, 18-jewel chronometer movement timed to six positions and with patented superbalance, numbered E4292, circular case with unusual lugs, snap on back, diameter 38mm. · 4119

A gentleman's unusual large circular 18ct. gold wristwatch, Ref:4119, circa 1950, silvered dial signed Rolex Chronometre, black baton markers and gilt baton quarters, subsidiary seconds, 18-jewel chronometer movement timed to six positions and with patented superbalance, numbered E4292, circular case with unusual lugs, snap on back, diameter 38mm.

HK$10,816
Aug 21, 2026
A very fine Victorian coromandel eight-day marine chronometer JOHN POOLE, NO. 4253. CIRCA 1870 Marketplace HK$47,024

A very fine Victorian coromandel eight-day marine chronometer JOHN POOLE, NO. 4253. CIRCA 1870

A very fine Victorian coromandel eight-day marine chronometer JOHN POOLE, NO. 4253. CIRCA 1870

HK$47,024
Aug 21, 2026
Lighthouse A French brass and silvered brass and marmo nero Belgio eight day striking novelty clock with oscillating light GUILMET & VINCENTI, PARIS. CIRCA 1890 Marketplace HK$35,738

Lighthouse A French brass and silvered brass and marmo nero Belgio eight day striking novelty clock with oscillating light GUILMET & VINCENTI, PARIS. CIRCA 1890

Lighthouse A French brass and silvered brass and marmo nero Belgio eight day striking novelty clock with oscillating light GUILMET & VINCENTI, PARIS. CIRCA 1890

HK$35,738
Aug 21, 2026
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