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Hammer prices including buyer's premium, from completed auctions. Unlike an asking price, this is what a buyer actually paid.

150,147

Lots

$30,423

Average hammer, USD sales

$13,922,000

Record, USD sales

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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
9
Bucherer. An 18K gold automatic wristwatch with associated 18…

Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026

 £500–700 £2,048 incl. 28% premium +193%
8
Breitling. A stainless steel diamond set automatic calendar c…

Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026

 £1,500–2,000 £2,048 incl. 28% premium +2%
77
A 9K gold keyless wind half hunter pocket watch with 9K gold …

Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026

 £1,500–2,000 £1,920 incl. 28% premium -4%
64
Tag Heuer. A stainless steel automatic chronograph calendar w…

Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026

 £1,500–2,000 £1,920 incl. 28% premium -4%
12
Bulgari. A stainless steel automatic chronograph calendar wri…

Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026

 £800–1,200 £1,920 incl. 28% premium +60%
10
Bueche Girod. A 9K gold manual wind bracelet watch London Hal…

Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026

 £1,500–2,000 £1,920 incl. 28% premium -4%
7
Breitling. A stainless steel diamond set automatic calendar c…

Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026

 £1,500–2,000 £1,920 incl. 28% premium -4%
40
Montre Royale. An 18K gold diamond set manual wind bracelet w…

Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026

 £1,500–2,000 £1,664 incl. 28% premium -17%
All records 34,698 Sold 34,698

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
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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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A gentleman's stainless steel wristwatch with curved lugs, Ref:4542, circa 1948, silvered dial with raised gilt Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds, 15-jewel movement, circular case with polished curving lugs, snap on domed back, dial, movement and case signed, diameter 32mm. · 4542 Marketplace $747.00

A gentleman's stainless steel wristwatch with curved lugs, Ref:4542, circa 1948, silvered dial with raised gilt Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds, 15-jewel movement, circular case with polished curving lugs, snap on domed back, dial, movement and case signed, diameter 32mm. · 4542

A gentleman's stainless steel wristwatch with curved lugs, Ref:4542, circa 1948, silvered dial with raised gilt Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds, 15-jewel movement, circular case with polished curving lugs, snap on domed back, dial, movement and case signed, diameter 32mm.

$747.00
Aug 21, 2026
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A good Victorian round-edged mahogany two-day marine chronometer THOMAS ADAMS NO. 3767. CIRCA 1860 Marketplace $2,400

A good Victorian round-edged mahogany two-day marine chronometer THOMAS ADAMS NO. 3767. CIRCA 1860

A good Victorian round-edged mahogany two-day marine chronometer THOMAS ADAMS NO. 3767. CIRCA 1860

$2,400
Aug 21, 2026
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Iron-Clad Battleship A rare French gilt and silvered brass eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer and automaton gun turrets and propeller CIRCA 1890 Marketplace $13,200

Iron-Clad Battleship A rare French gilt and silvered brass eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer and automaton gun turrets and propeller CIRCA 1890

Iron-Clad Battleship A rare French gilt and silvered brass eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer and automaton gun turrets and propeller CIRCA 1890

$13,200
Aug 21, 2026
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A stainless steel boys size Oyster wristwatch, Ref:3121, circa 1935, silvered dial signed Rolex Oyster, Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds, case with screw down crown and milled edge screw back, diameter 28mm, stainless steel Rolex bracelet with deployant clasp. · 3121 Marketplace $483.00

A stainless steel boys size Oyster wristwatch, Ref:3121, circa 1935, silvered dial signed Rolex Oyster, Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds, case with screw down crown and milled edge screw back, diameter 28mm, stainless steel Rolex bracelet with deployant clasp. · 3121

A stainless steel boys size Oyster wristwatch, Ref:3121, circa 1935, silvered dial signed Rolex Oyster, Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds, case with screw down crown and milled edge screw back, diameter 28mm, stainless steel Rolex bracelet with deployant clasp.

$483.00
Aug 21, 2026
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A Victorian engraved gilt-brass small carriage timepiece N. HART & SON, NO. 18921. CIRCA 1840 Marketplace $1,440

A Victorian engraved gilt-brass small carriage timepiece N. HART & SON, NO. 18921. CIRCA 1840

A Victorian engraved gilt-brass small carriage timepiece N. HART & SON, NO. 18921. CIRCA 1840

$1,440
Aug 21, 2026
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Ship'S Boiler A French Brass Ship's Boiler A French brass, red and black marble eight day striking novelty mantel clock VINCENTI. CIRCA 1900 Marketplace $1,680

Ship'S Boiler A French Brass Ship's Boiler A French brass, red and black marble eight day striking novelty mantel clock VINCENTI. CIRCA 1900

Ship's Boiler A French brass, red and black marble eight day striking novelty mantel clock VINCENTI. CIRCA 1900

$1,680
Aug 21, 2026
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A small square 9ct. gold wristwatch, 1925, Marketplace $713.00

A small square 9ct. gold wristwatch, 1925,

A small square 9ct. gold wristwatch, 1925,

$713.00
Aug 21, 2026
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A Victorian Gilt-brass desk timepiece IN THE STYLE OF THOMAS COLE, RETAILED BY GROHÉ, LONDON. CIRCA 1860 Marketplace $3,000

A Victorian Gilt-brass desk timepiece IN THE STYLE OF THOMAS COLE, RETAILED BY GROHÉ, LONDON. CIRCA 1860

A Victorian Gilt-brass desk timepiece IN THE STYLE OF THOMAS COLE, RETAILED BY GROHÉ, LONDON. CIRCA 1860

$3,000
Aug 21, 2026
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Bicyclist A rare French rouge griotte marble, gilt and patinated bronze eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer and automaton wheels CIRCA 1890 Marketplace $12,000

Bicyclist A rare French rouge griotte marble, gilt and patinated bronze eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer and automaton wheels CIRCA 1890

Bicyclist A rare French rouge griotte marble, gilt and patinated bronze eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer and automaton wheels CIRCA 1890

$12,000
Aug 21, 2026
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A gentleman's 18ct. gold Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, circa 1940, silvered dial with baton markers and Arabic quarters, subsidiary seconds, Auto Rotor movement, Oyster Watch Co. case with screw down crown and milled edge screw back, numbered 30847, dial, movement and case signed, diameter 30mm, Rolex strap with 18ct. gold buckle. Marketplace $4,600

A gentleman's 18ct. gold Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, circa 1940, silvered dial with baton markers and Arabic quarters, subsidiary seconds, Auto Rotor movement, Oyster Watch Co. case with screw down crown and milled edge screw back, numbered 30847, dial, movement and case signed, diameter 30mm, Rolex strap with 18ct. gold buckle.

A gentleman's 18ct. gold Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, circa 1940, silvered dial with baton markers and Arabic quarters, subsidiary seconds, Auto Rotor movement, Oyster Watch Co. case with screw down crown and milled edge screw back, numbered 30847, dial, movement and case signed, diameter 30mm, Rolex strap with 18ct. gold buckle.

$4,600
Aug 21, 2026
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A Victorian engraved gilt-brass desk timepiece IN THE STYLE OF THOMAS COLE, RETAILED BY PHILLIPS BROTHERS, LONDON. CIRCA 1860 Marketplace $2,160

A Victorian engraved gilt-brass desk timepiece IN THE STYLE OF THOMAS COLE, RETAILED BY PHILLIPS BROTHERS, LONDON. CIRCA 1860

A Victorian engraved gilt-brass desk timepiece IN THE STYLE OF THOMAS COLE, RETAILED BY PHILLIPS BROTHERS, LONDON. CIRCA 1860

$2,160
Aug 21, 2026
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Locomotive A rare French brass and silvered brass eight day striking clock with barometer, thermometer and automaton wheels CIRCA 1900 Marketplace $12,000

Locomotive A rare French brass and silvered brass eight day striking clock with barometer, thermometer and automaton wheels CIRCA 1900

Locomotive A rare French brass and silvered brass eight day striking clock with barometer, thermometer and automaton wheels CIRCA 1900

$12,000
Aug 21, 2026
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A gentleman's stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Explorer I automatic wristwatch, Ref: 5504, 1970's, signed black dial with baton markers and Arabic quarters, Mercedes hands, sweep centre seconds, case with screw down crown and screw back, diameter 34mm. · 5504 Marketplace $1,840

A gentleman's stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Explorer I automatic wristwatch, Ref: 5504, 1970's, signed black dial with baton markers and Arabic quarters, Mercedes hands, sweep centre seconds, case with screw down crown and screw back, diameter 34mm. · 5504

A gentleman's stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Explorer I automatic wristwatch, Ref: 5504, 1970's, signed black dial with baton markers and Arabic quarters, Mercedes hands, sweep centre seconds, case with screw down crown and screw back, diameter 34mm.

$1,840
Aug 21, 2026
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An Anglo-French engraved gilt-brass striking small carriage clock HENRI MARC, NO. 21334. CIRCA 1860 Marketplace $3,000

An Anglo-French engraved gilt-brass striking small carriage clock HENRI MARC, NO. 21334. CIRCA 1860

An Anglo-French engraved gilt-brass striking small carriage clock HENRI MARC, NO. 21334. CIRCA 1860

$3,000
Aug 21, 2026
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Locomotive An unusual French brass eight day novelty timepiece CIRCA 1910 Marketplace $2,400

Locomotive An unusual French brass eight day novelty timepiece CIRCA 1910

Locomotive An unusual French brass eight day novelty timepiece CIRCA 1910

$2,400
Aug 21, 2026
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A gentleman's rare 18ct. gold Oyster Imperial wristwatch, circa 1935, silvered dial signed Rolex Oyster Imperial, Extra Precision, gilt baton markers, subsidiary seconds, case with flat bezel, screw down crown and milled edge screw back, numbered 36096, diameter of bezel 28mm, associated gold bracelet. Marketplace $2,185

A gentleman's rare 18ct. gold Oyster Imperial wristwatch, circa 1935, silvered dial signed Rolex Oyster Imperial, Extra Precision, gilt baton markers, subsidiary seconds, case with flat bezel, screw down crown and milled edge screw back, numbered 36096, diameter of bezel 28mm, associated gold bracelet.

A gentleman's rare 18ct. gold Oyster Imperial wristwatch, circa 1935, silvered dial signed Rolex Oyster Imperial, Extra Precision, gilt baton markers, subsidiary seconds, case with flat bezel, screw down crown and milled edge screw back, numbered 36096, diameter of bezel 28mm, associated gold bracelet.

$2,185
Aug 21, 2026
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A Victorian engraved gilt-brass strut timepiece JAMES GOWLAND, LONDON; LATER RETAILED BY CHARLES FRODSHAM & CO. LONDON. CIRCA 1870 Marketplace $3,000

A Victorian engraved gilt-brass strut timepiece JAMES GOWLAND, LONDON; LATER RETAILED BY CHARLES FRODSHAM & CO. LONDON. CIRCA 1870

A Victorian engraved gilt-brass strut timepiece JAMES GOWLAND, LONDON; LATER RETAILED BY CHARLES FRODSHAM & CO. LONDON. CIRCA 1870

$3,000
Aug 21, 2026
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Balloonist A Rare French Brass Balloonist A rare French brass, gilt and silvered brass and rouge griotte marble eight day mystery timepiece with swinging balloon CIRCA 1900 Marketplace $13,200

Balloonist A Rare French Brass Balloonist A rare French brass, gilt and silvered brass and rouge griotte marble eight day mystery timepiece with swinging balloon CIRCA 1900

Balloonist A rare French brass, gilt and silvered brass and rouge griotte marble eight day mystery timepiece with swinging balloon CIRCA 1900

$13,200
Aug 21, 2026
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A gentleman's rare early stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Explorer I automatic wristwatch, Ref: 6150, circa 1953, black dial signed Rolex Oyster Perpetual Precision, luminous baton markers and Arabic quarters, Mercedes hands, sweep centre seconds, case with screw down crown and slightly domed milled edge screw back, diameter 35mm. · 6150 Marketplace $2,300

A gentleman's rare early stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Explorer I automatic wristwatch, Ref: 6150, circa 1953, black dial signed Rolex Oyster Perpetual Precision, luminous baton markers and Arabic quarters, Mercedes hands, sweep centre seconds, case with screw down crown and slightly domed milled edge screw back, diameter 35mm. · 6150

A gentleman's rare early stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Explorer I automatic wristwatch, Ref: 6150, circa 1953, black dial signed Rolex Oyster Perpetual Precision, luminous baton markers and Arabic quarters, Mercedes hands, sweep centre seconds, case with screw down crown and slightly domed milled edge screw back, diameter 35mm.

$2,300
Aug 21, 2026
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A Victorian gilt-brass circular desk timepiece THOMAS COLE, LONDON, NO. 1336/13. RETAILED BY TEGELSTON & THORNLEY ST. PETERSBURG. CIRCA 1855 Marketplace $7,200

A Victorian gilt-brass circular desk timepiece THOMAS COLE, LONDON, NO. 1336/13. RETAILED BY TEGELSTON & THORNLEY ST. PETERSBURG. CIRCA 1855

A Victorian gilt-brass circular desk timepiece THOMAS COLE, LONDON, NO. 1336/13. RETAILED BY TEGELSTON & THORNLEY ST. PETERSBURG. CIRCA 1855

$7,200
Aug 21, 2026
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Wallace Fountain A French ormolu and rouge griotte marble timepiece with barometer and automaton fountain DENLAU & BORIUS, PARIS, NO.582. CIRCA 1890 Marketplace $6,000

Wallace Fountain A French ormolu and rouge griotte marble timepiece with barometer and automaton fountain DENLAU & BORIUS, PARIS, NO.582. CIRCA 1890

Wallace Fountain A French ormolu and rouge griotte marble timepiece with barometer and automaton fountain DENLAU & BORIUS, PARIS, NO.582. CIRCA 1890

$6,000
Aug 21, 2026
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Two gentleman's stainless steel wristwatches, boys size Oyster, Ref:3121, circa 1935/Oyster, circa 1945, the first with silvered dial, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, case with screw down crown and milled edge screw back, diameter 28mm; the second with silvered dial, gilt baton and Arabic numerals, sweep centre seconds, case with screw down crown and milled edge screw back, diameter 30mm. · 3121 Marketplace $862.00

Two gentleman's stainless steel wristwatches, boys size Oyster, Ref:3121, circa 1935/Oyster, circa 1945, the first with silvered dial, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, case with screw down crown and milled edge screw back, diameter 28mm; the second with silvered dial, gilt baton and Arabic numerals, sweep centre seconds, case with screw down crown and milled edge screw back, diameter 30mm. · 3121

Two gentleman's stainless steel wristwatches, boys size Oyster, Ref:3121, circa 1935/Oyster, circa 1945, the first with silvered dial, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, case with screw down crown and milled edge screw back, diameter 28mm; the second with silvered dial, gilt baton and Arabic numerals, sweep centre seconds, case with screw down crown and milled edge screw back, diameter 30mm.

$862.00
Aug 21, 2026
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A Victorian engraved gilt-brass mantel timepiece THOMAS COLE, LONDON, NO. 1810. CIRCA 1865 Marketplace $1,800

A Victorian engraved gilt-brass mantel timepiece THOMAS COLE, LONDON, NO. 1810. CIRCA 1865

A Victorian engraved gilt-brass mantel timepiece THOMAS COLE, LONDON, NO. 1810. CIRCA 1865

$1,800
Aug 21, 2026
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Itinerant Clock Pedlar A Black Forest polychrome-painted sheet metal figural timepiece RETAILED BY PRIMOLI. MID 19TH CENTURY Marketplace $2,160

Itinerant Clock Pedlar A Black Forest polychrome-painted sheet metal figural timepiece RETAILED BY PRIMOLI. MID 19TH CENTURY

Itinerant Clock Pedlar A Black Forest polychrome-painted sheet metal figural timepiece RETAILED BY PRIMOLI. MID 19TH CENTURY

$2,160
Aug 21, 2026
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