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
135	Heuer. A 14K gold manual wind chronograph wristwatchRef: 416,… Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026	£1,000–1,500	£1,664 incl. 28% premium	+11%
54	Rolex. A stainless steel manual wind calendar bracelet watch … Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026	£1,000–1,500	£1,536 incl. 28% premium	+2%
39	Michel Perchin for Fabergé. A Limited Edition silver and blue… Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026	£1,000–1,500	£1,536 incl. 28% premium	+2%
41	Movado. A stainless steel manual wind triple calendar bracele… Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026	£700–900	£1,408 incl. 28% premium	+56%
37	Lip. A lady's continental gold and diamond set manual wind br… Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026	£1,000–1,500	£1,408 incl. 28% premium	-6%
11	Bueche-Girod. A 9K gold quartz bracelet watch Circa 1990 Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026	£800–1,200	£1,408 incl. 28% premium	+17%
61	Seiko. A rose gilt titanium and ceramic automatic calendar wr… Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026	£500–700	£1,280 incl. 28% premium	+83%
136	Rolex. A stainless steel automatic bracelet watch Oyster Perp… Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026	£800–1,200	£1,280 incl. 28% premium	+7%

All records 34,698 Sold 34,698

Showing 41–48 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 $5,980

A gentleman's 9ct. gold rectangular flared Prince wristwatch with original box and rating certificate, Ref: 971, 1929, · 971

A gentleman's 9ct. gold rectangular flared Prince wristwatch with original box and rating certificate, Ref: 971, 1929,

$5,980

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $6,600

A Victorian mahogany and brass-mounted eight day marine chronometer BARRAUD, LONDON. MID 19TH CENTURY

$6,600

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $3,840

Four Column Beam Engine A French brass, patinated brass and granite eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer and automomaton beam and wheels RETAILED BY OR PRESENTED TO STAINES BROTHERS, LONDON. CIRCA 1890

Four Column Beam Engine A French brass, patinated brass and granite eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer and automomaton beam and wheels RETAILED BY OR PRESENTED TO STAINES BROTHERS, LONDON. CIRCA 1890

$3,840

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $2,875

A lady's 18ct. gold Oyster Perpetual automatic centre seconds wristwatch, Ref: 6619, 1969, signed silvered dial with raised gilt baton markers, sweep centre seconds, case with faceted bezel, screw down winding crown and screw back, 18ct. gold Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter 24mm. · 6619

A lady's 18ct. gold Oyster Perpetual automatic centre seconds wristwatch, Ref: 6619, 1969, signed silvered dial with raised gilt baton markers, sweep centre seconds, case with faceted bezel, screw down winding crown and screw back, 18ct. gold Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter 24mm.

$2,875

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $6,600

A George III eight day musical table clock THE DIAL AND MOVEMENT BY TOMLIN, LONDON. CIRCA 1766; THE MAHOGANY CASE LATER

$6,600

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $3,600

Four Column Beam Engine A rare French small brass, green painted brass and red marble eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer and automaton wheel and beam CIRCA 1890

$3,600

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $345.00

A lady's 9ct. gold rectangular Princess wristwatch, Ref:1383, circa 1930, rectangular silvered dial signed Rolex, baton markers, 17-jewel Rolex Princess movement timed to six positions, rectangular case with wire lugs and snap on back signed C. Bucherer's Rolex Princess, numbered 2420/1383, engraved initials, associated gold "cord" bracelet, length 26mm. · 1383

A lady's 9ct. gold rectangular Princess wristwatch, Ref:1383, circa 1930, rectangular silvered dial signed Rolex, baton markers, 17-jewel Rolex Princess movement timed to six positions, rectangular case with wire lugs and snap on back signed C. Bucherer's Rolex Princess, numbered 2420/1383, engraved initials, associated gold "cord" bracelet, length 26mm.

$345.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $9,600

A George III Irish walnut and marquetry eight day longcase clock THOMAS VERNEY, DUBLIN CIRCA 1775

$9,600

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $2,400

Vertical Steam Boiler A French brass, patinated, silvered and coppered brass and marmo nero Belgio striking eight day clock with barometer, thermometer and automaton governor CIRCA 1890

$2,400

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $8,050

A gentleman's 9ct. two-colour gold "Railway" Prince wristwatch, Ref: 1527, 1934, black duo-dial signed Rolex Prince and indistinctly Forbes, Rolex 15-jewel Extra Prima Observatory Quality movement timed to six positions and numbered 74056, stepped two colour case with signed snap on back numbered 16196/1527, engraved initials, overall length 42mm. · 1527

A gentleman's 9ct. two-colour gold "Railway" Prince wristwatch, Ref: 1527, 1934, black duo-dial signed Rolex Prince and indistinctly Forbes, Rolex 15-jewel Extra Prima Observatory Quality movement timed to six positions and numbered 74056, stepped two colour case with signed snap on back numbered 16196/1527, engraved initials, overall length 42mm.

$8,050

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $2,640

A George II mahogany and brass mounted eight day longcase clock EDWARD RICHARDSON, LONDON THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY

$2,640

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $2,400

Vertical Steam Boiler A French patinated brass and marmo nero Belgio striking eight day clock with automaton governor CIRCA 1890

$2,400

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,150

A gentleman's square silver wristwatch, 1928,

$1,150

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $11,400

A William and Mary walnut and marquetry month duration longcase clock CIRCA 1690

$11,400

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $3,000

Anvil A French brass and red marble striking and repeating eight day inkwell compendium clock with calendar, barometer, thermometer and compass MARGAINE, PARIS. CIRCA 1880

$3,000

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $3,910

A gentleman's 18ct. rose gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date automatic wristwatch, 1970's, gilt dial with raised gilt baton markers, day and date apertures, sweep centre seconds, rose gold case with faceted bezel, screw down crown and screw back, 18ct. gold rose gold President bracelet with deployant clasp, 35mm.

A gentleman's 18ct. rose gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date automatic wristwatch, 1970's, gilt dial with raised gilt baton markers, day and date apertures, sweep centre seconds, rose gold case with faceted bezel, screw down crown and screw back, 18ct. gold rose gold President bracelet with deployant clasp, 35mm.

$3,910

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $600.00

A Victorian brass and steel chronometer balance to Hartnup's design

$600.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $2,400

Fly Press A French brass and silvered brass and marmo nero Belgio eight day striking novelty clock with revolving bar-bell press GUILMET, PARIS, NO.1738. CIRCA 1890

$2,400

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $2,300

A gentleman's 18ct. gold Cellini quartz wristwatch, Ref: 6623, recent, gilt dial signed Rolex Geneve, Cellini, raised gilt Arabic numerals, quartz movement, circular case with snap on back, 18ct. gold Rolex bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter 37mm. · 6623

A gentleman's 18ct. gold Cellini quartz wristwatch, Ref: 6623, recent, gilt dial signed Rolex Geneve, Cellini, raised gilt Arabic numerals, quartz movement, circular case with snap on back, 18ct. gold Rolex bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter 37mm.

$2,300

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,080

A Victorian brass and steel flat-rim chronometer balance

$1,080

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $12,000

Six Column Beam Engine A rare French brass, coppered and patinated brass, red marble and marmo nero Belgio eight day striking clock with barometer, thermometer and automaton wheel and beam DENLAU & BORIUS, PARIS. CIRCA 1890

Six Column Beam Engine A rare French brass, coppered and patinated brass, red marble and marmo nero Belgio eight day striking clock with barometer, thermometer and automaton wheel and beam DENLAU & BORIUS, PARIS. CIRCA 1890

$12,000

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $368.00

A gentleman's 9ct. gold wristwatch, 1950,

$368.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $360.00

A Victorian brass and blued steel chronometer balance by John Hartnup

$360.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $12,000

Vertical Steam Boiler A rare French brass, silvered brass and red marble eight day striking clock with automaton flywheel, piston and governor CIRCA 1890

$12,000

Aug 21, 2026

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What watches actually sold for

The most expensive watches ever sold

A gentleman's 9ct. gold rectangular flared Prince wristwatch with original box and rating certificate, Ref: 971, 1929, · 971

A Victorian mahogany and brass-mounted eight day marine chronometer BARRAUD, LONDON. MID 19TH CENTURY

Four Column Beam Engine A French brass, patinated brass and granite eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer and automomaton beam and wheels RETAILED BY OR PRESENTED TO STAINES BROTHERS, LONDON. CIRCA 1890

A George III eight day musical table clock THE DIAL AND MOVEMENT BY TOMLIN, LONDON. CIRCA 1766; THE MAHOGANY CASE LATER

Four Column Beam Engine A rare French small brass, green painted brass and red marble eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer and automaton wheel and beam CIRCA 1890

A George III Irish walnut and marquetry eight day longcase clock THOMAS VERNEY, DUBLIN CIRCA 1775

Vertical Steam Boiler A French brass, patinated, silvered and coppered brass and marmo nero Belgio striking eight day clock with barometer, thermometer and automaton governor CIRCA 1890

A George II mahogany and brass mounted eight day longcase clock EDWARD RICHARDSON, LONDON THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY

Vertical Steam Boiler A French patinated brass and marmo nero Belgio striking eight day clock with automaton governor CIRCA 1890

A gentleman's square silver wristwatch, 1928,

A William and Mary walnut and marquetry month duration longcase clock CIRCA 1690

Anvil A French brass and red marble striking and repeating eight day inkwell compendium clock with calendar, barometer, thermometer and compass MARGAINE, PARIS. CIRCA 1880

A Victorian brass and steel chronometer balance to Hartnup's design

Fly Press A French brass and silvered brass and marmo nero Belgio eight day striking novelty clock with revolving bar-bell press GUILMET, PARIS, NO.1738. CIRCA 1890

A gentleman's 18ct. gold Cellini quartz wristwatch, Ref: 6623, recent, gilt dial signed Rolex Geneve, Cellini, raised gilt Arabic numerals, quartz movement, circular case with snap on back, 18ct. gold Rolex bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter 37mm. · 6623

A Victorian brass and steel flat-rim chronometer balance

Six Column Beam Engine A rare French brass, coppered and patinated brass, red marble and marmo nero Belgio eight day striking clock with barometer, thermometer and automaton wheel and beam DENLAU & BORIUS, PARIS. CIRCA 1890

A gentleman's 9ct. gold wristwatch, 1950,

A Victorian brass and blued steel chronometer balance by John Hartnup

Vertical Steam Boiler A rare French brass, silvered brass and red marble eight day striking clock with automaton flywheel, piston and governor CIRCA 1890