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
78	A 9K gold keyless wind open face pocket watch Birmingham Hall… Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026 Gold · Manual	£500–700	£1,152 incl. 28% premium	+65%
22	Cyma. A stainless steel manual wind Military issue wristwatch… Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026 Steel · Manual · 1945	£1,000–1,500	£1,152 incl. 28% premium	-23%
31	International Watch Co. A 9K gold manual wind wristwatch Birm… Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026 Gold · Manual	£700–900	£1,088 incl. 28% premium	+21%
88	Muret, Geneve. An 18K gold key wind open face pocket watch Ci… Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026 Gold · Manual · 1920	£400–600	£1,024 incl. 28% premium	+71%
84	Cyma. A gold plated keyless wind open face pocket watch with … Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026 Gold plated · Manual · 1920	£500–700	£1,024 incl. 28% premium	+46%
59	Seiko. A Limited Edition automatic calendar bracelet watch Ma… Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026 Gold plated · Automatic	£500–700	£1,024 incl. 28% premium	+46%
30	Heuer. A chrome plated manual wind dashboard clock Autavia , … Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026 Manual · 1933	£800–1,200	£1,024 incl. 28% premium	-15%
23	Cyma. A stainless steel manual wind Military issue wristwatch… Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026 Steel · Manual · 1945	£800–1,200	£1,024 incl. 28% premium	-15%

All records 34,698 Sold 34,698

Showing 49–56 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 $920.00

A gentleman's stainless steel Oyster Perpetual automatic wristwatch, Ref: 6098, circa 1960, matt silvered dial with raised gilt baton markers and Arabic quarters, sweep centre seconds, patented selfwinding perpetual movement numbered 65882, case with screw down crown and screw back, dial, movement and case signed, diameter 34mm. · 6098

A gentleman's stainless steel Oyster Perpetual automatic wristwatch, Ref: 6098, circa 1960, matt silvered dial with raised gilt baton markers and Arabic quarters, sweep centre seconds, patented selfwinding perpetual movement numbered 65882, case with screw down crown and screw back, dial, movement and case signed, diameter 34mm.

$920.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $2,280

A Victorian brass York Minster 8 day striking sleleton clock CIRCA 1870

$2,280

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $8,400

Steam Pump A French Brass Steam Pump A French brass, patinated and silvered brass and red marble eight day timepiece with barometer, twin thermometers and automaton wheel and governor CIRCA 1890

Steam Pump A French brass, patinated and silvered brass and red marble eight day timepiece with barometer, twin thermometers and automaton wheel and governor CIRCA 1890

$8,400

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,840

A gentleman's unusual stainless steel and gold Oyster wristwatch with concealed lugs, Ref: 2849, circa 1940, circular black dial signed Rolex Oyster, gilt Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, signed 17-jewel movement with patented superbalance and timed to six positions, circular stepped case with screw down crown and signed milled edge screw back numbered 39120/2849, inscribed G.C. DE L.B. diameter 32mm. · 2849

A gentleman's unusual stainless steel and gold Oyster wristwatch with concealed lugs, Ref: 2849, circa 1940, circular black dial signed Rolex Oyster, gilt Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, signed 17-jewel movement with patented superbalance and timed to six positions, circular stepped case with screw down crown and signed milled edge screw back numbered 39120/2849, inscribed G.C. DE L.B. diameter 32mm.

$1,840

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $2,400

A Swiss silver and guilloché enamel eight day sub-miniature travel timepiece NO. 1152. LATE 19TH CENTURY

$2,400

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $13,800

Water Wheel A Rare French Brass Water Wheel A rare French brass, silvered and patinated brass and red marble eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer and automaton water wheel CIRCA 1890

Water Wheel A rare French brass, silvered and patinated brass and red marble eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer and automaton water wheel CIRCA 1890

$13,800

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,035

An 18ct. gold Rolex Oyster wristwatch bracelet,

$1,035

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,560

A French miniature engraved gilt-brass and porcelain mounted eight day timepiece carriage clock MARGAINE, NO. 1865. CIRCA 1880

$1,560

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,800

Beam Engine A French brass and silvered brass and rouge griotte marble eight day novelty striking clock with moving pump GUILMET, PARIS, NO.146, RETAILED BY L. VRAPP & CO., SHANGHAI & HANKOW. CIRCA 1890

Beam Engine A French brass and silvered brass and rouge griotte marble eight day novelty striking clock with moving pump GUILMET, PARIS, NO.146, RETAILED BY L. VRAPP & CO., SHANGHAI & HANKOW. CIRCA 1890

$1,800

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,092

A heavy 18ct. gold Rolex Oyster wristwatch bracelet for a divers watch, the signed deployant clasp with signed folding section and fold over securing bar, extra single link, width of end links 19mm, length of bracelet closed 14.3cm excluding end links.

A heavy 18ct. gold Rolex Oyster wristwatch bracelet for a divers watch, the signed deployant clasp with signed folding section and fold over securing bar, extra single link, width of end links 19mm, length of bracelet closed 14.3cm excluding end links.

$1,092

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,320

A Swiss gilt-brass and porcelain-mounted eight day sub-miniature timepiece carriage clock J.J.BADOLLET AND CO. CIRCA 1880

$1,320

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,560

Beam Engine A French small brass and silvered brass and marmo nero Belgio eight day novelty timepiece with moving pump GUILMET, PARIS, NO.323, RETAILED BY CAMERDEN & FORSTER, NEW YORK. CIRCA 1890

$1,560

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $3,450

A gentleman's gold and steel hooded Oyster Perpetual automatic centre seconds wristwatch, Ref: 3065, circa 1940, · 3065

A gentleman's gold and steel hooded Oyster Perpetual automatic centre seconds wristwatch, Ref: 3065, circa 1940,

$3,450

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $2,160

A French engraved gilt-brass striking and repeating eight day carriage clock with alarm DROCOURT. RETAILED BY GOLDSMITHS ALLIANCE LIMITED, LONDON CIRCA 1880

$2,160

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $4,200

Band Saw A rare French brass and silvered brass and marmo nero Belgio striking eight day novelty clock with moving band saw GUILMET & MARTI, PARIS, NO.1839. CIRCA 1895

$4,200

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $4,025

A gentleman's silver Prince wristwatch, Ref: 971, 1929, · 971

A gentleman's silver Prince wristwatch, Ref: 971, 1929,

$4,025

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $2,040

A French gilt-brass and champlevé enamel striking and repeating eight day carriage clock CIRCA 1880

$2,040

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $4,560

Foundry A rare French brass and silvered brass and marmo nero Belgio striking eight day novelty clock with moving steam hammer GUILMET, PARIS, NO.1623, RETAILED BY GARRARD, LONDON. CIRCA 1890

$4,560

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $3,680

A gentleman's rare 9ct. two colour gold "Jubilee" Prince wristwatch, Ref: 1862, No.573, 1935, rectangular polished silvered duo-dial with incised Arabic chapter ring and subsidiary seconds, signed 17-jewel movement Officially Tested in Eight Ways, with compensation balance and numbered 573, case with signed snap on back, numbered 16406/1862, faint engraved inscription, Glasgow import marks for 1935, length 35mm. · 1862

A gentleman's rare 9ct. two colour gold "Jubilee" Prince wristwatch, Ref: 1862, No.573, 1935, rectangular polished silvered duo-dial with incised Arabic chapter ring and subsidiary seconds, signed 17-jewel movement Officially Tested in Eight Ways, with compensation balance and numbered 573, case with signed snap on back, numbered 16406/1862, faint engraved inscription, Glasgow import marks for 1935, length 35mm.

$3,680

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $840.00

A French engraved gilt-brass striking and repeating eight day carriage clock NO.4565. CIRCA 1880

$840.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $960.00

Book Press An unusual French mahogany and brass eight day striking novelty clock with manually-operated press JAPY FRÈRES. CIRCA 1890

$960.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $6,900

A rare 18ct. white gold large Sporting Prince purse watch, Ref:2451/1559, 1931, horizontally rectangular quartered silvered dial with concentric meantime and subsidiary seconds dials, signed Rolex Sporting Prince, Verga Chronometre, rectangular 15-jewel Extra Prima Observatory Quality movement timed to six positions, numbered 74978, signed stainless steel protective dust cap, hinged stainless steel mounting with sprung suspension and numbered snap on back, signed and numbered engine turned white · 2451/1559

A rare 18ct. white gold large Sporting Prince purse watch, Ref:2451/1559, 1931, horizontally rectangular quartered silvered dial with concentric meantime and subsidiary seconds dials, signed Rolex Sporting Prince, Verga Chronometre, rectangular 15-jewel Extra Prima Observatory Quality movement timed to six positions, numbered 74978, signed stainless steel protective dust cap, hinged stainless steel mounting with sprung suspension and numbered snap on back, signed and numbered engine turned white

$6,900

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $5,400

A George III mahogany and brass-mounted 8 day striking table clock SIMSON. CIRCA 1790

$5,400

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $720.00

Lantern A French Silvered Lantern A French silvered, gilt and patinated brass eight day compendium timepiece with calendar, barometer, thermometer and compass RETAILED BY GAGGIN, PARIS. CIRCA 1890

Lantern A French silvered, gilt and patinated brass eight day compendium timepiece with calendar, barometer, thermometer and compass RETAILED BY GAGGIN, PARIS. CIRCA 1890

$720.00

Aug 21, 2026

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What watches actually sold for

The most expensive watches ever sold

A Victorian brass York Minster 8 day striking sleleton clock CIRCA 1870

Steam Pump A French Brass Steam Pump A French brass, patinated and silvered brass and red marble eight day timepiece with barometer, twin thermometers and automaton wheel and governor CIRCA 1890

A Swiss silver and guilloché enamel eight day sub-miniature travel timepiece NO. 1152. LATE 19TH CENTURY

Water Wheel A Rare French Brass Water Wheel A rare French brass, silvered and patinated brass and red marble eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer and automaton water wheel CIRCA 1890

An 18ct. gold Rolex Oyster wristwatch bracelet,

A French miniature engraved gilt-brass and porcelain mounted eight day timepiece carriage clock MARGAINE, NO. 1865. CIRCA 1880

Beam Engine A French brass and silvered brass and rouge griotte marble eight day novelty striking clock with moving pump GUILMET, PARIS, NO.146, RETAILED BY L. VRAPP & CO., SHANGHAI & HANKOW. CIRCA 1890

A heavy 18ct. gold Rolex Oyster wristwatch bracelet for a divers watch, the signed deployant clasp with signed folding section and fold over securing bar, extra single link, width of end links 19mm, length of bracelet closed 14.3cm excluding end links.

A Swiss gilt-brass and porcelain-mounted eight day sub-miniature timepiece carriage clock J.J.BADOLLET AND CO. CIRCA 1880

Beam Engine A French small brass and silvered brass and marmo nero Belgio eight day novelty timepiece with moving pump GUILMET, PARIS, NO.323, RETAILED BY CAMERDEN & FORSTER, NEW YORK. CIRCA 1890

A gentleman's gold and steel hooded Oyster Perpetual automatic centre seconds wristwatch, Ref: 3065, circa 1940, · 3065

A French engraved gilt-brass striking and repeating eight day carriage clock with alarm DROCOURT. RETAILED BY GOLDSMITHS ALLIANCE LIMITED, LONDON CIRCA 1880

Band Saw A rare French brass and silvered brass and marmo nero Belgio striking eight day novelty clock with moving band saw GUILMET & MARTI, PARIS, NO.1839. CIRCA 1895

A gentleman's silver Prince wristwatch, Ref: 971, 1929, · 971

A French gilt-brass and champlevé enamel striking and repeating eight day carriage clock CIRCA 1880

Foundry A rare French brass and silvered brass and marmo nero Belgio striking eight day novelty clock with moving steam hammer GUILMET, PARIS, NO.1623, RETAILED BY GARRARD, LONDON. CIRCA 1890

A French engraved gilt-brass striking and repeating eight day carriage clock NO.4565. CIRCA 1880

Book Press An unusual French mahogany and brass eight day striking novelty clock with manually-operated press JAPY FRÈRES. CIRCA 1890

A George III mahogany and brass-mounted 8 day striking table clock SIMSON. CIRCA 1790

Lantern A French Silvered Lantern A French silvered, gilt and patinated brass eight day compendium timepiece with calendar, barometer, thermometer and compass RETAILED BY GAGGIN, PARIS. CIRCA 1890