Auction results

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
72
Ulysse Nardin. A stainless steel automatic calendar wristwatc…

Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026

 £500–700 £704 incl. 28% premium +1%
28
Gucci. A lady's gold tone quartz bracelet watch with intercha…

Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026

 £500–700 £704 incl. 28% premium +1%
18
Cartier. A silver quartz wristwatch Ronde, Must de, Ref: 1815…

Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026

 £500–700 £704 incl. 28% premium +1%
94
William Hope, London. A gilt metal key wind pair case pocket …

Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026

 £500–700 £640 incl. 28% premium -9%
35
Kutchinsky. A stainless steel quartz calendar chronograph bra…

Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026

 £500–700 £640 incl. 28% premium -9%
19
Cartier. A stainless steel and gold quartz wristwatch Must de…

Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026

 £500–700 £640 incl. 28% premium -9%
66
Tiffany & Co. A lady's quartz silver wristwatch Atlas, Ref: S…

Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026

 £400–600 £563 incl. 28% premium -6%
34
Jaeger-LeCoulture. A lady's stainless steel manual wind wrist…

Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026

 £500–700 £563 incl. 28% premium -20%
All records 34,698 Sold 34,698

Showing 65–72 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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All Houses Sotheby's 24,885 Christie's 29,859 Phillips 6,032 Bonhams 34,698 Antiquorum 76,255 Loupe This 4,290

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A gentleman's 9ct. gold centre seconds wristwatch, circa 1950, Marketplace $552.00

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

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

$552.00
Aug 21, 2026
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A fine English silver and gold fitted deck watch of large size DENT, LONDON, NO. 31972. LONDON 1899 Marketplace $9,600

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

$9,600
Aug 21, 2026
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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 $7,200

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

$7,200
Aug 21, 2026
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A lady's 18ct. gold octagonal wristwatch, 1919, Marketplace $322.00

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

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

$322.00
Aug 21, 2026
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A fine Victorian silver and nickel inlaid macassar ebony eight-day marine chronometer JOHN POOLE, NO. 1862. CIRCA 1865 Marketplace $6,000

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

$6,000
Aug 21, 2026
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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 $7,800

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

$7,800
Aug 21, 2026
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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 $1,610

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.

$1,610
Aug 21, 2026
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A Victorian eight-day marine chronometer with form of Molyneux's compensation VULLIAMY, LONDON. CIRCA 1850 Marketplace $6,000

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

$6,000
Aug 21, 2026
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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 $4,800

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

$4,800
Aug 21, 2026
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A lady's platinum and diamond set wristwatch, circa 1930, Marketplace $862.00

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

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

$862.00
Aug 21, 2026
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A Regency two-day small size marine chronometer POOLE, NO. 531. CIRCA 1825 Marketplace $3,600

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

$3,600
Aug 21, 2026
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Sailing Boat A French brass and onyx eight day novelty compendium timepiece with barometer and compass CIRCA 1900 Marketplace $840.00

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

$840.00
Aug 21, 2026
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A lady's 18ct. gold rectangular wristwatch, 1926, Marketplace $690.00

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

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

$690.00
Aug 21, 2026
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A Regency walnut small two-day marine chronometer with 'OZ' balance JOHN ROGER ARNOLD, LONDON, NO. 371. CIRCA 1811/1812 Marketplace $3,000

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

$3,000
Aug 21, 2026
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Lighthouse A French brass and silvered brass and marmo nero Belgio striking novelty clock with oscillating light CIRCA 1890 Marketplace $3,360

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

$3,360
Aug 21, 2026
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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 $2,990

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

$2,990
Aug 21, 2026
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A good early Victorian mahogany two-day marine chronometer JOHN FLETCHER, LONDON, NO. 298. CIRCA 1840 Marketplace $3,000

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

$3,000
Aug 21, 2026
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Lighthouse A French small brass and patinated brass eight day novelty timepiece with oscillating light CIRCA 1890 Marketplace $1,560

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

$1,560
Aug 21, 2026
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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 $517.00

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.

$517.00
Aug 21, 2026
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An unusual Victorian brass-bound rosewood eight day marine chronometer made for the Turkish market BARRAUD, NO. 2012. CIRCA 1860 Marketplace $4,800

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

$4,800
Aug 21, 2026
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Lighthouse A French brass and silvered and black slate eight day timepiece with barometer, twin thermometers and automaton light CIRCA 1890 Marketplace $4,800

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

$4,800
Aug 21, 2026
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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 $1,380

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.

$1,380
Aug 21, 2026
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A very fine Victorian coromandel eight-day marine chronometer JOHN POOLE, NO. 4253. CIRCA 1870 Marketplace $6,000

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

$6,000
Aug 21, 2026
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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 $4,560

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

$4,560
Aug 21, 2026
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