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Showing 81–88 of 24,885 auction records at Sotheby's. Prices as reported by the auction house, in the sale's original currency.

The most expensive watches ever sold

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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 stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Explorer I automatic wristwatch, Ref:1016, signed black dial with luminous baton markers and Arabic quarters, Mercedes hands and sweep centre seconds, case with polished bezel, screw down winding crown and screw back, stainless steel Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter 35mm. · 1016 Marketplace $1,840

A gentleman's stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Explorer I automatic wristwatch, Ref:1016, signed black dial with luminous baton markers and Arabic quarters, Mercedes hands and sweep centre seconds, case with polished bezel, screw down winding crown and screw back, stainless steel Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter 35mm. · 1016

A gentleman's stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Explorer I automatic wristwatch, Ref:1016, signed black dial with luminous baton markers and Arabic quarters, Mercedes hands and sweep centre seconds, case with polished bezel, screw down winding crown and screw back, stainless steel Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter 35mm.

$1,840
Aug 21, 2026
A Victorian brass and blued steel chronometer staple balance by E. J. Dent Marketplace $360.00

A Victorian brass and blued steel chronometer staple balance by E. J. Dent

A Victorian brass and blued steel chronometer staple balance by E. J. Dent

$360.00
Aug 21, 2026
Windmill A French bronze and marmo nero Belgio eight day timepiece with barometer and automaton sails CIRCA 1890 Marketplace $1,680

Windmill A French bronze and marmo nero Belgio eight day timepiece with barometer and automaton sails CIRCA 1890

Windmill A French bronze and marmo nero Belgio eight day timepiece with barometer and automaton sails CIRCA 1890

$1,680
Aug 21, 2026
A gentleman's rare early stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Explorer I automatic wristwatch, Ref: 6150, 1950's, signed black dial with luminous baton markers and Arabic quarters, sweep centre seconds, Mercedes hands, case with polished bezel, screw down winding crown and slightly domed screw back, stainless steel sprung Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter 35mm. · 6150 Marketplace $2,070

A gentleman's rare early stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Explorer I automatic wristwatch, Ref: 6150, 1950's, signed black dial with luminous baton markers and Arabic quarters, sweep centre seconds, Mercedes hands, case with polished bezel, screw down winding crown and slightly domed screw back, stainless steel sprung Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter 35mm. · 6150

A gentleman's rare early stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Explorer I automatic wristwatch, Ref: 6150, 1950's, signed black dial with luminous baton markers and Arabic quarters, sweep centre seconds, Mercedes hands, case with polished bezel, screw down winding crown and slightly domed screw back, stainless steel sprung Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter 35mm.

$2,070
Aug 21, 2026
An early Victorian steel and brass pocket chronometer balance attributed to J.R. Arnold; an incomplete brass and blued steel staple balance attributed to E.J. Dent; three steel affix bars with brass terminals attibuted to Sir John Airy (5) Marketplace $360.00

An early Victorian steel and brass pocket chronometer balance attributed to J.R. Arnold; an incomplete brass and blued steel staple balance attributed to E.J. Dent; three steel affix bars with brass terminals attibuted to Sir John Airy (5)

An early Victorian steel and brass pocket chronometer balance attributed to J.R. Arnold; an incomplete brass and blued steel staple balance attributed to E.J. Dent; three steel affix bars with brass terminals attibuted to Sir John Airy (5)

$360.00
Aug 21, 2026
Printing Press A rare French brass and silvered brass and rouge griotte marble eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer and automaton press CIRCA 1890 Marketplace $15,600

Printing Press A rare French brass and silvered brass and rouge griotte marble eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer and automaton press CIRCA 1890

Printing Press A rare French brass and silvered brass and rouge griotte marble eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer and automaton press CIRCA 1890

$15,600
Aug 21, 2026
A stainless steel Oyster Speedking centre seconds wristwatch, Ref:4220, circa 1950, silvered dial with raised gilt baton and Arabic numerals, outer seconds ring divided into fifths, 17-jewel movement with patented superbalance, case with screw down crown and screw back, stainless steel spung Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter 30mm. · 4220 Marketplace $690.00

A stainless steel Oyster Speedking centre seconds wristwatch, Ref:4220, circa 1950, silvered dial with raised gilt baton and Arabic numerals, outer seconds ring divided into fifths, 17-jewel movement with patented superbalance, case with screw down crown and screw back, stainless steel spung Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter 30mm. · 4220

A stainless steel Oyster Speedking centre seconds wristwatch, Ref:4220, circa 1950, silvered dial with raised gilt baton and Arabic numerals, outer seconds ring divided into fifths, 17-jewel movement with patented superbalance, case with screw down crown and screw back, stainless steel spung Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter 30mm.

$690.00
Aug 21, 2026
Twenty-One Brass Twenty-one brass, steel and blued steel chronometer balance wheels Marketplace $576.00

Twenty-One Brass Twenty-one brass, steel and blued steel chronometer balance wheels

Twenty-one brass, steel and blued steel chronometer balance wheels

$576.00
Aug 21, 2026
Torpedo A rare French brass and silvered brass and red marble eight day timepiece with automaton propeller RETAILED BY W. THORNHILL & CO., LONDON. CIRCA 1900 Marketplace $20,400

Torpedo A rare French brass and silvered brass and red marble eight day timepiece with automaton propeller RETAILED BY W. THORNHILL & CO., LONDON. CIRCA 1900

Torpedo A rare French brass and silvered brass and red marble eight day timepiece with automaton propeller RETAILED BY W. THORNHILL & CO., LONDON. CIRCA 1900

$20,400
Aug 21, 2026
A gentleman's stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II automatic wristwatch, Ref: 16550, recent, white dial with dot and baton markers, date aperture, sweep centre seconds, 24-hour bezel and hand and independently adjustable hour hand allowing simultaneous use of a second time zone, sapphire crystal, case with screw down crown and screw back, stainless steel oyster bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter of bezel 39mm, with Rolex boxes, guarantees etc. · 16550 Marketplace $2,185

A gentleman's stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II automatic wristwatch, Ref: 16550, recent, white dial with dot and baton markers, date aperture, sweep centre seconds, 24-hour bezel and hand and independently adjustable hour hand allowing simultaneous use of a second time zone, sapphire crystal, case with screw down crown and screw back, stainless steel oyster bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter of bezel 39mm, with Rolex boxes, guarantees etc. · 16550

A gentleman's stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Date Explorer II automatic wristwatch, Ref: 16550, recent, white dial with dot and baton markers, date aperture, sweep centre seconds, 24-hour bezel and hand and independently adjustable hour hand allowing simultaneous use of a second time zone, sapphire crystal, case with screw down crown and screw back, stainless steel oyster bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter of bezel 39mm, with Rolex boxes, guarantees etc.

$2,185
Aug 21, 2026
Ten steel and blued steel helical chronometer balance springs, two of rare 'Tria-in-Uno' form (10) Marketplace $192.00

Ten steel and blued steel helical chronometer balance springs, two of rare 'Tria-in-Uno' form (10)

Ten steel and blued steel helical chronometer balance springs, two of rare 'Tria-in-Uno' form (10)

$192.00
Aug 21, 2026
Ship's Wheel A French brass and silvered brass and rouge griotte marble eight day revolving compendium timepiece with barometer and compass HENRY MARC, PARIS. CIRCA 1890 Marketplace $1,200

Ship's Wheel A French brass and silvered brass and rouge griotte marble eight day revolving compendium timepiece with barometer and compass HENRY MARC, PARIS. CIRCA 1890

Ship's Wheel A French brass and silvered brass and rouge griotte marble eight day revolving compendium timepiece with barometer and compass HENRY MARC, PARIS. CIRCA 1890

$1,200
Aug 21, 2026
A gentleman's 9ct. gold Precision wristwatch, 1950's, Marketplace $862.00

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

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

$862.00
Aug 21, 2026
A Victorian macassar ebony and brass-lined eight-day marine chronometer WILLIAM WEICHERT, NO. 2116. CIRCA 1880 Marketplace $3,840

A Victorian macassar ebony and brass-lined eight-day marine chronometer WILLIAM WEICHERT, NO. 2116. CIRCA 1880

A Victorian macassar ebony and brass-lined eight-day marine chronometer WILLIAM WEICHERT, NO. 2116. CIRCA 1880

$3,840
Aug 21, 2026
Ship's Wheel A French small gilt and silvered brass and rouge griotte marble eight day revolving compendium timepiece with barometer and compass RETAILED BY JULES JURGENSEN, COPENHAGEN. CIRCA 1890 Marketplace $900.00

Ship's Wheel A French small gilt and silvered brass and rouge griotte marble eight day revolving compendium timepiece with barometer and compass RETAILED BY JULES JURGENSEN, COPENHAGEN. CIRCA 1890

Ship's Wheel A French small gilt and silvered brass and rouge griotte marble eight day revolving compendium timepiece with barometer and compass RETAILED BY JULES JURGENSEN, COPENHAGEN. CIRCA 1890

$900.00
Aug 21, 2026
A nickel cased open faced keyless lever military pocket watch, circa 1940, black dial with luminous Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and signed Rolex, A.12861, 15-jewel nickel plated movement, case with screw back inscribed A.12861, G.S. MK.II, dial, movement and case signed, diameter 48mm. Marketplace $368.00

A nickel cased open faced keyless lever military pocket watch, circa 1940, black dial with luminous Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and signed Rolex, A.12861, 15-jewel nickel plated movement, case with screw back inscribed A.12861, G.S. MK.II, dial, movement and case signed, diameter 48mm.

A nickel cased open faced keyless lever military pocket watch, circa 1940, black dial with luminous Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds and signed Rolex, A.12861, 15-jewel nickel plated movement, case with screw back inscribed A.12861, G.S. MK.II, dial, movement and case signed, diameter 48mm.

$368.00
Aug 21, 2026
A Victorian rosewood two-day marine chronometer JOHN POOLE, NO. 2321. CIRCA 1870 Marketplace $2,400

A Victorian rosewood two-day marine chronometer JOHN POOLE, NO. 2321. CIRCA 1870

A Victorian rosewood two-day marine chronometer JOHN POOLE, NO. 2321. CIRCA 1870

$2,400
Aug 21, 2026
Ship's Wheel and Lamp A French gilt, patinated and silvered brass and black marble eight day novelty compendium timepiece with barometer, thermometer and compass CIRCA 1890 Marketplace $840.00

Ship's Wheel and Lamp A French gilt, patinated and silvered brass and black marble eight day novelty compendium timepiece with barometer, thermometer and compass CIRCA 1890

Ship's Wheel and Lamp A French gilt, patinated and silvered brass and black marble eight day novelty compendium timepiece with barometer, thermometer and compass CIRCA 1890

$840.00
Aug 21, 2026
A gentleman's 18ct. gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date automatic wristwatch, Ref:1806, 1970's, silvered dial with raised gilt baton markers, day and date apertures, sweep centre seconds, case with knurled bezel and shoulders, screw down crown and screw back, textured brick link bracelet with deployant clasp, probably for the Mexican market, 35mm. · 1806 Marketplace $2,070

A gentleman's 18ct. gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date automatic wristwatch, Ref:1806, 1970's, silvered dial with raised gilt baton markers, day and date apertures, sweep centre seconds, case with knurled bezel and shoulders, screw down crown and screw back, textured brick link bracelet with deployant clasp, probably for the Mexican market, 35mm. · 1806

A gentleman's 18ct. gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date automatic wristwatch, Ref:1806, 1970's, silvered dial with raised gilt baton markers, day and date apertures, sweep centre seconds, case with knurled bezel and shoulders, screw down crown and screw back, textured brick link bracelet with deployant clasp, probably for the Mexican market, 35mm.

$2,070
Aug 21, 2026
A Victorian Rosewood and brass-inlaid two-day marine chronometer with hartnup balance WILLIAM BOND & SON, NO. 289. CIRCA 1870 Marketplace $3,000

A Victorian Rosewood and brass-inlaid two-day marine chronometer with hartnup balance WILLIAM BOND & SON, NO. 289. CIRCA 1870

A Victorian Rosewood and brass-inlaid two-day marine chronometer with hartnup balance WILLIAM BOND & SON, NO. 289. CIRCA 1870

$3,000
Aug 21, 2026
Quarter Deck A French gilt and silvered brass and marmo nero striking eight day novelty clock with rocking mariner GUILMET. CIRCA 1890 Marketplace $3,600

Quarter Deck A French gilt and silvered brass and marmo nero striking eight day novelty clock with rocking mariner GUILMET. CIRCA 1890

Quarter Deck A French gilt and silvered brass and marmo nero striking eight day novelty clock with rocking mariner GUILMET. CIRCA 1890

$3,600
Aug 21, 2026
A gentleman's 9ct. gold cushion form Oyster wristwatch, 1928, Marketplace $1,035

A gentleman's 9ct. gold cushion form Oyster wristwatch, 1928,

A gentleman's 9ct. gold cushion form Oyster wristwatch, 1928,

$1,035
Aug 21, 2026
A Victorian zebra wood two-day marine chronometer with flat rim balance JOHN BLISS & CO., NO. 2812. CIRCA 1870 Marketplace $1,920

A Victorian zebra wood two-day marine chronometer with flat rim balance JOHN BLISS & CO., NO. 2812. CIRCA 1870

A Victorian zebra wood two-day marine chronometer with flat rim balance JOHN BLISS & CO., NO. 2812. CIRCA 1870

$1,920
Aug 21, 2026
Capstan and Lantern A French brass, silvered and patinated brass and marmo nero Belgio timepiece with double time dials, aneroid barometer, thermometer, compass and automaton lantern CIRCA 1890 Marketplace $3,600

Capstan and Lantern A French brass, silvered and patinated brass and marmo nero Belgio timepiece with double time dials, aneroid barometer, thermometer, compass and automaton lantern CIRCA 1890

Capstan and Lantern A French brass, silvered and patinated brass and marmo nero Belgio timepiece with double time dials, aneroid barometer, thermometer, compass and automaton lantern CIRCA 1890

$3,600
Aug 21, 2026
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