Watch Auction Results, Realised Prices

What watches actually sold for

Every lot below is a completed sale, newest first.

Lot	Watch	Estimate	Result	Vs estimate
366	Reference 4017 3 King Midas Cellini 'Khanjar' \| A white gold … Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$4,000–6,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
367	Reference 7131 C 705 Polo \| A yellow gold and diamond-set rec… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$10,000–20,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
368	Reference 791 C 725 Polo \| A white and yellow gold diamond-se… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$10,000–20,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
369	Reference 9040 D 2 \| A yellow gold wristwatch with bracelet, … Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$10,000–20,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
370	A yellow gold and diamond-set concealed dial bracelet watch, … Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$6,000–12,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
371	A platinum and diamond-set bracelet watch with concealed dial… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$20,000–40,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
372	Retailed by Ruser Jewels: A yellow gold and diamond-set conce… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$4,000–8,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
373	Tubogas \| A yellow gold manual wind wristwatch, Circa 1968 Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$15,000–30,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–

All records 24,885 Unsold 3,428 Not disclosed 21,457

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

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.

A gentleman's 18ct. gold "Cellini" quartz wristwatch, Ref: 6623, circa 1993/4, gilt monogrammed dial signed Rolex, Geneve, Cellini, with gilt baton markers, signed eight jewel quartz movement, stepped circular case with signed snap on back, ostrich strap with 18ct. gold Rolex deployant clasp, diameter 36mm.

¥10,074

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥4,852

A Victorian oak and mahogany eight day longcase clock WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM, SANQUAR. MID 19TH CENTURY

¥4,852

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥36,389

A Victorian gilt-metal and malachite-mounted eight day timepiece carriage clock HUNT AND ROSKELL, LONDON, NO.1591. MID 19TH CENTURY

¥36,389

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥6,584

A gentleman's unusual 9ct. gold wristwatch, 1938,

¥6,584

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥5,256

¥2,022

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥101,081

A VICTORIAN GIANT ENGRAVED GILT-BRASS EIGHT DAY CHRONOMETER CARRIAGE CLOCK E.J. DENT, LONDON. NO.310. MID 19TH CENTURY

¥101,081

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥3,720

A gentleman's stainless steel early Oyster Perpetual Submariner automatic wristwatch, Ref: 5508, circa 1958, black dial with dot and baton markers, mercedes hour hand, sweep centre seconds, 26-jewel movement, case with revolving black calibrated bezel, screw down crown and screw back, dial, movement and case signed, Rolex stainless steel Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter 37mm. · 5508

A gentleman's stainless steel early Oyster Perpetual Submariner automatic wristwatch, Ref: 5508, circa 1958, black dial with dot and baton markers, mercedes hour hand, sweep centre seconds, 26-jewel movement, case with revolving black calibrated bezel, screw down crown and screw back, dial, movement and case signed, Rolex stainless steel Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter 37mm.

¥3,720

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥6,065

A George III oak and mahogany eight day longcase clock BILLINGTON, LEEDS. CIRCA 1780

¥6,065

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥40,432

A Victorian small engraved gilt-brass timepiece carriage clock DENT, LONDON. CIRCA 1850

¥40,432

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥3,100

A stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Precision wristwatch, Ref: 4220, circa 1940, matt silvered dial with raised gilt baton and Arabic numerals, 15-jewel movement, case with screw down crown and screw back, dial, movement and case signed, diameter 29mm. · 4220

A stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Precision wristwatch, Ref: 4220, circa 1940, matt silvered dial with raised gilt baton and Arabic numerals, 15-jewel movement, case with screw down crown and screw back, dial, movement and case signed, diameter 29mm.

¥3,100

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥4,043

An English oak and mahogany thirty-hour longcase clock DIAL AND MOVEMENT BY EDWARD GRATREX, BIRMINGHAM, MID 18TH CENTURY; CASE EARLY 19TH CENTURY

¥4,043

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥153,643

A Victorian gilt-brass eight day striking and repeating chronometer carriage clock DENT, LONDON, NO. 22006. CIRCA 1857

¥153,643

Aug 21, 2026

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Auction results

What watches actually sold for

The most expensive watches ever sold

A stainless steel lady's wristwatch, circa 1930,

An English mahogany eight day timepiece dial clock E.WEST AND SON TWYFORD. LATE 19TH CENTURY

A French engraved gilt-brass striking and repeating eight day carriage clock with calendar and alarm NO.1794. CIRCA 1870

A gentleman's early silver wristwatch, 1918,

A George III oak eight day longcase clock D.PROWLING. CIRCA 1790

A French engraved brass grande sonnerie eight day carriage clock with alarm NO. 1174. CIRCA 1860

A gentleman's early silver wristwatch, 1915,

A Victorian mahogany eight day longcase clock

A Victorian gilt-brass eight day timepiece carriage clock NO. 4610. MID 19TH CENTURY

A Victorian oak and mahogany eight day longcase clock WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM, SANQUAR. MID 19TH CENTURY

A Victorian gilt-metal and malachite-mounted eight day timepiece carriage clock HUNT AND ROSKELL, LONDON, NO.1591. MID 19TH CENTURY

A gentleman's unusual 9ct. gold wristwatch, 1938,

A Victorian mahogany and inlaid eight day longcase clock SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

A Victorian Engraved Gilt-Brass A Victorian engraved gilt-brass, malachite, lapis lazuli and glass-mounted eight day miniature chiffonier timepiece THOMAS COLE. MID 19TH CENTURY

A stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Turn-O-Graph automatic diver's wristwatch, Ref: 6202, circa 1952, signed black dial with luminous baton and dot markers, sweep centre seconds, rotating calibrated black bezel, case with screw down crown and screw back, diameter 34mm. · 6202

A George III oak thirty-hour longcase clock RICHARD WATKIN. LATE 18TH CENTURY

A VICTORIAN GIANT ENGRAVED GILT-BRASS EIGHT DAY CHRONOMETER CARRIAGE CLOCK E.J. DENT, LONDON. NO.310. MID 19TH CENTURY

A George III oak and mahogany eight day longcase clock BILLINGTON, LEEDS. CIRCA 1780

A Victorian small engraved gilt-brass timepiece carriage clock DENT, LONDON. CIRCA 1850

A stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Precision wristwatch, Ref: 4220, circa 1940, matt silvered dial with raised gilt baton and Arabic numerals, 15-jewel movement, case with screw down crown and screw back, dial, movement and case signed, diameter 29mm. · 4220

An English oak and mahogany thirty-hour longcase clock DIAL AND MOVEMENT BY EDWARD GRATREX, BIRMINGHAM, MID 18TH CENTURY; CASE EARLY 19TH CENTURY

A Victorian gilt-brass eight day striking and repeating chronometer carriage clock DENT, LONDON, NO. 22006. CIRCA 1857