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48% of lots beat their high estimate and only 7% fell short of the low, across 148,923 completed sales from 1989 to Aug 2026.

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Showing 73–80 of 202,563 auction records. 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
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 archive443 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 archive120 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 archive311 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 archive84 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 archive7 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 archive749 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

Showing 152,401,152,424 of 165,718 results

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold manual wind wristwatch Patek Philippe. Belle montre bracelet en or jaune 18K (750) mouvement mécanique Ref: 3484, Circa 1970 · 3484 Marketplace £4,768

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold manual wind wristwatch Patek Philippe. Belle montre bracelet en or jaune 18K (750) mouvement mécanique Ref: 3484, Circa 1970 · 3484

Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold manual wind wristwatch Patek Philippe. Belle montre bracelet en or jaune 18K (750) mouvement mécanique Ref: 3484, Circa 1970

£4,768
Aug 8, 2026
Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. An 18K rose gold manual wind bracelet watch Patek Philippe. Montre bracelet en or rose 18K (750) mouvement mécanique Calatrava, Circa 1940 Marketplace £10,489

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. An 18K rose gold manual wind bracelet watch Patek Philippe. Montre bracelet en or rose 18K (750) mouvement mécanique Calatrava, Circa 1940

Patek Philippe. An 18K rose gold manual wind bracelet watch Patek Philippe. Montre bracelet en or rose 18K (750) mouvement mécanique Calatrava, Circa 1940

£10,489
Aug 8, 2026
Longines Longines. An 18K gold manual wind wristwatch Longines. Montre bracelet en or jaune 18K (750) mouvement mécanique Circa 1940 Marketplace £3,433

Longines Longines. An 18K gold manual wind wristwatch Longines. Montre bracelet en or jaune 18K (750) mouvement mécanique Circa 1940

Longines. An 18K gold manual wind wristwatch Longines. Montre bracelet en or jaune 18K (750) mouvement mécanique Circa 1940

£3,433
Aug 8, 2026
Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold manual wind rectangular bracelet watch Patek Philippe. Montre bracelet en or jaune 18K (750) de forme rectangulaire mouvement mécanique Ref: 1438, Circa 1945 · 1438 Marketplace £6,675

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold manual wind rectangular bracelet watch Patek Philippe. Montre bracelet en or jaune 18K (750) de forme rectangulaire mouvement mécanique Ref: 1438, Circa 1945 · 1438

Patek Philippe. A fine 18K gold manual wind rectangular bracelet watch Patek Philippe. Montre bracelet en or jaune 18K (750) de forme rectangulaire mouvement mécanique Ref: 1438, Circa 1945

£6,675
Aug 8, 2026
Breguet Breguet. A very fine and rare 18K gold manual wind wristwatch bought in 1924 by Paul Poiret, great French fashion and haute couture designer from the first half of 20th Century Breguet. Très belle et rare montre bracelet en or jaune 18K (750) mouvement mécanique, achetée en 1924 par Paul Poiret, grand couturier français du début du XXe siècle 4757 , Circa 1923 Marketplace £12,396

Breguet Breguet. A very fine and rare 18K gold manual wind wristwatch bought in 1924 by Paul Poiret, great French fashion and haute couture designer from the first half of 20th Century Breguet. Très belle et rare montre bracelet en or jaune 18K (750) mouvement mécanique, achetée en 1924 par Paul Poiret, grand couturier français du début du XXe siècle 4757 , Circa 1923

Breguet. A very fine and rare 18K gold manual wind wristwatch bought in 1924 by Paul Poiret, great French fashion and haute couture designer from the first half of 20th Century Breguet. Très belle et rare montre bracelet en or jaune 18K (750) mouvement mécanique, achetée en 1924 par Paul Poiret, grand couturier français du début du XXe siècle 4757 , Circa 1923

£12,396
Aug 8, 2026
Breguet Lacloche Frères par Verger Frères. A very fine 18K gold keyless wind pocket watch with red and black enamel, pearl set crown Lacloche Frères par Verger Frères. Très belle montre de gousset en or jaune 18K (750) avec émail rouge et noir, remontoir au pendant sertie d'une perle Circa 1920 Marketplace £11,442

Breguet Lacloche Frères par Verger Frères. A very fine 18K gold keyless wind pocket watch with red and black enamel, pearl set crown Lacloche Frères par Verger Frères. Très belle montre de gousset en or jaune 18K (750) avec émail rouge et noir, remontoir au pendant sertie d'une perle Circa 1920

Lacloche Frères par Verger Frères. A very fine 18K gold keyless wind pocket watch with red and black enamel, pearl set crown Lacloche Frères par Verger Frères. Très belle montre de gousset en or jaune 18K (750) avec émail rouge et noir, remontoir au pendant sertie d'une perle Circa 1920

£11,442
Aug 8, 2026
Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K gold keyless wind open face minute repeating pocket watch Patek Philippe. Belle et rare montre de gousset à cadran ouvert en or jaune 18K (750) répétition des minutes et remontoir au pendant Circa 1916, purchased 22nd June 1918 Marketplace £14,303

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K gold keyless wind open face minute repeating pocket watch Patek Philippe. Belle et rare montre de gousset à cadran ouvert en or jaune 18K (750) répétition des minutes et remontoir au pendant Circa 1916, purchased 22nd June 1918

Patek Philippe. A fine and rare 18K gold keyless wind open face minute repeating pocket watch Patek Philippe. Belle et rare montre de gousset à cadran ouvert en or jaune 18K (750) répétition des minutes et remontoir au pendant Circa 1916, purchased 22nd June 1918

£14,303
Aug 8, 2026
Page, Keen & Page, Plymouth. A lot of two pocket watches (2) London Hallmark for 1865 Marketplace £2,861

Page, Keen & Page, Plymouth. A lot of two pocket watches (2) London Hallmark for 1865

Page, Keen & Page, Plymouth. A lot of two pocket watches (2) London Hallmark for 1865

£2,861
Aug 8, 2026
A & J Smith, Aberdeen. A lot of two 18K gold pocket watches Various dates Marketplace £4,005

A & J Smith, Aberdeen. A lot of two 18K gold pocket watches Various dates

A & J Smith, Aberdeen. A lot of two 18K gold pocket watches Various dates

£4,005
Aug 8, 2026
Zenith Zenith. An 18K gold keyless wind full hunter pocket watch Circa 1900 Marketplace £3,623

Zenith Zenith. An 18K gold keyless wind full hunter pocket watch Circa 1900

Zenith. An 18K gold keyless wind full hunter pocket watch Circa 1900

£3,623
Aug 8, 2026
William Holdstock, London. A silver key wind open face pair case pocket watch with repoussé decoration London Hallmark for 1772 Marketplace £228.69

William Holdstock, London. A silver key wind open face pair case pocket watch with repoussé decoration London Hallmark for 1772

William Holdstock, London. A silver key wind open face pair case pocket watch with repoussé decoration London Hallmark for 1772

£228.69
Aug 8, 2026
Waltham Waltham. A 14K gold keyless wind open face pocket watch Circa 1889 Marketplace £2,670

Waltham Waltham. A 14K gold keyless wind open face pocket watch Circa 1889

Waltham. A 14K gold keyless wind open face pocket watch Circa 1889

£2,670
Aug 8, 2026
Waltham Waltham. A gold plated keyless wind half hunter pocket watch with 9K gold chain, spade Guinea, half sovereign and gilt fob Circa 1900 Marketplace £2,479

Waltham Waltham. A gold plated keyless wind half hunter pocket watch with 9K gold chain, spade Guinea, half sovereign and gilt fob Circa 1900

Waltham. A gold plated keyless wind half hunter pocket watch with 9K gold chain, spade Guinea, half sovereign and gilt fob Circa 1900

£2,479
Aug 8, 2026
Waltham Waltham. A 9K gold keyless wind full hunter pocket watch Birmingham Hallmark for 1922 Marketplace £1,049

Waltham Waltham. A 9K gold keyless wind full hunter pocket watch Birmingham Hallmark for 1922

Waltham. A 9K gold keyless wind full hunter pocket watch Birmingham Hallmark for 1922

£1,049
Aug 8, 2026
Sir John Bennett. A 9K gold keyless wind half hunter pocket watch Birmingham Hallmark for 1930 Marketplace £1,907

Sir John Bennett. A 9K gold keyless wind half hunter pocket watch Birmingham Hallmark for 1930

Sir John Bennett. A 9K gold keyless wind half hunter pocket watch Birmingham Hallmark for 1930

£1,907
Aug 8, 2026
Omega Omega. An 18K gold keyless wind open face pocket watch with 9K gold chain and hardstone fob Circa 1900 Marketplace £3,242

Omega Omega. An 18K gold keyless wind open face pocket watch with 9K gold chain and hardstone fob Circa 1900

Omega. An 18K gold keyless wind open face pocket watch with 9K gold chain and hardstone fob Circa 1900

£3,242
Aug 8, 2026
Breguet Cartier. A platinum and 18K gold keyless wind open face pocket watch Circa 1930 Marketplace £2,861

Breguet Cartier. A platinum and 18K gold keyless wind open face pocket watch Circa 1930

Cartier. A platinum and 18K gold keyless wind open face pocket watch Circa 1930

£2,861
Aug 8, 2026
An 18K gold keyless wind open face pocket watch London Hallmark for 1902 Marketplace £3,623

An 18K gold keyless wind open face pocket watch London Hallmark for 1902

An 18K gold keyless wind open face pocket watch London Hallmark for 1902

£3,623
Aug 8, 2026
A 9K gold keyless wind open face pocket watch London Import mark for 1912 Marketplace £476.75

A 9K gold keyless wind open face pocket watch London Import mark for 1912

A 9K gold keyless wind open face pocket watch London Import mark for 1912

£476.75
Aug 8, 2026
Vacheron Constantin Vacheron Constantin. An 18K gold manual wind wristwatch Ref: 6032, Circa 1955 · 6032 Marketplace £2,479

Vacheron Constantin Vacheron Constantin. An 18K gold manual wind wristwatch Ref: 6032, Circa 1955 · 6032

Vacheron Constantin. An 18K gold manual wind wristwatch Ref: 6032, Circa 1955

£2,479
Aug 8, 2026
Vacheron & Constantin. An 18K gold manual wind bracelet watch Ref: 4961, London Import mark for 1986 · 4961 Marketplace £4,386

Vacheron & Constantin. An 18K gold manual wind bracelet watch Ref: 4961, London Import mark for 1986 · 4961

Vacheron & Constantin. An 18K gold manual wind bracelet watch Ref: 4961, London Import mark for 1986

£4,386
Aug 8, 2026
Vacheron & Constantin. A stainless steel manual wind wristwatch Circa 1949 Marketplace £1,240

Vacheron & Constantin. A stainless steel manual wind wristwatch Circa 1949

Vacheron & Constantin. A stainless steel manual wind wristwatch Circa 1949

£1,240
Aug 8, 2026
Universal Genève Universal Genève. An 18K gold manual wind wristwatch Ref: 109177, Circa 1945 · 109177 Marketplace £810.48

Universal Genève Universal Genève. An 18K gold manual wind wristwatch Ref: 109177, Circa 1945 · 109177

Universal Genève. An 18K gold manual wind wristwatch Ref: 109177, Circa 1945

£810.48
Aug 8, 2026
Universal Genève Universal Genève. An 18K rose gold manual wind cushion form wristwatch Ref: 106506, Circa 1950 · 106506 Marketplace £1,335

Universal Genève Universal Genève. An 18K rose gold manual wind cushion form wristwatch Ref: 106506, Circa 1950 · 106506

Universal Genève. An 18K rose gold manual wind cushion form wristwatch Ref: 106506, Circa 1950

£1,335
Aug 8, 2026
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