Watch Auction Results, Realised Prices

What watches actually sold for

49% of lots beat their high estimate and only 6% fell short of the low, across 73,697 completed sales from 1991 to Aug 2026.

Refreshed weekly, latest sale 21 Aug 2026.

49% above estimate 45% within 6% below

Lot	Watch	Estimate	Result	Vs estimate
5024	Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 1503 18k YG D'Agosto Bracelet Re… Loupe This · 22 Jul 2026 34mm · 18kt yellow gold · Automatic cal. 1570 · 1965 · grade V 8.5	$8,000–12,000	$12,100 incl. 10% premium	+1%
5022	Patek Philippe Calatrava 570J 18k YG with Extract of the Arch… Loupe This · 22 Jul 2026 35.5mm · 18kt yellow gold · Manual-wind cal. 27SC · 1962 · grade V 8	$12,000–18,000	$11,550 incl. 10% premium	-36%
5021	OTSUKA LOTEC NO.5 KAI Loupe This · 22 Jul 2026 40.5mm · Stainless steel · Automatic Miyota cal. 90S… · 2025 · box and papers · grade M 9.5	$4,000–6,000	$11,426 incl. 10% premium	+90%
5023	Patek Philippe Calatrava 3445J 18k YG Extract of the Archives Loupe This · 22 Jul 2026 35mm · 18kt yellow gold · Automatic cal. 27-460 M · 1965 · grade V 8.5	$10,000–15,000	$11,000 incl. 10% premium	-27%
5025	BREITLING FOOTBALL TIMER CHRONOGRAPH 2734.3 Loupe This · 22 Jul 2026 40mm · Stainless steel · Automatic cal. 7731 · Circa 1970s · grade V 9	$3,000–5,000	$8,800 incl. 10% premium	+76%
5026	Universal Geneve Polerouter DeLuxe 10234 18k YG Retailed by T… Loupe This · 22 Jul 2026 35mm · 18kt yellow gold · Automatic cal. 138SS · Circa 1950s · grade V 8.5	$4,000–6,000	$6,820 incl. 10% premium	+14%
5015	ROLEX AIR-KING 14000 DOMINOS PIZZA Loupe This · 21 Jul 2026 34mm · Stainless steel · Automatic cal. 3000 · 1999 · grade M 8.5	$5,000–10,000	$11,000 incl. 10% premium	+10%
5018	ROLEX SUBMARINER DATE 1680 STAINLESS STEEL Loupe This · 21 Jul 2026 40mm · Stainless steel · Automatic cal. 1570 · 1979 · grade V 8.5	$6,000–8,000	$10,228 incl. 10% premium	+28%

All records 176,019 Sold 150,140 Unsold 968 Not disclosed 21,457

Showing 105–112 of 150,140 completed sales. 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 $1,495

A gentleman's stainless steel and gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust automatic wristwatch, Ref: 16013, 1980's, silvered dial with raised gilt baton markers, sweep centre seconds, date aperture, steel case with gold bezel, screw down crown and back, stainless steel and 18ct. gold jubilee bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter 35mm. · 16013

A gentleman's stainless steel and gold Oyster Perpetual Datejust automatic wristwatch, Ref: 16013, 1980's, silvered dial with raised gilt baton markers, sweep centre seconds, date aperture, steel case with gold bezel, screw down crown and back, stainless steel and 18ct. gold jubilee bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter 35mm.

$1,495

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,800

An English mahogany eight day timepiece dial clock HAMLEY, LONDON SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

$1,800

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $2,400

A Victorian small mahogany and brass-mounted two-day Royal Observatory (Greenwich) marine chronometer E.J. MASSEY, LIVERPOOL, NO.107. PURCHASED 1841

$2,400

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $4,025

A gentleman's 18ct. gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date automatic wristwatch, Ref: 1803, 1970's, silvered dial with raised gilt baton markers, sweep centre seconds, day and date apertures, case with screw down crown and screw back, 18ct. gold President bracelet with concealed deployant clasp, diameter 35mm. · 1803

A gentleman's 18ct. gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date automatic wristwatch, Ref: 1803, 1970's, silvered dial with raised gilt baton markers, sweep centre seconds, day and date apertures, case with screw down crown and screw back, 18ct. gold President bracelet with concealed deployant clasp, diameter 35mm.

$4,025

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $600.00

An English mahogany eight day timepiece dial clock SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

$600.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $3,600

A George III mahogany and brass-mounted two-day marine chronometer THOMAS EARNSHAW, NO.719/3190. CIRCA 1805

$3,600

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,955

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

$1,955

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,680

A late Victorian rosewood quarter-chiming eight day mantel clock RETAILED BY GOLDSMITHS & SILVERSMITHS COMPANY, LONDON. LATE 19TH CENTURY

$1,680

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $13,200

A George III mahogany and brass-mounted one-day marine chronometer JOHN ROGER ARNOLD, LONDON, NO.250. CIRCA 1805

$13,200

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $2,530

A lady's unusual platinum and diamond set Princess wristwatch, Ref: 1183, 1930's, rectangular silvered dial signed Rolex, baton markers, 17-jewel rectangular Rolex Princess movement timed to six positions, rectangular case with hinged lugs and set with four collet mounted square cut diamonds, signed snap on back, associated 18ct. white gold bracelet, overall length 48mm. · 1183

A lady's unusual platinum and diamond set Princess wristwatch, Ref: 1183, 1930's, rectangular silvered dial signed Rolex, baton markers, 17-jewel rectangular Rolex Princess movement timed to six positions, rectangular case with hinged lugs and set with four collet mounted square cut diamonds, signed snap on back, associated 18ct. white gold bracelet, overall length 48mm.

$2,530

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,560

A George Iv Mahogany A George IV mahogany, ebony line inlaid and brass-mounted eight day striking table clock ROBERT ROSKELL, LIVERPOOL. CIRCA 1830

A George IV mahogany, ebony line inlaid and brass-mounted eight day striking table clock ROBERT ROSKELL, LIVERPOOL. CIRCA 1830

$1,560

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,080

An English two-day survey chronometer THOMAS MERCER, ST ALBANS, NO.19089. CIRCA 1951

$1,080

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $402.00

A gentleman's gold filled centre seconds wristwatch, circa 1944, silvered dial signed Rolex Wellington, Adjusted 6 Positions, Observatory, Arabic numerals, outer seconds ring, signed 17-jewel movement with patented superbalance, gold filled case with snap on back signed Rolex Keystone Victory and numbered 4297198, diameter 30mm.

A gentleman's gold filled centre seconds wristwatch, circa 1944, silvered dial signed Rolex Wellington, Adjusted 6 Positions, Observatory, Arabic numerals, outer seconds ring, signed 17-jewel movement with patented superbalance, gold filled case with snap on back signed Rolex Keystone Victory and numbered 4297198, diameter 30mm.

$402.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,560

A Victorian large oak striking eight day five-glass mantel clock DENT, LONDON. CIRCA 1875

$1,560

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $4,560

A LOUIS XVI WHITE MARBLE AND ORMOLU-MOUNTED STRIKING EIGHT DAY MANTEL CLOCK HOGUET, PARIS. CIRCA 1780

$4,560

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $690.00

A gentleman's stainless steel tonneau shaped Oyster wristwatch, Ref: 1573, circa 1935, matt silvered dial signed Rolex Oyster, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, signed 15-jewel movement timed to six positions for all climates, Oyster Watch Co. case with screw down winding crown and screw back, numbered 96093 1573, 38mm x 28mm. · 1573

A gentleman's stainless steel tonneau shaped Oyster wristwatch, Ref: 1573, circa 1935, matt silvered dial signed Rolex Oyster, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, signed 15-jewel movement timed to six positions for all climates, Oyster Watch Co. case with screw down winding crown and screw back, numbered 96093 1573, 38mm x 28mm.

$690.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $3,360

A late Victorian ebonised and gilt-brass mounted quarter-chiming eight day 'directors' clock CIRCA 1890

$3,360

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $15,000

An Empire Large Ormolu An Empire large ormolu, patinated bronze and marmo verde antico striking eight day figural mantel clock PARIS, AFTER THE DESIGN BY CLAUDE GALLE. CIRCA 1810

An Empire large ormolu, patinated bronze and marmo verde antico striking eight day figural mantel clock PARIS, AFTER THE DESIGN BY CLAUDE GALLE. CIRCA 1810

$15,000

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $575.00

A gentleman's small silver metal octagonal wristwatch, circa 1925, restored silvered dial signed Rolex Oyster, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, 15-jewel Rolex Prima movement timed to six positions for all climates, octagonal Oyster case with screw down crown, wire lugs and screw back, length 30mm.

A gentleman's small silver metal octagonal wristwatch, circa 1925, restored silvered dial signed Rolex Oyster, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, 15-jewel Rolex Prima movement timed to six positions for all climates, octagonal Oyster case with screw down crown, wire lugs and screw back, length 30mm.

$575.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $2,040

An English mahogany and brass-mounted quarter-chiming eight day table clock EARLY 20TH CENTURY

$2,040

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,560

A Louis Philippe ormolu and patinated bronze striking eight day mantel clock FRAISSE AINÉ, PERPIGNAN. CIRCA 1830

$1,560

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,092

A gentleman's stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Date automatic wristwatch, Ref: 1500, 1970's, signed silvered dial with raised gilt baton markers, date aperture, sweep centre seconds, case with screw down crown and screw back, stainless steel oyster bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter 34mm. · 1500

A gentleman's stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Date automatic wristwatch, Ref: 1500, 1970's, signed silvered dial with raised gilt baton markers, date aperture, sweep centre seconds, case with screw down crown and screw back, stainless steel oyster bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter 34mm.

$1,092

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,080

A George III ebonised striking eight day table clock LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY

$1,080

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $8,400

A French gilt-brass and glass plate quarter-striking eight day great wheel skeleton clock EARLY 19TH CENTURY

$8,400

Aug 21, 2026

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What watches actually sold for

The most expensive watches ever sold

An English mahogany eight day timepiece dial clock HAMLEY, LONDON SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

A Victorian small mahogany and brass-mounted two-day Royal Observatory (Greenwich) marine chronometer E.J. MASSEY, LIVERPOOL, NO.107. PURCHASED 1841

An English mahogany eight day timepiece dial clock SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

A George III mahogany and brass-mounted two-day marine chronometer THOMAS EARNSHAW, NO.719/3190. CIRCA 1805

A late Victorian rosewood quarter-chiming eight day mantel clock RETAILED BY GOLDSMITHS & SILVERSMITHS COMPANY, LONDON. LATE 19TH CENTURY

A George III mahogany and brass-mounted one-day marine chronometer JOHN ROGER ARNOLD, LONDON, NO.250. CIRCA 1805

A George Iv Mahogany A George IV mahogany, ebony line inlaid and brass-mounted eight day striking table clock ROBERT ROSKELL, LIVERPOOL. CIRCA 1830

An English two-day survey chronometer THOMAS MERCER, ST ALBANS, NO.19089. CIRCA 1951

A Victorian large oak striking eight day five-glass mantel clock DENT, LONDON. CIRCA 1875

A LOUIS XVI WHITE MARBLE AND ORMOLU-MOUNTED STRIKING EIGHT DAY MANTEL CLOCK HOGUET, PARIS. CIRCA 1780

A late Victorian ebonised and gilt-brass mounted quarter-chiming eight day 'directors' clock CIRCA 1890

An Empire Large Ormolu An Empire large ormolu, patinated bronze and marmo verde antico striking eight day figural mantel clock PARIS, AFTER THE DESIGN BY CLAUDE GALLE. CIRCA 1810

An English mahogany and brass-mounted quarter-chiming eight day table clock EARLY 20TH CENTURY

A Louis Philippe ormolu and patinated bronze striking eight day mantel clock FRAISSE AINÉ, PERPIGNAN. CIRCA 1830

A George III ebonised striking eight day table clock LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY

A French gilt-brass and glass plate quarter-striking eight day great wheel skeleton clock EARLY 19TH CENTURY