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Hammer prices including buyer's premium, from completed auctions. Unlike an asking price, this is what a buyer actually paid.

150,147

Lots

¥4,419,834

Average hammer, USD sales

¥2,218,153,724

Record, USD sales

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What watches actually sold for

48% of lots beat their high estimate and only 7% fell short of the low, across 148,889 completed sales from 1989 to Aug 2026.

Refreshed weekly, latest sale 21 Aug 2026.

48% above estimate 45% within 7% below
Lot Watch Estimate Result Vs estimate

Rolex 6239

117 recorded sales across 6 houses, 1998 to 2026. US dollar sales only.

+470% median, 1998 to 2026
1998 $13,800 1*
2001 $23,000 1*
2002 $10,350 3
2003 $33,350 2*
2004 $35,075 6
2006 $35,990 2*
2007 $38,350 4
2008 $66,000 6
2009 $62,500 3
2010 $23,125 9
2011 $40,000 6
2012 $53,000 2*
2013 $22,813 8
2014 $81,250 5
2015 $27,188 6
2016 $81,250 7
2017 $85,625 6
2018 $121,875 8
2019 $125,000 3
2020 $44,062 1*
2021 $59,375 2*
2022 $56,700 1*
2023 $189,201 8
2024 $46,449 8
2025 $48,260 5
2026 $78,675 4

Bar shows the full range of prices paid that year; the mark is the median. Median rather than average, so one exceptional lot does not distort the year. * Years marked with an asterisk have fewer than three recorded sales, too few to read as a market level.

Showing 113–120 of 770 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
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Showing 481,504 of 535 results (filtered)

Rolex Rolex. A fine stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watchDaytona Cosmograph, Ref:6239, Case No.1428654, circa 1966 · 6239 Marketplace ¥2,485,505

Rolex Rolex. A fine stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watchDaytona Cosmograph, Ref:6239, Case No.1428654, circa 1966 · 6239

Rolex. A fine stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watchDaytona Cosmograph, Ref:6239, Case No.1428654, circa 1966

¥2,485,505
Aug 8, 2026
Rolex Rolex. A fine stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watch together with original bill of saleDaytona Cosmograph, Ref:6239, Case No.1417920, Made in 1966, Sold 23rd of December 1975 · 6239 Marketplace ¥3,059,083

Rolex Rolex. A fine stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watch together with original bill of saleDaytona Cosmograph, Ref:6239, Case No.1417920, Made in 1966, Sold 23rd of December 1975 · 6239

Rolex. A fine stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watch together with original bill of saleDaytona Cosmograph, Ref:6239, Case No.1417920, Made in 1966, Sold 23rd of December 1975

¥3,059,083
Aug 8, 2026
Rolex Rolex Cosmograph DaytonaRef: 6239, 1968 · 6239 Marketplace ¥11,101,125

Rolex Rolex Cosmograph DaytonaRef: 6239, 1968 · 6239

Rolex Cosmograph DaytonaRef: 6239, 1968

¥11,101,125
Aug 8, 2026
Rolex ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCH Daytona, Ref: 6239, c.1967 · 6239 Marketplace ¥6,526,043

Rolex ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCH Daytona, Ref: 6239, c.1967 · 6239

ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCH Daytona, Ref: 6239, c.1967

¥6,526,043
Aug 8, 2026
Rolex ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCH Cosmograph , Ref: 6239, c. 1967 · 6239 Marketplace ¥6,118,166

Rolex ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCH Cosmograph , Ref: 6239, c. 1967 · 6239

ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCH Cosmograph , Ref: 6239, c. 1967

¥6,118,166
Aug 8, 2026
Rolex ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCH Cosmograph Daytona, Ref: 6239, c. 1964 · 6239 Marketplace ¥5,302,410

Rolex ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCH Cosmograph Daytona, Ref: 6239, c. 1964 · 6239

ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCH Cosmograph Daytona, Ref: 6239, c. 1964

¥5,302,410
Aug 8, 2026
Rolex Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watch with exotic 'Paul Newman' dial Rolex. Beau et rare chronographe bracelet en acier avec cadran exotique 'Paul Newman' mouvement mécanique Cosmograph Daytona 'Paul Newman', Ref: 6239, Circa 1968 · 6239 Marketplace ¥28,392,113

Rolex Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watch with exotic 'Paul Newman' dial Rolex. Beau et rare chronographe bracelet en acier avec cadran exotique 'Paul Newman' mouvement mécanique Cosmograph Daytona 'Paul Newman', Ref: 6239, Circa 1968 · 6239

Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watch with exotic 'Paul Newman' dial Rolex. Beau et rare chronographe bracelet en acier avec cadran exotique 'Paul Newman' mouvement mécanique Cosmograph Daytona 'Paul Newman', Ref: 6239, Circa 1968

¥28,392,113 Record
Aug 8, 2026
Rolex Rolex Daytona 6239 Paul Newman Three Color Black Dial · 6239 Marketplace ¥28,742,633

Rolex Rolex Daytona 6239 Paul Newman Three Color Black Dial · 6239

Rolex Daytona 6239 Paul Newman Three Color Black Dial

¥28,742,633 Record
Aug 4, 2026 Excellent
Rolex Rolex Daytona 6239 Paul Newman Three Color White Dial · 6239 Marketplace ¥39,063,213

Rolex Rolex Daytona 6239 Paul Newman Three Color White Dial · 6239

Rolex Daytona 6239 Paul Newman Three Color White Dial

¥39,063,213 Record
Aug 4, 2026 Excellent
Cartier Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Chronograph White Gold Limited Edition 3769 W1556239 · 3769 W1556239 Marketplace ¥1,314,450

Cartier Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Chronograph White Gold Limited Edition 3769 W1556239 · 3769 W1556239

Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Chronograph White Gold Limited Edition 3769 W1556239

¥1,314,450
Aug 4, 2026 Near-Mint
Rolex Rolex Daytona 6239 Fuerza Aerea Del Peru FAP Silver Dial · 6239 Marketplace ¥7,886,698

Rolex Rolex Daytona 6239 Fuerza Aerea Del Peru FAP Silver Dial · 6239

Rolex Daytona 6239 Fuerza Aerea Del Peru FAP Silver Dial

¥7,886,698
Aug 4, 2026 Excellent
Rolex Rolex Daytona 6239 Three Color White Paul Newman Dial · 6239 Marketplace ¥31,546,951

Rolex Rolex Daytona 6239 Three Color White Paul Newman Dial · 6239

Rolex Daytona 6239 Three Color White Paul Newman Dial

¥31,546,951 Record
Aug 4, 2026 Excellent
Rolex Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6239 Black Luminova Dial · 6239 Marketplace ¥5,958,838

Rolex Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6239 Black Luminova Dial · 6239

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6239 Black Luminova Dial

¥5,958,838
Aug 4, 2026 Excellent
Rolex Rolex Daytona 6239 Three Color Black Paul Newman Dial · 6239 Marketplace ¥24,711,654

Rolex Rolex Daytona 6239 Three Color Black Paul Newman Dial · 6239

Rolex Daytona 6239 Three Color Black Paul Newman Dial

¥24,711,654 Record
Aug 4, 2026 Very Good
Rolex Rolex Daytona 6239 FUERZA AEREA DEL PERU "FAP" Silver Dial · 6239 Marketplace ¥7,535,859

Rolex Rolex Daytona 6239 FUERZA AEREA DEL PERU "FAP" Silver Dial · 6239

Rolex Daytona 6239 FUERZA AEREA DEL PERU "FAP" Silver Dial

¥7,535,859
Aug 4, 2026 Excellent
Rolex Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6239 Silver Dial · 6239 Marketplace ¥11,917,677

Rolex Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6239 Silver Dial · 6239

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 6239 Silver Dial

¥11,917,677
Aug 4, 2026 Excellent
Rolex Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona · 6239 Marketplace ¥9,712,588

Rolex Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona · 6239

Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona

¥9,712,588
Aug 4, 2026
Rolex Rolex Ref. 6263 inside caseback stamped 6239 Cosmograph Daytona · 6263 Marketplace ¥12,140,735

Rolex Rolex Ref. 6263 inside caseback stamped 6239 Cosmograph Daytona · 6263

Rolex Ref. 6263 inside caseback stamped 6239 Cosmograph Daytona

¥12,140,735
Aug 4, 2026
Rolex Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona "Paul Newman" · 6239 Marketplace ¥32,375,294

Rolex Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona "Paul Newman" · 6239

Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona "Paul Newman"

¥32,375,294 Record
Aug 4, 2026
WMT WMT (Watch Experimental Unit) Ref. Left to right: E0010C (Hommage 96), GP10020C (Hommage 6239), CABO0010C (Hommage 6062) Marketplace ¥13,759,500

WMT WMT (Watch Experimental Unit) Ref. Left to right: E0010C (Hommage 96), GP10020C (Hommage 6239), CABO0010C (Hommage 6062)

WMT (Watch Experimental Unit) Ref. Left to right: E0010C (Hommage 96), GP10020C (Hommage 6239), CABO0010C (Hommage 6062)

¥13,759,500
Aug 4, 2026
Rolex Rolex Ref. 6239; inside caseback additionally stamped 6239 Cosmograph Daytona “Paul Newman” Marketplace ¥68,797,499

Rolex Rolex Ref. 6239; inside caseback additionally stamped 6239 Cosmograph Daytona “Paul Newman”

Rolex Ref. 6239; inside caseback additionally stamped 6239 Cosmograph Daytona “Paul Newman”

¥68,797,499 Record
Aug 4, 2026
Rolex Rolex Ref. 6239; inside caseback additionally stamped 6239 Cosmograph Daytona “Paul Newman John Player Special” Marketplace ¥151,759,188

Rolex Rolex Ref. 6239; inside caseback additionally stamped 6239 Cosmograph Daytona “Paul Newman John Player Special”

Rolex Ref. 6239; inside caseback additionally stamped 6239 Cosmograph Daytona “Paul Newman John Player Special”

¥151,759,188 Record
Aug 4, 2026
Rolex Rolex Ref. 6239 inside caseback stamped 6242 Cosmograph Daytona · 6239 Marketplace ¥7,689,132

Rolex Rolex Ref. 6239 inside caseback stamped 6242 Cosmograph Daytona · 6239

Rolex Ref. 6239 inside caseback stamped 6242 Cosmograph Daytona

¥7,689,132
Aug 4, 2026
Rolex Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona "Double T Swiss T" · 6239 Marketplace ¥22,258,014

Rolex Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona "Double T Swiss T" · 6239

Rolex Ref. 6239 Cosmograph Daytona "Double T Swiss T"

¥22,258,014 Record
Aug 4, 2026
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