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

150,140

Lots

$30,413

Average hammer, USD sales

$13,922,000

Record, USD sales

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What watches actually sold for

49% of lots beat their high estimate and only 6% fell short of the low, across 73,690 completed sales from 1991 to Aug 2026.

Refreshed weekly, latest sale 19 Aug 2026.

49% above estimate 45% within 6% below
Lot Watch Estimate Result Vs estimate

Showing 9–16 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
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

Showing 361,384 of 153,811 results

A French giant mahogany and brass-mounted portico timepiece with calendar and sweep seconds LEROY, PARIS. CIRCA 1830 Marketplace $18,000

A French giant mahogany and brass-mounted portico timepiece with calendar and sweep seconds LEROY, PARIS. CIRCA 1830

A French giant mahogany and brass-mounted portico timepiece with calendar and sweep seconds LEROY, PARIS. CIRCA 1830

$18,000
Aug 21, 2026
A large Franche Comté rosewood calendrical and astronomical striking table clock J. COTTET, MOREZ. LATE 19TH CENTURY Marketplace $7,200

A large Franche Comté rosewood calendrical and astronomical striking table clock J. COTTET, MOREZ. LATE 19TH CENTURY

A large Franche Comté rosewood calendrical and astronomical striking table clock J. COTTET, MOREZ. LATE 19TH CENTURY

$7,200
Aug 21, 2026
A lady's 9ct. gold Precision wristwatch, circa 1950, Marketplace $368.00

A lady's 9ct. gold Precision wristwatch, circa 1950,

A lady's 9ct. gold Precision wristwatch, circa 1950,

$368.00
Aug 21, 2026
A Napoleon III ormolu striking four-glass clock with perpetual calendar and Desfontaine escapement LE ROY & FILS, PARIS. CIRCA 1870 Marketplace $5,040

A Napoleon III ormolu striking four-glass clock with perpetual calendar and Desfontaine escapement LE ROY & FILS, PARIS. CIRCA 1870

A Napoleon III ormolu striking four-glass clock with perpetual calendar and Desfontaine escapement LE ROY & FILS, PARIS. CIRCA 1870

$5,040
Aug 21, 2026
A Victorian brass mechanical orrery timepiece A. CARR, CHEADLE. MID 19TH CENTURY Marketplace $2,040

A Victorian brass mechanical orrery timepiece A. CARR, CHEADLE. MID 19TH CENTURY

A Victorian brass mechanical orrery timepiece A. CARR, CHEADLE. MID 19TH CENTURY

$2,040
Aug 21, 2026
A French ormolu-mounted variegated marble perpetual calendar mantel clock with equation of time RETAILED BY F. GLADING, BRIGHTON, MOVEMENT BY J. B. DELETTREZ Marketplace $4,800

A French ormolu-mounted variegated marble perpetual calendar mantel clock with equation of time RETAILED BY F. GLADING, BRIGHTON, MOVEMENT BY J. B. DELETTREZ

A French ormolu-mounted variegated marble perpetual calendar mantel clock with equation of time RETAILED BY F. GLADING, BRIGHTON, MOVEMENT BY J. B. DELETTREZ

$4,800
Aug 21, 2026
An unusual French giant gilt and silvered brass and marmo nero Belgio eight day striking compendium clock with barometer, thermometer and compass G. BERGKAMMER, PARIS. CIRCA 1890 Marketplace $1,800

An unusual French giant gilt and silvered brass and marmo nero Belgio eight day striking compendium clock with barometer, thermometer and compass G. BERGKAMMER, PARIS. CIRCA 1890

An unusual French giant gilt and silvered brass and marmo nero Belgio eight day striking compendium clock with barometer, thermometer and compass G. BERGKAMMER, PARIS. CIRCA 1890

$1,800
Aug 21, 2026
A Louis XVI ormolu and white marble striking mantel clock RICHARD, PARIS. CIRCA 1780 Marketplace $2,400

A Louis XVI ormolu and white marble striking mantel clock RICHARD, PARIS. CIRCA 1780

A Louis XVI ormolu and white marble striking mantel clock RICHARD, PARIS. CIRCA 1780

$2,400
Aug 21, 2026
An Empire mahogany and ormolu-mounted striking and calendrical mantel clock with mechanical orrery BALTAZAR PERE. CIRCA 1810 Marketplace $33,600

An Empire mahogany and ormolu-mounted striking and calendrical mantel clock with mechanical orrery BALTAZAR PERE. CIRCA 1810

An Empire mahogany and ormolu-mounted striking and calendrical mantel clock with mechanical orrery BALTAZAR PERE. CIRCA 1810

$33,600
Aug 21, 2026
A Japanese padouk wood striking small table clock with calendar SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY Marketplace $3,000

A Japanese padouk wood striking small table clock with calendar SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY

A Japanese padouk wood striking small table clock with calendar SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY

$3,000
Aug 21, 2026
A German polychrome-painted astronomical and automaton quarter-chiming pedestal clock POSSIBLY STRASBOURG. SECOND HALF 17TH CENTURY Marketplace $33,600

A German polychrome-painted astronomical and automaton quarter-chiming pedestal clock POSSIBLY STRASBOURG. SECOND HALF 17TH CENTURY

A German polychrome-painted astronomical and automaton quarter-chiming pedestal clock POSSIBLY STRASBOURG. SECOND HALF 17TH CENTURY

$33,600
Aug 21, 2026
A rare Swiss gilt-brass quarter striking large carriage clock made for the Turkish market with repeat, alarm and calendar AUGUSTE COURVOISIER & COMP. CHAUX-DE FONDS, NO. 2014. CIRCA 1830 Marketplace $9,600

A rare Swiss gilt-brass quarter striking large carriage clock made for the Turkish market with repeat, alarm and calendar AUGUSTE COURVOISIER & COMP. CHAUX-DE FONDS, NO. 2014. CIRCA 1830

A rare Swiss gilt-brass quarter striking large carriage clock made for the Turkish market with repeat, alarm and calendar AUGUSTE COURVOISIER & COMP. CHAUX-DE FONDS, NO. 2014. CIRCA 1830

$9,600
Aug 21, 2026
The Fortress An unusual French gilt and patinated brass eight day striking clock with barometer, twin thermometers and automaton gun turret MOVEMENT BY JAPY FRÈRES. CIRCA 1880 Marketplace $8,400

The Fortress An unusual French gilt and patinated brass eight day striking clock with barometer, twin thermometers and automaton gun turret MOVEMENT BY JAPY FRÈRES. CIRCA 1880

The Fortress An unusual French gilt and patinated brass eight day striking clock with barometer, twin thermometers and automaton gun turret MOVEMENT BY JAPY FRÈRES. CIRCA 1880

$8,400
Aug 21, 2026
An unusual French striking greatwheel skeleton clock with rotating rack and pinwheel escapement WILLIAM RENDA, PARIS. DATED 1952 Marketplace $3,600

An unusual French striking greatwheel skeleton clock with rotating rack and pinwheel escapement WILLIAM RENDA, PARIS. DATED 1952

An unusual French striking greatwheel skeleton clock with rotating rack and pinwheel escapement WILLIAM RENDA, PARIS. DATED 1952

$3,600
Aug 21, 2026
An Edwardian ebonised and gilt-brass mounted striking and quarter-chiming eight day directors' clock CHARLES FRODSHAM, NO. 2250. EARLY 20TH CENTURY Marketplace $3,120

An Edwardian ebonised and gilt-brass mounted striking and quarter-chiming eight day directors' clock CHARLES FRODSHAM, NO. 2250. EARLY 20TH CENTURY

An Edwardian ebonised and gilt-brass mounted striking and quarter-chiming eight day directors' clock CHARLES FRODSHAM, NO. 2250. EARLY 20TH CENTURY

$3,120
Aug 21, 2026
A fine Victorian gilt-brass small skeleton timepiece with balance wheel escapement ENGLISH. CIRCA 1860 Marketplace $4,560

A fine Victorian gilt-brass small skeleton timepiece with balance wheel escapement ENGLISH. CIRCA 1860

A fine Victorian gilt-brass small skeleton timepiece with balance wheel escapement ENGLISH. CIRCA 1860

$4,560
Aug 21, 2026
A Victorian brass eight day great wheel skeleton clock with passing strike ATTRIBUTED TO JAMES CONDLIFF, THIRD SERIES, RETAILED BY LITHERLAND DAVIES & CO., LIVERPOOL. CIRCA 1855 Marketplace $7,200

A Victorian brass eight day great wheel skeleton clock with passing strike ATTRIBUTED TO JAMES CONDLIFF, THIRD SERIES, RETAILED BY LITHERLAND DAVIES & CO., LIVERPOOL. CIRCA 1855

A Victorian brass eight day great wheel skeleton clock with passing strike ATTRIBUTED TO JAMES CONDLIFF, THIRD SERIES, RETAILED BY LITHERLAND DAVIES & CO., LIVERPOOL. CIRCA 1855

$7,200
Aug 21, 2026
A French brass striking portico skeleton clock HENRI MARC, PARIS. CIRCA 1870 Marketplace $1,800

A French brass striking portico skeleton clock HENRI MARC, PARIS. CIRCA 1870

A French brass striking portico skeleton clock HENRI MARC, PARIS. CIRCA 1870

$1,800
Aug 21, 2026
An English Brass An English brass, silvered brass and green marble weight-driven skeleton timepiece: 'The Whitlock Eagle Clock' PROBABLY RETAILED BY DENT & CO. CIRCA 1965 Marketplace $1,560

An English Brass An English brass, silvered brass and green marble weight-driven skeleton timepiece: 'The Whitlock Eagle Clock' PROBABLY RETAILED BY DENT & CO. CIRCA 1965

An English brass, silvered brass and green marble weight-driven skeleton timepiece: 'The Whitlock Eagle Clock' PROBABLY RETAILED BY DENT & CO. CIRCA 1965

$1,560
Aug 21, 2026
A fine Victorian brass and white marble striking skeleton clock SMITH & SONS, LONDON. CIRCA 1860 Marketplace $3,600

A fine Victorian brass and white marble striking skeleton clock SMITH & SONS, LONDON. CIRCA 1860

A fine Victorian brass and white marble striking skeleton clock SMITH & SONS, LONDON. CIRCA 1860

$3,600
Aug 21, 2026
A French brass quarter-chiming eight day skeleton clock with remontoire LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY Marketplace $6,600

A French brass quarter-chiming eight day skeleton clock with remontoire LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

A French brass quarter-chiming eight day skeleton clock with remontoire LAST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

$6,600
Aug 21, 2026
A magnificent Victorian quarter chiming presentation skeleton clock JOHN SMITH & SON, CLERKENWELL, LONDON, RETAILED BY MOULAND, LONDON. DATED 1863 Marketplace $26,400

A magnificent Victorian quarter chiming presentation skeleton clock JOHN SMITH & SON, CLERKENWELL, LONDON, RETAILED BY MOULAND, LONDON. DATED 1863

A magnificent Victorian quarter chiming presentation skeleton clock JOHN SMITH & SON, CLERKENWELL, LONDON, RETAILED BY MOULAND, LONDON. DATED 1863

$26,400
Aug 21, 2026
An American brass Congreve-type rolling ball timepiece PROBABLY EARLY 20TH CENTURY Marketplace $4,200

An American brass Congreve-type rolling ball timepiece PROBABLY EARLY 20TH CENTURY

An American brass Congreve-type rolling ball timepiece PROBABLY EARLY 20TH CENTURY

$4,200
Aug 21, 2026
A French Brass A French brass, patinated bronze and red griotte marble industrial timepiece in the form of a steam-powered wheel engine CIRCA 1880 Marketplace $9,600

A French Brass A French brass, patinated bronze and red griotte marble industrial timepiece in the form of a steam-powered wheel engine CIRCA 1880

A French brass, patinated bronze and red griotte marble industrial timepiece in the form of a steam-powered wheel engine CIRCA 1880

$9,600
Aug 21, 2026
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