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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 409,432 of 153,811 results

A WILLIAM AND MARY EBONISED AND GILT BRASS-MOUNTED TABLE CLOCK EDWARD BURGIS, LONDON. CIRCA 1695 Marketplace $10,800

A WILLIAM AND MARY EBONISED AND GILT BRASS-MOUNTED TABLE CLOCK EDWARD BURGIS, LONDON. CIRCA 1695

A WILLIAM AND MARY EBONISED AND GILT BRASS-MOUNTED TABLE CLOCK EDWARD BURGIS, LONDON. CIRCA 1695

$10,800
Aug 21, 2026
A Regency Ormolu A Regency ormolu, bronze patinated and gilt-wood musical automaton quarter striking turntable clock JEAN HENRI BORRELL, LONDON. CIRCA 1810 Marketplace $10,560

A Regency Ormolu A Regency ormolu, bronze patinated and gilt-wood musical automaton quarter striking turntable clock JEAN HENRI BORRELL, LONDON. CIRCA 1810

A Regency ormolu, bronze patinated and gilt-wood musical automaton quarter striking turntable clock JEAN HENRI BORRELL, LONDON. CIRCA 1810

$10,560
Aug 21, 2026
A George II mahogany and brass-mounted striking eight day table clock with pull quarter repeat WILLIAM WEBSTER, LONDON. CIRCA 1760 Marketplace $8,040

A George II mahogany and brass-mounted striking eight day table clock with pull quarter repeat WILLIAM WEBSTER, LONDON. CIRCA 1760

A George II mahogany and brass-mounted striking eight day table clock with pull quarter repeat WILLIAM WEBSTER, LONDON. CIRCA 1760

$8,040
Aug 21, 2026
A fine George III ebonised and ormolu-mounted musical automaton four-train table clock for the Chinese Market COLEMAN, LONDON. CIRCA 1780 Marketplace $48,000

A fine George III ebonised and ormolu-mounted musical automaton four-train table clock for the Chinese Market COLEMAN, LONDON. CIRCA 1780

A fine George III ebonised and ormolu-mounted musical automaton four-train table clock for the Chinese Market COLEMAN, LONDON. CIRCA 1780

$48,000
Aug 21, 2026
A George III mahogany and brass-mounted quarter-chiming and musical eight day table clock EARDLEY NORTON, LONDON, NO.1093. CIRCA 1765 Marketplace $20,400

A George III mahogany and brass-mounted quarter-chiming and musical eight day table clock EARDLEY NORTON, LONDON, NO.1093. CIRCA 1765

A George III mahogany and brass-mounted quarter-chiming and musical eight day table clock EARDLEY NORTON, LONDON, NO.1093. CIRCA 1765

$20,400
Aug 21, 2026
A George II ebony striking table clock JOHN BERRY, LONDON. CIRCA 1740 Marketplace $7,800

A George II ebony striking table clock JOHN BERRY, LONDON. CIRCA 1740

A George II ebony striking table clock JOHN BERRY, LONDON. CIRCA 1740

$7,800
Aug 21, 2026
A George II mahogany and brass-mounted striking eight day table clock with trip repeat JOHN ELLICOTT. CIRCA 1760 Marketplace $8,160

A George II mahogany and brass-mounted striking eight day table clock with trip repeat JOHN ELLICOTT. CIRCA 1760

A George II mahogany and brass-mounted striking eight day table clock with trip repeat JOHN ELLICOTT. CIRCA 1760

$8,160
Aug 21, 2026
A George III mahogany large dial timepiece BRITTON, DEVIZES. CIRCA 1770 Marketplace $5,040

A George III mahogany large dial timepiece BRITTON, DEVIZES. CIRCA 1770

A George III mahogany large dial timepiece BRITTON, DEVIZES. CIRCA 1770

$5,040
Aug 21, 2026
A George III ebonised and gilt-brass mounted ebonised quarter-chiming eight day table clock JOHN ELLICOTT, LONDON. CIRCA 1780 Marketplace $8,400

A George III ebonised and gilt-brass mounted ebonised quarter-chiming eight day table clock JOHN ELLICOTT, LONDON. CIRCA 1780

A George III ebonised and gilt-brass mounted ebonised quarter-chiming eight day table clock JOHN ELLICOTT, LONDON. CIRCA 1780

$8,400
Aug 21, 2026
A George III mahogany striking drop dial wall clock ALLAM & CAITHNESS, LONDON. CIRCA 1790 Marketplace $4,200

A George III mahogany striking drop dial wall clock ALLAM & CAITHNESS, LONDON. CIRCA 1790

A George III mahogany striking drop dial wall clock ALLAM & CAITHNESS, LONDON. CIRCA 1790

$4,200
Aug 21, 2026
A Charles II olivewood oyster-veneered, ebonised and floral marquetry striking eight day longcase clock WILLIAM KNOTTESFORD, LONDON. CIRCA 1680/85 Marketplace $54,000

A Charles II olivewood oyster-veneered, ebonised and floral marquetry striking eight day longcase clock WILLIAM KNOTTESFORD, LONDON. CIRCA 1680/85

A Charles II olivewood oyster-veneered, ebonised and floral marquetry striking eight day longcase clock WILLIAM KNOTTESFORD, LONDON. CIRCA 1680/85

$54,000
Aug 21, 2026
A fine late Victorian four train quarter striking and musical ebony and ormolu mounted table clock BARRAUD & LUNDS, LONDON, NO. 2628. CIRCA 1870 Marketplace $9,600

A fine late Victorian four train quarter striking and musical ebony and ormolu mounted table clock BARRAUD & LUNDS, LONDON, NO. 2628. CIRCA 1870

A fine late Victorian four train quarter striking and musical ebony and ormolu mounted table clock BARRAUD & LUNDS, LONDON, NO. 2628. CIRCA 1870

$9,600
Aug 21, 2026
A William and Mary ebony and gilt-brass mounted striking eight day table clock with pull quarter repeat THOMAS TOMPION, LONDON, NO.238. CIRCA 1694 Marketplace $144,000

A William and Mary ebony and gilt-brass mounted striking eight day table clock with pull quarter repeat THOMAS TOMPION, LONDON, NO.238. CIRCA 1694

A William and Mary ebony and gilt-brass mounted striking eight day table clock with pull quarter repeat THOMAS TOMPION, LONDON, NO.238. CIRCA 1694

$144,000 Record
Aug 21, 2026
A George II black and gilt decorated tavern timepiece THOMAS MOORE, IPSWICH. CIRCA 1750 Marketplace $5,760

A George II black and gilt decorated tavern timepiece THOMAS MOORE, IPSWICH. CIRCA 1750

A George II black and gilt decorated tavern timepiece THOMAS MOORE, IPSWICH. CIRCA 1750

$5,760
Aug 21, 2026
A Charles II ebony and gilt-brass mounted two-train quarter-striking eight day table clock THOMAS TOMPION, LONDON, NO.16. CIRCA 1682 Marketplace $150,000

A Charles II ebony and gilt-brass mounted two-train quarter-striking eight day table clock THOMAS TOMPION, LONDON, NO.16. CIRCA 1682

A Charles II ebony and gilt-brass mounted two-train quarter-striking eight day table clock THOMAS TOMPION, LONDON, NO.16. CIRCA 1682

$150,000 Record
Aug 21, 2026
A rare George III gilt and black painted large dial clock JOHN SHELTON, LONDON. CIRCA 1760 Marketplace $3,600

A rare George III gilt and black painted large dial clock JOHN SHELTON, LONDON. CIRCA 1760

A rare George III gilt and black painted large dial clock JOHN SHELTON, LONDON. CIRCA 1760

$3,600
Aug 21, 2026
A rare Charles II longcase night clock movement CIRCA 1685 Marketplace $48,000

A rare Charles II longcase night clock movement CIRCA 1685

A rare Charles II longcase night clock movement CIRCA 1685

$48,000
Aug 21, 2026
A fine Regency rosewood striking four glass clock DESBOIS, LONDON. CIRCA 1825 Marketplace $12,600

A fine Regency rosewood striking four glass clock DESBOIS, LONDON. CIRCA 1825

A fine Regency rosewood striking four glass clock DESBOIS, LONDON. CIRCA 1825

$12,600
Aug 21, 2026
A William and Mary miniature ebonised grande sonnerie eight day table clock with pull repeat JONATHAN PULLER, LONDON. CIRCA 1690 Marketplace $108,000

A William and Mary miniature ebonised grande sonnerie eight day table clock with pull repeat JONATHAN PULLER, LONDON. CIRCA 1690

A William and Mary miniature ebonised grande sonnerie eight day table clock with pull repeat JONATHAN PULLER, LONDON. CIRCA 1690

$108,000 Record
Aug 21, 2026
A good George III kingwood striking table clock JAMES GALE, LONDON. CIRCA 1790 Marketplace $7,200

A good George III kingwood striking table clock JAMES GALE, LONDON. CIRCA 1790

A good George III kingwood striking table clock JAMES GALE, LONDON. CIRCA 1790

$7,200
Aug 21, 2026
A Swiss sub-miniature gilt-brass and enamel-mounted eight day carriage timepiece NO.114. CIRCA 1900 Marketplace $1,125

A Swiss sub-miniature gilt-brass and enamel-mounted eight day carriage timepiece NO.114. CIRCA 1900

A Swiss sub-miniature gilt-brass and enamel-mounted eight day carriage timepiece NO.114. CIRCA 1900

$1,125
Aug 21, 2026
A George III ebonised quarter chiming table clock STEPHEN RIMBAULT, LONDON. CIRCA 1780 Marketplace $6,600

A George III ebonised quarter chiming table clock STEPHEN RIMBAULT, LONDON. CIRCA 1780

A George III ebonised quarter chiming table clock STEPHEN RIMBAULT, LONDON. CIRCA 1780

$6,600
Aug 21, 2026
A Swiss sub-miniature brass eight day carriage timepiece NO.1529. CIRCA 1900 Marketplace $375.00

A Swiss sub-miniature brass eight day carriage timepiece NO.1529. CIRCA 1900

A Swiss sub-miniature brass eight day carriage timepiece NO.1529. CIRCA 1900

$375.00
Aug 21, 2026
A rare George III black lacquered and gilt decorated striking tavern clock BENJAMIN BROCK, BRISTOL. CIRCA 1785 Marketplace $9,000

A rare George III black lacquered and gilt decorated striking tavern clock BENJAMIN BROCK, BRISTOL. CIRCA 1785

A rare George III black lacquered and gilt decorated striking tavern clock BENJAMIN BROCK, BRISTOL. CIRCA 1785

$9,000
Aug 21, 2026
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