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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 433,456 of 153,811 results

A French miniature gilt-brass eight day carriage timepiece NO.1337. CIRCA 1890 Marketplace $937.00

A French miniature gilt-brass eight day carriage timepiece NO.1337. CIRCA 1890

A French miniature gilt-brass eight day carriage timepiece NO.1337. CIRCA 1890

$937.00
Aug 21, 2026
A George II ebony and brass-mounted quarter striking large table clock with calendar GEORGE CLARKE, LONDON. CIRCA 1740 Marketplace $14,400

A George II ebony and brass-mounted quarter striking large table clock with calendar GEORGE CLARKE, LONDON. CIRCA 1740

A George II ebony and brass-mounted quarter striking large table clock with calendar GEORGE CLARKE, LONDON. CIRCA 1740

$14,400
Aug 21, 2026
A Swiss miniature brass eight day carriage timepiece NO.6813. CIRCA 1900 Marketplace $750.00

A Swiss miniature brass eight day carriage timepiece NO.6813. CIRCA 1900

A Swiss miniature brass eight day carriage timepiece NO.6813. CIRCA 1900

$750.00
Aug 21, 2026
A large George II burr walnut mantel timepiece with pull quarter repeat JOHN ELLICOTT, LONDON. CIRCA 1750 Marketplace $33,600

A large George II burr walnut mantel timepiece with pull quarter repeat JOHN ELLICOTT, LONDON. CIRCA 1750

A large George II burr walnut mantel timepiece with pull quarter repeat JOHN ELLICOTT, LONDON. CIRCA 1750

$33,600
Aug 21, 2026
A French miniature engraved gilt-brass eight day carriage timepiece A. DUMAS, NO.1390. CIRCA 1870 Marketplace $562.00

A French miniature engraved gilt-brass eight day carriage timepiece A. DUMAS, NO.1390. CIRCA 1870

A French miniature engraved gilt-brass eight day carriage timepiece A. DUMAS, NO.1390. CIRCA 1870

$562.00
Aug 21, 2026
A George III mahogany hooded wall clock JOHN ELLICOTT, LONDON. CIRCA 1770 Marketplace $9,600

A George III mahogany hooded wall clock JOHN ELLICOTT, LONDON. CIRCA 1770

A George III mahogany hooded wall clock JOHN ELLICOTT, LONDON. CIRCA 1770

$9,600
Aug 21, 2026
A French brass and porcelain eight day novelty mantel timepiece LATE 19TH CENTURY Marketplace $1,062

A French brass and porcelain eight day novelty mantel timepiece LATE 19TH CENTURY

A French brass and porcelain eight day novelty mantel timepiece LATE 19TH CENTURY

$1,062
Aug 21, 2026
A fine George III mahogany musical longcase clock JOHN MONKHOUSE, LONDON. CIRCA 1775 Marketplace $18,000

A fine George III mahogany musical longcase clock JOHN MONKHOUSE, LONDON. CIRCA 1775

A fine George III mahogany musical longcase clock JOHN MONKHOUSE, LONDON. CIRCA 1775

$18,000
Aug 21, 2026
A French small gilt-brass and porcelain-mounted striking eight day mantel clock NO.1688. CIRCA 1880 Marketplace $1,875

A French small gilt-brass and porcelain-mounted striking eight day mantel clock NO.1688. CIRCA 1880

A French small gilt-brass and porcelain-mounted striking eight day mantel clock NO.1688. CIRCA 1880

$1,875
Aug 21, 2026
A rare and early Dutch engraving of a clockmaker's workshop PHILIPS GALLE, AFTER STRADANUS (JAN VAN DER STRAET, 1523-1605) Marketplace $6,600

A rare and early Dutch engraving of a clockmaker's workshop PHILIPS GALLE, AFTER STRADANUS (JAN VAN DER STRAET, 1523-1605)

A rare and early Dutch engraving of a clockmaker's workshop PHILIPS GALLE, AFTER STRADANUS (JAN VAN DER STRAET, 1523-1605)

$6,600
Aug 21, 2026
A French brass-mounted white marble striking eight day portico clock EARLY 20TH CENTURY Marketplace $187.00

A French brass-mounted white marble striking eight day portico clock EARLY 20TH CENTURY

A French brass-mounted white marble striking eight day portico clock EARLY 20TH CENTURY

$187.00
Aug 21, 2026
A rare french Renaissance gilt-brass striking small table clock UNSIGNED. FOURTH QUARTER 16TH CENTURY Marketplace $19,200

A rare french Renaissance gilt-brass striking small table clock UNSIGNED. FOURTH QUARTER 16TH CENTURY

A rare french Renaissance gilt-brass striking small table clock UNSIGNED. FOURTH QUARTER 16TH CENTURY

$19,200
Aug 21, 2026
A French brass-mounted white marble striking eight day portico mantel clock and garniture NO.6119. EARLY 20TH CENTURY Marketplace $250.00

A French brass-mounted white marble striking eight day portico mantel clock and garniture NO.6119. EARLY 20TH CENTURY

A French brass-mounted white marble striking eight day portico mantel clock and garniture NO.6119. EARLY 20TH CENTURY

$250.00
Aug 21, 2026
A rare French gilt-brass hexagonal small striking table clock UNSIGNED. LAST QUARTER 16TH CENTURY Marketplace $16,800

A rare French gilt-brass hexagonal small striking table clock UNSIGNED. LAST QUARTER 16TH CENTURY

A rare French gilt-brass hexagonal small striking table clock UNSIGNED. LAST QUARTER 16TH CENTURY

$16,800
Aug 21, 2026
A French miniature engraved brass and porcelain-mounted eight day carriage timepiece NO.2429. CIRCA 1880 Marketplace $2,000

A French miniature engraved brass and porcelain-mounted eight day carriage timepiece NO.2429. CIRCA 1880

A French miniature engraved brass and porcelain-mounted eight day carriage timepiece NO.2429. CIRCA 1880

$2,000
Aug 21, 2026
A Queen Anne silver pair cased verge pocket watch JOHN MARIE, HERTFORD. CIRCA 1720 Marketplace $960.00

A Queen Anne silver pair cased verge pocket watch JOHN MARIE, HERTFORD. CIRCA 1720

A Queen Anne silver pair cased verge pocket watch JOHN MARIE, HERTFORD. CIRCA 1720

$960.00
Aug 21, 2026
A French small brass and pietre dure striking and repeating eight day carriage clock with alarm RETAILED BY BOZI, FLORENCE, NO.3425. CIRCA 1880 Marketplace $3,000

A French small brass and pietre dure striking and repeating eight day carriage clock with alarm RETAILED BY BOZI, FLORENCE, NO.3425. CIRCA 1880

A French small brass and pietre dure striking and repeating eight day carriage clock with alarm RETAILED BY BOZI, FLORENCE, NO.3425. CIRCA 1880

$3,000
Aug 21, 2026
A rare Charles II silver and turtleshell piqué paircased verge pocket watch JOHN KNIBB, OXFORD, NO. 56. CIRCA 1685 Marketplace $14,400

A rare Charles II silver and turtleshell piqué paircased verge pocket watch JOHN KNIBB, OXFORD, NO. 56. CIRCA 1685

A rare Charles II silver and turtleshell piqué paircased verge pocket watch JOHN KNIBB, OXFORD, NO. 56. CIRCA 1685

$14,400
Aug 21, 2026
A French brass and porcelain-mounted striking and repeating eight day carriage clock NO.2433. CIRCA 1870 Marketplace $5,250

A French brass and porcelain-mounted striking and repeating eight day carriage clock NO.2433. CIRCA 1870

A French brass and porcelain-mounted striking and repeating eight day carriage clock NO.2433. CIRCA 1870

$5,250
Aug 21, 2026
A William & Mary silver and turtleshell piqué paircased sun-and-moon verge pocket watch JOSEPH WINDMILLS, LONDON, NO.183. CIRCA 1690 Marketplace $9,600

A William & Mary silver and turtleshell piqué paircased sun-and-moon verge pocket watch JOSEPH WINDMILLS, LONDON, NO.183. CIRCA 1690

A William & Mary silver and turtleshell piqué paircased sun-and-moon verge pocket watch JOSEPH WINDMILLS, LONDON, NO.183. CIRCA 1690

$9,600
Aug 21, 2026
An 18ct. gold United States of America Twenty Dollars coin watch AUDEMARS PIGUET. GENEVA. CIRCA 1970 Marketplace $1,500

An 18ct. gold United States of America Twenty Dollars coin watch AUDEMARS PIGUET. GENEVA. CIRCA 1970

An 18ct. gold United States of America Twenty Dollars coin watch AUDEMARS PIGUET. GENEVA. CIRCA 1970

$1,500
Aug 21, 2026
A George II gold repousée pocket watch with cylinder escapement GEORGE GRAHAM, LONDON, NO. 5373. CIRCA 1730 Marketplace $7,200

A George II gold repousée pocket watch with cylinder escapement GEORGE GRAHAM, LONDON, NO. 5373. CIRCA 1730

A George II gold repousée pocket watch with cylinder escapement GEORGE GRAHAM, LONDON, NO. 5373. CIRCA 1730

$7,200
Aug 21, 2026
A Swiss miniature gilt-brass minute-repeating eight day carriage timepiece NO.259728. LATE 19TH CENTURY Marketplace $2,250

A Swiss miniature gilt-brass minute-repeating eight day carriage timepiece NO.259728. LATE 19TH CENTURY

A Swiss miniature gilt-brass minute-repeating eight day carriage timepiece NO.259728. LATE 19TH CENTURY

$2,250
Aug 21, 2026
A George III ebony and gilt-metal mounted small striking bracket clock JOHN RICHARDS, LONDON. CIRCA 1770 Marketplace $22,200

A George III ebony and gilt-metal mounted small striking bracket clock JOHN RICHARDS, LONDON. CIRCA 1770

A George III ebony and gilt-metal mounted small striking bracket clock JOHN RICHARDS, LONDON. CIRCA 1770

$22,200
Aug 21, 2026
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