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 73,690 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
101	Patek Philippe Ref. 1518 Phillips · 13 Jun 2026	$1,200,000–2,400,000	$3,992,000	+66%
5156	Rolex Chronograph 6238 Black Galvanic Dial Loupe This · 28 Aug 2026 36mm · Stainless steel · Manual-wind Rolex cal. 722 · 1963 · grade V 8.5	$100,000–150,000	Unsold no bid met the reserve	–
4067	LONGINES: 14K GOLD WATCH Bonhams · 28 Jul 2026	$1,000–2,000	$1,536 incl. 28% premium	-23%
183	Roger Dubuis Minute Repeater Pink Gold Antiquorum · 28 Jun 2026	–	€249,280 incl. 31.2% premium	–
7	Day-Date, Reference 18208 \| A yellow gold wristwatch with day… Sotheby's · 10 Jul 2026	$130,000–200,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
209	ROLEX, STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH ‘PRE-DAYTONA’ WITH BRACELE… Christie's · 17 Jun 2026	$8,000–16,000	$30,480	+91%
79	F.P. Journe Tourbillon Anniversaire Historique “T30” Phillips · 13 Jun 2026	$600,000–1,200,000	$2,032,000	+69%
5158	Patek Philippe 96 Pink on Pink Loupe This · 28 Aug 2026	–	Unsold no bid met the reserve	–

All records 172,565 Sold 150,140 Unsold 968 Not disclosed 21,457

Showing 9–16 of 172,565 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

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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 $7,500

IWC IWC. A stainless steel manual wind wristwatch Portuguese, Ref:5441.002, No.478/1000, Case No.2565318, Movement No.2498773, Circa 1993 · 5441.002

IWC. A stainless steel manual wind wristwatch Portuguese, Ref:5441.002, No.478/1000, Case No.2565318, Movement No.2498773, Circa 1993

$7,500

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $2,875

Jaeger-LeCoultre Jaeger-LeCoultre. A lady's 18k gold and diamond set manual wind bracelet watch Ref:987 21, Case No.16136 21, Circa 1980 · 987

Jaeger-LeCoultre. A lady's 18k gold and diamond set manual wind bracelet watch Ref:987 21, Case No.16136 21, Circa 1980

$2,875

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $11,250

Jaeger-LeCoultre Jaeger-LeCoultre. A brass musical alarm clock with 8 day power reserve Recital, Ref:2173, Circa 1960 · 2173

Jaeger-LeCoultre. A brass musical alarm clock with 8 day power reserve Recital, Ref:2173, Circa 1960

$11,250

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $688.00

William Bunnett, London. A silver key wind calendar pair case pocket watch Movement No.6377, London Hallmark for 1763

$688.00

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $688.00

Glashütte Original Glashütte Original. A stainless steel and gold manual wind wristwatch Case No.0019, Movement No.0200, Circa 2010

Glashütte Original. A stainless steel and gold manual wind wristwatch Case No.0019, Movement No.0200, Circa 2010

$688.00

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $750.00

$1,062

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $5,875

Omega Omega. A titanium and 18K rose gold manual wind chronograph wristwatch Speedmaster Apollo 11 45th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ref:31162423006001, No.1933/1969, Case & Movement No.77812741, Sold 15th July 2014 · 31162423006001

Omega. A titanium and 18K rose gold manual wind chronograph wristwatch Speedmaster Apollo 11 45th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ref:31162423006001, No.1933/1969, Case & Movement No.77812741, Sold 15th July 2014

$5,875

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $1,250

$2,750

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Marketplace $2,500

Eberhard. A stainless steel automatic chronograph rattrapante wristwatch with split seconds Tazio Nuvolari, Ref:31055, Case No.94-0048, Circa 2004 · 31055

Eberhard. A stainless steel automatic chronograph rattrapante wristwatch with split seconds Tazio Nuvolari, Ref:31055, Case No.94-0048, Circa 2004

$2,500

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $600.00

Jaeger-LeCoultre Jaeger-LeCoultre. An 18K gold automatic calendar wristwatch Ref:5000 21, Case No.1510095, Movement No.2286958, Circa 1980 · 5000

Jaeger-LeCoultre. An 18K gold automatic calendar wristwatch Ref:5000 21, Case No.1510095, Movement No.2286958, Circa 1980

$600.00

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $11,875

Jaeger-LeCoultre Jaeger-LeCoultre. A brass and acrylic fisherman clock with 8 day power reserve Marina, No.488, Circa 1970

Jaeger-LeCoultre. A brass and acrylic fisherman clock with 8 day power reserve Marina, No.488, Circa 1970

$11,875

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $1,250

A continental gold and turquoise set key wind open face pocket watch with chatelaine Circa 1820

$1,250

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $2,750

Benzinger. An 18K rose gold manual wind wristwatch No.33, Circa 2013

$2,750

Aug 20, 2026

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Marketplace $68,750

Cartier Cartier. A lady's 18K gold and diamond set quartz bracelet watch with box and papers Tank Américaine, Ref:2482, Case No.604620MG, Circa 2000 · 2482

Cartier. A lady's 18K gold and diamond set quartz bracelet watch with box and papers Tank Américaine, Ref:2482, Case No.604620MG, Circa 2000

$68,750

Aug 20, 2026

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What watches actually sold for

The most expensive watches ever sold

IWC IWC. A stainless steel manual wind wristwatch Portuguese, Ref:5441.002, No.478/1000, Case No.2565318, Movement No.2498773, Circa 1993 · 5441.002

Jaeger-LeCoultre Jaeger-LeCoultre. A lady's 18k gold and diamond set manual wind bracelet watch Ref:987 21, Case No.16136 21, Circa 1980 · 987

Jaeger-LeCoultre Jaeger-LeCoultre. A brass musical alarm clock with 8 day power reserve Recital, Ref:2173, Circa 1960 · 2173

William Bunnett, London. A silver key wind calendar pair case pocket watch Movement No.6377, London Hallmark for 1763

Glashütte Original Glashütte Original. A stainless steel and gold manual wind wristwatch Case No.0019, Movement No.0200, Circa 2010

Esquivillon & De Choudens, Paris. An early 19th century enamel spherical watch Numbered 26663, Circa 1810

IWC IWC. An 18ct rose gold automatic chronograph wristwatch Portuguese, Ref:3714, Case No.3239740, Movement No.3382548, Sold 12th March 2008 · 3714

Audemars Piguet Audemars Piguet. An 18k white gold manual wind bracelet watch Case No.60854, Movement No.106984, Circa 1970

A. Lange & Söhne A. Lange & Söhne. A fine silver open face keyless wind pocket watch Signed A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte Dresden, No.29861, Circa 1910

R & J. Sheraton, Newcastle on Tyne. An 18k gold keyless wind full hunter pocket watch with centre seconds Case & Movement No.214007, Birmingham Hallmark for 1891

Omega Omega. A titanium and 18K rose gold manual wind chronograph wristwatch Speedmaster Apollo 11 45th Anniversary Limited Edition, Ref:31162423006001, No.1933/1969, Case & Movement No.77812741, Sold 15th July 2014 · 31162423006001

A continental gold key wind open face quarter repeating pocket watch Circa 1800

Blancpain Blancpain. An 18ct white gold automatic calendar chronograph wristwatch Flyback, No.27/100, Recent

Omega Omega. An 18k gold automatic bracelet watch Case No.G1071, Movement No.26514893, Circa 1968

Tiffany & Co A fine brass world time alarm clock with 8 day power reserve Retailed by Tiffany & Co, Circa 1970

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve. An 18K gold keyless wind full hunter pocket watch Retailed by Tiffany & Co, New York, Case & Cuvette No.22718, Circa 1850

Glashütte Original Glashütte Original. An 18K rose gold manual wind triple calendar wristwatch with moon phase Case No.0109, Movement No.00409, Circa 2010

Henriko Capell, Geneva. A silver key wind open face pocket watch Circa 1690

Eberhard. A stainless steel automatic chronograph rattrapante wristwatch with split seconds Tazio Nuvolari, Ref:31055, Case No.94-0048, Circa 2004 · 31055

Jaeger-LeCoultre Jaeger-LeCoultre. An 18K gold automatic calendar wristwatch Ref:5000 21, Case No.1510095, Movement No.2286958, Circa 1980 · 5000

Jaeger-LeCoultre Jaeger-LeCoultre. A brass and acrylic fisherman clock with 8 day power reserve Marina, No.488, Circa 1970

A continental gold and turquoise set key wind open face pocket watch with chatelaine Circa 1820

Benzinger. An 18K rose gold manual wind wristwatch No.33, Circa 2013

Cartier Cartier. A lady's 18K gold and diamond set quartz bracelet watch with box and papers Tank Américaine, Ref:2482, Case No.604620MG, Circa 2000 · 2482