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 73,697 completed sales from 1991 to Aug 2026.

Refreshed weekly, latest sale 21 Aug 2026.

49% above estimate 45% within 6% below

Lot	Watch	Estimate	Result	Vs estimate
13	‘Full Titanium Jacket’, Reference UR-100V \| A limited edition… Sotheby's · 10 Jul 2026 Titanium · 2022	$30,000–50,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
39	A gold and enamel verge watch, Circa 1765 Sotheby's · 24 Jun 2026 Gold	$3,000–5,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
41	A gold and enamel verge watch, Circa 1750 Sotheby's · 24 Jun 2026 Gold	$3,000–5,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
82	Tank Louis \| A yellow gold wristwatch with engraved case back… Sotheby's · 24 Jun 2026 Yellow gold · 1985	$10,000–15,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
39	A gold and enamel verge watch, Circa 1765 Sotheby's · 24 Jun 2026 Gold	$3,000–5,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
41	A gold and enamel verge watch, Circa 1750 Sotheby's · 24 Jun 2026 Gold	$3,000–5,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
82	Tank Louis \| A yellow gold wristwatch with engraved case back… Sotheby's · 24 Jun 2026 Yellow gold · 1985	$10,000–15,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
301	A watch tool kit by Scatola del Tempo accompanied by a cap, C… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026 2025	$3,000–6,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–

All records 176,019 Sold 150,140 Unsold 968 Not disclosed 21,457

These watches were catalogued and offered at auction, but the house does not publish what they sold for. The estimate is what the specialists expected them to make.

Showing 9–16 of 21,457 lots with prices not disclosed. 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

Read the full story of the Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime See what 6300A-010 actually sells for

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

Read the full story of the Patek Philippe Henry Graves Supercomplication

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

Read the full story of the Rolex Daytona See what 6239 actually sells for

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

Read the full story of the Patek Philippe 1518 in stainless steel See what 1518 actually sells for

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

Read the full story of the Rolex Daytona Unicorn See what 6265 actually sells for

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

Read the full story of the Philippe Dufour Grande et Petite Sonnerie No. 1

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

Read the full story of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bao Dai See what 6062 actually sells for

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

Read the full story of the George Daniels Space Traveller I

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

Read the full story of the Omega Speedmaster Broad Arrow See what 2915-1 actually sells for

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

Read the full story of the Rolex GMT-Master See what 1675 actually sells for

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

Read the full story of the F.P. Journe Astronomic Souveraine prototype

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

Read the full story of the Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon See what 5002R actually sells for

Showing 769,792 of 161,201 results

Marketplace $25,200

HYT Metropolis, Ref. H4 Titanium wristwatch with fluid retrograde hours and power reserve indiciation Circa 2020

Metropolis, Ref. H4 Titanium wristwatch with fluid retrograde hours and power reserve indiciation Circa 2020

$25,200

Aug 26, 2026

View Lot Model

Marketplace $3,024

Cartier Cartier | Paire de boutons de manchette chrysoprase et diamants | Pair of chrysoprase and diamond cufflinks

Cartier | Paire de boutons de manchette chrysoprase et diamants | Pair of chrysoprase and diamond cufflinks

$3,024

Aug 26, 2026

View Lot Model

Marketplace $1,386

Jean-Mairet & Gillman Sport Chrono Stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with digital date display Circa 2005

Sport Chrono Stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with digital date display Circa 2005

$1,386

Aug 26, 2026

View Lot Model

Marketplace $3,276

Cvstos Challenge Stainless steel semi-skeletonized chronograph wristwatch with date and power reserve indication Circa 2010

Challenge Stainless steel semi-skeletonized chronograph wristwatch with date and power reserve indication Circa 2010

$3,276

Aug 26, 2026

View Lot Model

Marketplace $4,410

Graff Graff | Paire de boutons de manchette rubis | Pair of ruby cufflinks

Graff | Paire de boutons de manchette rubis | Pair of ruby cufflinks

$4,410

Aug 26, 2026

View Lot Model

Marketplace $2,142

Jean-Mairet & Gillman Lady Sport Grande Date Stainless steel and diamond-set wristwatch with date and mother-of-pearl dial Circa 2005

Lady Sport Grande Date Stainless steel and diamond-set wristwatch with date and mother-of-pearl dial Circa 2005

$2,142

Aug 26, 2026

View Lot Model

Marketplace $2,772

Chopard Happy Hellas, Ref. 28/8421-20 Limited edition stainless steel and diamond-set wristwatch with date, mother of pearl dial and Happy Fish Circa 2004 · 28/8421-20

Happy Hellas, Ref. 28/8421-20 Limited edition stainless steel and diamond-set wristwatch with date, mother of pearl dial and Happy Fish Circa 2004

$2,772

Aug 26, 2026

View Lot Model

Marketplace $3,780

Graff | Paire de boutons de manchette émeraudes et diamants | Pair of emerald and diamond cufflinks

$3,780

Aug 26, 2026

View Lot Model

Marketplace $1,512

Jean-Mairet & Gillman Grande Date Limited edition stainless steel wristwatch with digital date display Circa 2010

Grande Date Limited edition stainless steel wristwatch with digital date display Circa 2010

$1,512

Aug 26, 2026

View Lot Model

Marketplace $1,134

Cyma Stainless steel military wristwatch with radium indexes made for the British Army Circa 1950

Stainless steel military wristwatch with radium indexes made for the British Army Circa 1950

$1,134

Aug 26, 2026

View Lot Model

Marketplace $1,008

Mellerio | Paire de boutons de manchette oeil de tigre | Pair of tiger's eye cufflinks

$1,008

Aug 26, 2026

View Lot Model

Marketplace $3,528

Jean-Mairet & Gillman Sport Chrono Limited edition stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with date Circa 2005

Sport Chrono Limited edition stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with date Circa 2005

$3,528

Aug 26, 2026

View Lot Model

Marketplace $15,120

Breitling Duograph, Ref. 764 Stainless steel split-seconds chronograph wristwatch with Gay Frères bracelet Circa 1950 · 764

Duograph, Ref. 764 Stainless steel split-seconds chronograph wristwatch with Gay Frères bracelet Circa 1950

$15,120

Aug 26, 2026

View Lot Model

Marketplace $630.00

Paire de boutons de manchette or | Pair of gold cufflinks

$630.00

Aug 26, 2026

View Lot Model

Marketplace $4,032

Jean-Mairet & Gillman Alexandre III Limited edition stainless steel single button chronograph wristwatch Circa 2005

Alexandre III Limited edition stainless steel single button chronograph wristwatch Circa 2005

$4,032

Aug 26, 2026

View Lot Model

Marketplace $5,292

Cartier Pasha Yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with date Circa 1995

Pasha Yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with date Circa 1995

$5,292

Aug 26, 2026

View Lot Model

Marketplace $630.00

Paire de boutons de manchette lapis lazuli | Pair of lapis lazuli cufflinks

$630.00

Aug 26, 2026

View Lot Model

Marketplace $4,032

Jean-Mairet & Gillman Limited edition white gold dual time zone alarm wristwatch with date Circa 2005

Limited edition white gold dual time zone alarm wristwatch with date Circa 2005

$4,032

Aug 26, 2026

View Lot Model

Marketplace $4,788

Blancpain Villeret Pink gold chronograph wristwatch with date Circa 1995

Villeret Pink gold chronograph wristwatch with date Circa 1995

$4,788

Aug 26, 2026

View Lot Model

Marketplace $12,600

Rolex Reference 5513 Submariner 'Meters First' | A stainless steel automatic wristwatch, Circa 1967 · 5513

Reference 5513 Submariner 'Meters First' | A stainless steel automatic wristwatch, Circa 1967

$12,600

Aug 26, 2026

View Lot Model

Marketplace $1,134

Jean-Mairet & Gillman Grande Date Limited edition stainless steel wristwatch with digital date display Circa 2005

Grande Date Limited edition stainless steel wristwatch with digital date display Circa 2005

$1,134

Aug 26, 2026

View Lot Model

Marketplace $2,520

Audemars Piguet White gold and diamond-set bracelet watch Circa 1970

White gold and diamond-set bracelet watch Circa 1970

$2,520

Aug 26, 2026

View Lot Model

Marketplace $22,680

Rolex Reference 1675 GMT-Master 'Pepsi' | A stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 1968 · 1675

Reference 1675 GMT-Master 'Pepsi' | A stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 1968

$22,680

Aug 26, 2026

View Lot Model

Marketplace $1,134

Jean-Mairet & Gillman Lady Sport GMT Stainless steel multi time zone wristwatch Circa 2005

Lady Sport GMT Stainless steel multi time zone wristwatch Circa 2005

$1,134

Aug 26, 2026

View Lot Model

Prev 1 … 31 32 33 34 35 … 6717 Next

Auction results

What watches actually sold for

The most expensive watches ever sold

HYT Metropolis, Ref. H4 Titanium wristwatch with fluid retrograde hours and power reserve indiciation Circa 2020

Cartier Cartier | Paire de boutons de manchette chrysoprase et diamants | Pair of chrysoprase and diamond cufflinks

Jean-Mairet & Gillman Sport Chrono Stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with digital date display Circa 2005

Cvstos Challenge Stainless steel semi-skeletonized chronograph wristwatch with date and power reserve indication Circa 2010

Graff Graff | Paire de boutons de manchette rubis | Pair of ruby cufflinks

Jean-Mairet & Gillman Lady Sport Grande Date Stainless steel and diamond-set wristwatch with date and mother-of-pearl dial Circa 2005

Chopard Happy Hellas, Ref. 28/8421-20 Limited edition stainless steel and diamond-set wristwatch with date, mother of pearl dial and Happy Fish Circa 2004 · 28/8421-20

Graff | Paire de boutons de manchette émeraudes et diamants | Pair of emerald and diamond cufflinks

Jean-Mairet & Gillman Grande Date Limited edition stainless steel wristwatch with digital date display Circa 2010

Cyma Stainless steel military wristwatch with radium indexes made for the British Army Circa 1950

Mellerio | Paire de boutons de manchette oeil de tigre | Pair of tiger's eye cufflinks

Jean-Mairet & Gillman Sport Chrono Limited edition stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with date Circa 2005

Breitling Duograph, Ref. 764 Stainless steel split-seconds chronograph wristwatch with Gay Frères bracelet Circa 1950 · 764

Paire de boutons de manchette or | Pair of gold cufflinks

Jean-Mairet & Gillman Alexandre III Limited edition stainless steel single button chronograph wristwatch Circa 2005

Cartier Pasha Yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with date Circa 1995

Paire de boutons de manchette lapis lazuli | Pair of lapis lazuli cufflinks

Jean-Mairet & Gillman Limited edition white gold dual time zone alarm wristwatch with date Circa 2005

Blancpain Villeret Pink gold chronograph wristwatch with date Circa 1995

Rolex Reference 5513 Submariner 'Meters First' | A stainless steel automatic wristwatch, Circa 1967 · 5513

Jean-Mairet & Gillman Grande Date Limited edition stainless steel wristwatch with digital date display Circa 2005

Audemars Piguet White gold and diamond-set bracelet watch Circa 1970

Rolex Reference 1675 GMT-Master 'Pepsi' | A stainless steel dual time zone wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 1968 · 1675

Jean-Mairet & Gillman Lady Sport GMT Stainless steel multi time zone wristwatch Circa 2005