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
5113	Archiwatch Padellone Triple Calendar Moonphase 55 Black Dial Loupe This · 17 Aug 2026 37.8mm · Stainless steel · Automatic Dubois Dépraz D… · 2026 · box and papers · grade M 9.5	$2,000–3,000	$2,640 incl. 10% premium	-12%
5109	Sinn Chronograph 303 Kristall for Fulda Steel Loupe This · 17 Aug 2026 40mm · Stainless steel · Automatic Valjoux calibre… · 2006 · box and papers · grade M 8.5	$1,000–2,000	$1,320 incl. 10% premium	-34%
5108	Lederer Central Impulse Chronometer CIC 9012.60.801 18K WG Loupe This · 14 Aug 2026 44mm · 18K White Gold · Manual-wind Lederer calib… · 2023 · box and papers · grade M 9.5	$60,000–80,000	$110,330 incl. 10% premium	+38%
5106	Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time 5164A-001 Loupe This · 14 Aug 2026 40.8mm · Stainless steel · Automatic Patek Philippe … · Circa 2010s · grade M 8.5	$40,000–60,000	$74,800 incl. 10% premium	+25%
5107	Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo 5402BA 18K YG Loupe This · 14 Aug 2026 39mm · 18K Yellow Gold · Automatic Audemars Piguet… · Circa 1979 · grade V 8.5	$40,000–60,000	$62,210 incl. 10% premium	+4%
5104	Rolex GMT-Master 1675 Gilt Dial Box and Papers Fuchsia Bezel Loupe This · 13 Aug 2026 40mm · Stainless steel · Automatic Rolex calibre 1… · 1967 · box and papers · grade V 8.5	$20,000–30,000	$51,150 incl. 10% premium	+71%
5102	Patek Philippe Calatrava 3558J 18K YG Retailed by Tiffany & C… Loupe This · 13 Aug 2026 34mm · 18K Yellow Gold · Automatic Patek Philippe … · 1968 · grade V 8	$20,000–30,000	$21,450 incl. 10% premium	-29%
5105	Tudor Oysterdate Chronograph 7032 Home Plate Loupe This · 13 Aug 2026 40mm · Stainless steel · Manual-wind Valjoux calib… · 1971 · grade V 8	$20,000–30,000	$20,900 incl. 10% premium	-30%

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

Showing 17–24 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

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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 $660.00

Rolex Rolex. An Early Silver Cased Wristwatch with Enamel Dial SIGNED ROLEX, CASE NO 650536, LONDON IMPORT MARK FOR 1915

Rolex. An Early Silver Cased Wristwatch with Enamel Dial SIGNED ROLEX, CASE NO 650536, LONDON IMPORT MARK FOR 1915

$660.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $2,640

An English brass rotating globe novelty timepiece, circa 1910

$2,640

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,440

Rolex Rolex. A Stainless Steel Automatic Water Resistant Centre Seconds wristwatch SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL EXPLORER, PRECISION, CASE NO 1910746, REF NO 5500, 1968

Rolex. A Stainless Steel Automatic Water Resistant Centre Seconds wristwatch SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL EXPLORER, PRECISION, CASE NO 1910746, REF NO 5500, 1968

$1,440

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,800

A French miniature silvered and brass automaton lighthouse timepiece, circa 1880

$1,800

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $720.00

Rolex Rolex. A Stainless Steel Centre Seconds Water Resistant Wristwatch on matching bracelet SIGNED ROLEX OYSTER PRECISION, CASE NO 1409402, REF 6426, 1966 · 6426

Rolex. A Stainless Steel Centre Seconds Water Resistant Wristwatch on matching bracelet SIGNED ROLEX OYSTER PRECISION, CASE NO 1409402, REF 6426, 1966

$720.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $720.00

A French Brass A French brass, silvered and black slate novelty mantel timepiece, circa 1890

A French brass, silvered and black slate novelty mantel timepiece, circa 1890

$720.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $456.00

Rolex Rolex. A Stainless Steel Water Resistant Wristwatch on bracelet SIGNED ROLEX OYSTER ROYAL,CASE NO 590784, REF 4444, CIRCA 1950 · 4444

Rolex. A Stainless Steel Water Resistant Wristwatch on bracelet SIGNED ROLEX OYSTER ROYAL,CASE NO 590784, REF 4444, CIRCA 1950

$456.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,800

An English small brass and black slate Congreve-type rolling ball timepiece, 20th Century

$1,800

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $480.00

Heuer Heuer. A silver cased single button Chronograph wristwatch SIGNED HEUER, CASE NO 28205, CIRCA 1935

Heuer. A silver cased single button Chronograph wristwatch SIGNED HEUER, CASE NO 28205, CIRCA 1935

$480.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,080

An English brass inclined plane timepiece, circa 1973

$1,080

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,140

A Group of 21 Various Gold, Silver and Plated Watches

$1,140

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $2,400

A Louis Philippe ormolu musical and automaton striking mantel clock, circa 1840

$2,400

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $660.00

A Group of 13 Watches ONE SIGNED LEWIS SAMUEL, 4 LORD ST, LIVERPOOL, NO 3756, CHESTER HALLMARK FOR 1825

$660.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $2,400

A French Onyx A French onyx, gilt and patinated metal striking conical pendulum clock

A French onyx, gilt and patinated metal striking conical pendulum clock

$2,400

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $2,280

Three Wristwatches and a Tinder Lighter SIGNED: ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL, BOMBAY, CASE NO 717040, REF 58018, CIRCA 1950; MOVADO TEMPOMATIC, CIRCA 1960; AND ENICAR SHERPA GUIDE, WORLDTIME, CIRCA 1960 · 58018

Three Wristwatches and a Tinder Lighter SIGNED: ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL, BOMBAY, CASE NO 717040, REF 58018, CIRCA 1950; MOVADO TEMPOMATIC, CIRCA 1960; AND ENICAR SHERPA GUIDE, WORLDTIME, CIRCA 1960

$2,280

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $960.00

A French gilt and silvered brass and onyx novelty compendium timepiece, circa 1885

$960.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $312.00

A Group of three Stainless Steel Military Wristwatches SIGNED: SMITHS; CWC; AND BULOVA; VARIOUS DATES

$312.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,560

A French gilt and silvered brass and black marble nautical novelty striking compendium clock, circa 1885

$1,560

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $264.00

A Group of fifteen Plated Wristwatches including a number of special endurance tested watches SIGNED: EVERITE; BOREA; AND HELVETIA; MID 20TH CENTURY

$264.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $600.00

A French Gilt A French gilt, silvered and engraved brass novelty mantel timepiece, circa 1880

A French gilt, silvered and engraved brass novelty mantel timepiece, circa 1880

$600.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $240.00

Two Gold Pendent Watches SIGNED: JR LOSADA, REGENT ST LONDON, NO 6539, LONDON HALLMARK FOR 1871; AND BOVET GENEVE, CASE NO 13235, CIRCA 1900

$240.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,020

A French bronze and black slate novelty compendium timepiece, circa 1890

$1,020

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $480.00

A Group of three Stainless Steel Water Resistant Wristwatches SIGNED: ANONIMO MILITARE, NO 0104, CIRCA 2000; MHR, CIRCA 2000; AND LUIGI GIRIBALDI 456 GTR, CIRCA 1995

$480.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $2,400

A French brass striking four-glass mantel clock with perpetual calendar and moonphase, circa 1880

$2,400

Aug 21, 2026

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Auction results

What watches actually sold for

The most expensive watches ever sold

Rolex Rolex. An Early Silver Cased Wristwatch with Enamel Dial SIGNED ROLEX, CASE NO 650536, LONDON IMPORT MARK FOR 1915

An English brass rotating globe novelty timepiece, circa 1910

Rolex Rolex. A Stainless Steel Automatic Water Resistant Centre Seconds wristwatch SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL EXPLORER, PRECISION, CASE NO 1910746, REF NO 5500, 1968

A French miniature silvered and brass automaton lighthouse timepiece, circa 1880

Rolex Rolex. A Stainless Steel Centre Seconds Water Resistant Wristwatch on matching bracelet SIGNED ROLEX OYSTER PRECISION, CASE NO 1409402, REF 6426, 1966 · 6426

A French Brass A French brass, silvered and black slate novelty mantel timepiece, circa 1890

Rolex Rolex. A Stainless Steel Water Resistant Wristwatch on bracelet SIGNED ROLEX OYSTER ROYAL,CASE NO 590784, REF 4444, CIRCA 1950 · 4444

An English small brass and black slate Congreve-type rolling ball timepiece, 20th Century

Heuer Heuer. A silver cased single button Chronograph wristwatch SIGNED HEUER, CASE NO 28205, CIRCA 1935

An English brass inclined plane timepiece, circa 1973

A Group of 21 Various Gold, Silver and Plated Watches

A Louis Philippe ormolu musical and automaton striking mantel clock, circa 1840

A Group of 13 Watches ONE SIGNED LEWIS SAMUEL, 4 LORD ST, LIVERPOOL, NO 3756, CHESTER HALLMARK FOR 1825

A French Onyx A French onyx, gilt and patinated metal striking conical pendulum clock

Three Wristwatches and a Tinder Lighter SIGNED: ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL, BOMBAY, CASE NO 717040, REF 58018, CIRCA 1950; MOVADO TEMPOMATIC, CIRCA 1960; AND ENICAR SHERPA GUIDE, WORLDTIME, CIRCA 1960 · 58018

A French gilt and silvered brass and onyx novelty compendium timepiece, circa 1885

A Group of three Stainless Steel Military Wristwatches SIGNED: SMITHS; CWC; AND BULOVA; VARIOUS DATES

A French gilt and silvered brass and black marble nautical novelty striking compendium clock, circa 1885

A Group of fifteen Plated Wristwatches including a number of special endurance tested watches SIGNED: EVERITE; BOREA; AND HELVETIA; MID 20TH CENTURY

A French Gilt A French gilt, silvered and engraved brass novelty mantel timepiece, circa 1880

Two Gold Pendent Watches SIGNED: JR LOSADA, REGENT ST LONDON, NO 6539, LONDON HALLMARK FOR 1871; AND BOVET GENEVE, CASE NO 13235, CIRCA 1900

A French bronze and black slate novelty compendium timepiece, circa 1890

A Group of three Stainless Steel Water Resistant Wristwatches SIGNED: ANONIMO MILITARE, NO 0104, CIRCA 2000; MHR, CIRCA 2000; AND LUIGI GIRIBALDI 456 GTR, CIRCA 1995

A French brass striking four-glass mantel clock with perpetual calendar and moonphase, circa 1880