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
5103	Arnold & Son HM Perpetual Moon 1GLAR.U01A.C123A 18K RG Loupe This · 13 Aug 2026 42mm · 18K Rose Gold · Manual-wind Arnold & Son … · Cirac 2018 · box and papers · grade M 8.5	$10,000–15,000	$10,451 incl. 10% premium	-30%
5099	Patek Philippe Calatrava 2509R 18K RG Retailed by Serpico Y L… Loupe This · 12 Aug 2026 35mm · 18K Rose Gold · Manual-wind Patek Philipp… · 1953 · grade V 8.5	$40,000–60,000	$33,000 incl. 10% premium	-45%
5101	Rolex Submariner 6538 Service Dial Big Crown Loupe This · 12 Aug 2026 38mm · Stainless steel · Automatic Rolex calibre 1… · 1955 · grade V 8.5	$15,000–25,000	$22,550 incl. 10% premium	-10%
5097	OTSUKA LOTEC NO.5 KAI Loupe This · 12 Aug 2026 40.5mm · Stainless steel · Automatic Miyota calibre … · 2025 · box and papers · grade M 10	$4,000–6,000	$14,300 incl. 10% premium	+138%
5098	Audemars Piguet 5112 18k WG retailed by Gübelin Loupe This · 12 Aug 2026 35mm · 18K White Gold · Automatic Audemars Piguet… · Circa 1955 · grade V 8.5	$8,000–12,000	$13,750 incl. 10% premium	+15%
5100	Tudor Black Bay 58 79030N Rowing Blazers Limited Edition Loupe This · 12 Aug 2026 39mm · Stainless steel · Automatic Tudor calibre M… · 2023 · box and papers · grade M 9	$4,000–6,000	$9,350 incl. 10% premium	+56%
5096	Panerai Luminor Marina PAM02662 TuttoGrigio Loupe This · 12 Aug 2026 44mm · Titanium with Carbote… · Automatic Panerai calibre… · Circa 2025 · box only · grade M 8.5	$5,000–10,000	$5,486 incl. 10% premium	-45%
5094	Patek Philippe Ellipse 4226G Saddam Hussein Logo Dial 18k WG … Loupe This · 11 Aug 2026 26mm · 18K White Gold · Manual-wind Patek Philipp… · Circa 1980 · box only · grade V 9	$6,000–8,000	$29,700 incl. 10% premium	+271%

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

Showing 25–32 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 A$11,732

A Victorian gilt-brass quarter striking giant carriage clock BENSON, LONDON. CIRCA 1840

A$11,732

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace A$3,352

A French spelter and glass figural mystery timepiece E. ROSSET. CIRCA 1890

A$3,352

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace A$481.86

Five gold wristwatch bracelet links for a President bracelet. (5)

A$481.86

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace A$30,169

A Victorian engraved gilt-brass desk timepiece with moonphase, in the form of a miniature sideboard THOMAS COLE, LONDON, NO. 1018 3. CIRCA 1855

A$30,169

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace A$1,341

A miniature brass and mahogany constant force water wheel timepiece with barometer and thermometer MODERN

A$1,341

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace A$1,204

A gentleman's 10ct. gold wristwatch, early 1950's,

A$1,204

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace A$8,380

A French Gold A French gold, silver-gilt and enamel desk timepiece CARTIER, PARIS, NO. 90007. CIRCA 1920/30

A French gold, silver-gilt and enamel desk timepiece CARTIER, PARIS, NO. 90007. CIRCA 1920/30

A$8,380

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace A$10,056

A French onyx and brass constant force water wheel timepiece with barometer and thermometer RETAILED BY GREENLEAF & CROSBY CO. CIRCA 1900

A$10,056

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace A$2,249

Three Rolex black watch dials with diamond set numerals, comprising: a Day-Date dial with baguette quarters and diamond dot markers; a gentleman's Datejust dial with diamond dot markers; a mid-size Datejust dial with diamond dot markers.

Three Rolex black watch dials with diamond set numerals, comprising: a Day-Date dial with baguette quarters and diamond dot markers; a gentleman's Datejust dial with diamond dot markers; a mid-size Datejust dial with diamond dot markers.

A$2,249

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace A$1,676

A fine Victorian silvered metal eight-day desk timepiece MAJESTIC, SWISS, RETAILED BY BLACK STARR & FROST. CIRCA 1900

A$1,676

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace A$18,436

A Rare French Gilt-Brass A rare French gilt-brass, champlevé enamel and paste gem set constant force timepiece with barometer and thermometer CIRCA 1900

A rare French gilt-brass, champlevé enamel and paste gem set constant force timepiece with barometer and thermometer CIRCA 1900

A$18,436

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace A$1,446

Forty Rolex Wristwatch Dials Forty Rolex wristwatch dials, briefly comprising:

Forty Rolex wristwatch dials, briefly comprising:

A$1,446

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace A$1,006

A Fine Victorian gold-mounted silver and enamel travelling desk timepiece A. CLARK. HALLMARK FOR LONDON 1901

A$1,006

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace A$63,689

A fine and rare Empire ormolu striking constant force skeleton clock simulating perpetual motion CIRCA 1810

A$63,689

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace A$1,446

Forty six Rolex wristwatch dials, briefly comprising:

A$1,446

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace A$4,190

An unusual Victorian carved mahogany mantel clock with world time, calendar and moonphase CIRCA 1860

A$4,190

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace A$46,929

A near pair of French ebonised and ormolu-mounted striking terrestrial globe clocks, showing: equation of time, annual calendar, phases of the moon, epact indication, zodiac indication, solar meridian time and world time SIGNED E. SAVARY, PARIS, PÈRE ILDEFONSE INVENTEUR, THE GLOBES BY CHARLES PERIGOT. CIRCA 1891

A near pair of French ebonised and ormolu-mounted striking terrestrial globe clocks, showing: equation of time, annual calendar, phases of the moon, epact indication, zodiac indication, solar meridian time and world time SIGNED E. SAVARY, PARIS, PÈRE ILDEFONSE INVENTEUR, THE GLOBES BY CHARLES PERIGOT. CIRCA 1891

A$46,929

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace A$882.71

Eight stainless steel Oyster wristwatch bracelets, of various dates and sizes, each with deployant clasp; and two stainless steel Oyster clasps from divers watches.

A$882.71

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace A$8,380

A Charles X large ormolu and inlaid rosewood striking cathedral clock LE ROY & FILS, PARIS. CIRCA 1830

A$8,380

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace A$2,179

A French brass and onyx eight day compendium timepiece with twin globes, barometer and thermometer CIRCA 1890

A$2,179

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace A$882.71

A quantity of steel wristwatch bracelet parts, the majority Rolex.

A$882.71

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace A$10,056

A French gilt-brass glass dial striking mystery clock RETAILED BY ROTTIER PARIS. MOVEMENT SIGNED JAPY FRERES. CIRCA 1870

A$10,056

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace A$8,380

A French gilt-brass and black marble eight day revolving globe timepiece CHARLES HENARD & CIE., PARIS, THE GLOBE BY MAISON DELAMARCHE, PARIS. CIRCA 1880

A$8,380

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace A$803.10

A quantity of steel wristwatch bracelet parts, the majority Rolex.

A$803.10

Aug 21, 2026

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What watches actually sold for

The most expensive watches ever sold

A Victorian gilt-brass quarter striking giant carriage clock BENSON, LONDON. CIRCA 1840

A French spelter and glass figural mystery timepiece E. ROSSET. CIRCA 1890

Five gold wristwatch bracelet links for a President bracelet. (5)

A Victorian engraved gilt-brass desk timepiece with moonphase, in the form of a miniature sideboard THOMAS COLE, LONDON, NO. 1018 3. CIRCA 1855

A miniature brass and mahogany constant force water wheel timepiece with barometer and thermometer MODERN

A gentleman's 10ct. gold wristwatch, early 1950's,

A French Gold A French gold, silver-gilt and enamel desk timepiece CARTIER, PARIS, NO. 90007. CIRCA 1920/30

A French onyx and brass constant force water wheel timepiece with barometer and thermometer RETAILED BY GREENLEAF & CROSBY CO. CIRCA 1900

Three Rolex black watch dials with diamond set numerals, comprising: a Day-Date dial with baguette quarters and diamond dot markers; a gentleman's Datejust dial with diamond dot markers; a mid-size Datejust dial with diamond dot markers.

A fine Victorian silvered metal eight-day desk timepiece MAJESTIC, SWISS, RETAILED BY BLACK STARR & FROST. CIRCA 1900

A Rare French Gilt-Brass A rare French gilt-brass, champlevé enamel and paste gem set constant force timepiece with barometer and thermometer CIRCA 1900

Forty Rolex Wristwatch Dials Forty Rolex wristwatch dials, briefly comprising:

A Fine Victorian gold-mounted silver and enamel travelling desk timepiece A. CLARK. HALLMARK FOR LONDON 1901

A fine and rare Empire ormolu striking constant force skeleton clock simulating perpetual motion CIRCA 1810

Forty six Rolex wristwatch dials, briefly comprising:

An unusual Victorian carved mahogany mantel clock with world time, calendar and moonphase CIRCA 1860

Eight stainless steel Oyster wristwatch bracelets, of various dates and sizes, each with deployant clasp; and two stainless steel Oyster clasps from divers watches.

A Charles X large ormolu and inlaid rosewood striking cathedral clock LE ROY & FILS, PARIS. CIRCA 1830

A French brass and onyx eight day compendium timepiece with twin globes, barometer and thermometer CIRCA 1890

A quantity of steel wristwatch bracelet parts, the majority Rolex.

A French gilt-brass glass dial striking mystery clock RETAILED BY ROTTIER PARIS. MOVEMENT SIGNED JAPY FRERES. CIRCA 1870

A French gilt-brass and black marble eight day revolving globe timepiece CHARLES HENARD & CIE., PARIS, THE GLOBE BY MAISON DELAMARCHE, PARIS. CIRCA 1880

A quantity of steel wristwatch bracelet parts, the majority Rolex.