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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
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Showing 201–250 of 176,019 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
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 241,264 of 153,818 results

A gentleman's 9ct. gold rectangular flared Prince wristwatch with original box and rating certificate, Ref: 971, 1929, · 971 Marketplace $5,980

A gentleman's 9ct. gold rectangular flared Prince wristwatch with original box and rating certificate, Ref: 971, 1929, · 971

A gentleman's 9ct. gold rectangular flared Prince wristwatch with original box and rating certificate, Ref: 971, 1929,

$5,980
Aug 21, 2026
A Victorian mahogany and brass-mounted eight day marine chronometer BARRAUD, LONDON. MID 19TH CENTURY Marketplace $6,600

A Victorian mahogany and brass-mounted eight day marine chronometer BARRAUD, LONDON. MID 19TH CENTURY

A Victorian mahogany and brass-mounted eight day marine chronometer BARRAUD, LONDON. MID 19TH CENTURY

$6,600
Aug 21, 2026
Four Column Beam Engine A French brass, patinated brass and granite eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer and automomaton beam and wheels RETAILED BY OR PRESENTED TO STAINES BROTHERS, LONDON. CIRCA 1890 Marketplace $3,840

Four Column Beam Engine A French brass, patinated brass and granite eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer and automomaton beam and wheels RETAILED BY OR PRESENTED TO STAINES BROTHERS, LONDON. CIRCA 1890

Four Column Beam Engine A French brass, patinated brass and granite eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer and automomaton beam and wheels RETAILED BY OR PRESENTED TO STAINES BROTHERS, LONDON. CIRCA 1890

$3,840
Aug 21, 2026
A lady's 18ct. gold Oyster Perpetual automatic centre seconds wristwatch, Ref: 6619, 1969, signed silvered dial with raised gilt baton markers, sweep centre seconds, case with faceted bezel, screw down winding crown and screw back, 18ct. gold Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter 24mm. · 6619 Marketplace $2,875

A lady's 18ct. gold Oyster Perpetual automatic centre seconds wristwatch, Ref: 6619, 1969, signed silvered dial with raised gilt baton markers, sweep centre seconds, case with faceted bezel, screw down winding crown and screw back, 18ct. gold Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter 24mm. · 6619

A lady's 18ct. gold Oyster Perpetual automatic centre seconds wristwatch, Ref: 6619, 1969, signed silvered dial with raised gilt baton markers, sweep centre seconds, case with faceted bezel, screw down winding crown and screw back, 18ct. gold Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter 24mm.

$2,875
Aug 21, 2026
A George III eight day musical table clock THE DIAL AND MOVEMENT BY TOMLIN, LONDON. CIRCA 1766; THE MAHOGANY CASE LATER Marketplace $6,600

A George III eight day musical table clock THE DIAL AND MOVEMENT BY TOMLIN, LONDON. CIRCA 1766; THE MAHOGANY CASE LATER

A George III eight day musical table clock THE DIAL AND MOVEMENT BY TOMLIN, LONDON. CIRCA 1766; THE MAHOGANY CASE LATER

$6,600
Aug 21, 2026
Four Column Beam Engine A rare French small brass, green painted brass and red marble eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer and automaton wheel and beam CIRCA 1890 Marketplace $3,600

Four Column Beam Engine A rare French small brass, green painted brass and red marble eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer and automaton wheel and beam CIRCA 1890

Four Column Beam Engine A rare French small brass, green painted brass and red marble eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer and automaton wheel and beam CIRCA 1890

$3,600
Aug 21, 2026
A lady's 9ct. gold rectangular Princess wristwatch, Ref:1383, circa 1930, rectangular silvered dial signed Rolex, baton markers, 17-jewel Rolex Princess movement timed to six positions, rectangular case with wire lugs and snap on back signed C. Bucherer's Rolex Princess, numbered 2420/1383, engraved initials, associated gold "cord" bracelet, length 26mm. · 1383 Marketplace $345.00

A lady's 9ct. gold rectangular Princess wristwatch, Ref:1383, circa 1930, rectangular silvered dial signed Rolex, baton markers, 17-jewel Rolex Princess movement timed to six positions, rectangular case with wire lugs and snap on back signed C. Bucherer's Rolex Princess, numbered 2420/1383, engraved initials, associated gold "cord" bracelet, length 26mm. · 1383

A lady's 9ct. gold rectangular Princess wristwatch, Ref:1383, circa 1930, rectangular silvered dial signed Rolex, baton markers, 17-jewel Rolex Princess movement timed to six positions, rectangular case with wire lugs and snap on back signed C. Bucherer's Rolex Princess, numbered 2420/1383, engraved initials, associated gold "cord" bracelet, length 26mm.

$345.00
Aug 21, 2026
A George III Irish walnut and marquetry eight day longcase clock THOMAS VERNEY, DUBLIN CIRCA 1775 Marketplace $9,600

A George III Irish walnut and marquetry eight day longcase clock THOMAS VERNEY, DUBLIN CIRCA 1775

A George III Irish walnut and marquetry eight day longcase clock THOMAS VERNEY, DUBLIN CIRCA 1775

$9,600
Aug 21, 2026
Vertical Steam Boiler A French brass, patinated, silvered and coppered brass and marmo nero Belgio striking eight day clock with barometer, thermometer and automaton governor CIRCA 1890 Marketplace $2,400

Vertical Steam Boiler A French brass, patinated, silvered and coppered brass and marmo nero Belgio striking eight day clock with barometer, thermometer and automaton governor CIRCA 1890

Vertical Steam Boiler A French brass, patinated, silvered and coppered brass and marmo nero Belgio striking eight day clock with barometer, thermometer and automaton governor CIRCA 1890

$2,400
Aug 21, 2026
A gentleman's 9ct. two-colour gold "Railway" Prince wristwatch, Ref: 1527, 1934, black duo-dial signed Rolex Prince and indistinctly Forbes, Rolex 15-jewel Extra Prima Observatory Quality movement timed to six positions and numbered 74056, stepped two colour case with signed snap on back numbered 16196/1527, engraved initials, overall length 42mm. · 1527 Marketplace $8,050

A gentleman's 9ct. two-colour gold "Railway" Prince wristwatch, Ref: 1527, 1934, black duo-dial signed Rolex Prince and indistinctly Forbes, Rolex 15-jewel Extra Prima Observatory Quality movement timed to six positions and numbered 74056, stepped two colour case with signed snap on back numbered 16196/1527, engraved initials, overall length 42mm. · 1527

A gentleman's 9ct. two-colour gold "Railway" Prince wristwatch, Ref: 1527, 1934, black duo-dial signed Rolex Prince and indistinctly Forbes, Rolex 15-jewel Extra Prima Observatory Quality movement timed to six positions and numbered 74056, stepped two colour case with signed snap on back numbered 16196/1527, engraved initials, overall length 42mm.

$8,050
Aug 21, 2026
A George II mahogany and brass mounted eight day longcase clock EDWARD RICHARDSON, LONDON THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY Marketplace $2,640

A George II mahogany and brass mounted eight day longcase clock EDWARD RICHARDSON, LONDON THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY

A George II mahogany and brass mounted eight day longcase clock EDWARD RICHARDSON, LONDON THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY

$2,640
Aug 21, 2026
Vertical Steam Boiler A French patinated brass and marmo nero Belgio striking eight day clock with automaton governor CIRCA 1890 Marketplace $2,400

Vertical Steam Boiler A French patinated brass and marmo nero Belgio striking eight day clock with automaton governor CIRCA 1890

Vertical Steam Boiler A French patinated brass and marmo nero Belgio striking eight day clock with automaton governor CIRCA 1890

$2,400
Aug 21, 2026
A gentleman's square silver wristwatch, 1928, Marketplace $1,150

A gentleman's square silver wristwatch, 1928,

A gentleman's square silver wristwatch, 1928,

$1,150
Aug 21, 2026
A William and Mary walnut and marquetry month duration longcase clock CIRCA 1690 Marketplace $11,400

A William and Mary walnut and marquetry month duration longcase clock CIRCA 1690

A William and Mary walnut and marquetry month duration longcase clock CIRCA 1690

$11,400
Aug 21, 2026
Anvil A French brass and red marble striking and repeating eight day inkwell compendium clock with calendar, barometer, thermometer and compass MARGAINE, PARIS. CIRCA 1880 Marketplace $3,000

Anvil A French brass and red marble striking and repeating eight day inkwell compendium clock with calendar, barometer, thermometer and compass MARGAINE, PARIS. CIRCA 1880

Anvil A French brass and red marble striking and repeating eight day inkwell compendium clock with calendar, barometer, thermometer and compass MARGAINE, PARIS. CIRCA 1880

$3,000
Aug 21, 2026
A gentleman's 18ct. rose gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date automatic wristwatch, 1970's, gilt dial with raised gilt baton markers, day and date apertures, sweep centre seconds, rose gold case with faceted bezel, screw down crown and screw back, 18ct. gold rose gold President bracelet with deployant clasp, 35mm. Marketplace $3,910

A gentleman's 18ct. rose gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date automatic wristwatch, 1970's, gilt dial with raised gilt baton markers, day and date apertures, sweep centre seconds, rose gold case with faceted bezel, screw down crown and screw back, 18ct. gold rose gold President bracelet with deployant clasp, 35mm.

A gentleman's 18ct. rose gold Oyster Perpetual Day-Date automatic wristwatch, 1970's, gilt dial with raised gilt baton markers, day and date apertures, sweep centre seconds, rose gold case with faceted bezel, screw down crown and screw back, 18ct. gold rose gold President bracelet with deployant clasp, 35mm.

$3,910
Aug 21, 2026
A Victorian brass and steel chronometer balance to Hartnup's design Marketplace $600.00

A Victorian brass and steel chronometer balance to Hartnup's design

A Victorian brass and steel chronometer balance to Hartnup's design

$600.00
Aug 21, 2026
Fly Press A French brass and silvered brass and marmo nero Belgio eight day striking novelty clock with revolving bar-bell press GUILMET, PARIS, NO.1738. CIRCA 1890 Marketplace $2,400

Fly Press A French brass and silvered brass and marmo nero Belgio eight day striking novelty clock with revolving bar-bell press GUILMET, PARIS, NO.1738. CIRCA 1890

Fly Press A French brass and silvered brass and marmo nero Belgio eight day striking novelty clock with revolving bar-bell press GUILMET, PARIS, NO.1738. CIRCA 1890

$2,400
Aug 21, 2026
A gentleman's 18ct. gold Cellini quartz wristwatch, Ref: 6623, recent, gilt dial signed Rolex Geneve, Cellini, raised gilt Arabic numerals, quartz movement, circular case with snap on back, 18ct. gold Rolex bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter 37mm. · 6623 Marketplace $2,300

A gentleman's 18ct. gold Cellini quartz wristwatch, Ref: 6623, recent, gilt dial signed Rolex Geneve, Cellini, raised gilt Arabic numerals, quartz movement, circular case with snap on back, 18ct. gold Rolex bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter 37mm. · 6623

A gentleman's 18ct. gold Cellini quartz wristwatch, Ref: 6623, recent, gilt dial signed Rolex Geneve, Cellini, raised gilt Arabic numerals, quartz movement, circular case with snap on back, 18ct. gold Rolex bracelet with deployant clasp, diameter 37mm.

$2,300
Aug 21, 2026
A Victorian brass and steel flat-rim chronometer balance Marketplace $1,080

A Victorian brass and steel flat-rim chronometer balance

A Victorian brass and steel flat-rim chronometer balance

$1,080
Aug 21, 2026
Six Column Beam Engine A rare French brass, coppered and patinated brass, red marble and marmo nero Belgio eight day striking clock with barometer, thermometer and automaton wheel and beam DENLAU & BORIUS, PARIS. CIRCA 1890 Marketplace $12,000

Six Column Beam Engine A rare French brass, coppered and patinated brass, red marble and marmo nero Belgio eight day striking clock with barometer, thermometer and automaton wheel and beam DENLAU & BORIUS, PARIS. CIRCA 1890

Six Column Beam Engine A rare French brass, coppered and patinated brass, red marble and marmo nero Belgio eight day striking clock with barometer, thermometer and automaton wheel and beam DENLAU & BORIUS, PARIS. CIRCA 1890

$12,000
Aug 21, 2026
A gentleman's 9ct. gold wristwatch, 1950, Marketplace $368.00

A gentleman's 9ct. gold wristwatch, 1950,

A gentleman's 9ct. gold wristwatch, 1950,

$368.00
Aug 21, 2026
A Victorian brass and blued steel chronometer balance by John Hartnup Marketplace $360.00

A Victorian brass and blued steel chronometer balance by John Hartnup

A Victorian brass and blued steel chronometer balance by John Hartnup

$360.00
Aug 21, 2026
Vertical Steam Boiler A rare French brass, silvered brass and red marble eight day striking clock with automaton flywheel, piston and governor CIRCA 1890 Marketplace $12,000

Vertical Steam Boiler A rare French brass, silvered brass and red marble eight day striking clock with automaton flywheel, piston and governor CIRCA 1890

Vertical Steam Boiler A rare French brass, silvered brass and red marble eight day striking clock with automaton flywheel, piston and governor CIRCA 1890

$12,000
Aug 21, 2026
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