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
326	Reference 5048 1 \| A yellow and white gold, nephrite, and lap… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026 White gold · 1970	$15,000–30,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
327	Reference 4121/1 'Pepita' \| A yellow gold wristwatch with int… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026 Yellow gold · 1975	$25,000–50,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
328	A white gold rectangular wristwatch with Breguet numerals dia… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026 White gold · 1924	$5,000–10,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
329	A rare white gold and enamel wristwatch, Circa 1925 Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026 White gold · 1925	$7,000–10,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
330	A white gold mechanical square tortoise shape wristwatch, Cir… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026 White gold · Manual · 1930	$12,000–18,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
331	Reference 6034 \| A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch, Ci… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026 Steel · 1963	$20,000–40,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
332	Reference 6263 ‘Big Red’ Daytona \| A stainless steel chronogr… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026 Steel · 1983	$50,000–100,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
333	Reference 6542 GMT Master \| A stainless steel automatic dual … Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026 Steel · Automatic · 1958	$20,000–40,000	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 41–48 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

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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 $5,040

Hublot Big Bang Ayrton Senna, Reference 309.CM.134.RX | A limited edition titanium and ceramic chronograph wristwatch | Circa 2008 · 309.CM.134.RX

Big Bang Ayrton Senna, Reference 309.CM.134.RX | A limited edition titanium and ceramic chronograph wristwatch | Circa 2008

$5,040

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $1,003,000

Cartier 'Cheich' Montre bracelet mécanique unique en or jaune | Unique yellow gold mechanical wristwatch Vers 1983 | Circa 1983

'Cheich' Montre bracelet mécanique unique en or jaune | Unique yellow gold mechanical wristwatch Vers 1983 | Circa 1983

$1,003,000 Record

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $10,710

Cartier A rock crystal, platinum and diamond-set open-faced watch, Circa 1925

A rock crystal, platinum and diamond-set open-faced watch, Circa 1925

$10,710

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $6,600

Bulgari Octo, Reference BGO P 38 G | A pink gold wristwatch with date | Circa 2014 · BGO

Octo, Reference BGO P 38 G | A pink gold wristwatch with date | Circa 2014

$6,600

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $113,400

Patek Philippe Nautilus, reference 3700/1A Montre bracelet en acier avec date | Stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet Vers 1979 | Circa 1979 · 3700/1A

Nautilus, reference 3700/1A Montre bracelet en acier avec date | Stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet Vers 1979 | Circa 1979

$113,400 Record

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $5,040

Perry Watch Co. 'Betty Grable' Retailed by Cartier, A yellow gold desk timepiece, Circa 1955

'Betty Grable' Retailed by Cartier, A yellow gold desk timepiece, Circa 1955

$5,040

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $720.00

Bvlgari Diagono, Reference AL 38 TA | An aluminium wristwatch with date | Circa 2005 · ERENCE

Diagono, Reference AL 38 TA | An aluminium wristwatch with date | Circa 2005

$720.00

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $113,400

Patek Philippe Nautilus, reference 5711/1A-010 Montre bracelet en acier avec date | Stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet Vers 2016 | Circa 2016 · 5711/1A-010

Nautilus, reference 5711/1A-010 Montre bracelet en acier avec date | Stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet Vers 2016 | Circa 2016

$113,400 Record

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $504.00

Cartier Double C Logo Decor | A pair of sterling silver cufflinks

Double C Logo Decor | A pair of sterling silver cufflinks

$504.00

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $1,080

Bulgari Diagono, Reference AC 44 TA | An aluminium chronograph wristwatch | Circa 2011 · ERENCE

Diagono, Reference AC 44 TA | An aluminium chronograph wristwatch | Circa 2011

$1,080

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $100,800

Patek Philippe Nautilus, reference 5712/1A-001 Montre bracelet en acier avec date, phases de lune et indication de la réserve de marche | Stainless steel wristwatch with date, moon phases, power reserve indication and bracelet Vers 2015 | Circa 2015 · 5712/1A-001

Nautilus, reference 5712/1A-001 Montre bracelet en acier avec date, phases de lune et indication de la réserve de marche | Stainless steel wristwatch with date, moon phases, power reserve indication and bracelet Vers 2015 | Circa 2015

$100,800 Record

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $2,520

Cartier Santos Galbée | A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 1990

Santos Galbée | A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 1990

$2,520

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $1,200

Bulgari Aluminium, Reference BB 40 AT CH | An aluminium chronograph wristwatch | Circa 2020 · ERENCE

Aluminium, Reference BB 40 AT CH | An aluminium chronograph wristwatch | Circa 2020

$1,200

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $100,800

Patek Philippe 'Geneva Seal' Nautilus, reference 5980/1A-001 Montre bracelet en acier avec chronographe et date | Stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with date and bracelet Vers 2007 | Circa 2007 · 5980/1A-001

'Geneva Seal' Nautilus, reference 5980/1A-001 Montre bracelet en acier avec chronographe et date | Stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with date and bracelet Vers 2007 | Circa 2007

$100,800 Record

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $5,292

Cartier Reference 119901 Santos Galbée | A stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch with moon phases, Circa 1990 · 119901

Reference 119901 Santos Galbée | A stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch with moon phases, Circa 1990

$5,292

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $7,200

Jaquet Droz The Time Zones, Reference J015134208 | A limited edition white gold dual time zone wristwatch with date and nuummite dial | Circa 2016 · J015134208

The Time Zones, Reference J015134208 | A limited edition white gold dual time zone wristwatch with date and nuummite dial | Circa 2016

$7,200

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $126,000

Patek Philippe Nautilus, travel time chronograph, reference 5990/1A-001 Montre bracelet en acier avec double fuseau horaire, chronographe, date et indication jour/nuit | Stainless steel dual time zone and chronograph wristwatch with date, day/night indication and bracelet Vers 2015 | Circa 2015 · 5990/1A-001

Nautilus, travel time chronograph, reference 5990/1A-001 Montre bracelet en acier avec double fuseau horaire, chronographe, date et indication jour/nuit | Stainless steel dual time zone and chronograph wristwatch with date, day/night indication and bracelet Vers 2015 | Circa 2015

$126,000 Record

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $3,528

Cartier Reference 187901 Santos | A stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch with date, Circa 2010 · 187901

Reference 187901 Santos | A stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch with date, Circa 2010

$3,528

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $13,200

IWC Portugieser, Reference 502103 | A pink gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with Northern and Southern hemisphere moon phases, power reserve and year indication | Circa 2004 · 502103

Portugieser, Reference 502103 | A pink gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with Northern and Southern hemisphere moon phases, power reserve and year indication | Circa 2004

$13,200

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $63,000

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, 'C-Series', reference 5402 Montre bracelet en acier avec date | Stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet Vers 1980 | Circa 1980 · 5402

Royal Oak, 'C-Series', reference 5402 Montre bracelet en acier avec date | Stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet Vers 1980 | Circa 1980

$63,000

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $8,820

Cartier Reference 1391 Santos | A yellow gold wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 2000 · 1391

Reference 1391 Santos | A yellow gold wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 2000

$8,820

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $4,200

IWC Ingénieur Double Chronograph, Reference IW386501 | A titanium split-second chronograph wristwatch with day and date | Circa 2015 · IW386501

Ingénieur Double Chronograph, Reference IW386501 | A titanium split-second chronograph wristwatch with day and date | Circa 2015

$4,200

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $32,760

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, reference 15300ST Montre bracelet en acier avec date | Stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet Vers 2005 | Circa 2005 · 15300ST

Royal Oak, reference 15300ST Montre bracelet en acier avec date | Stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet Vers 2005 | Circa 2005

$32,760

Aug 26, 2026

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Marketplace $17,640

Jaeger LeCoultre Reference 270.2.58 Reverso Geographique | A limited edition pink gold dual time reversible wristwatch with moon phases, power reserve, and day/night indication, Circa 1999 · 270.2.58

Reference 270.2.58 Reverso Geographique | A limited edition pink gold dual time reversible wristwatch with moon phases, power reserve, and day/night indication, Circa 1999

$17,640

Aug 26, 2026

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Auction results

What watches actually sold for

The most expensive watches ever sold

Hublot Big Bang Ayrton Senna, Reference 309.CM.134.RX | A limited edition titanium and ceramic chronograph wristwatch | Circa 2008 · 309.CM.134.RX

Cartier 'Cheich' Montre bracelet mécanique unique en or jaune | Unique yellow gold mechanical wristwatch Vers 1983 | Circa 1983

Cartier A rock crystal, platinum and diamond-set open-faced watch, Circa 1925

Bulgari Octo, Reference BGO P 38 G | A pink gold wristwatch with date | Circa 2014 · BGO

Patek Philippe Nautilus, reference 3700/1A Montre bracelet en acier avec date | Stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet Vers 1979 | Circa 1979 · 3700/1A

Perry Watch Co. 'Betty Grable' Retailed by Cartier, A yellow gold desk timepiece, Circa 1955

Bvlgari Diagono, Reference AL 38 TA | An aluminium wristwatch with date | Circa 2005 · ERENCE

Patek Philippe Nautilus, reference 5711/1A-010 Montre bracelet en acier avec date | Stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet Vers 2016 | Circa 2016 · 5711/1A-010

Cartier Double C Logo Decor | A pair of sterling silver cufflinks

Bulgari Diagono, Reference AC 44 TA | An aluminium chronograph wristwatch | Circa 2011 · ERENCE

Patek Philippe Nautilus, reference 5712/1A-001 Montre bracelet en acier avec date, phases de lune et indication de la réserve de marche | Stainless steel wristwatch with date, moon phases, power reserve indication and bracelet Vers 2015 | Circa 2015 · 5712/1A-001

Cartier Santos Galbée | A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 1990

Bulgari Aluminium, Reference BB 40 AT CH | An aluminium chronograph wristwatch | Circa 2020 · ERENCE

Patek Philippe 'Geneva Seal' Nautilus, reference 5980/1A-001 Montre bracelet en acier avec chronographe et date | Stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with date and bracelet Vers 2007 | Circa 2007 · 5980/1A-001

Cartier Reference 119901 Santos Galbée | A stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch with moon phases, Circa 1990 · 119901

Jaquet Droz The Time Zones, Reference J015134208 | A limited edition white gold dual time zone wristwatch with date and nuummite dial | Circa 2016 · J015134208

Cartier Reference 187901 Santos | A stainless steel and yellow gold wristwatch with date, Circa 2010 · 187901

IWC Portugieser, Reference 502103 | A pink gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with Northern and Southern hemisphere moon phases, power reserve and year indication | Circa 2004 · 502103

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, 'C-Series', reference 5402 Montre bracelet en acier avec date | Stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet Vers 1980 | Circa 1980 · 5402

Cartier Reference 1391 Santos | A yellow gold wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 2000 · 1391

IWC Ingénieur Double Chronograph, Reference IW386501 | A titanium split-second chronograph wristwatch with day and date | Circa 2015 · IW386501

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, reference 15300ST Montre bracelet en acier avec date | Stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet Vers 2005 | Circa 2005 · 15300ST

Jaeger LeCoultre Reference 270.2.58 Reverso Geographique | A limited edition pink gold dual time reversible wristwatch with moon phases, power reserve, and day/night indication, Circa 1999 · 270.2.58