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
5080	Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116509 Blue Dial 18k WG Loupe This · 6 Aug 2026 40mm · 18k White Gold · Automatic Rolex calibre 4… · 2022 · box and papers · grade M 9	$30,000–40,000	$45,650 incl. 10% premium	+14%
5078	Patek Philippe 3729J Onyx Dial 18k YG with Extract of the Arc… Loupe This · 6 Aug 2026 31mm · 18k yellow gold · Manual-wind Patek Philipp… · Circa 1976/77 · grade V 8.5	$10,000–15,000	$31,900 incl. 10% premium	+113%
5079	IWC Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar Jumbo 9240 18K YG Loupe This · 6 Aug 2026 38mm · 18k Yellow Gold · Automatic IWC calibre 3758 · Circa 1990s · papers only · grade M 8.5	$15,000–25,000	$21,450 incl. 10% premium	-14%
5077	MING 37.09 Uni Black DLC Loupe This · 6 Aug 2026 38mm · Black DLC-coated stai… · Automatic customised Sell… · 2025Black DLC-coa… · box and papers · grade M 9.5	$4,000–6,000	$4,401 incl. 10% premium	-27%
5072	OTSUKA LOTEC NO.5 KAI Loupe This · 5 Aug 2026 40.5mm · Stainless steel · Automatic Miyota calibre … · 2025 · box and papers · grade M 10	$4,000–6,000	$17,050 incl. 10% premium	+184%
5074	Patek Philippe Gondolo 5014G 18k WG with Certificate of Origin Loupe This · 5 Aug 2026 27mm · 18k White Gold · Manual-wind Patek Philipp… · 1995 · papers only · grade M 8.5	$8,000–12,000	$12,100 incl. 10% premium	+1%
5071	Audemars Piguet Ultra-Thin 9674 Diamond Dial 18k WG Loupe This · 5 Aug 2026 32mm · 18k White Gold · Manual-wind Audemars Pigu… · Circa 50's-60's · grade V 8.5	$8,000–12,000	$11,550 incl. 10% premium	-4%
5073	HABRING2 X MASSENA LAB ERWIN 02 Loupe This · 5 Aug 2026 38.5mm · Stainless steel · Manual-wind Habring² cali… · 2020 · box and papers · grade M 9	$6,000–12,000	$9,460 incl. 10% premium	-21%

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

Showing 49–56 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 ¥10,567,271

A silver pair case verge pocket watch BEARING SIGNATURE THOMAS TOMPION, LONDON, THE CASE NUMBERED 4002 AND THE MOVEMENT 4003. EARLY 18TH CENTURY

¥10,567,271

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥152,550

A Swiss engraved gilt-brass and enamel-mounted subminiature travel timepiece CIRCA 1890

¥152,550

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥993,165

A French gilt-brass grande sonnerie eight day carriage clock with full calendar and alarm DROCOURT, NO.10405, RETAILED BY D. MARTIN. CIRCA 1880

¥993,165

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥343,238

Three Swiss silver and enamel subminiature travel timepieces CARTIER, ZENITH, UNSIGNED. 1920S

¥343,238

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥357,539

A French brass and champlevé enamel-mounted striking and repeating eight day carriage clock CIRCA 1880

¥357,539

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥533,925

Three Swiss silver and enamel subminiature travel timepieces ZENITH, ZENITH, CONCORD WATCH CO. 1920S

¥533,925

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥297,949

A French brass and porcelain-mounted striking eight day carriage clock NO. 1813. CIRCA 1880

¥297,949

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥1,525,501

A Swiss Silver A Swiss silver, green marble and enamel mystery timepiece ALFRED HOF, GENEVA, RETAILED BY WALSER, WALD Y CIA, BUENOS AIRES. CIRCA 1930

A Swiss silver, green marble and enamel mystery timepiece ALFRED HOF, GENEVA, RETAILED BY WALSER, WALD Y CIA, BUENOS AIRES. CIRCA 1930

¥1,525,501

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥754,805

A French large gilt-brass striking eight day four-glass mantel clock with perpetual calendar and moonphase ACHILLE BROCOT, PARIS. CIRCA 1880

¥754,805

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥1,239,469

A French cast brass Sedan chair striking carriage clock NO.594. CIRCA 1890

¥1,239,469

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥556,172

A French Porcelain A French porcelain, gilt-brass and black marble novelty eight day globe timepiece CIRCA 1890

A French porcelain, gilt-brass and black marble novelty eight day globe timepiece CIRCA 1890

¥556,172

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥2,288,251

A Victorian silver hump-back quarter-striking carriage clock with moonphase, sweep seconds and pull quarter repeat HALEY, LONDON, THE CASE BY CHARLES JAMES FOX, LONDON, 1884

¥2,288,251

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥794,532

A large exhibition quality Atmos-type mantel timepiece SECOND QUARTER 20TH CENTURY

¥794,532

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥286,031

A French Brass A French brass, silvered brass and glass-mounted miniature travel timepiece in the Renaissance revival style PLANCHON, PARIS, NO. 4844. CIRCA 1890

A French brass, silvered brass and glass-mounted miniature travel timepiece in the Renaissance revival style PLANCHON, PARIS, NO. 4844. CIRCA 1890

¥286,031

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥1,390,430

A French Brass A French brass, patinated and silvered brass and red marble eight day industrial timepiece with barometer and automata, for the Chinese market CIRCA 1890

A French brass, patinated and silvered brass and red marble eight day industrial timepiece with barometer and automata, for the Chinese market CIRCA 1890

¥1,390,430

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥762,750

A French Gothic Revival silver-plated striking and repeating 'Angelus' carriage clock LUCIEN FALIZE, PARIS. CIRCA 1880

¥762,750

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥516,446

A French gilt-brass striking and repeating eight day carriage clock with duplex escapement and alarm CIRCA 1860

¥516,446

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥762,750

A Swiss silver and moss green guilloché enamel minute-repeating travel timepiece RETAILED BY TIFFANY & CO., NO.86869. CIRCA 1909

¥762,750

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥297,949

A George V Royal Observatory mahogany and brass-mounted two day marine chronometer USHER & COLE, LONDON, NO.2239. CIRCA 1918

¥297,949

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥762,750

A Swiss silver and blue guilloché enamel minute-repeating travel timepiece RETAILED BY TIFFANY & CO., NO.69957. CIRCA 1909

¥762,750

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥794,532

An early Victorian mahogany and brass-mounted eight day marine chronometer FRENCH, LONDON, NO.4900. CIRCA 1840

¥794,532

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥762,750

A Swiss silver and purple guilloché enamel minute-repeating travel timepiece HENRY CAPT, GENEVA, NO.69975. CIRCA 1909

¥762,750

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥357,539

A Swiss Silver A Swiss silver, scarlet enamel and rose quartz minute-repeating eight day travel timepiece E. MATTHEY-TISSOT & CO., NO.7306. CIRCA 1925

A Swiss silver, scarlet enamel and rose quartz minute-repeating eight day travel timepiece E. MATTHEY-TISSOT & CO., NO.7306. CIRCA 1925

¥357,539

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace ¥457,650

A French brass striking and repeating carriage clock with chaff-cutter escapement and alarm PAUL GARNIER, PARIS. CIRCA 1840

¥457,650

Aug 21, 2026

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Auction results

What watches actually sold for

The most expensive watches ever sold

A silver pair case verge pocket watch BEARING SIGNATURE THOMAS TOMPION, LONDON, THE CASE NUMBERED 4002 AND THE MOVEMENT 4003. EARLY 18TH CENTURY

A Swiss engraved gilt-brass and enamel-mounted subminiature travel timepiece CIRCA 1890

A French gilt-brass grande sonnerie eight day carriage clock with full calendar and alarm DROCOURT, NO.10405, RETAILED BY D. MARTIN. CIRCA 1880

Three Swiss silver and enamel subminiature travel timepieces CARTIER, ZENITH, UNSIGNED. 1920S

A French brass and champlevé enamel-mounted striking and repeating eight day carriage clock CIRCA 1880

Three Swiss silver and enamel subminiature travel timepieces ZENITH, ZENITH, CONCORD WATCH CO. 1920S

A French brass and porcelain-mounted striking eight day carriage clock NO. 1813. CIRCA 1880

A Swiss Silver A Swiss silver, green marble and enamel mystery timepiece ALFRED HOF, GENEVA, RETAILED BY WALSER, WALD Y CIA, BUENOS AIRES. CIRCA 1930

A French large gilt-brass striking eight day four-glass mantel clock with perpetual calendar and moonphase ACHILLE BROCOT, PARIS. CIRCA 1880

A French cast brass Sedan chair striking carriage clock NO.594. CIRCA 1890

A French Porcelain A French porcelain, gilt-brass and black marble novelty eight day globe timepiece CIRCA 1890

A Victorian silver hump-back quarter-striking carriage clock with moonphase, sweep seconds and pull quarter repeat HALEY, LONDON, THE CASE BY CHARLES JAMES FOX, LONDON, 1884

A large exhibition quality Atmos-type mantel timepiece SECOND QUARTER 20TH CENTURY

A French Brass A French brass, silvered brass and glass-mounted miniature travel timepiece in the Renaissance revival style PLANCHON, PARIS, NO. 4844. CIRCA 1890

A French Brass A French brass, patinated and silvered brass and red marble eight day industrial timepiece with barometer and automata, for the Chinese market CIRCA 1890

A French Gothic Revival silver-plated striking and repeating 'Angelus' carriage clock LUCIEN FALIZE, PARIS. CIRCA 1880

A French gilt-brass striking and repeating eight day carriage clock with duplex escapement and alarm CIRCA 1860

A Swiss silver and moss green guilloché enamel minute-repeating travel timepiece RETAILED BY TIFFANY & CO., NO.86869. CIRCA 1909

A George V Royal Observatory mahogany and brass-mounted two day marine chronometer USHER & COLE, LONDON, NO.2239. CIRCA 1918

A Swiss silver and blue guilloché enamel minute-repeating travel timepiece RETAILED BY TIFFANY & CO., NO.69957. CIRCA 1909

An early Victorian mahogany and brass-mounted eight day marine chronometer FRENCH, LONDON, NO.4900. CIRCA 1840

A Swiss silver and purple guilloché enamel minute-repeating travel timepiece HENRY CAPT, GENEVA, NO.69975. CIRCA 1909

A Swiss Silver A Swiss silver, scarlet enamel and rose quartz minute-repeating eight day travel timepiece E. MATTHEY-TISSOT & CO., NO.7306. CIRCA 1925

A French brass striking and repeating carriage clock with chaff-cutter escapement and alarm PAUL GARNIER, PARIS. CIRCA 1840