Watch Auction Results, Realised Prices

What watches actually sold for

48% of lots beat their high estimate and only 7% fell short of the low, across 148,923 completed sales from 1989 to Aug 2026.

Refreshed weekly, latest sale 28 Aug 2026.

48% above estimate 45% within 7% below

Lot	Watch	Estimate	Result	Vs estimate
181	Roger Dubuis Ref H37 Hommage Perpetual Calendar White Gold Antiquorum · 28 Jun 2026 White gold	€20,000–40,000	€52,480 incl. 31.2% premium	+31%
75	Van Cleef & Arpels. A lady's 18K gold and diamond set quartz … Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026 Gold · Quartz · 2000	£2,500–3,500	£4,864 incl. 28% premium	+39%
257	PATEK PHILIPPE, RETAILED BY GÜBELIN, RARE 18K GOLD QUARTZ ‘GO… Christie's · 17 Jun 2026 Gold · Quartz	$10,000–15,000	$16,510	+10%
5188	Seiko Moving Design Discus SCBS005 White Dial "Discus Burger" Loupe This · 7 Sep 2026 41mm · Stainless steel · Automatic Seiko calibre 6… · Circa 2008 · box only · grade M 9.5	$1,000–2,000	Unsold no bid met the reserve	–
69	F.P. Journe Octa Chronographe “38MM” Phillips · 13 Jun 2026 38mm	$80,000–160,000	$711,200	+345%
339	Type XX \| A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with tachy… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026 Steel · 1965	$40,000–60,000	$51,200	-15%
165	CARTIER, SWITZERLAND, CALENDAR, 14K YELLOW GOLD Antiquorum · 28 Jun 2026 Yellow gold	€5,000–10,000	€49,856 incl. 31.2% premium	+399%
4	Breitling. A gold plated stainless steel manual wind chronogr… Bonhams · 8 Jul 2026 Gold plated · Manual · 1961	£1,500–2,000	£3,840 incl. 28% premium	+92%

All records 202,563 Sold 162,006 Unsold 26,523 Not disclosed 13,973

Showing 57–64 of 202,563 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

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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 archive443 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 archive120 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 archive311 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 archive84 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 archive7 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 archive749 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 $1,920

A 9K gold keyless wind half hunter pocket watch with 9K gold chain and brooch Birmingham Hallmark for 1925

$1,920

Aug 8, 2026

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Marketplace $384.00

A 14K gold keyless wind open face converted pocket watch wristwatch Circa 1920

$384.00

Aug 8, 2026

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Marketplace $4,864

Van Cleef & Arpels. A lady's 18K gold and diamond set quartz bracelet watch La Collection, Circa 2000

$4,864

Aug 8, 2026

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Marketplace $2,432

Vacheron Constantin Vacheron Constantin. An 18K gold and stainless steel quartz rectangular bracelet watch Harmony, Ref: 71202, Circa 1980 · 71202

Vacheron Constantin. An 18K gold and stainless steel quartz rectangular bracelet watch Harmony, Ref: 71202, Circa 1980

$2,432

Aug 8, 2026

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Marketplace $704.00

Ulysse Nardin Ulysse Nardin. A stainless steel automatic calendar wristwatch Ref: A 7680, Circa 1975

Ulysse Nardin. A stainless steel automatic calendar wristwatch Ref: A 7680, Circa 1975

$704.00

Aug 8, 2026

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Marketplace $2,048

Tissot. A Limited Edition 18K rose gold manual wind wristwatch Heritage Porto, Ref: H699.333, No.376/666, Circa 2004

$2,048

Aug 8, 2026

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Marketplace $768.00

Tissot. A lady's 9K gold manual wind bracelet watch London Import mark for 1972

$768.00

Aug 8, 2026

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Marketplace $563.00

Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co. A lady's quartz silver wristwatch Atlas, Ref: S0640, Purchased 14th December 1990

Tiffany & Co. A lady's quartz silver wristwatch Atlas, Ref: S0640, Purchased 14th December 1990

$563.00

Aug 8, 2026

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Marketplace $1,920

TAG Heuer Tag Heuer. A stainless steel automatic chronograph calendar wristwatch Carrera , Ref: CV2113-0, Circa 2010

Tag Heuer. A stainless steel automatic chronograph calendar wristwatch Carrera , Ref: CV2113-0, Circa 2010

$1,920

Aug 8, 2026

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Marketplace $3,072

Signoretti. A lady's 18K gold diamond-set quartz bracelet watch London hallmark for 1999

$3,072

Aug 8, 2026

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Marketplace $1,280

Seiko Seiko. A rose gilt titanium and ceramic automatic calendar wristwatch Marinemaster, Circa 2015

Seiko. A rose gilt titanium and ceramic automatic calendar wristwatch Marinemaster, Circa 2015

$1,280

Aug 8, 2026

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Marketplace $896.00

Seiko Seiko. A Limited Edition titanium quartz calendar wristwatch Quartz Astron, No.120/200, Purchased 31st July 2017

Seiko. A Limited Edition titanium quartz calendar wristwatch Quartz Astron, No.120/200, Purchased 31st July 2017

$896.00

Aug 8, 2026

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Marketplace $1,024

Seiko Seiko. A Limited Edition automatic calendar bracelet watch Marinemaster, No.159/200, Purchased 7th March 2017

Seiko. A Limited Edition automatic calendar bracelet watch Marinemaster, No.159/200, Purchased 7th March 2017

$1,024

Aug 8, 2026

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Marketplace $5,120

Rolex Rolex. An 18K white gold manual wind wristwatch Cellini, Ref: 4016/9, Circa 1975 · 4016/9

Rolex. An 18K white gold manual wind wristwatch Cellini, Ref: 4016/9, Circa 1975

$5,120

Aug 8, 2026

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Marketplace $6,400

Rolex Rolex. An 18K rose gold automatic calendar wristwatch with sigma dial Day-Date, Ref: 1803, · 1803

Rolex. An 18K rose gold automatic calendar wristwatch with sigma dial Day-Date, Ref: 1803,

$6,400

Aug 8, 2026

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Marketplace $1,536

Rolex Rolex. A stainless steel manual wind calendar bracelet watch Oysterdate Precision, Ref: 6694, Circa 1971 · 6694

Rolex. A stainless steel manual wind calendar bracelet watch Oysterdate Precision, Ref: 6694, Circa 1971

$1,536

Aug 8, 2026

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Marketplace $768.00

Rolex Rolex. A stainless steel manual wind wristwatch Oyster, Ref: 2280, Circa 1942 · 2280

Rolex. A stainless steel manual wind wristwatch Oyster, Ref: 2280, Circa 1942

$768.00

Aug 8, 2026

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Marketplace $2,560

Rolex Rolex. A lady's stainless steel and gold automatic calendar bracelet watch Oyster Perpetual Date, Ref: 6917/3, Circa 1978 · 6917/3

Rolex. A lady's stainless steel and gold automatic calendar bracelet watch Oyster Perpetual Date, Ref: 6917/3, Circa 1978

$2,560

Aug 8, 2026

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Marketplace $7,040

Rolex Rolex. A chrome plated manual wind purse watch retailed by C. Bucherer Sporting Princess, Circa 1930

Rolex. A chrome plated manual wind purse watch retailed by C. Bucherer Sporting Princess, Circa 1930

$7,040

Aug 8, 2026

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Marketplace $3,328

Quinting. An unusual stainless steel quartz calendar chronograph wristwatch Mysterious Chronograph, Circa 2010

$3,328

Aug 8, 2026

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Marketplace $8,320

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. An 18K gold automatic calendar wristwatch Calatrava, Ref: 3802/200, Circa 1999 · 3802/200

Patek Philippe. An 18K gold automatic calendar wristwatch Calatrava, Ref: 3802/200, Circa 1999

$8,320

Aug 8, 2026

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Marketplace $205.00

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. A lot of desk accessories (8) Various dates

Patek Philippe. A lot of desk accessories (8) Various dates

$205.00

Aug 8, 2026

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Marketplace $307.00

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. A lot of accessories (6) Various dates

Patek Philippe. A lot of accessories (6) Various dates

$307.00

Aug 8, 2026

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Marketplace $435.00

Omega Omega. A mid-size stainless steel manual wind wristwatch Ref: 2814-5SC, Circa 1954 · 2814-5SC

Omega. A mid-size stainless steel manual wind wristwatch Ref: 2814-5SC, Circa 1954

$435.00

Aug 8, 2026

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Auction results

What watches actually sold for

The most expensive watches ever sold

A 9K gold keyless wind half hunter pocket watch with 9K gold chain and brooch Birmingham Hallmark for 1925

A 14K gold keyless wind open face converted pocket watch wristwatch Circa 1920

Van Cleef & Arpels. A lady's 18K gold and diamond set quartz bracelet watch La Collection, Circa 2000

Vacheron Constantin Vacheron Constantin. An 18K gold and stainless steel quartz rectangular bracelet watch Harmony, Ref: 71202, Circa 1980 · 71202

Ulysse Nardin Ulysse Nardin. A stainless steel automatic calendar wristwatch Ref: A 7680, Circa 1975

Tissot. A Limited Edition 18K rose gold manual wind wristwatch Heritage Porto, Ref: H699.333, No.376/666, Circa 2004

Tissot. A lady's 9K gold manual wind bracelet watch London Import mark for 1972

Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co. A lady's quartz silver wristwatch Atlas, Ref: S0640, Purchased 14th December 1990

TAG Heuer Tag Heuer. A stainless steel automatic chronograph calendar wristwatch Carrera , Ref: CV2113-0, Circa 2010

Signoretti. A lady's 18K gold diamond-set quartz bracelet watch London hallmark for 1999

Seiko Seiko. A rose gilt titanium and ceramic automatic calendar wristwatch Marinemaster, Circa 2015

Seiko Seiko. A Limited Edition titanium quartz calendar wristwatch Quartz Astron, No.120/200, Purchased 31st July 2017

Seiko Seiko. A Limited Edition automatic calendar bracelet watch Marinemaster, No.159/200, Purchased 7th March 2017

Rolex Rolex. An 18K white gold manual wind wristwatch Cellini, Ref: 4016/9, Circa 1975 · 4016/9

Rolex Rolex. An 18K rose gold automatic calendar wristwatch with sigma dial Day-Date, Ref: 1803, · 1803

Rolex Rolex. A stainless steel manual wind calendar bracelet watch Oysterdate Precision, Ref: 6694, Circa 1971 · 6694

Rolex Rolex. A stainless steel manual wind wristwatch Oyster, Ref: 2280, Circa 1942 · 2280

Rolex Rolex. A lady's stainless steel and gold automatic calendar bracelet watch Oyster Perpetual Date, Ref: 6917/3, Circa 1978 · 6917/3

Rolex Rolex. A chrome plated manual wind purse watch retailed by C. Bucherer Sporting Princess, Circa 1930

Quinting. An unusual stainless steel quartz calendar chronograph wristwatch Mysterious Chronograph, Circa 2010

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. An 18K gold automatic calendar wristwatch Calatrava, Ref: 3802/200, Circa 1999 · 3802/200

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. A lot of desk accessories (8) Various dates

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. A lot of accessories (6) Various dates

Omega Omega. A mid-size stainless steel manual wind wristwatch Ref: 2814-5SC, Circa 1954 · 2814-5SC

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