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
350	A yellow gold, pearl, and sapphire-set brooch watch, Circa 19… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026 Yellow gold · 1960	$4,000–8,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
351	A white gold, diamond, and sapphire-set open-faced keyless pe… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026 White gold · Manual · 1980	$15,000–30,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
352	Reference CA2.810 Slim d’Hermès \| A stainless steel automatic… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026 Steel · Automatic · 2015	$3,000–5,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
353	Reference AR6.710a Arceau Squelette \| A stainless steel skele… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026 Steel · Automatic · 2013	$3,000–6,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
354	Reference AR6.A90C Arceau \| A limited edition white gold auto… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026 White gold · Automatic · 2015	$5,000–10,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
355	Reference 131-77-9 San Marco \| A limited edition yellow gold … Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026 Yellow gold · Automatic · 2000	$8,000–12,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
356	Reference WSCA0011 Calibre de Cartier Diver \| A stainless ste… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026 Steel · Automatic · 2016	$4,000–6,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
357	Reference WSSA0030 Santos \| A stainless steel automatic wrist… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026 Steel · Automatic · 2020	$5,000–10,000	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 65–72 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 CHF163,007

Cartier Cartier Ref. 2508 Collection Privée, Pasha de Cartier · 2508

Cartier Ref. 2508 Collection Privée, Pasha de Cartier

CHF163,007 Record

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace CHF101,879

Harry Winston Harry Winston Ref. 330/UMR Avenue C Midsize Mecanic, Dragon Piece Unique · 330/UMR

Harry Winston Ref. 330/UMR Avenue C Midsize Mecanic, Dragon Piece Unique

CHF101,879 Record

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace CHF397,329

Cartier Cartier Ref. 2496 Tortue “Dragon” · 2496

Cartier Ref. 2496 Tortue “Dragon”

CHF397,329 Record

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace CHF2,241,341

F.P. Journe F.P. Journe Vagabondage II

F.P. Journe Vagabondage II

CHF2,241,341 Record

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace CHF1,018,791

Richard Mille Richard Mille Ref. RM67-01 · RM67-01

Richard Mille Ref. RM67-01

CHF1,018,791 Record

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace CHF356,577

De Bethune De Bethune Ref. DB28XPTIS3V2P DB28XP Starry Sky · DB28XPTIS3V2P

De Bethune Ref. DB28XPTIS3V2P DB28XP Starry Sky

CHF356,577 Record

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace CHF244,510

Maitres Maitres du Temps by Kari Voutilainen and Andreas Strehler Ref. C3R.00.00.110 Chapter 3 Reveal · C3R.00.00.110

Maitres du Temps by Kari Voutilainen and Andreas Strehler Ref. C3R.00.00.110 Chapter 3 Reveal

CHF244,510 Record

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace CHF193,570

Moritz Grossmann Moritz Grossmann Ref. MG-003108 Backpage Blue · MG-003108

Moritz Grossmann Ref. MG-003108 Backpage Blue

CHF193,570 Record

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace CHF1,018,791

Krayon Krayon Ref. C030-10 Anywhere · C030-10

Krayon Ref. C030-10 Anywhere

CHF1,018,791 Record

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace CHF2,648,858

F.P. Journe F.P. Journe Centigraphe Souverain

F.P. Journe Centigraphe Souverain

CHF2,648,858 Record

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace CHF407,517

A. Lange & Söhne A. Lange & Söhne Ref. 403.035 Datograph · 403.035

A. Lange & Söhne Ref. 403.035 Datograph

CHF407,517 Record

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace CHF305,637

A. Lange & Söhne A. Lange & Söhne Ref. 414.026 1815 Chronograph “Boutique Edition” · 414.026

A. Lange & Söhne Ref. 414.026 1815 Chronograph “Boutique Edition”

CHF305,637 Record

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace CHF427,892

A. Lange & Söhne A. Lange & Söhne Ref. 404.035 Double Split · 404.035

A. Lange & Söhne Ref. 404.035 Double Split

CHF427,892 Record

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace CHF285,262

A. Lange & Söhne A. Lange & Söhne Ref. 140.029 Zeitwerk · 140.029

A. Lange & Söhne Ref. 140.029 Zeitwerk

CHF285,262 Record

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace CHF1,273,489

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe Ref. 5204P-011 · 5204P-011

Patek Philippe Ref. 5204P-011

CHF1,273,489 Record

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace CHF305,637

Rolex Rolex Ref. 116589RBR Cosmograph Daytona · 116589RBR

Rolex Ref. 116589RBR Cosmograph Daytona

CHF305,637 Record

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace CHF326,013

Rolex Rolex Ref. 116509 Cosmograph Daytona · 116509

Rolex Ref. 116509 Cosmograph Daytona

CHF326,013 Record

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace CHF774,282

Rolex Rolex Ref. 18956BR Day-Date · 18956BR

Rolex Ref. 18956BR Day-Date

CHF774,282 Record

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace CHF96,785

Audemars Piguet Audemars Piguet Ref. 4374614 #393 Bamboo · 4374614

Audemars Piguet Ref. 4374614 #393 Bamboo

CHF96,785 Record

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace CHF193,570

Audemars Piguet Audemars Piguet Ref. 5403BC Cobra · 5403BC

Audemars Piguet Ref. 5403BC Cobra

CHF193,570 Record

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace CHF407,517

Audemars Piguet Audemars Piguet Ref. 14802BA.OO.0944BA.01 Royal Oak Jubilee · 14802BA.OO.0944BA.01

Audemars Piguet Ref. 14802BA.OO.0944BA.01 Royal Oak Jubilee

CHF407,517 Record

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace CHF152,819

Vacheron Constantin Vacheron Constantin Ref. 42540/423J-8467 Overseas · 42540/423J-8467

Vacheron Constantin Ref. 42540/423J-8467 Overseas

CHF152,819 Record

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace CHF560,335

Vacheron Constantin Vacheron Constantin Ref. 30051/000R-8002 Les Complications Skeleton Tourbillon · 30051/000R-8002

Vacheron Constantin Ref. 30051/000R-8002 Les Complications Skeleton Tourbillon

CHF560,335 Record

Aug 4, 2026

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Marketplace CHF101,879

Alain Silberstein Tourbillon Alain Silberstein Tourbillon Volant

Alain Silberstein Tourbillon Volant

CHF101,879 Record

Aug 4, 2026

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Auction results

What watches actually sold for

The most expensive watches ever sold

Cartier Cartier Ref. 2508 Collection Privée, Pasha de Cartier · 2508

Harry Winston Harry Winston Ref. 330/UMR Avenue C Midsize Mecanic, Dragon Piece Unique · 330/UMR

Cartier Cartier Ref. 2496 Tortue “Dragon” · 2496

F.P. Journe F.P. Journe Vagabondage II

Richard Mille Richard Mille Ref. RM67-01 · RM67-01

De Bethune De Bethune Ref. DB28XPTIS3V2P DB28XP Starry Sky · DB28XPTIS3V2P

Maitres Maitres du Temps by Kari Voutilainen and Andreas Strehler Ref. C3R.00.00.110 Chapter 3 Reveal · C3R.00.00.110

Moritz Grossmann Moritz Grossmann Ref. MG-003108 Backpage Blue · MG-003108

Krayon Krayon Ref. C030-10 Anywhere · C030-10

F.P. Journe F.P. Journe Centigraphe Souverain

A. Lange & Söhne A. Lange & Söhne Ref. 403.035 Datograph · 403.035

A. Lange & Söhne A. Lange & Söhne Ref. 414.026 1815 Chronograph “Boutique Edition” · 414.026

A. Lange & Söhne A. Lange & Söhne Ref. 404.035 Double Split · 404.035

A. Lange & Söhne A. Lange & Söhne Ref. 140.029 Zeitwerk · 140.029

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe Ref. 5204P-011 · 5204P-011

Rolex Rolex Ref. 116589RBR Cosmograph Daytona · 116589RBR

Rolex Rolex Ref. 116509 Cosmograph Daytona · 116509

Rolex Rolex Ref. 18956BR Day-Date · 18956BR

Audemars Piguet Audemars Piguet Ref. 4374614 #393 Bamboo · 4374614

Audemars Piguet Audemars Piguet Ref. 5403BC Cobra · 5403BC

Audemars Piguet Audemars Piguet Ref. 14802BA.OO.0944BA.01 Royal Oak Jubilee · 14802BA.OO.0944BA.01

Vacheron Constantin Vacheron Constantin Ref. 42540/423J-8467 Overseas · 42540/423J-8467

Vacheron Constantin Vacheron Constantin Ref. 30051/000R-8002 Les Complications Skeleton Tourbillon · 30051/000R-8002

Alain Silberstein Tourbillon Alain Silberstein Tourbillon Volant