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 73,690 completed sales from 1991 to Aug 2026.

Refreshed weekly, latest sale 19 Aug 2026.

49% above estimate 45% within 6% below

Lot	Watch	Estimate	Result	Vs estimate
4	Octa Zodiaque \| A limited edition platinum wristwatch with zo… Sotheby's · 10 Jul 2026	$280,000–400,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
2	Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar, Reference 26579CE.OO.1225 \| A b… Sotheby's · 10 Jul 2026	$150,000–250,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
9	Reference 5975 \| A limited edition white gold multi-scale chr… Sotheby's · 10 Jul 2026	$50,000–80,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
7	Day-Date, Reference 18208 \| A yellow gold wristwatch with day… Sotheby's · 10 Jul 2026	$130,000–200,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
1	‘Rafael Nadal’, Reference RM35-03 \| A white quartz TPT skelet… Sotheby's · 10 Jul 2026	$350,000–600,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
10	Octa Quantième Perpétuel \| A platinum perpetual calendar wris… Sotheby's · 10 Jul 2026	$200,000–400,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
8	Chronomètre Bleu \| A tantalum wristwatch, Circa 2017 Sotheby's · 10 Jul 2026	$140,000–200,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
11	Reference 5975 \| A limited edition yellow gold multi-scale ch… Sotheby's · 10 Jul 2026	$35,000–60,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
13	‘Full Titanium Jacket’, Reference UR-100V \| A limited edition… Sotheby's · 10 Jul 2026	$30,000–50,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
39	A gold and enamel verge watch, Circa 1765 Sotheby's · 24 Jun 2026	$3,000–5,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
41	A gold and enamel verge watch, Circa 1750 Sotheby's · 24 Jun 2026	$3,000–5,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
82	Tank Louis \| A yellow gold wristwatch with engraved case back… Sotheby's · 24 Jun 2026	$10,000–15,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
39	A gold and enamel verge watch, Circa 1765 Sotheby's · 24 Jun 2026	$3,000–5,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
41	A gold and enamel verge watch, Circa 1750 Sotheby's · 24 Jun 2026	$3,000–5,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
82	Tank Louis \| A yellow gold wristwatch with engraved case back… Sotheby's · 24 Jun 2026	$10,000–15,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
301	A watch tool kit by Scatola del Tempo accompanied by a cap, C… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$3,000–6,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
302	Pendulette Réveil Souveraine \| A stainless steel table clock … Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$4,000–8,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
303	A group of accessories comprising a brass painted ashtray and… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$3,000–6,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
304	A group of accessories comprising a paperweight, lighter, wal… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$2,000–4,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
305	A rare yellow gold and diamond-set Rolex necklace, Circa 1980 Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$15,000–30,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
306	Ellipse \| A set of white gold and enamel cufflinks with match… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$5,000–10,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
307	Reference 3788 Golden Ellipse \| A yellow gold wristwatch wit… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$7,000–12,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
308	Reference 5036/1 \| A pink gold automatic annual calendar wris… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$20,000–40,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
309	Reference 6007G-011 Calatrava 'Blue' \| A white gold automatic… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$20,000–40,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
310	Reference 126900 Air-King \| A stainless steel automatic wrist… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$6,000–12,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
311	Reference 216570 Explorer II \| A stainless steel automatic du… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$6,000–12,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
312	Reference 116719BLRO GMT-Master II 'Pepsi' \| A white gold aut… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$20,000–30,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
313	Reference 16518 ‘Zenith Inverted 6’ Daytona \| A yellow gold a… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$15,000–30,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
314	Reference 16523 'Floating Cosmograph Zenith' Daytona \| A yell… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$20,000–40,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–
315	Reference 126506 Daytona \| A platinum automatic chronograph w… Sotheby's · 17 Jun 2026	$80,000–160,000	Not disclosed house does not publish results	–

All records 172,565 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 1–30 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 $6,000

A Victorian eight-day marine chronometer with form of Molyneux's compensation VULLIAMY, LONDON. CIRCA 1850

$6,000

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $4,800

Oarsman A French gilt and patinated bronze and rouge griotte marble eight day novelty timepiece with rocking mariner GUILMET, PARIS, RETAILED BY DIBDIN & CO., LONDON. CIRCA 1890

$4,800

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $862.00

A lady's platinum and diamond set wristwatch, circa 1930,

$862.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $3,600

A Regency two-day small size marine chronometer POOLE, NO. 531. CIRCA 1825

$3,600

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $840.00

Sailing Boat A French brass and onyx eight day novelty compendium timepiece with barometer and compass CIRCA 1900

$840.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $690.00

A lady's 18ct. gold rectangular wristwatch, 1926,

$690.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $3,000

A Regency walnut small two-day marine chronometer with 'OZ' balance JOHN ROGER ARNOLD, LONDON, NO. 371. CIRCA 1811/1812

$3,000

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $3,360

Lighthouse A French brass and silvered brass and marmo nero Belgio striking novelty clock with oscillating light CIRCA 1890

$3,360

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $2,990

A rare 18ct. white gold pocket watch with diamond set numerals, Prince Imperial type, Ref:1586, circa 1940, silvered dial signed Rolex Serpico Y Laino, Officially Certified Chronometer, diamond dot markers and baguette diamond quarters, subsidiary seconds with raised baton markers, large 17-jewel Ultra Prima movement timed to six positions, shaped case with snap on back numbered 1586/8753/947742, dial, movement and case signed, fine chain through corner of case terminating in a sprung clip, 41mm · 1586

A rare 18ct. white gold pocket watch with diamond set numerals, Prince Imperial type, Ref:1586, circa 1940, silvered dial signed Rolex Serpico Y Laino, Officially Certified Chronometer, diamond dot markers and baguette diamond quarters, subsidiary seconds with raised baton markers, large 17-jewel Ultra Prima movement timed to six positions, shaped case with snap on back numbered 1586/8753/947742, dial, movement and case signed, fine chain through corner of case terminating in a sprung clip, 41mm

$2,990

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $3,000

A good early Victorian mahogany two-day marine chronometer JOHN FLETCHER, LONDON, NO. 298. CIRCA 1840

$3,000

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,560

Lighthouse A French small brass and patinated brass eight day novelty timepiece with oscillating light CIRCA 1890

$1,560

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $517.00

A gentleman's stainless steel Precision wristwatch, Ref: 8896, circa 1960, silvered dial with baton markers and subsidiary seconds, 15-jewel movement, case with snap on back, dial, movement and case signed, diameter 34mm. · 8896

A gentleman's stainless steel Precision wristwatch, Ref: 8896, circa 1960, silvered dial with baton markers and subsidiary seconds, 15-jewel movement, case with snap on back, dial, movement and case signed, diameter 34mm.

$517.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $4,800

An unusual Victorian brass-bound rosewood eight day marine chronometer made for the Turkish market BARRAUD, NO. 2012. CIRCA 1860

$4,800

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $4,800

Lighthouse A French brass and silvered and black slate eight day timepiece with barometer, twin thermometers and automaton light CIRCA 1890

$4,800

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,380

A gentleman's unusual large circular 18ct. gold wristwatch, Ref:4119, circa 1950, silvered dial signed Rolex Chronometre, black baton markers and gilt baton quarters, subsidiary seconds, 18-jewel chronometer movement timed to six positions and with patented superbalance, numbered E4292, circular case with unusual lugs, snap on back, diameter 38mm. · 4119

A gentleman's unusual large circular 18ct. gold wristwatch, Ref:4119, circa 1950, silvered dial signed Rolex Chronometre, black baton markers and gilt baton quarters, subsidiary seconds, 18-jewel chronometer movement timed to six positions and with patented superbalance, numbered E4292, circular case with unusual lugs, snap on back, diameter 38mm.

$1,380

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $6,000

A very fine Victorian coromandel eight-day marine chronometer JOHN POOLE, NO. 4253. CIRCA 1870

$6,000

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $4,560

Lighthouse A French brass and silvered brass and marmo nero Belgio eight day striking novelty clock with oscillating light GUILMET & VINCENTI, PARIS. CIRCA 1890

$4,560

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $747.00

A gentleman's stainless steel wristwatch with curved lugs, Ref:4542, circa 1948, silvered dial with raised gilt Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds, 15-jewel movement, circular case with polished curving lugs, snap on domed back, dial, movement and case signed, diameter 32mm. · 4542

A gentleman's stainless steel wristwatch with curved lugs, Ref:4542, circa 1948, silvered dial with raised gilt Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds, 15-jewel movement, circular case with polished curving lugs, snap on domed back, dial, movement and case signed, diameter 32mm.

$747.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $2,400

A good Victorian round-edged mahogany two-day marine chronometer THOMAS ADAMS NO. 3767. CIRCA 1860

$2,400

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $13,200

Iron-Clad Battleship A rare French gilt and silvered brass eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer and automaton gun turrets and propeller CIRCA 1890

$13,200

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $483.00

A stainless steel boys size Oyster wristwatch, Ref:3121, circa 1935, silvered dial signed Rolex Oyster, Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds, case with screw down crown and milled edge screw back, diameter 28mm, stainless steel Rolex bracelet with deployant clasp. · 3121

A stainless steel boys size Oyster wristwatch, Ref:3121, circa 1935, silvered dial signed Rolex Oyster, Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds, case with screw down crown and milled edge screw back, diameter 28mm, stainless steel Rolex bracelet with deployant clasp.

$483.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,440

A Victorian engraved gilt-brass small carriage timepiece N. HART & SON, NO. 18921. CIRCA 1840

$1,440

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,680

Ship'S Boiler A French Brass Ship's Boiler A French brass, red and black marble eight day striking novelty mantel clock VINCENTI. CIRCA 1900

Ship's Boiler A French brass, red and black marble eight day striking novelty mantel clock VINCENTI. CIRCA 1900

$1,680

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $713.00

A small square 9ct. gold wristwatch, 1925,

$713.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Auction results

What watches actually sold for

The most expensive watches ever sold

A Victorian eight-day marine chronometer with form of Molyneux's compensation VULLIAMY, LONDON. CIRCA 1850

Oarsman A French gilt and patinated bronze and rouge griotte marble eight day novelty timepiece with rocking mariner GUILMET, PARIS, RETAILED BY DIBDIN & CO., LONDON. CIRCA 1890

A lady's platinum and diamond set wristwatch, circa 1930,

A Regency two-day small size marine chronometer POOLE, NO. 531. CIRCA 1825

Sailing Boat A French brass and onyx eight day novelty compendium timepiece with barometer and compass CIRCA 1900

A lady's 18ct. gold rectangular wristwatch, 1926,

A Regency walnut small two-day marine chronometer with 'OZ' balance JOHN ROGER ARNOLD, LONDON, NO. 371. CIRCA 1811/1812

Lighthouse A French brass and silvered brass and marmo nero Belgio striking novelty clock with oscillating light CIRCA 1890

A good early Victorian mahogany two-day marine chronometer JOHN FLETCHER, LONDON, NO. 298. CIRCA 1840

Lighthouse A French small brass and patinated brass eight day novelty timepiece with oscillating light CIRCA 1890

A gentleman's stainless steel Precision wristwatch, Ref: 8896, circa 1960, silvered dial with baton markers and subsidiary seconds, 15-jewel movement, case with snap on back, dial, movement and case signed, diameter 34mm. · 8896

An unusual Victorian brass-bound rosewood eight day marine chronometer made for the Turkish market BARRAUD, NO. 2012. CIRCA 1860

Lighthouse A French brass and silvered and black slate eight day timepiece with barometer, twin thermometers and automaton light CIRCA 1890

A very fine Victorian coromandel eight-day marine chronometer JOHN POOLE, NO. 4253. CIRCA 1870

Lighthouse A French brass and silvered brass and marmo nero Belgio eight day striking novelty clock with oscillating light GUILMET & VINCENTI, PARIS. CIRCA 1890

A gentleman's stainless steel wristwatch with curved lugs, Ref:4542, circa 1948, silvered dial with raised gilt Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds, 15-jewel movement, circular case with polished curving lugs, snap on domed back, dial, movement and case signed, diameter 32mm. · 4542

A good Victorian round-edged mahogany two-day marine chronometer THOMAS ADAMS NO. 3767. CIRCA 1860

Iron-Clad Battleship A rare French gilt and silvered brass eight day timepiece with barometer, thermometer and automaton gun turrets and propeller CIRCA 1890

A stainless steel boys size Oyster wristwatch, Ref:3121, circa 1935, silvered dial signed Rolex Oyster, Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds, case with screw down crown and milled edge screw back, diameter 28mm, stainless steel Rolex bracelet with deployant clasp. · 3121

A Victorian engraved gilt-brass small carriage timepiece N. HART & SON, NO. 18921. CIRCA 1840

Ship'S Boiler A French Brass Ship's Boiler A French brass, red and black marble eight day striking novelty mantel clock VINCENTI. CIRCA 1900

A small square 9ct. gold wristwatch, 1925,