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
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 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 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 $9,000

An Unusual Louis Xvi Ormolu An unusual Louis XVI ormolu, patinated bronze and paste-set 'opera' clock LATE 18TH CENTURY

An unusual Louis XVI ormolu, patinated bronze and paste-set 'opera' clock LATE 18TH CENTURY

$9,000

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $5,000

A Victorian giant gilt-brass eight day carriage timepiece E.J. DENT, LONDON, NO.580. MID 19TH CENTURY

$5,000

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $900.00

Audemar Piguet Audemar Piguet. An 18ct Gold Square Wristwatch SIGNED AUDEMAR PIGUET, MOVEMENT 50945, CASE NO 50945, CIRCA 1950

Audemar Piguet. An 18ct Gold Square Wristwatch SIGNED AUDEMAR PIGUET, MOVEMENT 50945, CASE NO 50945, CIRCA 1950

$900.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $4,200

A French giant mahogany striking mantel clock ROBIN, PARIS. LATE 19TH CENTURY

$4,200

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $14,900

A Victorian giant gilt-brass eight day chronometer carriage timepiece DENT, LONDON, NO.702. CIRCA 1845

$14,900

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $576.00

Two Wristwatches SIGNED: RECORD GENEVE DATAFIX, CASE NO 11321, CIRCA 1950; AND RECORD AUTOMTIC, CASE NO 901, CIRCA 1950

$576.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $7,200

A French Gilt-Brass A French gilt-brass, silvered metal and black marble revolving globe timepiece VICTOR LANEUVILLE, PARIS, THE GLOBE BY MAISON DELAMARCHE. CIRCA 1885

A French gilt-brass, silvered metal and black marble revolving globe timepiece VICTOR LANEUVILLE, PARIS, THE GLOBE BY MAISON DELAMARCHE. CIRCA 1885

$7,200

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $2,250

A Victorian mahogany and brass-mounted two day marine chronometer CHARLES FRODSHAM, LONDON. NO.1447. CIRCA 1845

$2,250

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $2,280

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. An 18ct Gold Circular Cased Wristwatch on associated integral gold Bracelet SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, CALATRAVA, MOVEMENT NO 929350, CASE NO 300478, REF.96, MANUFACTURED IN 1946

Patek Philippe. An 18ct Gold Circular Cased Wristwatch on associated integral gold Bracelet SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, CALATRAVA, MOVEMENT NO 929350, CASE NO 300478, REF.96, MANUFACTURED IN 1946

$2,280

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $11,400

A Charles X Brass A Charles X brass, ormolu and Breccia marble striking skeleton clock of long duration CIRCA 1825

A Charles X brass, ormolu and Breccia marble striking skeleton clock of long duration CIRCA 1825

$11,400

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $4,750

A George III ebonised and brass-mounted striking eight day bracket clock on wall bracket JOHN THWAITES, LONDON. NO.2854. CIRCA 1802

$4,750

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $2,280

Jaeger Lecoultre Jaeger LECoultre. An 18ct Gold Limited Edition Rectangular Triple Calendar and Moonphase Wristwatch on matching 18ct Gold Bracelet SIGNED JAEGER LECOULTRE, SERIE UNIQUE 150, 228/600, CASE NO 1210101, CIRCA 1990

Jaeger LECoultre. An 18ct Gold Limited Edition Rectangular Triple Calendar and Moonphase Wristwatch on matching 18ct Gold Bracelet SIGNED JAEGER LECOULTRE, SERIE UNIQUE 150, 228/600, CASE NO 1210101, CIRCA 1990

$2,280

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $21,600

A Regency brass skeleton timepiece with extreme detached escapement, to the design of Sir William Congreve FIRST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

$21,600

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $5,625

A Regency mahogany and brass-mounted striking eight day bracket clock on wall bracket DESBOIS & WHEELER, LONDON, NO.128. CIRCA 1815

$5,625

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $3,840

Cartier Cartier. An 18ct Gold Automatic Centre Seconds Rectangular Wristwatch with Date Indication SIGNED CARTIER, MODEL TANK AMERICAN, CASE NO 8172984, 00819, CIRCA 2000

Cartier. An 18ct Gold Automatic Centre Seconds Rectangular Wristwatch with Date Indication SIGNED CARTIER, MODEL TANK AMERICAN, CASE NO 8172984, 00819, CIRCA 2000

$3,840

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,800

A Napoleon III bronze-patinated metal, breccia marble and glass plate mystery-type figural mantel timepiece CIRCA 1880

$1,800

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $3,125

A George I ebonised striking eight day table clock FIRST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY AND LATER

$3,125

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,140

Rolex Rolex. An 18ct White Gold and Diamond Set Rectangular Wristwatch SIGNED ROLEX GENEVE, CELLINI, CASE NO 6926145, CIRCA 1990

Rolex. An 18ct White Gold and Diamond Set Rectangular Wristwatch SIGNED ROLEX GENEVE, CELLINI, CASE NO 6926145, CIRCA 1990

$1,140

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $131,200

A Charles X amboyna and ormolu-mounted striking and musical orrery clock RAINGO, PARIS. CIRCA 1825/1830

$131,200 Record

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $6,250

A Queen Anne ebonised and brass-mounted quarter-chiming eight day table clock WILLIAM KING, LONDON. CIRCA 1705

$6,250

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $660.00

Piaget Piaget. An 18ct Gold Rectangular Wristwatch SIGNED PIAGET, CASE NO 90802, 325945, CIRCA 1990

Piaget. An 18ct Gold Rectangular Wristwatch SIGNED PIAGET, CASE NO 90802, 325945, CIRCA 1990

$660.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $9,600

An early Victorian satinwood striking five-glass mantel clock COUSENS & WHITESIDE, LONDON. CIRCA 1845

$9,600

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $5,625

A George I red-japanned striking eight day longcase clock WILLIAM SELLERS, LONDON. CIRCA 1725

$5,625

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $4,080

Franck Muller Franck Muller. An 18ct Pink Gold Automatic Curved Centre Seconds Wristwatch SIGNED FRANCK MULLER GENEVE, CHRONOMETRO, MODEL CINTREE REF 5850, PIECE NO 29, CIRCA 2000 · 5850

Franck Muller. An 18ct Pink Gold Automatic Curved Centre Seconds Wristwatch SIGNED FRANCK MULLER GENEVE, CHRONOMETRO, MODEL CINTREE REF 5850, PIECE NO 29, CIRCA 2000

$4,080

Aug 21, 2026

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Auction results

What watches actually sold for

The most expensive watches ever sold

An Unusual Louis Xvi Ormolu An unusual Louis XVI ormolu, patinated bronze and paste-set 'opera' clock LATE 18TH CENTURY

A Victorian giant gilt-brass eight day carriage timepiece E.J. DENT, LONDON, NO.580. MID 19TH CENTURY

Audemar Piguet Audemar Piguet. An 18ct Gold Square Wristwatch SIGNED AUDEMAR PIGUET, MOVEMENT 50945, CASE NO 50945, CIRCA 1950

A French giant mahogany striking mantel clock ROBIN, PARIS. LATE 19TH CENTURY

A Victorian giant gilt-brass eight day chronometer carriage timepiece DENT, LONDON, NO.702. CIRCA 1845

Two Wristwatches SIGNED: RECORD GENEVE DATAFIX, CASE NO 11321, CIRCA 1950; AND RECORD AUTOMTIC, CASE NO 901, CIRCA 1950

A French Gilt-Brass A French gilt-brass, silvered metal and black marble revolving globe timepiece VICTOR LANEUVILLE, PARIS, THE GLOBE BY MAISON DELAMARCHE. CIRCA 1885

A Victorian mahogany and brass-mounted two day marine chronometer CHARLES FRODSHAM, LONDON. NO.1447. CIRCA 1845

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe. An 18ct Gold Circular Cased Wristwatch on associated integral gold Bracelet SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, CALATRAVA, MOVEMENT NO 929350, CASE NO 300478, REF.96, MANUFACTURED IN 1946

A Charles X Brass A Charles X brass, ormolu and Breccia marble striking skeleton clock of long duration CIRCA 1825

A George III ebonised and brass-mounted striking eight day bracket clock on wall bracket JOHN THWAITES, LONDON. NO.2854. CIRCA 1802

Jaeger Lecoultre Jaeger LECoultre. An 18ct Gold Limited Edition Rectangular Triple Calendar and Moonphase Wristwatch on matching 18ct Gold Bracelet SIGNED JAEGER LECOULTRE, SERIE UNIQUE 150, 228/600, CASE NO 1210101, CIRCA 1990

A Regency brass skeleton timepiece with extreme detached escapement, to the design of Sir William Congreve FIRST QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

A Regency mahogany and brass-mounted striking eight day bracket clock on wall bracket DESBOIS & WHEELER, LONDON, NO.128. CIRCA 1815

Cartier Cartier. An 18ct Gold Automatic Centre Seconds Rectangular Wristwatch with Date Indication SIGNED CARTIER, MODEL TANK AMERICAN, CASE NO 8172984, 00819, CIRCA 2000

A Napoleon III bronze-patinated metal, breccia marble and glass plate mystery-type figural mantel timepiece CIRCA 1880

A George I ebonised striking eight day table clock FIRST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY AND LATER

Rolex Rolex. An 18ct White Gold and Diamond Set Rectangular Wristwatch SIGNED ROLEX GENEVE, CELLINI, CASE NO 6926145, CIRCA 1990

A Charles X amboyna and ormolu-mounted striking and musical orrery clock RAINGO, PARIS. CIRCA 1825/1830

A Queen Anne ebonised and brass-mounted quarter-chiming eight day table clock WILLIAM KING, LONDON. CIRCA 1705

Piaget Piaget. An 18ct Gold Rectangular Wristwatch SIGNED PIAGET, CASE NO 90802, 325945, CIRCA 1990

An early Victorian satinwood striking five-glass mantel clock COUSENS & WHITESIDE, LONDON. CIRCA 1845

A George I red-japanned striking eight day longcase clock WILLIAM SELLERS, LONDON. CIRCA 1725

Franck Muller Franck Muller. An 18ct Pink Gold Automatic Curved Centre Seconds Wristwatch SIGNED FRANCK MULLER GENEVE, CHRONOMETRO, MODEL CINTREE REF 5850, PIECE NO 29, CIRCA 2000 · 5850