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 $552.00

A collection of novelty watchkeys, a fob and a pencil, examples include - two enamelled pistols, a harp, a turquoise cluster bird, and a hardstone fob modelled as a harp. (15)

$552.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $3,125

An English mahogany and ebony-strung eight day mantel chronometer THOMAS MERCER, ST. ALBANS, NO.809. CIRCA 1946

$3,125

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $660.00

A Charles X mahogany and ormolu-mounted stiking portico mantel clock, circa 1825

$660.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $720.00

Cartier Cartier. A Lady's 18ct Gold Circular Quartz Wristwatch SIGNED CARTIER, CASE NO 881095-3689, CIRCA 2000

Cartier. A Lady's 18ct Gold Circular Quartz Wristwatch SIGNED CARTIER, CASE NO 881095-3689, CIRCA 2000

$720.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $900.00

A French grey and white marble and ormolu-mounted striking portico mantel clock

$900.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $600.00

Van De Bauwede Van De Bauwede. A Silver Cased Automatic Chronograph watch with day and date indication SIGNED VAN DE BAUWEDE, MAGNUM CHURCHILL, NO 445, CIRCA 2000

Van De Bauwede. A Silver Cased Automatic Chronograph watch with day and date indication SIGNED VAN DE BAUWEDE, MAGNUM CHURCHILL, NO 445, CIRCA 2000

$600.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,920

A Louis Philippe ormolu striking cathedral clock, circa 1840

$1,920

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $480.00

Corum Corum. A Stainless Steel Large Square Water Resistant wristwatch SIGNED CORUM BUCKINGHAM, CASE NO 747053, 157.181.20, CIRCA 2000

Corum. A Stainless Steel Large Square Water Resistant wristwatch SIGNED CORUM BUCKINGHAM, CASE NO 747053, 157.181.20, CIRCA 2000

$480.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,560

A Louis XVI ormolu-mounted black and white marble striking portico mantel clock, late 18th Century

$1,560

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $600.00

Gerald Genta Gerald Genta. A 18ct Gold Automatic Wristwatch of Motoring Interest SIGNED GERALD GENTA, FOR BUGATTI, CASE NO G30457-48438, CIRCA 1995

Gerald Genta. A 18ct Gold Automatic Wristwatch of Motoring Interest SIGNED GERALD GENTA, FOR BUGATTI, CASE NO G30457-48438, CIRCA 1995

$600.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $660.00

A French Bronze A French bronze, patinated metal and white marble striking mantel clock, circa 1890

A French bronze, patinated metal and white marble striking mantel clock, circa 1890

$660.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,320

A Le Marquand A Le Marquand. An 18ct Gold Water Resistant Automatic Chronograph wristwatch with mother of pearl dial and triple calendar with moonphase SIGNED A LE MARQUAND GENEVE, CASE NO 74011076, CIRCA 2000

A Le Marquand. An 18ct Gold Water Resistant Automatic Chronograph wristwatch with mother of pearl dial and triple calendar with moonphase SIGNED A LE MARQUAND GENEVE, CASE NO 74011076, CIRCA 2000

$1,320

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $4,200

A French bronze and pink marble novelty striking mantel clock, circa 1890

$4,200

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $720.00

Gerald Genta Gerald Genta. An 18ct Two Colour Gold Octagonal Automatic Wristwatch with engraved Skeletonised Movement SIGNED GERALD GENTA GENEVE, CASE NO 30987, CIRCA 1990

Gerald Genta. An 18ct Two Colour Gold Octagonal Automatic Wristwatch with engraved Skeletonised Movement SIGNED GERALD GENTA GENEVE, CASE NO 30987, CIRCA 1990

$720.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,680

A French Brass A French brass, silvered and onyx novelty compendium timepiece, circa 1885

A French brass, silvered and onyx novelty compendium timepiece, circa 1885

$1,680

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $780.00

Gerald Genta Gerald Genta. An 18ct Gold and Wood Special Edition Wristwatch SIGNED GERALD GENTA, CHRISTOFORO COLOMBO, SANTA MARIA, CASE NO G33927-61079, CIRCA 1990

Gerald Genta. An 18ct Gold and Wood Special Edition Wristwatch SIGNED GERALD GENTA, CHRISTOFORO COLOMBO, SANTA MARIA, CASE NO G33927-61079, CIRCA 1990

$780.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,080

A French brass and onyx novelty compendium industrial timepiece with automaton globe, circa 1885

$1,080

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $660.00

Rolex Rolex. An Early Silver Cased Wristwatch with Enamel Dial SIGNED ROLEX, CASE NO 650536, LONDON IMPORT MARK FOR 1915

Rolex. An Early Silver Cased Wristwatch with Enamel Dial SIGNED ROLEX, CASE NO 650536, LONDON IMPORT MARK FOR 1915

$660.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $2,640

An English brass rotating globe novelty timepiece, circa 1910

$2,640

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,440

Rolex Rolex. A Stainless Steel Automatic Water Resistant Centre Seconds wristwatch SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL EXPLORER, PRECISION, CASE NO 1910746, REF NO 5500, 1968

Rolex. A Stainless Steel Automatic Water Resistant Centre Seconds wristwatch SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL EXPLORER, PRECISION, CASE NO 1910746, REF NO 5500, 1968

$1,440

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $1,800

A French miniature silvered and brass automaton lighthouse timepiece, circa 1880

$1,800

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $720.00

Rolex Rolex. A Stainless Steel Centre Seconds Water Resistant Wristwatch on matching bracelet SIGNED ROLEX OYSTER PRECISION, CASE NO 1409402, REF 6426, 1966 · 6426

Rolex. A Stainless Steel Centre Seconds Water Resistant Wristwatch on matching bracelet SIGNED ROLEX OYSTER PRECISION, CASE NO 1409402, REF 6426, 1966

$720.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $720.00

A French Brass A French brass, silvered and black slate novelty mantel timepiece, circa 1890

A French brass, silvered and black slate novelty mantel timepiece, circa 1890

$720.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace $456.00

Rolex Rolex. A Stainless Steel Water Resistant Wristwatch on bracelet SIGNED ROLEX OYSTER ROYAL,CASE NO 590784, REF 4444, CIRCA 1950 · 4444

Rolex. A Stainless Steel Water Resistant Wristwatch on bracelet SIGNED ROLEX OYSTER ROYAL,CASE NO 590784, REF 4444, CIRCA 1950

$456.00

Aug 21, 2026

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Auction results

What watches actually sold for

The most expensive watches ever sold

A collection of novelty watchkeys, a fob and a pencil, examples include - two enamelled pistols, a harp, a turquoise cluster bird, and a hardstone fob modelled as a harp. (15)

An English mahogany and ebony-strung eight day mantel chronometer THOMAS MERCER, ST. ALBANS, NO.809. CIRCA 1946

A Charles X mahogany and ormolu-mounted stiking portico mantel clock, circa 1825

Cartier Cartier. A Lady's 18ct Gold Circular Quartz Wristwatch SIGNED CARTIER, CASE NO 881095-3689, CIRCA 2000

A French grey and white marble and ormolu-mounted striking portico mantel clock

Van De Bauwede Van De Bauwede. A Silver Cased Automatic Chronograph watch with day and date indication SIGNED VAN DE BAUWEDE, MAGNUM CHURCHILL, NO 445, CIRCA 2000

A Louis Philippe ormolu striking cathedral clock, circa 1840

Corum Corum. A Stainless Steel Large Square Water Resistant wristwatch SIGNED CORUM BUCKINGHAM, CASE NO 747053, 157.181.20, CIRCA 2000

A Louis XVI ormolu-mounted black and white marble striking portico mantel clock, late 18th Century

Gerald Genta Gerald Genta. A 18ct Gold Automatic Wristwatch of Motoring Interest SIGNED GERALD GENTA, FOR BUGATTI, CASE NO G30457-48438, CIRCA 1995

A French Bronze A French bronze, patinated metal and white marble striking mantel clock, circa 1890

A Le Marquand A Le Marquand. An 18ct Gold Water Resistant Automatic Chronograph wristwatch with mother of pearl dial and triple calendar with moonphase SIGNED A LE MARQUAND GENEVE, CASE NO 74011076, CIRCA 2000

A French bronze and pink marble novelty striking mantel clock, circa 1890

Gerald Genta Gerald Genta. An 18ct Two Colour Gold Octagonal Automatic Wristwatch with engraved Skeletonised Movement SIGNED GERALD GENTA GENEVE, CASE NO 30987, CIRCA 1990

A French Brass A French brass, silvered and onyx novelty compendium timepiece, circa 1885

Gerald Genta Gerald Genta. An 18ct Gold and Wood Special Edition Wristwatch SIGNED GERALD GENTA, CHRISTOFORO COLOMBO, SANTA MARIA, CASE NO G33927-61079, CIRCA 1990

A French brass and onyx novelty compendium industrial timepiece with automaton globe, circa 1885

Rolex Rolex. An Early Silver Cased Wristwatch with Enamel Dial SIGNED ROLEX, CASE NO 650536, LONDON IMPORT MARK FOR 1915

An English brass rotating globe novelty timepiece, circa 1910

Rolex Rolex. A Stainless Steel Automatic Water Resistant Centre Seconds wristwatch SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL EXPLORER, PRECISION, CASE NO 1910746, REF NO 5500, 1968

A French miniature silvered and brass automaton lighthouse timepiece, circa 1880

Rolex Rolex. A Stainless Steel Centre Seconds Water Resistant Wristwatch on matching bracelet SIGNED ROLEX OYSTER PRECISION, CASE NO 1409402, REF 6426, 1966 · 6426

A French Brass A French brass, silvered and black slate novelty mantel timepiece, circa 1890

Rolex Rolex. A Stainless Steel Water Resistant Wristwatch on bracelet SIGNED ROLEX OYSTER ROYAL,CASE NO 590784, REF 4444, CIRCA 1950 · 4444