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 C$996.31

A George IV mahogany table timepiece, circa 1825

C$996.31

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace C$747.23

Atlantus Atlantus. A Stainless Steel Water Resistant Automatic Chronograph wristwatch SIGNED ATLANTUS, CASE NO 7769, CIRCA 2000

Atlantus. A Stainless Steel Water Resistant Automatic Chronograph wristwatch SIGNED ATLANTUS, CASE NO 7769, CIRCA 2000

C$747.23

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace C$637,913

Rolex Rolex. An extremely rare and very attractive 18K gold, diamond and sapphire-set chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, original guarantee and box SIGNED ROLEX, COSMOGRAPH, REF. 6269, CASE NO. 9'676'144, MANUFACTURED IN 1986 · 6269

Rolex. An extremely rare and very attractive 18K gold, diamond and sapphire-set chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, original guarantee and box SIGNED ROLEX, COSMOGRAPH, REF. 6269, CASE NO. 9'676'144, MANUFACTURED IN 1986

C$637,913 Record

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace C$996.31

A Victorian oak and brass-mounted mantel timepiece, last quarter 19th Century

C$996.31

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace C$2,657

Baume & Mercier Baume & Mercier. An 18ct White Gold Automatic Water Resistant Chronograph Wristwatch with date Indication SIGNED BAUME & MERCIER GENEVE, CASE NO 4192416-45232, CIRCA 2000

Baume & Mercier. An 18ct White Gold Automatic Water Resistant Chronograph Wristwatch with date Indication SIGNED BAUME & MERCIER GENEVE, CASE NO 4192416-45232, CIRCA 2000

C$2,657

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace C$588,098

Rolex Rolex. An extremely rare and very attractive 18K gold and diamond-set chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, original guarantee and box SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER, SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER, OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED, COSMOGRAPH, REF. 6269/6263, CASE NO. 9'676'142, MANUFACTURED IN 1986 · 6269/6263

Rolex. An extremely rare and very attractive 18K gold and diamond-set chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, original guarantee and box SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER, SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER, OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED, COSMOGRAPH, REF. 6269/6263, CASE NO. 9'676'142, MANUFACTURED IN 1986

C$588,098 Record

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace C$1,328

A Regency Mahogany A Regency mahogany, part-ebonised and brass-mounted striking table clock, circa 1820

A Regency mahogany, part-ebonised and brass-mounted striking table clock, circa 1820

C$1,328

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace C$1,494

Swiss Swiss. An 18ct White Gold Automatic Triple Calendar and Moonphase wristwatch with chronograph SIGNED 456 GTA, CASE NO 3200190-1475, CIRCA 2000

Swiss. An 18ct White Gold Automatic Triple Calendar and Moonphase wristwatch with chronograph SIGNED 456 GTA, CASE NO 3200190-1475, CIRCA 2000

C$1,494

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace C$77,837

Rolex Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel automatic chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, original guarantee and box SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED, COSMOGRAPH, DAYTONA, REF. 16520, CASE NO. R911936, MANUFACTURED IN 1988 · 16520

Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel automatic chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, original guarantee and box SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED, COSMOGRAPH, DAYTONA, REF. 16520, CASE NO. R911936, MANUFACTURED IN 1988

C$77,837

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace C$11,624

A George II Scottish ebonised striking table clock with pull quarter repeat, circa 1740

C$11,624

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace C$747.23

Corum Corum. A Stainless Steel Automatic Water Resistant Centre Seconds wristwatch with date indication SIGNED CORUM, BUBBLE WATCH, CASE NO 8215020-689375, CIRCA 2000

Corum. A Stainless Steel Automatic Water Resistant Centre Seconds wristwatch with date indication SIGNED CORUM, BUBBLE WATCH, CASE NO 8215020-689375, CIRCA 2000

C$747.23

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace C$129,728

Rolex Rolex. A rare and attractive 18K gold automatic chronograph wristwatch with diamond-set "four-liner porcelain" dial, bracelet and original guarantee and box SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER, COSMOGRAPH, DAYTONA, REF. 16528, CASE NO. R985691, MANUFACTURED IN 1988 · 16528

Rolex. A rare and attractive 18K gold automatic chronograph wristwatch with diamond-set "four-liner porcelain" dial, bracelet and original guarantee and box SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER, COSMOGRAPH, DAYTONA, REF. 16528, CASE NO. R985691, MANUFACTURED IN 1988

C$129,728

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace C$4,649

A George II fruitwood striking table clock with pull quarter repeat, circa 1735

C$4,649

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace C$747.23

Alain Silberstein Alain Silberstein. A Stainless Steel Limited Edition Water Resistant Automatic centre seconds wristwatch with date and week indication SIGNED ALAIN SILBERSTEIN, MODEL HEBDO, CASE NO 223/500, CIRCA 1990

Alain Silberstein. A Stainless Steel Limited Edition Water Resistant Automatic centre seconds wristwatch with date and week indication SIGNED ALAIN SILBERSTEIN, MODEL HEBDO, CASE NO 223/500, CIRCA 1990

C$747.23

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace C$77,837

Rolex Rolex. A rare and historically important stainless steel automatic chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, original guarantee and box SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER, COSMOGRAPH, DAYTONA, REF. 16520, CASE NO. L346324, MANUFACTURED IN 1989 · 16520

Rolex. A rare and historically important stainless steel automatic chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, original guarantee and box SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER, COSMOGRAPH, DAYTONA, REF. 16520, CASE NO. L346324, MANUFACTURED IN 1989

C$77,837

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace C$830.26

A French gilt-brass miniature carriage timepiece, circa 1890

C$830.26

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace C$1,661

A Group of Three Wristwatches SIGNED: JAEGER LECOULTRE, DUO PLAN, CASE 49148, CIRCA 1930; HAMILTON, CIRCA 1940; AND EG CIRCA 1960

C$1,661

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace C$69,188

Rolex Rolex. An extremely rare and attractive stainless steel and 18K gold automatic chronograph wristwatch with "four-liner porcelain" dial, bracelet, original guarantee and box SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER, COSMOGRAPH, DAYTONA, REF. 16523, CASE NO. L718620, MANUFACTURED IN 1989 · 16523

Rolex. An extremely rare and attractive stainless steel and 18K gold automatic chronograph wristwatch with "four-liner porcelain" dial, bracelet, original guarantee and box SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER, COSMOGRAPH, DAYTONA, REF. 16523, CASE NO. L718620, MANUFACTURED IN 1989

C$69,188

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace C$1,827

A French striking and repeating carriage clock, circa 1840

C$1,827

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace C$498.15

A Group of Three Watches SIGNED: GERALD GENTA, NO 001-NO 49; MOVADO, CASE NO 1255, 093M, AND FAENOLA

C$498.15

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace C$355,626

Rolex Rolex. An extremely rare and attractive 18K gold automatic chronograph wristwatch with bracelet and blue dial SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED, COSMOGRAPH, DAYTONA, REF. 16528, CASE NO. L703080, MANUFACTURED IN 1989 · 16528

Rolex. An extremely rare and attractive 18K gold automatic chronograph wristwatch with bracelet and blue dial SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED, COSMOGRAPH, DAYTONA, REF. 16528, CASE NO. L703080, MANUFACTURED IN 1989

C$355,626 Record

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace C$1,993

A French engraved brass striking carriage clock, circa 1840

C$1,993

Aug 21, 2026

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A Group of Four Bag Watches SIGNED: FACILE, NO 63830, CIRCA 1920; UNSIGNED, CIRCA 1920; UNSIGNED, CIRCA 1920; AND ST AMBROEUS, CIRCA 1990

C$1,993

Aug 21, 2026

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Marketplace C$86,485

Rolex Rolex. A rare and attractive stainless steel automatic chronograph wristwatch with black dial, brown-coloured subsidiary dials, bracelet, original guarantee and box SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER, OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED, COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA, REF. 16520, CASE NO. W942065, MANUFACTURED IN 1996 · 16520

Rolex. A rare and attractive stainless steel automatic chronograph wristwatch with black dial, brown-coloured subsidiary dials, bracelet, original guarantee and box SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER, OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED, COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA, REF. 16520, CASE NO. W942065, MANUFACTURED IN 1996

C$86,485

Aug 21, 2026

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Auction results

What watches actually sold for

The most expensive watches ever sold

A George IV mahogany table timepiece, circa 1825

Atlantus Atlantus. A Stainless Steel Water Resistant Automatic Chronograph wristwatch SIGNED ATLANTUS, CASE NO 7769, CIRCA 2000

Rolex Rolex. An extremely rare and very attractive 18K gold, diamond and sapphire-set chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, original guarantee and box SIGNED ROLEX, COSMOGRAPH, REF. 6269, CASE NO. 9'676'144, MANUFACTURED IN 1986 · 6269

A Victorian oak and brass-mounted mantel timepiece, last quarter 19th Century

Baume & Mercier Baume & Mercier. An 18ct White Gold Automatic Water Resistant Chronograph Wristwatch with date Indication SIGNED BAUME & MERCIER GENEVE, CASE NO 4192416-45232, CIRCA 2000

Rolex Rolex. An extremely rare and very attractive 18K gold and diamond-set chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, original guarantee and box SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER, SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER, OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED, COSMOGRAPH, REF. 6269/6263, CASE NO. 9'676'142, MANUFACTURED IN 1986 · 6269/6263

A Regency Mahogany A Regency mahogany, part-ebonised and brass-mounted striking table clock, circa 1820

Swiss Swiss. An 18ct White Gold Automatic Triple Calendar and Moonphase wristwatch with chronograph SIGNED 456 GTA, CASE NO 3200190-1475, CIRCA 2000

Rolex Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel automatic chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, original guarantee and box SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED, COSMOGRAPH, DAYTONA, REF. 16520, CASE NO. R911936, MANUFACTURED IN 1988 · 16520

A George II Scottish ebonised striking table clock with pull quarter repeat, circa 1740

Corum Corum. A Stainless Steel Automatic Water Resistant Centre Seconds wristwatch with date indication SIGNED CORUM, BUBBLE WATCH, CASE NO 8215020-689375, CIRCA 2000

A George II fruitwood striking table clock with pull quarter repeat, circa 1735

Alain Silberstein Alain Silberstein. A Stainless Steel Limited Edition Water Resistant Automatic centre seconds wristwatch with date and week indication SIGNED ALAIN SILBERSTEIN, MODEL HEBDO, CASE NO 223/500, CIRCA 1990

Rolex Rolex. A rare and historically important stainless steel automatic chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, original guarantee and box SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER, COSMOGRAPH, DAYTONA, REF. 16520, CASE NO. L346324, MANUFACTURED IN 1989 · 16520

A French gilt-brass miniature carriage timepiece, circa 1890

A Group of Three Wristwatches SIGNED: JAEGER LECOULTRE, DUO PLAN, CASE 49148, CIRCA 1930; HAMILTON, CIRCA 1940; AND EG CIRCA 1960

A French striking and repeating carriage clock, circa 1840

A Group of Three Watches SIGNED: GERALD GENTA, NO 001-NO 49; MOVADO, CASE NO 1255, 093M, AND FAENOLA

Rolex Rolex. An extremely rare and attractive 18K gold automatic chronograph wristwatch with bracelet and blue dial SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED, COSMOGRAPH, DAYTONA, REF. 16528, CASE NO. L703080, MANUFACTURED IN 1989 · 16528

A French engraved brass striking carriage clock, circa 1840

A Group of Four Bag Watches SIGNED: FACILE, NO 63830, CIRCA 1920; UNSIGNED, CIRCA 1920; UNSIGNED, CIRCA 1920; AND ST AMBROEUS, CIRCA 1990